Looks like writer Kim Eun Hee will gift K-Drama patrons a new reason to smile through her new imaginary world conquest in Mount Jiri.
The Kingdom star screenwriter teamed up with A-listers Jun Ji Hyun & Ju Ji Hoon for her latest venture in Mount Jiri.
With the famed national park in the background, the cryptic enthralling series confirmed the cameras will start to roll in mid-September 2020.
Accordingly, the National Park Service under the Ministry of Environment announced that a business agreement with A Story Co., LTD is in place for the production of the Korean drama Mount Jiri.
The collaboration ensures the park as the filming site would generate popularity for locals and tourists alike. Along with that, the development of related products is underway.
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Featuring scenes of activities such as rescue operations of visitors by the national park rangers, Mount Jiri also highlights the protection of the ecosystem.
A reunion on both sides for writer Kim, she partners again with top-tier actress Jun Ji Hyun, with whom she worked previously for a cameo appearance in Kingdom 2. Tapping again her reliable male lead, Ju Ji Hoon, the Kingdom actor targets another hit series with Mount Jiri.
As if the above lineup is not formidable enough, the powerhouse cast and production team will be joined by Director Lee Eung Bok. His works in Descendants of the Sun, Mr. Sunshine and Goblin had cemented his stature as a sought-after Korean series’ orchestrator.
Jun Ji Hyun preps to play the role of Seo Yi Gang, the best ranger at Mount Jiri National Park. She knows the vast mountain park like the back of her hand. By instinct, she knows every nook and corner; as well as tattered roads, rock walls and cliffs.
Transforming to Kang Hyun-jo, a new ranger at Mt. Jiri National Park is Ju Ji Hoon. He is a former army captain who has a secret that no one can tell.
A meaningful collaboration
Mount Jiri National Park, designated as Korea’s first National Park in 1967, is the largest mountain-type national park in Korea. It spans three provinces: Gyeongnam (Hadong, Hamyang, Sancheong), Jeonnam (Gurye), and Jeonbuk (Namwon).
It is home to 49 endangered species such as half-moon black bears, 46 mammals, 117 birds, and 2080 plants.
Kwon Gyeong-eop, chairman of the National Park Service, said, “This is the first drama filmed against the backdrop of Mount Jiri, the first national park in Korea. Hence, it is very meaningful.”
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On September 04, it was also announced that reliable character actor Sung Dong Il joins the powerhouse cast. While Jun Ji Hyun and Ju Ji Hoon suit up for the role of rangers, he takes on the role of the eldest ranger.
The actor recently wrapped up tvN’s travel variety show House on Wheels. His presence in various dramas has been met with acclaim especially in his father roles in the Reply series, Miss Hammurabi and the recent series The Cursed.
Source: SPOTVNEWS | Sports Donga
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