Jirisan

***Jirisan*** (지리산) is a 2021 South Korean television series starring Jun Ji-hyun and Ju Ji-hoon. It is directed by Lee Eun-bok and written by Kim Eun-hee. Set against the backdrop of towering views of Mount Jiri, it depicts the story of rangers and other employees of the Jirisan National Park who climb through the mysterious and unexplored regions of the mountain.

## Plot

One of the three hallowed mountains of Korea, Mount Jiri has been attracting visitors to its majestic grounds long before the park surrounding it was created. Founded in 1967, Jirisan National Park is the oldest and largest of the country’s national parks, managed by a dedicated team of rangers who have devoted their lives not only to protecting and preserving the park, but the countless visitors who trek through the extensive grounds every year. Among these rangers is the incomparable Seo Yi-kang. Considered by many to be the best of the best, Yi-kang’s knowledge of the park and skill as a tracker has saved countless lives. At her side stands Kang Hyun-jo, an ex-military lieutenant who decided to become a ranger after experiencing a horrific incident on the Jiri mountain. Though he may be only a rookie, his military experience makes him an exceptional ranger and a reliable partner for Yi-kang. Reporting to Jo Dae-jin, the head of the Haedong Branch Office, Yi-kang, Hyung-jo, and the very practical Jung Goo-Young, make up an impressive team of rangers who daily risk their lives to save others. But when mysterious rumors start floating around about the mountain’s unexplored regions, the strength of each member of this intrepid crew is put to the test. Will their skill be enough to unravel the mysteries of Mount Jiri, or will the untamed wilds of the mountain prove to be too much?

## Cast

### Main

* Jun Ji-hyun as Seo Yi-kang
* Ju Ji-hoon as Kang Hyun-jo

### Supporting

* Sung Dong-il as Jo Dae-jin
* Oh Jung-se as Jung Goo-young
* Jo Han-chul as Park Il-hae
* Joo Min-kyung as Lee Yang-sun
* Go Min-si as Lee Da-won
* Lee Ga-sub as Kim Sol
* Joo Jin-mo as Kim Gye-hee
* Kim Gook-hee as Dr. Yoon Su-jin
* Kim Young-ok as Lee Moon-ok
* Jeon Seok-ho as Kim Woong-soon
* Han Dong-ho as Park Soon-kyung
* Yoon Ji-on as Se-wook
* Son Suk-ku as Lim Cheol-kyeong
* Choi Hyun-wook as teenager Lim Cheol-kyeong

### Special Appearances

* Park Hwan-hee as Hee-won
* Seo Hye-won as Hong Young-mi
* Kim Min-ho as Kim Ki-chang
* Ryu Seung-ryong as Narrator
* Ye Soo-jung as Geum-ri
* Lee Chae-kyung as Il-man's wife
* Choi Go as Il-man's son
* Gong Sung-ha as Jung Soo-min
* Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Nam-sik
* Yoon Jong-suk as Tae-joo
* Jo Wan-ki as Kim Jae-gyeom
* Lee Sun-bin as Kang Seung-ah
* Kim Kap-soo as Kang Oh-hyeon
* Nam Gi-ae as Lee Hyun-sook
* Kim Do-yeon as teenager Seo Yi-kyung
* Kang Ji-woo as young Seo Yi-kyung

## References

1. ↑ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jirisan\_(TV\_series)
2. ↑ https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13400300/
3. ↑ https://www.viki.com/tv/37881c-jirisan
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6. ↑ https://isplus.com/news/article/article.asp?total\_id=24025400
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