Travel Phrases — Entry No. 1158
지리산
jirisan · noun
지리산
jirisan
[JI-ri-sahn]
nounbeginner
Meaning
South Korea’s largest national park and second-highest mountain, straddling three provinces (South Jeolla, North Jeolla, and Gyeonggi). Jirisan is a symbol of Korean natural beauty with cultural significance spanning Buddhist temples, Korean folklore, and dramatic mountain landscapes.
K-Pop & K-Drama Context
Featured heavily in Netflix’s ‘Jirisan’ (2021) starring IVE’s Lee Ji-won and Jun Ji-hyun; the mountain is sacred in Korean spirituality. Aespa’s ‘Spring Day’ concept embraced mountain/nature imagery; NewJeans has discussed hiking Jirisan as a wellness activity, making it trendy among K-pop fans.
Example Sentences
지리산 등산을 계획 중이에요.
jirisan deungsaneul gyehoek jung-ieyo.
I’m planning to hike Jirisan — expressing travel intentions or adventure goals.
지리산의 가을 풍경은 정말 멋있어요.
jirisan-ui ga-eul pungggyeong-eun jeongmal meot-isseoyo.
Jirisan’s autumn scenery is really stunning — describing natural beauty and seasonal changes.
지리산에서 영화를 촬영했어요.
jirisan-eseo yeonghwa-reul chwalnyeong-haesseoyo.
They filmed a movie at Jirisan — referencing ‘Jirisan’ K-drama or mountain-set productions.
⚠️ Don’t use jirisan when…
1) It’s JI-ri-sahn, not ‘jee-REE-san’ — the stress falls on the first syllable; mispronouncing draws immediate correction. 2) Don’t confuse it with smaller Korean mountains — Jirisan is THE iconic mountain in Korean culture, requiring specificity when discussing hiking or geography.
🎵 Heard In
- K-Drama: Jirisan (2021) — entire Netflix series set on the mountain, featuring rescue operations and supernatural folklore tied to the peak; IVE’s Lee Ji-won starred as a ranger.
- K-Pop: NewJeans — members discuss wellness hikes; Aespa concept videos use mountain/nature imagery reminiscent of Jirisan aesthetics; nature-themed K-pop increasingly references Korean mountains.
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