Whereas different forged members of the Okay-drama Jirisan talked about throughout a web based press convention that they discovered capturing at Jirisan Nationwide Park to be difficult because it concerned numerous climbing, actress Jun Ji-hyun recalled that the manufacturing really improved her bodily energy and that she didn’t really feel exceptionally drained in the course of the shoot.
“I used to be very glad all through the entire filming course of. The bodily half wasn’t too tough,” declared the lively South Korean star who goes mountaineering and reportedly used to race up Cheonggye Mountain that’s positioned in Seoul previously.
“I like mountains loads,” continued Jun, who turns 40 on Oct 30.
“However moderately than climbing tough mountains, I favor having fun with nature and happening gentle treks.
“I went to Mount Jiri for the primary time for this drama and I realised what it was wish to really feel small in entrance of the vastness of nature.”
Mount Jiri is South Korea’s second-largest mountain vary and it’s positioned inside the Jirisan Nationwide Park, which is the biggest nationwide park within the nation.
The 16-episode Jirisan was filmed on location, masking not solely the cold and warm seasons, but in addition spring and autumn.
Jirisan’s plot centres on the mountain rangers who patrol Mount Jiri.
Jun stars as Search engine marketing Yi-gang, Mount Jiri’s prime ranger, and actor Ju Ji-hoon performs Kang Hyun-jo, her rookie companion.
The drama unfolds as the 2 uncover the reality behind a thriller surrounding the mountain’s many guests.
It additionally stars Oh Jung-se, Cho Han-cheul, Sung Dong-il and Go Min-si.
Screenwriter Kim Eun-hee (Kingdom, Sign) spoke of her impression of Mount Jiri, which is described as one other character in Jirisan in the course of the press convention.
“Mount Jiri has an extended historical past and lots of incidents have occurred there,” the famed author remarked.
“I imagined that the individuals who climb such a broad and steep mountain have to be in deep ideas.
“There is likely to be individuals who climb it considering of dying, and those that climb it with hope, and others who’re trying to find solutions in life. I needed to inform the tales of individuals from numerous backgrounds who’re dwelling numerous lives.”
Actor Ju ji-hoon says that he discovered filming ‘Jirisan’ 3 times tougher than filming a traditional Okay-drama.
Kim stated she stumbled on the thought of writing Jirisan when she found that the mountain rangers are the primary folks concerned when it got here to rescue missions on the mountain.
“If an accident occurs within the metropolis, then you definitely name emergency providers. If an accident occurs on the mountain, then they ship within the rangers, who know the mountains higher than anybody else. That made an enormous impression on me,” added Kim.
Apart from the enigma introduced on by the situation itself, Ju’s character additionally provides an layer of thriller to the story as he has a darkish secret.
In accordance with the Alongside With The Gods actor, there have been numerous scenes the place he needed to juggle between two feelings to play his character in Jirisan.
“Kim’s scenes are at all times stuffed with subtexts that actors must have exact actions and facial expressions when bringing her characters to life. She at all times brings new challenges to actors,” said the 39-year-old, who has starred in two seasons of the zombie sequence Kingdom that’s penned by Kim.
Ju additionally divulged that he enjoys climbing mountains and hopes to climb Mount Jiri to its peak at some point.
The forged of ‘Jirisan’ (from left) actors Cho Han-cheul, Jun Ji-hyun, Oh Jung-se and Ju Ji-hoon.
On the similar time, he knowledgeable the press why he discovered Jirisan to be an distinctive shoot.
“It was a problem to maintain my legs sturdy and preserve that steadiness when ascending and descending the mountain. After lengthy hours, I might grow to be exhausted.
“In that sense, it felt like capturing Jirisan was about three to 4 occasions extra demanding than capturing different dramas.”
Nonetheless, he’s glad he started working with author Kim as soon as once more, in addition to actress Jun, whom he has admired as a fellow performer for a very long time.
He remarked: “I used to be actually impressed with Jun. Though she should’ve had a tough time on set, she by no means confirmed any signal of exhaustion.
“And she will be able to run actually quick on the mountain. Simply amongst us actors, she’s the quickest (runner) after we have been filming.”
The brand new sequence provides stunning sceneries in addition to an thrilling storyline.
Because it turned out, despite the fact that bodily calls for weren’t laborious for Jun, she did have to beat an enormous hurdle when filming Jirisan.
Apparently, she had a troublesome time conserving her smile or giggle in examine at any time when she shared scenes with actors Cho and Oh, who additionally play rangers on the present.
“They simply have a fantastic sense of humour,” defined Jun, with fun.
“There are numerous critical scenes (involving our characters) however as quickly as I see Oh Jung-se and Cho Han-cheul, I might begin smiling or laughing. These have been essentially the most tough scenes for me,” she famous.
Agreeing, actor Oh (When The Camellia Blooms) remembered a scene he filmed with Jun: “For the scene she’s alleged to hit me on the top after which giggle. However, she began laughing even earlier than she hit me. After laughing although, she nonetheless did hit my head.”
Jun apologised to Oh: “I needed to be critical, however I couldn’t cease myself from laughing. I’m actually sorry.”
Jirisan premieres Oct 23, on iQiyi, with new episodes airing on Saturdays and Sundays.
Jun (left) and Ju companion up as mountain rangers within the mystery-drama.
