The Most Epic Fantasy and Sci-Fi Website

Is K-Drama Jirisan Coming to Netflix in October 2022?


is-k-drama-jirisan-coming-to-netflix-in-october-2022
Credit: TVN DRAMA/YouTube Screenshot

Netflix will finally welcome Jun Ji Hyun and Jun Ji Hun’s thriller K-drama series, Jirisan, this year.

Last year, tvN presented one of the highly anticipated shows, which starred Jun Ji Hyun and Jun Ji Hun. Jirisan was released on the network from October 23 to December 12 and was made available for viewing on iQIYI.

After fans’ demanded to include it on Netflix, the streaming giant seemingly heard them and finally started the countdown before its release date.

ALSO READ: ONEUS RAVN Accused of Cheating, Lying, & MORE by Alleged Ex-Girlfriend; Idol's Agency Responds

Will Jirisan Be Released on Netflix This October 2022?

On Netflix’s official website, fans confirmed that Jirisan would finally be released for online streaming this month.

The description of the flick says Netflix will be released the series on October 23. However, users from selected countries will only be the ones to have the chance to watch it on the platform.

YOU MAY ALSO LIKE: Little Women Writer Reflects on Success of Netflix Kdrama Series; Reveals Why She Created It

The official synopsis on Netflix reads, “A team of expert mountain rangers put their lives on the line to save stranded trekkers, solve haunting mysteries, and protect Jirisan National Park.”

According to The Korea Times, Jirisan was released as part of tvN’s 15th-anniversary project. Kim Eun Hee, who wrote and created another Netflix series Kingdom, served as the writer of the thriller flick. Sweet Home director LeeEung Bok worked with the writer and helmed the series.

Jirisan on Netflix will have a total of 16 episodes.

Jirisan Cast Members

Jun Ji Hyun and Ju Ji Hoon both scored the honor to lead the $27.4 million-worth series.

Jun Ji Hyun starred as Seo Yi Kang, a woman who earned the nickname Mountain Ghost God and Devil Seo for being a top ranger in the park. Meanwhile, Ju Ji Hoon is the military academy graduate Kang Hyun Jo.

The duo worked with award-winning South Korean stars to complete the drama, including Sung Dong Il, Oh Jung Se, Jo Han Chul, Joo Min Kyung, go Min Si, Joo Jin Mo, Lee Ga Sub, Kim Young Ok, Han Dong Ho, Jeon Seok Ho, and Kim Gook Hee, to name a few.

Fans will be able to see them after the series arrives over the weekend.

ALSO READ: BTS Jungkook's Alleged Hat Being Sold on Secondhand Market; Fans Enraged

Check back for more stories, updates, and rumors about Jirisan here at EpicStream!

For more articles like this, take a look at our K-Wave and Kdrama page.