It depends … but as some doctors say "if they have somewhere to go, they'll be able to walk again". What it…
From what I see in the comments and the show, it seems even the writer and/or director was torn between "supernatural", "miracle", and "natural".
They probably want to make the mountain mysterious and supernatural because that's what locals usually believe (even in other countries). Maybe there were indeed anecdotes. But at the same time, they don't want to get entangled in accusations of making the mountain other than being a mountain.
For example, Yi Kang still insisted in the end that "the mountain is just a mountain", not once but twice. One when she was facing imminent death and the other during the interview. Even after everything she experienced and witnessed herself, even after floating sticks were recorded in cameras and witnessing it herself, she stuck with her belief that "the mountain is just a mountain".
While Hyun Jo, on the other hand, has concluded that the mountain wants to punish the murderer--which seems like it did by letting huge rocks slide and kill the suspect, even saving Yi Kang in the process.
I think in the end, the writer and/or director probably used that contrasting belief of the two main characters as a way to explain the miraculous thing that happened to Hyun Jo, and Yi Kang walking again.
Think of it as, Hyun Jo was awakened by the mountain because he believed there is a supernatural power in the mountain. While Yi Kang was healed naturally because, as doctors would say, she'll "walk when they find a place to go to" and it is … well, the mountain.
Everything goes back to the mountain regardless if one believes in the supernatural or the natural. And I think that's the explanation for Hyun Jo's and Yi Kang's recovery.
It depends … but as some doctors say "if they have somewhere to go, they'll be able to walk again". What it…
That's like saying all those people who walked again "like nothing happened" are not logical and was simply "the magic of kdramas". They went through hell to walk again to be only dismissed like that. :)
Also, this medical fact and reality was and is used in Western fiction too, long before K-Dramas became popular. ;P
2021: https://www.flintrehab.com/walking-after-spinal-cord-injury/ Quote: While some factors (such as the level and severity of injury) cannot be changed, others (such as participation in rehabilitative therapy, diet, and motivation) can have a significant effect on recovery. With a positive mindset and consistency, many individuals are able to walk again after spinal cord injury.
very absurd indeed, like why was the phone even there if the police never investigated the phone 💀💀
Woong Soon was investigating it privately. He never was the killer, he was looking into it because it bothers him as a police officer.
However, he doesn't have any connections and he was not exactly trained to be a detective. So while the evidence was in his keeping, it never crossed his mind to check it, or to send it to the forensics who can do better.
As I've said in another comment thread a few days back, the show's other message was about how vital information is and sharing with other teams. There is no issue with investigating something independently and/or privately but information should still be shared because fresh eyes will help a lot. Not only that, someone with connections can do things you can not do on your own.
Jirisan (the series) is such one big example of such, they were all investigating independently but are not sharing information. Sure, they all suspected each other … then they should at least share information outside of their jurisdiction if everyone in town is a suspect.
Again, information. If they shared, they could've solved it far earlier and prevented more deaths. Oh, the same with the residents, them hiding what happened in Black Bridge Valley was also key … if they only shared, those investigating would've pieced everything together.
The director gave us all the wrong directions & finally showed a Supernatural ending.
What supernatural ending? The mountain killing the murderer?
Maybe, maybe not. As Yi Kang said to him, and later to the ranger candidate during an interview, "the mountain is just a mountain".
Base on that, the only supernatural in the story is them seeing the soul of Hyun Jo and even recorded in cameras him setting up the Marks.
However, from the perspetive of the murderer, sure, the mountain punished him. Something like "Do not use the name of Jirisan in vain" and he died. But again, as Yi Kang said, "the mountain is just a mountain". The murderer was just at the right place, at the right time, for huge rocks to fall on him.
Seo Yi Kang is walking again!! how!! can anyone please explain !!
It depends … but as some doctors say "if they have somewhere to go, they'll be able to walk again". What it means is that it's psychological. Of course not all cases are like that, but the lack of medical explanation on the diagnosis about her points in that direction, she can walk again.
I already suspected from the first two episodes that she can walk again.
I have just finished the series and some BTS and I must say I am impressed - one year and 7 months of filming…
Yeah, also it is not hard to film on up there.
This is why the initial reaction re: CGI is unnecessary. They have to use some for some scenes but it doesn't mean the rest of the show will be "poor" because the first CGI were "poorly done". In the last episode, it looked like they even used real video of hikers (during the New Year climb).
They know how to make this series great and they've done a great job.
Execution: This is where it was lacking. I want to say that they should've turned this into a TV series but as the movie progressed, it would be scary to see it in this medium if done by the same director.
Acting: They can do it but it seems the director did not pushed them. The actors weren't newbies in acting, yet it doesn't seem their hearts are into this project.
Again, the story has potential. The universe can be developed further. It's just the execution of the project which pulled this film down. With that said: 6 out of 10 stars only.
I agree with your comment that many things are frustrating. The makers have cut too many corners. Another is,…
1. It has nothing to do about being "brave". He's weeks in his situation, he should've grown up already especially for a 25 year old.
