Monte Jiri (2021)

Beautiful nature...but could've been more than that...

I basically like that with Jirisan there's a drama where actually the main star is nature itself with all it's beauty and dangers, which are definitely explored here beside the supernatural induced crime story. The shooting of the nature aspect was flawless in my opinion. I guess one can hardly find dramas similar in that aspect (proove me wrong). For me it would even work as a South Korea travel advertisement, knowing that not all scenes are actually from Jirisan area.

On the other hand, the expectations one could have from knowing the screenwriter and director are some of the industries top people in the last years were kind of disappointed. For the screenwriting I could sense some similar strategy like done in Signal, but nowhere close living up to that level of tension done back then. Also the direction was confusing at points and often let me think, why did he choose to do it like that, while I was okay with the jumps in time. A similar aspect used in Signal.

For the acting I generally liked the whole cast, especially the ML Joo Ji Hoon with his friendly and nice attitude and the rookie ranger Go Min Si. Regarding Jun Ji Hyun I thought in this particular drama she couldn't really shine, may be also due to the role itself, as of course it's not her usual one. She couldn't carry the show sometimes and her expressions in general felt a bit pale...may be another actress could've been better. It seemed somehow they tried to make sure all positions are filled with well-established stars, not to take any risk.

The crime story was okay, had some nice twists and always tried to connect to the aspect of the rangers and the mountain. At the end kind of predictable. I would have wished for some romance, so it's just subtle, but knowing the author it couldn't be expected easily...

Though overall I admit it's complaining at a high level and I recommend the show especially to everybody wanting to look at an entire drama set in a nature environment. Somehow it just couldn't live up to the hype. So some good opportunities wasted here for such a setting...may be next time...

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Mysteru drama with backforth plot, not confusing,, but curiousing

Mystery drama with a back and forth plot, but not confusing, just make you curious, from the beginning the drama makes us wonder why this is like this , why is like that, is he the mastermind or is he the mastermind?, Even though the plot goes back and forth now and in 2018,2017,1991,1995, but the story is pretty clear, just curious,,not twisting brain,,, and actually i already guessed who the killer from the storyline


When I saw them climbing the mountain, all I thought was "aren't they tired?" ,, but they did not disappoint their tiredness, the editing was also quite good, everything should be displayed is shown,, only LYS ..... Where is she?


And the soundtrack Even it's not much, it really gets the point of the feeling,,, mystery ost, and the last eps gugyeong ost

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Jirisan, montagne sacrée de la Corée, pleine de mystère.

Ce que j’en ai pensé :
Ce n’est pas innocent que les scénaristes aient choisi la montagne de Jirisan pour y planter leur histoire, car Jirisan est par excellence et par essence le cœur de la Corée, la montagne magique où les esprits se promènent, où on pratique encore le chamanisme, et des rituels réguliers.
Extraits d’un article de Géo magazine :
« C’est par ailleurs l’un des endroits du pays les plus riches en qi [l’énergie positive] et en spiritualité », analyse l’anthropologue "Benjamin Joinau, professeur de civilisation à l’université Hongik de Séoul.
« Nulle part ailleurs dans le pays, la symbiose entre le peuple et la montagne n’est aussi forte, insiste David Mason, professeur à "l’université de Sejong et spécialiste du sujet. C’est un haut lieu de syncrétisme entre bouddhisme, chamanisme et animisme. »
 "En Corée, on naît, on vit et on meurt dans la montagne », assure un adage. Une exagération sans doute. Mais le trekking reste "quand même, et de loin, le loisir préféré de la population, malgré un temps disponible restreint – entre cinq et onze jours de "congés annuels. D’après une étude de 2016, 30 % des 51 millions d’habitants seraient d’ailleurs des randonneurs chevronnés. « Nous avons des vies très stressantes, il faut toujours être performant : c’est pour cela que nous aimons tant côtoyer les "sommets ! » rigole Kim Euy Gon, 50 ans, croisé sur l’un des innombrables sentiers du massif sacré.

