The much-awaited drama "Jiri Mountain" will finally resume filming after one month of break due to Covid-19.

Another tvN drama is about to conquer the year with its star-studded cast "Legend of the Blue Sea" star Jun Ji Hyun, "Kingdom" actor Jun Ji Hoon, Sung Dong il, and "It's Okay to Not Be Okay" actor Oh Jung Se. On Dec 8, 2020, it has been reported that the production team of the said series temporarily paused filming due to the fast growing cases of Covid-19 in South Korea.

Meanwhile, according to one of the representatives of the drama "Jiri Mountain", "We have completed the Covid-19 tests on Jan 21 and confirmed that all of our staff members tested negative."

They also shared exciting news that "Sweet Home" star Go Min Si will be joining the team for filming. The actors and all the cast will also be examined and inspected for the virus according to their schedules, they also added, "We are preparing for the resume of the shooting with safety as our priority following all the health and safety protocols."

"Jiri Mountain" immediately suspended filming on Dec 23 (2020) after a part-time staff who visited and worked on the set and was confirmed to have a close contact with a Covid-19 positive.

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Now that the drama will finally start its production, fans are already looking forward to seeing again the cast and how the story will unfold. tvN's mystery drama "Jiri Mountain" is about rangers who works at Jiri Mountain to save people.

Jun Ji Hyun will be portraying the character of Seo Yi Kang, she is said to be the best rangers among the group. She is already familiar with the area and almost knows everything about Jiri Mountain. Actor Jun Ji Hoon is Kang Hyun Jo, who is a new ranger at Jiri Mountain. He was once an army captain and also graduated from the military academy. But behind his almost perfect personality, is a mysterious story about him that he does not tell anybody.

This will also be the second project for actors Jun Ji Hyun and Jun Ji Hoon, they were also expected to work together in the upcoming season three of Netflix's original series "Kingdom".

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tvN's new drama will be helmed by director Lee Eung Bok, who also directed the most watched dramas "Goblin" and "Mr.Sunshine". It is penned by writer Kim Eun Hye, who is also behind the script of "Kingdom." The series will also help boost South Korea's tourism.

International viewers are expected to see the drama in the first half of 2021. Further details about the drama is yet to be announced.

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Written by Shai Collins.