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() are legendary creatures from Korean mythology and Korean folklore. , also known as "Korean ",
are nature deities or spirits possessing extraordinary powers and abilities that are used to interact with humans, at times playing tricks on them and at times helping them. Legends describe different in many forms and beings with a thousand faces, and often wear hanbok.
are different from deities, divinities, spirits or ghosts, called [[gwishin|gwisin]] () in Korean, in that they are not formed by the death of a human being, but rather by the spiritual possession of an inanimate object such as old discarded household tools like brooms, or objects stained with human blood.
The physical appearance of the is presented in many different ways and has varied by different time periods, but they have always been depicted as fearsome and awe-inspiring. The most common depiction of them is based on ancient roof tiles with patterns.
Different versions of the mythology assign different attributes to them. In some cases, they are considered harmless but nevertheless mischievous, usually playing pranks on people or challenging wayward travelers to a ssireum (Korean wrestling) match for the right to pass. are extremely skilled at wrestling and cannot be beaten unless their right side is exploited. In other tales, only have one leg, so one should hook their leg and push them to win.
fire is a glimmering light or tall blue flames that herald the appearance of .
possess magical items, such as the hat called the (), which grants the wearer the ability of [[invisibility]], and the magic club called the (), which can summon things and act functionally as a [[magic wand]]. like Buckwheat jelly, Sorghum and red bean rice cakes, mashed Sorghum and the drinks. So in gosa (), there are foods which like.
In 2017, K-pop girlgroup CLC released a song called Hobgoblin (), which lyrics seem to be casting a spell through seducing so it holds the attention of the listener. The formerly cute group brought a darker and sexier concept, as well a fresh EDM Trap sonority. The song succeeded at bringing attention and performed greatly overseas.
In 2018, a novel called Omniscient Reader's Viewpoint by Sing Shong came out, in which the play a big role as antagonists.
There is also a reference to a in a video game called Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege. Grace "Dokkaebi" Nam is an operator. Her nickname is a reference to her ability to tamper with the opposing team's phones, by causing them to vibrate, revealing their location. She can also infiltrate CCTV cameras and observe the enemy.
Sujin, a non-binary , is a character in the novel Dragon Pearl by Yoon Ha Lee.
In September 2020, K-pop boy group A.C.E released a song called Goblin: Favorite Boys (). In Korean fairy tales, traditional goblins like to wrestle with humans. Using that, their choreographer found a way for them to use traditional Korean wrestling in their choreography as well as in their clothing styling and set imagery.
An upcoming video game that prominently features , titled DokeV, and developed by South Korean video game developer Pearl Abyss, is currently in development as of August 2021.
In August 2021, the K-pop boy group Stray Kids made a -themed video for their comeback song "Thunderous".
In March 2023, the K-pop boy group Xikers debuted with their song "Tricky House" () and first introduced their related lore with a -themed MV.
The appear in the Mickey Mouse Funhouse episode "HALT, Tiger". They reside in the Shadow Mountain part of the Land of Myth and Legend.
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