Drama for thriller lover
This is a beautiful story about mountains, nature, disaster, beauty.Where a group of responsible members risked their lives to save this huge beautiful mountain and the nature that surrounds it.
Travelers there always ensure the safety of the people.
I like these aspects very much. Besides, the cinematography of the drama was awesome in one word.
And the acting was very enjoyable and the story was full of mystery & very enjoyable.
A must watch drama for the lovers of thriller.
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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.Was this review helpful to you?
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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Well written piece on rangers and poorly executed thriller mystery.
The drama did a lot of things well, but failed in a similar number. The plots surrounding the daily work and the challenges of rangers, the team bonding - all done in an excellent manner that made me care about these characters and their struggles. On the other hand, the whole supernatural murder mystery was so mediocre and poorly written, I am surprised it came from the same author as Signal.What was the problem with the mystery? Starting from the bad pacing - sometimes we had a whole episode focusing on the case, sometimes it was completely overshadowed by other issues and not addressed at all. It never felt like a big part of the overall plot, never made me curious what the truth is behind the past events, nor who the killer is. By the end, when the story was finally explained, all I could think was: ok. It’s not like with the revelation of the murderer everything in the plot clicked into the right place, all hints made a complete picture. We were told close to nothing during the show, so the end fell flat.
What I enjoyed about the drama were the characters. Seo Yi Kang is for sure one of the more exciting characters to watch. Her determination and skill set made me want to root for her. Not to mention her amazing chemistry with Kang Hyun Jo. Being on the subject of the characters, Hyun Jo was such a waste of Joo Ji Hoon’s talent. He barely felt like a supporting character.
That said, the show was carried on the backs of the supporting cast. For me, the fun part has been to watch the rangers just do their work, bicker and interact with each other as they perform their duties. What I find curious - with the majority of the rangers being male, the writer decided to kill the few female rangers we were able to see.
The performance that stood out the most to me was Oh Jung Se’s portrayal of Jung Goo Young. The only storyline that truly made me feel sad, the only character I wanted to see happy, the only part of the plot that I was able to connect to on a deeper level. Yes, I had fun watching others too, but the depth of emotions they were able to evoke in me never got even close to Oh Jung Se.
Production value was obviously high. The shots of the mountain were breathtaking and a true feast for the eyes. Some initial CGI and green screen were questionable, but the use of special effects was better executed later on. Is the show being beautiful enough, though? Technically speaking, I can search for YouTube videos of the mountains and get a similar experience.
Overall, I feel like Jirisan ended on a disappointing note. It did not mix well the realistic approach of the rangers’ experience with a serial killer on the loose supernatural plot. I don’t even want to think about Disney ending with everyone being cured of whatever problem they had.
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Somewhat suspenseful ?
I don't know how to describe this at all. The drama went back and forth in time, so as to tell the story, so if you weren't paying attention, you would have wound up confused. 🙄I'm not sure why the ratings were so bad, but I would ask that you watch this and make up your mind if you liked it or not.
The story itself is about the ML who joins as a new recruit. He was from the army and became a ranger to safe people after he lost one of his team mates in the mountain. The FL is a lone ranger, teamed up with the ML as her partner. She had a love-hate relationship with the mountain.
People were being murdered on the mountain, and it was made to look like an accident.. The mystery of who was the killer wasn't very surprising but from the storyline it took them quite a while to figure the who-done-it😂 Maybe that's why there was a lot of critism and would be directors..
For me, I enjoyed the scenery and the action!
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the sacred energy of Mount Jiri and a murder mystery -- a perfect summer binge
A good thriller with a great splash of the supernatural, worth the watch. The setting on the majestic Mount Jirisan, one of the great sacred mountains of Korea, makes this a perfect summer binge -- the perspectives across the misty ranges and ridges of this huge park alternate with dark shadowy intense scenes among the trees and cliffs where the action occurs.The spiritual energy of the mountain makes it a popular tourist destination and the rangers who care for them and the park are devoted to the mountain itself. A serial killer is loose and a ghostly spirit emanating from a comatose ranger aids in the search for who the killer is and what his motives are.
The strange and sad limitations of this spirit's abilities are realistically delineated. This is not a comedy. There is some quiet romance but in essence this is a mystery story with a really interesting ghost. The moral core is the way evil deeds have a way of living on and affecting the future of a community unless they are exposed and punished.
This is a really beautiful show and emotionally very satisfying. You will really enjoy it, I guarantee it.
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Ouch, A Complete Mess
Jun Ji-hyun could not have picked a worse script for her comeback drama. When I saw the previews, I expected a more action-packed adventure, with Jun Ji-hyun as a bad-ass female lead. Instead we get to see her rolling around in a wheelchair for half the show. So disappointed because Jun Ji-hyun is one of my favorite actresses and this show just wasted her talent.The filming of every episode almost made me ill. Drone shots, zooming, panning, sideways shooting, the director tries to check off every cinematic shot he could think of. Sure, some of it works but most of it is overkill.
I sure hope Jun Ji-hyun goes back to rom-coms because that's where she thrives.
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