Une fois qu’on a bien tout ça en tête, le drama prend un tout autre sens, car Jirisan est partie prenante autant que les gardes forestiers de l’histoire. Le réalisateur s’en est donné à cœur joie en vues époustouflantes des sommets, des forêts, des incendies, ou des inondations, nous faisant bien sentir que l’homme n’est que toléré parmi cette nature sauvage et grandiose. D’ailleurs on peut lui reprocher d’en avoir fait parfois un peu trop en cadrage bizarre et en allongement un peu excessifs de certaines prises de vues… Mais j’étais si heureuse de retrouver un lieu qui m’avait enchantée que je ne m’en suis pas plainte !
Le garde forestier Kang Hyun Jo a vécu un drame personnel dans la montagne, et depuis il ressent une communication particulière avec Jirisan…
Le réalisateur a privilégié les changements de temps , on passe très souvent du présent à un passé récent, ou plus ancien, ou encore plus ancien, et cela demande un peu d’entraînement au début. Je pense que le récit aurait gagné en clarté à être un peu moins haché et un peu plus linéaire, sans cependant abandonner complètement les changements d’époques qui sont indispensables vus les changements d’état des héros principaux.
L’histoire est très prenante, les soupçons se portent sur divers suspects, qui, peu à peu éliminés, nous mènent au final à la découverte du coupable. C’est une part du scénario que j’ai beaucoup aimée, car tout au long de l’histoire le fantastique et la réalité triviale ont été mêlés avec habileté, et la résolution de l’énigme nous ramène à ce qui a toujours justifié le crime : l’argent, la vengeance, terriblement humaine, jusqu’au moment où c’est la montagne elle-même qui va conclure le destin du coupable !

Donc en conclusion, je devrais dire que j’ai beaucoup aimé ce drama… sauf que les 10 dernières minutes ont tout fichu par terre ! ça ne m’étonne pas du réalisateur de Descendants of the sun » ou « Mr Sunshine », mais la (le ?) scénariste de Kingdom et de Signal aurait pu nous épargner cette fin ridicule !
Attention SPOILER :

Que Hyun Jeo se mette à respirer seul au moment où on le débranche, on peut passer, mais qu’on nous laisse croire tout un épisode qu’il est mort alors que … Oh ! mais qui est là ? Contemplant le lever de soleil ? mais c’est lui ! Bien vivant (hop un petit flash-back de 10 s montrant l’infirmière expliquant le retour à la vie ), cette vieille ficelle de faire croire à la mort de quelqu’un pour le montrer bien vivant ça a été usé et archi usé ! Mais le pire c’est Yi Kang, paraplégique depuis des mois, sans jamais parler de la moindre rééducation, ni d’un quelconque espoir de remarcher, hop !! la voilà debout, bien costaud ! Comment ??? Pourquoi ??? Ben on n’en saura jamais rien !
Et à côté de ça on accumule des flashbacks inutiles au lieu de donner un minimum d’explication à ces « miracles » !
En plus du ridicule achevé de ce happy end forcé, toute l’atmosphère du drama, de la puissance de la montagne qui peut faire du mal, du lien très spécial que s’est créé entre les personnages et cette entité magnifique qu’ils servent jusqu’au péril de leur vie, tout disparaît dans cette fin de romance à l’eau de rose !
Donc si vous regardez « Jirisan » arrêtez-vous 1/4 d’heure avant la fin !

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A horrible masterpiece

Jirisan is a drama where is consist cliffhangers, flashbacks, a puzzle where viewers like us needs to solve and a next level mystery story. The concept of the story itself is amazing. It shows us what every viewers expects. But if you go deeper to the drama, you will find lots of mistakes the director did. Example, flashback to the pasts and unnecessary scenes. That was the first few red flags. I already knew it was gonna be bad where that happened. The story was excellent and amazing, especially with the mystery adding it to it. Before I forget, THE EDITING SKILLS. That was CHEFF KISS. I love it. The flashbacks just ruined it. If you're gonna add flashbacks to your drama, do it better. Do it in a smooth way where watchers can understand it better.

To me, it was like a puzzle. where you need to place each scene in a correct order. If you don't, you're going to the wrong path instead and understanding the story in a wrong way.

Next, the casys DEATH. After experiencing Da-won death. I ALREADY knew the director intentions. Some of our favorite casts are going to fly heaven. First it was Dawon. Then it was Goo Young first LOVE. I mean, he don't have to hurt them like that. The way Yang Sun died was genuinely very stupid and hilarious. I had my hopes up that Yang Sun is going to something miracle like surviving the flood.

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A bit confusing because of the changing timeline. But still worth watching.

Overall production, storyline, acting and visuals are done pretty well. The changing timeline was a bit confusing at first but once you've got the hang of it, it'll all be fine.

At first, it was about the day to day life of a ranger. The adventures, the challenges and the dangers they face in order to perform their duties. At bit boring to be honest.

But when those dangers and accidents in the mountain increases, the story shifted a bit towards the paranormal mystery thriller. Every deaths was vital to the story. The creator of this story manage to successfully take us with the journey of each characters.

Even the backstory was done well. Making the characters more relatable I guess. The more the viewers can relate the more invested with the story we become.

There's not much love story with this one but I still like it though. It has a happy ending.

