Goblin 10th Anniversary Special: Cast Reunion in 2026
2016 was a golden year for K-dramas. If you need proof, consider some iconic releases: Descendants of the Sun, The Legend of the Blue Sea, Goblin, Signal, and The K2. Now, in 2026, one cult K-drama is celebrating a 10th anniversary special with the main cast reuniting. Can you guess which one?
Goblin Cast Reunites After a Decade
The main cast of Goblin (also known as Guardian: The Lonely and Great God) is returning for a special reunion. tvN confirmed the news. The reunion, tentatively titled Guardian: The Lonely and Great God: 10th Anniversary, will feature Gong Yoo, Lee Dong Wook, Kim Go Eun, and Yoo In Na.
The actors will go on a short trip together. There, they will reconnect and share memories from the drama. Fans can expect behind-the-scenes stories, iconic dialogues, and memorable moments. Meanwhile, the special is scheduled to release in the first half of 2026.
tvN Shares Insights About the Reunion
A tvN source told Soompi:
“Beyond just the time it aired, Guardian: The Lonely and Great God is an iconic project that continues to receive love. To celebrate the 10-year anniversary, we will revisit the memories viewers spent with tvN. Additionally, the special will bring back the smiles, emotions, and chemistry of the actors even after 10 years.”
As a result, fans can look forward to nostalgia and the original magic of the series.
Why Goblin Remains Iconic
Kim Eun Sook, a veteran screenwriter, created Goblin as a fantasy rom-com masterpiece. At the time, it broke records for cable dramas. In fact, it became the first cable series to surpass 20% in viewership ratings in South Korea.
The series combined stellar acting, a memorable OST, and breathtaking cinematography. Gong Yoo’s role as the immortal Goblin earned him the Best Actor Television award. Meanwhile, Kim Eun Sook received the Daesang (Grand Prize) at the Baeksang Arts Awards.
Consequently, Goblin became a cultural phenomenon. Fans still remember the epic moments and touching romance. The 10th-anniversary special promises to bring back all the nostalgia, romance, and legendary scenes that made viewers fall in love with the show a decade ago.
