¡®Guardian: The Lonely and Great God¡¯ in Gangneung

Culture critic Jung Duk-Hyun said, ¡°The writer tactfully navigates between historical and modern dramas, Eastern and Western tales, prior and current lifetimes, and the boundaries between tragedy and comedy. Such proficiency attests to the astuteness and depth of her perception.¡± ¡°Guardian: The Lonely and Great God¡± is the tale of an amnesiac Grim Ripper and a goblin seeking to end his immortality by taking a human bride. Since premiering in 2017, ¡°Guardian¡± has been a blockbuster both at home and abroad.

The first encounter between the goblin and his bride was filmed at Youngjin Beach in Gangneung, Gangwon-do Province, with translucent ocean waves unfolding beyond the sand arrester. Thanks to the drama, the spot attracts tourists seeking to capture themselves from the same angle the series¡¯ couple was filmed. Strangers awaiting their turns often become each other¡¯s photographer. The city bus 333-1 takes people to and from the spot on weekends. The bus route goes through a picturesque coastline through the beaches of Anmok, Songjeong and Gyeongpo before stopping at the sand arrester (the bus stop¡¯s name Dokkaebi Film Site).