Jirisan makes me appreciate park rangers more and more with every episode. Hats off to them all wherever they may be, much respect. It was so good to see Son Seok Koo, he's such a great actor even if in a guest role, I wish it was for the duration he fit in perfectly with everyone.
If my vote counted I would vote congressman Yoo Seung-mi president for publicly defending KSH and saying "The idea of seeing all men as potential culprits should go away.... we must uphold the principle of the presumption of innocence -- sex cirmes that destroy someon's life should be severly punished, and false accusations for the same reason that destroy someone's life should also be severely punished" https://youtu.be/2J6UVaCWfbk
Wow, this drama has an impressive cast and even a more impressive opening. I enjoy Lee Sun Kyun, but was pleased to see the ever so sexy Park Hee Soon and that voice of his, loved his brief yet very impactful screen time. This drama requires attention. A lot happens, and it can get confusing, quickly. I love the pace though, the camera shots and angles, the cinematograph is sharp, and the picture quality is top-notch. Add to all that, the plot is intense -- I even like the sci-fi element gives that kick. I look forward to the next episode in a week's time, for now there is a lot to digest.
I like Jirisan's use of different timelines as a storytelling tool. It surprisingly works well. It's like giving the viewer a premonition of what's to come. It makes me relate to Hyun Jo even more than I already do. How lonely it must've been for him, having these visions when he was awake, and now in his coma aimlessly wandering the mountain, yet not knowing he's invisible. On a separate note, I love Oh Jung Se, as Jung Goo Young. He brings such a fun dynamic to the drama. With that said, there are two things I struggle with as I watch K-dramas, irresponsibly taking responsibility for someone else's actions, regardless of the reason, and the second is this culture of blatant blame of others for one's choices. I understood why he did and why it was allowed to happen. But culture shouldn't be used as a pacifier to turn a blind eye to wrongdoing, because it does nothing but enable wrongdoers to continue their destructive behavior, while the innocent suffer in silence.
Another excellent episode. There is so much history on Jirisan, and not all of it is good. The opening monologue was on point in that just asthe mountain can be one person's hope, it's another's death trap. Everyone that visits comes searching for answers but not all come back with it if they come back at all. This episode felt serious, if not totally eerie, like something evil lurks in the mountain, and it is not a stranger. I appreciate the background on Hyun Jo and his premonition, as it added to the mystery that is the mountain and the secrets it keeps. I didn't expect the storyline to be what it is, but I must say I am intrigued, as I am sad for whatever happened to put Yi Kang in a wheelchair and Hyun Jo in a coma. Jirisan had me curious about how many park rangers lose their lives every year trying to protect protected areas and the people that visit them. I was shocked to find that approximately 150 rangers die each year protecting parks and wildlife, and that there is a World Ranger Day celebrated on July 31 to honor these rangers and those serving on the frontline of conservation. Hats off to them!
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