tvN’s 'Jirisan' is off to a positive start, but concerns arise.

Nielsen Korea confined the first 2 episodes of Jirisan scored an average nationwide rating of 9.1 percent(first episode) and 10.7 percent (second episode), thus the drama achieved the highest ratings on all weekend drama in tvN history.

In the first episode, Kang Hyun Jo (Ju Ji Hoon) was assigned to Jirisan National Park, where Seo Yi Gang (Jun Ji Hyun) was also working. The two worked together to save a boy who was missing in a storm. While finding the boy, the ability of Kang Hyun Jo to see the visions of the lost victims was revealed.

The second episode envisions what will happen after 2 years in the 2020 Haedong office. It was shown that the formerly skilled ranger Seo Yi Gang is now in a wheelchair while Kang Hyun Jo is in a coma.

Meanwhile, Jirisan was criticized for its poor CGI effects and soundtracks, along with its excessive product placements. Viewers are distracted from watching the show and they said that the show didn't live up to the budget.

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Jeon So Mi has opened up about her bilingual upbringing, and it’s melting hearts everywhere!

On the April 8 episode of JTBC's Street Food Business, Jeon So Mi shared an interesting and heartwarming story about her childhood.

As she spoke in both English and Spanish, she revealed, “My dad is white, so I had no choice but to speak English. Since I was little, I only spoke to my father in English.”

Growing up with a white father and a Korean mother, Jeon So Mi became fluent in English from an early age. Not only did she show off her impressive English skills on the show, but she also communicated easily with local Spanish customers, speaking Spanish with ease.

Throughout the episode, Jeon So Mi also showcased her fun personality and dancing skills, which helped attract more customers.

But the most adorable moment came when a group of local Spanish children confessed their admiration for her, making everyone smile.

Her story is one that highlights how her multicultural background shaped her into the lively and talented star she is today.

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