The overarching theme that runs through God and the Goblin is life and death.
These two inseparable concepts are deeply embedded from the beginning to the end of the drama.

However, since God and the Goblin is not a thick philosophy book but a drama with a storyline,
the concepts of life and death are also presented in the form of a narrative.

That narrative is the bond between the two protagonists, Baek Jin and Baeksulhwa.
Thus, the theme of life and death is also expressed through these two characters.

Ultimately, the past arc from centuries ago represents the death aspect within the theme of life and death.

—Cough, cough.

["...You're here?"]
["How are you feeling?"]
["Please, don’t worry. It’s merely because I am weak. If I rest a little, I will be fine."]

Episode 1, which had begun with a calm, everyday atmosphere, gradually grew darker.
The audience at the premiere was met with Baeksulhwa, whose complexion was becoming paler by the moment.