2. I NEVER said NOR implied that panic attack and crying = mental illness.
This is what I said in full: "Too much panic, he probably have a mental disability at this point." TAKE NOTE: "AT THIS POINT". If that is not easy to understand, then let me spell it for you: he developed a mental illness because of his situation. Now tell me, is that impossible?
Next time, read carefully and understand before you whine and ALL CAPS.
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They probably want to make the mountain mysterious and supernatural because that's what locals usually believe (even in other countries). Maybe there were indeed anecdotes. But at the same time, they don't want to get entangled in accusations of making the mountain other than being a mountain.
For example, Yi Kang still insisted in the end that "the mountain is just a mountain", not once but twice. One when she was facing imminent death and the other during the interview. Even after everything she experienced and witnessed herself, even after floating sticks were recorded in cameras and witnessing it herself, she stuck with her belief that "the mountain is just a mountain".
While Hyun Jo, on the other hand, has concluded that the mountain wants to punish the murderer--which seems like it did by letting huge rocks slide and kill the suspect, even saving Yi Kang in the process.
I think in the end, the writer and/or director probably used that contrasting belief of the two main characters as a way to explain the miraculous thing that happened to Hyun Jo, and Yi Kang walking again.
Think of it as, Hyun Jo was awakened by the mountain because he believed there is a supernatural power in the mountain. While Yi Kang was healed naturally because, as doctors would say, she'll "walk when they find a place to go to" and it is … well, the mountain.
Everything goes back to the mountain regardless if one believes in the supernatural or the natural. And I think that's the explanation for Hyun Jo's and Yi Kang's recovery.
^_^
But I guess it was a "miracle" this time. Like many similar miracles related to death/dying, this was one of it.
Also, this medical fact and reality was and is used in Western fiction too, long before K-Dramas became popular. ;P
2021: https://www.flintrehab.com/walking-after-spinal-cord-injury/
Quote: While some factors (such as the level and severity of injury) cannot be changed, others (such as participation in rehabilitative therapy, diet, and motivation) can have a significant effect on recovery. With a positive mindset and consistency, many individuals are able to walk again after spinal cord injury.
2015: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2015/09/150923213931.htm
Quote: The ability to walk has been restored following a spinal cord injury, using one's own brain power, according to research.
2018: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/news-spinal-cord-injuries-walk-again-electrical-stimulation-health
Quote: Three men who were paralyzed from the waist down are able to walk again with a new type of therapy that uses electrical stimulation, ...
The only supernatural here is seeing Hyun Jo's soul. ^_^
However, he doesn't have any connections and he was not exactly trained to be a detective. So while the evidence was in his keeping, it never crossed his mind to check it, or to send it to the forensics who can do better.
As I've said in another comment thread a few days back, the show's other message was about how vital information is and sharing with other teams. There is no issue with investigating something independently and/or privately but information should still be shared because fresh eyes will help a lot. Not only that, someone with connections can do things you can not do on your own.
Jirisan (the series) is such one big example of such, they were all investigating independently but are not sharing information. Sure, they all suspected each other … then they should at least share information outside of their jurisdiction if everyone in town is a suspect.
Again, information. If they shared, they could've solved it far earlier and prevented more deaths. Oh, the same with the residents, them hiding what happened in Black Bridge Valley was also key … if they only shared, those investigating would've pieced everything together.
Maybe, maybe not. As Yi Kang said to him, and later to the ranger candidate during an interview, "the mountain is just a mountain".
Base on that, the only supernatural in the story is them seeing the soul of Hyun Jo and even recorded in cameras him setting up the Marks.
However, from the perspetive of the murderer, sure, the mountain punished him. Something like "Do not use the name of Jirisan in vain" and he died. But again, as Yi Kang said, "the mountain is just a mountain". The murderer was just at the right place, at the right time, for huge rocks to fall on him.
^_^
I already suspected from the first two episodes that she can walk again.
This is why the initial reaction re: CGI is unnecessary. They have to use some for some scenes but it doesn't mean the rest of the show will be "poor" because the first CGI were "poorly done". In the last episode, it looked like they even used real video of hikers (during the New Year climb).
They know how to make this series great and they've done a great job.
Special effects: Good
Execution: This is where it was lacking. I want to say that they should've turned this into a TV series but as the movie progressed, it would be scary to see it in this medium if done by the same director.
Acting: They can do it but it seems the director did not pushed them. The actors weren't newbies in acting, yet it doesn't seem their hearts are into this project.
Again, the story has potential. The universe can be developed further. It's just the execution of the project which pulled this film down. With that said: 6 out of 10 stars only.
2. I NEVER said NOR implied that panic attack and crying = mental illness.
This is what I said in full: "Too much panic, he probably have a mental disability at this point." TAKE NOTE: "AT THIS POINT". If that is not easy to understand, then let me spell it for you: he developed a mental illness because of his situation. Now tell me, is that impossible?
Next time, read carefully and understand before you whine and ALL CAPS.
Elsewhere, watch it here: https://www.iq.com/play/the-legend-and-hag-of-shaolin-2021-1zaw27dndj0?lang=en_us