Netflix entertainment show 'Why on Earth are We Climbing Mountains?' delivered unpredictable laughter until the very end, concluding the Hasanakkwae group's journey.
In episodes 9 and 10 released on the 1st, 'Why on Earth are We Climbing Mountains?' featured four involuntary mountaineers who had never been interested in climbing—Cadergarden, DAY6's Dowoon, actress Lee Chae-min, and Ollday Project's Tarzan—embarking on their first winter snow-covered mountain expedition, capturing a mountaineering variety show. The real mountain climbing and unexpected entertainment appeal of the four Hasanakkwae members created fresh fun until the end.
In the released episodes, the group wrapped up their final schedule in Ulsan and visited Tarzan's hometown, leading up to the final mountain climb. The four shared a meal with Tarzan's family during the Lunar New Year holiday, reminisced by looking at old photographs and diaries from childhood, and spent a special time together. Having grown close like family through their mountain climbing journey, the four created yet another delightful memory with Tarzan's family.
Meanwhile, the Hasanakkwae group, who provided record-breaking laughter from the first game onward, were presented with a second recreation time. Participating in a high-risk, high-return game called 'We'll Double It,' the Hasanakkwae wagered the 'km badges' they had accumulated and competed once more. With the 100km achievement within reach, the four, with their competitive spirit properly ignited, drew continuous laughter with increasingly bold betting and unpredictable answers.
Next, the highly anticipated final mountain climb began. The Hasanakkwae divided into two routes—Baekmuedong and Jungsanri—heading toward Jirisan's Cheonwangbong peak for their final climb. As the group ascended with higher tension than ever before, knowing it was their final climb, Cadergarden's unexpected performance, moving his feet fearlessly unlike usual, drew attention. The two teams reunited at Jangteomok shelter and headed together toward Cheonwangbong, and finally all four reached the summit, completing their final quest.
After completing the final mountain climb, the Hasanakkwae provided their own answers to the question 'Why on Earth are We Climbing Mountains?' Cadergarden analyzed that through five experiences, many people seem to challenge themselves, yet he added laughter by honestly saying he probably wouldn't do it until he dies. Dowoon recalled words from a mountaineer he met on Hallasan and cited the desire to test his limits as his reason for climbing. Tarzan conveyed that climbing mountains made him feel like bad energy flew away, and that no place offered better energy than nature, while Lee Chae-min cited teamwork as the appeal of mountaineering, saying that going through hardship together while climbing created strong bonds and camaraderie in a short time.
The film camera photographs released that day contained the delightful moments of Hasanakkwae captured by Lee Chae-min herself. 'Why on Earth are We Climbing Mountains?', which attracted attention from the start with the meeting of 'four trend-setters' Cadergarden, Dowoon, Lee Chae-min, and Tarzan, delivered unpredictable fun through real chemistry and entertainment value.
True to Na Young-seok's team's selection, the four people's unfiltered honest reactions to mountaineering, the strong rapport built climbing mountains together, and their tumultuous antics in games created harmonious laughter with different charms. Additionally, it captivated viewers by vividly capturing everything from the majestic winter snow mountain scenery to beautiful mountain landscapes.
The involuntary mountaineers' mountaineering record 'Why on Earth are We Climbing Mountains?' can be viewed in full exclusively on Netflix.
