[Asia Economy Reporter Lee Jong-gil] Actor Ju Ji-hoon is expected to co-star with Jun Ji-hyun in the drama "Jirisan." Multiple entertainment insiders told Asia Economy Newspaper on the 17th, "Ju Ji-hoon has been considered as the lead for next year's most anticipated drama 'Jirisan'." A representative from his agency KeyEast also said, "It is true that he received a casting offer. He is positively reviewing it."
"Jirisan" is a work that highlights people climbing the vast Jirisan mountain. It depicts the sacrifices of mountain rangers who rescue stranded people while navigating through severe weather conditions such as heavy rain, heavy snow, landslides, and typhoons. The story centers on a woman who fears the mountain and a man who loves it, emphasizing the value of coexistence, which is the purpose of the national park. The script is written by writer Kim Eun-hee and directed by Lee Eung-bok.
Jun Ji-hyun, returning to drama after four years since "The Legend of the Blue Sea," will play Seo Yi-gang, a role protecting Jirisan National Park. Ju Ji-hoon has been offered the role of Kang Hyun-jo, who becomes a close partner to Seo Yi-gang. Filming is scheduled to start this summer. During this period, Ju Ji-hoon was supposed to shoot "Kidnapping," directed by Kim Sung-hoon. However, due to the impact of the novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19), filming was postponed, and it seems he will change his schedule.
"Kidnapping" is a work about people rescuing a diplomat kidnapped in Beirut, Lebanon, in 1986. Location shooting in Morocco was planned last month but was postponed due to the spread of COVID-19. As of the 17th, Morocco has reported 2,251 confirmed COVID-19 cases (128 deaths). The number of cases is increasing, with 263 new cases reported the previous day, indicating a worsening situation.
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