The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim

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  • 2021
  • 1 Season

Kakao TV's thrilling supernatural drama, The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim, shakes up the entertainment landscape with its distinctive narrative, engaging visual effects, and stellar performances. Premiering in 2021, the series has quickly captivated audiences worldwide with its unique approach to the supernatural drama genre.

The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is an ambitious 12 episodes web series about Ga Doo Shim, an 18-year-old high school student who inherits shamanistic powers passed down through generations. Despite her destiny as a shaman, all she wants is to live a normal life and be a regular high school student. Meanwhile, she has to wage wars against evil spirits, thereby saving her schoolmates and others from dark forces.

The series features an impressive selection of cast that includes Kim SaeRon (who plays Ga Doo Shim), Nam DaReum, Yoon Seok Hwa, and Yoo Sun. Their performances create a rich tapestry of compelling characters that add depth and fortitude to the riveting supernatural narrative.

Kim SaeRon breathes life into her role as Ga Doo Shim, highlighting the struggles of reconciling ordinary teenage life with supernatural responsibility. She is known for her roles in Korean movie "The Man from Nowhere," and her flawless portrayal in The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim once again proves her ability to delve into diverse roles with versatility and depth.

Opposite her, Nam DaReum portrays Na WooSoo, a high schooler from a wealthy family who seems to have it all - good looks, intelligence, and wealth. However, his life takes a drastic turn when he gets entangled with the supernatural chaos surrounding Ga Doo Shim. Known for his exemplary performances in hit shows like "Start-Up" and "Hot Stove League," Nam injects his nuanced acting prowess into WooSoo’s character, augmenting the narrative's overall tension.

The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is marked by the seamless blending of various elements that are harmoniously woven into its narrative fabric. Elements of a coming-of-age story meet supernatural thriller tropes, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps the audience hooked. The series isn’t afraid to dive into the shadows and uncover paranormal spectacles, wrapping them up in authentically stunning visual effects that amplify the viewing experience.

Despite its supernatural elements, the drama meticulously explores themes of friendship, love, and the struggles of growing up. It ushers in sensitivity and emotional connection to its inherently thrilling narrative, providing a well-rounded cinematic experience. These elements ensure that The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is not merely a ghostly spectacle, but a rich exploration of human experiences and relationships as well.

Significantly, the show's writers have managed to build a dense and compelling mythology around Ga Doo Shim. It's a world filled with intriguing visual cues, symbols, and threads that constantly draw the viewer in. With each unfolding mystery, viewers are compelled to deepen their understanding and follow the narrative maze, always guessing what could come next.

All in all, The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is a standout addition to the South Korean cultural phenomenon, popularly known as the "Hallyu wave." The fight against evil using shamanistic powers, trials, and tribulations of a high schooler, and the intricacies of adolescent relationships altogether make for a gripping and binge-worthy series. With its perfect blend of eerie sequences, supernatural elements, and well-rounded characters, this show is surely going to give you chills and thrills, not to mention an emotional ride through its engaging narrative.

Undoubtedly, The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim paints a captivating supernatural world that top-notch performances, visually striking effects, a tightly written narrative, and authentic portrayals of teenage struggles perfectly support. Warmly welcomed by fans and critics alike since its premiere in 2021, it is a series that should not be overlooked, further shining a spotlight on South Korean’s brilliant contributions to the world of cinema and television.

The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is a series that ran for 1 seasons (12 episodes) between July 30, 2021 and on Kakao TV

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Seasons
Episode 12
12. Episode 12
October 8, 2021
Kids change the world. School changed completely by them and everything came back normal just like Doo Shim's grandma said. Doo Shim and Woo Soo are rooting for their 18.
Episode 11
11. Episode 11
October 1, 2021
Doo Shim and Woo Soo decide to end this battle. Soo Jung and Ae Kyung finally patch up and join the fight against an evil spirit for the last time.
Episode 10
10. Episode 10
September 24, 2021
Doo Shim and Woo Soo are getting ready to confront the evil spirit after thinking about how they can meet it. The surprise exam results come out, and an unexpected outcome reveals.
Episode 9
9. Episode 9
September 17, 2021
Woo Soo and Doo Shim discover the basement where the spirit of the dead students and an evil spirit are in. When Hyun Soo is about to tell Doo Shim the truth - the real killer who murdered Doo Shim's grandma - the evil spirit takes him away.
Episode 8
8. Episode 8
September 10, 2021
Everyone is perplexed by the headmaster Kyung Pil's decision - students will take a surprise exam. Doo Shim and Woo Soo comfort Ae Kyung who's convinced that she will be the dead last out of the whole class. No one dies at school anymore!
Episode 7
7. Episode 7
September 3, 2021
An evil spirit's attack made Il Nam helpless. Doo Shim and Woo Soo are running to save Il Nam while she recollects her grandma battling against an evil spirit. It turns out that an evil spirit is not the only enemy they are fighting against...
Episode 6
6. Episode 6
August 27, 2021
Doo Shim and Woo Soo are struggling to save Il Nam. To fight an evil spirit, Doo Shim finally reveals her mysterious ability that she desperately wanted to hide for a long time.
Episode 5
5. Episode 5
August 20, 2021
Mock exam results came out and Woo Soo's only friend Il Nam is at the bottom of the class. Woo Soo asks Doo shim for help to save Il Nam.
Episode 4
4. Episode 4
August 13, 2021
Woo Soo who once didn't believe in the existence of ghosts goes through a difficult time since he begins to see them. He is deadly afraid of this whole new Doo Shim's world but decides to go though it together with Doo Shim.
Episode 3
3. Episode 3
August 6, 2021
Grandma who passed away 10 years ago has comes back by possessing Woo Soo's body and warns that there is an evil spirit killing those at the bottom of the class.
Episode 2
2. Episode 2
July 30, 2021
There's definitely something wrong about this school. Doo Shim turns a blind eye to such awkwardness but Woo Soo, the snobby top of the class guy is in the very center of those being hard on her.
Episode 1
1. Episode 1
July 30, 2021
Doo Shim transfers to Song Young High School, one of Korea's most prestigious schools while successfully hiding her mysterious ability and dreaming of standing on her own two feet.
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Where to Watch The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim
The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim is available for streaming on the Kakao TV website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch The Great Shaman Ga Doo Shim on demand at and Viki.
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