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Good Enough

Korean Drama "Jirisan" is a nice surprise. For a drama about forest rangers, one might expect a more slice of life approach, with a group of rangers walking up and down the mountain. And yet, Jirisan presents an intriguing story with lots of suspense, action scenes and a big thriller factor. There were also some sweet family moments between the community and the rangers. The background story of the main lead was likewise a nice addition.

However, the first few episodes were a bit slow, as the story took its time to get into the action part and set in. The finale was unexpectedly out of tune with the rest of the drama as well and kind of disappointing for some reason, even though they did wrap up everything in the end.

Still, the eery atmosphere, the setting and the OST were all great and the performances even greater.


So, overall, 7 out of 10.

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Mountain, mystery, suspense

Excellent cast, acting and writing. A crime drama with a stunning setting, Mountain Rangers as the central characters and even a bit of the supernatural thrown in. The latter actually has a sad feel to it.
I loved both Jun Ji Hyun and Joo Ji Hoon in this; her character was strong, capable and assertive, if a little headstrong. It was so enjoyable to see JJH playing a softer character, whose more placid, thoughtful and probing nature, balanced hers.
Oh Jung Se was on fine form as usual, too.
The story twists and turns, moving with the seasons on the mountain, as it is revealed there's a killer on the loose.
The culprit isn't unveiled until the final episodes and so many fit the bill at some point, that guessing was impossible!
I loved the production, location, filming and a soundtrack that suited it so well.
I actually found the ending quite emotional.
What let it down a little were the sudden jumps (from the outset), in the timeline. I didn't get what was going on initially, but once I realised, it was fine; the story is told before and after the events of the deaths, leading up to the capture of the killer.
There were also a couple of characters whose stories and reactions were a bit OTT, but in a drama that had so many good ones, they were bearable.
A couple of episodes were a little slow, but overall this was a great watch.

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A murder mystery with mystical elements

I have to recommend this drama - it's intriguing, beautifully shot, and located in a beautiful landscape with its own character and force. the music is beautiful too. Acting outstanding and great characters for all the supporting cast - none are simply there to perform a function and then evaporate - each is a defined person, which is lovely. All the cast, really, were stars - "supporting actor"? ... who - no, they were all substantial roles and some of them, heartbreaking.
The landscape itself has a crucial role, and cannot have been easy to put onto film - kudos to all involved in capturing a sense of this mountain - though I suspect it is a pale shadow of the real thing.
Well produced, obviously, and well written, though the plotting depends a little too much on concealing information for a later reveal and on time-slips, which could also be confusing.

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OST IS PERFECT ⭐

Tbh...I started watching this drama because of BTS JIN'S OST YOURS..

However, I found out that this KDrama has amazing plot and storyline that keeps you hooked!

Very well drafted and nice OST by Jin! (Yours)

I liked every episode..it wasn't like the other kdramas, no unnecessary drama, every scene had a meaningful essence! I like it a lot!

Thanks to BTS Jin for introducing me to this KDrama..

Jun Ji Hyun's acting also amazed me.. I wish to see BTS Jin someday in a Kdrama like this...

Very well scripted.. I'm happy with the outcome!

Give a listen to Jin's ost Yours please!

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Give it some time!!

I mean wow!! Just Wow!! I have just finished 'Jirisan' and the drama is like mind-blowing. They took it slow and it didn't feel rushed. I was a little reluctant at first after seeing all the articles on bad editing which I think editing could still have been better, but i started anyway and was like 'Yeah! good'. I took it slow and first 5 episodes seemed like a bit of drag but the later episodes was like who's next. It kept me on my toes and the subtle love line was really adorable. Also, the last episode really had a swirl of emotions. So, to sum it up the drama was real good and can be added to the re-watch list.

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9/10 would reccomend.

Story :
I really like the story. It shows 2 mountain rangers of Jirisan and a killer in the mountain. I really like the multiple 'present' trope . Did I ever get bored? Maybe, not really. Hyunjo as a ghost roaming the mountain was a really good idea. The scene were Hyunjo was trying to grab the microphone and speak to Yigang was so emotional tears were pouring out of my eyes. Also I don't know why everyone's complaining and saying Signal was so much better. We got robbed bla bla bla. I haven't seen Signal but I don't know why y'all are upset. Probably because of thr multiple present bit, but it won't be good if they pulled that on this storyline. Because just no...

Acting :
So good could never get a better fitting cast than them.

OST :
Comeon u know the answer Yours by Jin and the other songs were so good I'm an army btw.

Rewatch value :
I don't rewatch mystery because yeah I just don't but I really would on this one the plot isn't all tied up agaisnt the mystery so you'll totally see me rewatching it.

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