"Na-euri" Activity Halted at '85': Kim Seong-gyeom's Brilliant Loyalty Moves Everyone with 'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip'

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'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip' concluded its nostalgic journey brilliantly by summoning actor Kim Seong-gyeom (85), who had ceased all activities after 'Goblin'.

In the final episode of tvN's four-part variety show 'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip', aired on the night of the 12th, the last story unfolded as Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, and Yoo In-na embarked on a nostalgic trip to Gangneung to commemorate the 10th anniversary of writer Kim Eun-sook's tvN drama 'Goblin' (2016). The episode captured the actors' enduring chemistry, their unwavering affection for the work, and the time they had built together with fans, offering viewers a sense of nostalgia and warm emotion from those days.

On the second day of the 10th anniversary trip, the Gabe House was bustling from morning. The 'Gabe Couple' Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun, along with the 'Pitch Couple' Lee Dong-wook and Yoo In-na, displayed chemistry that remained unchanged even after a decade, eliciting laughter. Yoo In-na recreated a scene from 'Goblin' by playfully placing a shower cap on Lee Dong-wook's head, while Lee Dong-wook, appearing casual yet affectionate, gifted her a bag she had admired, sparking unexpected excitement. Gong Yoo immediately began preparing hangover soup upon waking, showcasing his 'Chef Gong' persona, and engaged in playful bickering with Kim Go-eun over gomtang and yukgaejang, displaying chemistry reminiscent of a real-life couple.

Additionally, heartfelt stories from viewers who had accompanied 'Goblin' for 10 years arrived before the four actors, adding to the emotional impact. The viewer messages included tales of a devoted fan who grew from elementary school to high school while watching 'Goblin', an engaged couple who binge-watched 'Goblin' repeatedly, and overseas fans who discovered K-dramas through 'Goblin'. These diverse stories moved the actors deeply.

The four expressed gratitude to writer Kim Eun-sook and director Lee Eung-bok for incorporating their opinions and enhancing the show's quality amid various improvisations and anecdotes. They also reflected once again on the 10th years they had spent together with fans. Notably, the filming day of the 10th anniversary trip coincided with the 14th anniversary of Kim Go-eun's debut, adding further special significance.

The final bucket list item of the journey continued as well. The four actors cycled along the seaside and climbed to a viewpoint, enjoying the scenery while listening to the OST 'Beautiful', creating another cherished memory. They then tasted makguksu (buckwheat noodles) and ojing-eo sundae (squid sausage), which they had awaited since the first day of the trip, reflecting on the special meaning left by 'Goblin'. Kim Go-eun said, "It's wonderful that our filmography remains like this," while Gong Yoo remarked, "They are assets," revealing their deep affection. The conversation then shifted to a cheerful anecdote about Gong Yoo and Lee Dong-wook, who first met as seniors and juniors during their military service, and continued with discussions about what kind of work they would like to do if the four reunited, generating more laughter.

The final stop for the actors was a drawing photo studio. They completed drawings together and took photos, turning the memories accumulated over one night and two days into a single artwork. As they concluded their journey, each shared heartfelt reflections. Yoo In-na looked back, saying, "Every moment was brilliantly sincere." Lee Dong-wook added, "I am grateful that many people still consider 'Goblin' close to them." Kim Go-eun and Gong Yoo also expressed sincere gratitude: "We are so thankful that you continue to love us just as before," and "We sincerely thank all those who think of 'Goblin' whenever winter comes."

'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip' offered a moment to reaffirm why 'Goblin' remains a life-defining drama for many, as the key figures behind the 'Goblin' phenomenon—Gong Yoo, Lee Dong-wook, Kim Go-eun, and Yoo In-na—reunited after 10 years for a journey. From visiting the Ujin-jin breakwater where iconic scenes were filmed to celebrating with special guests including Kim Byung-cheol, Park Kyung-hye, and I-L, the trip culminated in a 10th-anniversary party filled with memories.

Notably, Kim Seong-gyeom, who had ceased acting activities after appearing in 'Goblin', drew attention by sharing his recent updates for the first time in 10 years. Through a video letter, he greeted Gong Yoo and Kim Go-eun, as well as viewers, exactly as his character Na-euri: "Na-euri, it has been 10 years since we last met. Na-euri always resides in my heart as Na-euri," moving everyone to tears.

Kim Seong-gyeom shared, "It feels like a very long time ago, yet it's already been 10 years. As the saying goes, even rivers change over 10 years, so many things must have changed, but people remain unchanged. I am celebrating the 10th anniversary broadcast of 'Goblin', and thinking that it will be loved for 20 or 30 more years gives me strength." He concluded with, "I love you, Na-euri."

Additionally, actors who illuminated the work—Yum Hye-ran, BTOB's Lee Seok-jung, Yoon Kyung-ho, Jung Hae-in, and Jo Woo-jin—left a message: "Thank you for loving us steadily for 10 years. We hope 'Goblin' will be remembered as a masterpiece for the 20th and 30th anniversaries," leaving a lingering emotional impact.

'Goblin 10th Anniversary Trip' is tvN's 20th-anniversary edition, following the 'Reply 1988' 10th-anniversary special.

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