: The Grim Reaper receives a "death card" for Ji Eun-tak, but it is delayed. Destiny catches up when Eun-tak makes a split-second "human choice" to sacrifice her life to save a group of children from an out-of-control truck.
: Years pass as the Grim Reaper and Sunny also depart this life to be reincarnated together. Kim Shin remains alone, wandering the earth as an immortal guardian for decades. Goblin Episode 16
: The "sad-happy" ending highlights the burden Kim Shin carries; though they reunite, he remains immortal while she will live through four human lifetimes. : The Grim Reaper receives a "death card"
In the final episode of (popularly known as Goblin ), the narrative concludes the 900-year journey of Kim Shin and his "bride," Ji Eun-tak. Plot Summary: Episode 16 Kim Shin remains alone, wandering the earth as
: Following their emotional reunion in the previous episode, Kim Shin and Ji Eun-tak finally marry in a simple, beautiful forest ceremony. They enjoy a short period of domestic bliss, believing they have finally outrun their tragic fate.
: Years later in Quebec, Canada, Kim Shin is sitting on a hill when a high school student—the reincarnated Ji Eun-tak—finds him. She has kept her memories, and the series ends with their bittersweet reunion. Key Themes
: The finale emphasizes that while fate is powerful, a "human choice" can be even stronger, as seen in Eun-tak’s sacrifice.