Netflix entertainment show 'Why on Earth Are We Climbing a Mountain?' delivered unpredictable laughter until the very end, concluding the Hasanakkhoe's journey.
On the 1st, episodes 9 and 10 of 'Why on Earth Are We Climbing a Mountain?' were released, featuring four involuntary mountain climbers who had no interest in hiking their entire lives—Cardigan, DAY6's Dowoon, actress Lee Chae-min, and Tarzan from Allday Project—embarking on their first-ever winter snowy mountain expedition. The realistic mountain climbing of the four Hasanakkhoe members and unexpected entertainment value blended together, providing a fresh kind of fun until the end.
The released episodes depicted the Hasanakkhoe finishing their last schedule in Ulsan and visiting Tarzan's hometown, leading up to the final mountain climb. The four spent a special time together having meals with Tarzan's family during the Lunar New Year holidays and looking through childhood photos and diaries filled with memories. The four, who had become close like family while climbing mountains together, also spent an enjoyable time with Tarzan's family, creating yet another pleasant memory.
Meanwhile, a second recreation time arrived for the Hasanakkhoe, who had delivered record-breaking laughter from the first game. Engaging in a high-risk, high-return game called 'Double or Nothing,' the Hasanakkhoe risked the 'km badges' they had accumulated and competed once more. With four people whose competitive spirit ignited just before achieving 100km, increasingly bold bets and unpredictable answers generated continuous laughter.
Then the long-awaited final mountain climb began. The Hasanakkhoe divided into two courses—Baekmudeong and Jungsanli—and embarked on their final climb toward Jirisan's Cheonwangbong Peak. As they climbed the mountain with higher tension than ever before, knowing it was finally the last climb, Cardigan's unexpected outstanding performance drew attention as he moved forward without hesitation, unlike usual. The two teams reunited at the Jangteomok shelter and headed toward Cheonwangbong together, and finally all four reached the summit, completing their last quest.
After completing the final mountain climb, the Hasanakkhoe members each gave their answer to the question 'Why on Earth Are We Climbing a Mountain?' Cardigan analyzed that through five experiences, many people seem to challenge themselves in battles with their own selves, but added that he doesn't think he will do it until he dies, adding laughter with his frank impression until the end. Dowoon recalled the words of a mountain climber he met on Hallasan and cited the desire to test his own limits as a reason for climbing. Tarzan shared that when climbing a mountain, it feels like bad energy flies away, and there's no place to get such good energy as from nature, while Lee Chae-min pointed to teamwork as the charm of mountaineering, mentioning how they became close-knit and developed camaraderie through hardship during climbing together in a short period.
The film camera photos released on the day captured the pleasant moments of the Hasanakkhoe directly captured by Lee Chae-min. 'Why on Earth Are We Climbing a Mountain?', which garnered attention from the start with the meeting of the "top trending four"—Cardigan, Dowoon, Lee Chae-min, and Tarzan—delivered unpredictable fun with authentic chemistry and entertainment value.
True to Na Young-seok's production team's choice, the unfiltered honest reactions of the four when facing mountaineering, the strong coordination built while climbing the mountains together, and the clumsy performances unfolded in games all blended different charms, adding cheerful laughter. Furthermore, it captured the majestic scenery of winter snowy mountains and beautiful mountain ranges vividly, capturing viewers' attention.
'Why on Earth Are We Climbing a Mountain?', a climbing diary of involuntary mountaineers, can be watched in full only on Netflix.
