Every Korean drama lovers’ dream is to meet their Oppa, (ahem..yes, i feel you) or to visit the filming locations of their favorite dramas. Here are some filming locations of K-dramas I visited during my Korea trips.
1. Nami Island 남이섬 종합휴양지
K-drama : Winter Sonata (
One of the most visited places in Korea outside Seoul. It’s definitely a place you shouldn’t miss whether you are K-drama fan or not. Nami Island is a beauty all year round, whatever season it is.
How to get there: from Gapyeong Station, take the Gapyeong tourists bus or taxi to Gapyeong Wharf. Ride the ferry to Nami Island.
Admission Fee: 8,000 won
2. Hanmi Bookstore 한미서점
K-drama : Goblin (도깨비)
Hanmi Bookstore is located in Baedari Used Books Store street in Incheon. It’s featured in the popular drama Goblin.
Address: 14-4 Geumchang-dong, Dong-gu, Incheon
How to get there: Dowon Station Exit 2, cross the street and walk straight for 500 meters.
Admission Fee: Free
3. Gyeonggijeon Shrine 경기전
K-Drama : Moonlight Drawn by Clouds (구르미 그린 달빛)
Gyeonggijeon Shrine is located in Jeonju Hanok Village, the largest hanok village in Korea as far as I know. When I arrived in Jeonju Hanok Village I felt like I travelled back to Joseon Dynasty.
Address: 44, Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
How to get there: From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 5-1 or 79.
Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop and walk 20min.
Admission Fee: 3,000 won
4. Jeonjuhyanggyo Confucian School 전주향교
K-Drama : Moonlight Drawn by Clouds (구르미 그린 달빛)
Jeonju Hyanggyo is a Confucian school that was established during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) and is designated historical treasure No. 379. This was a national education center during the Joseon period. The school was originally located at the Gyeonggijeon Shrine site, but was relocated in 1603. Information Credit: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr
Address: 139, Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do
How to get there: From Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal, take bus 5-1 or 79.
Get off at Jeondong Cathedral (Hanok Village) Bus Stop and walk 20min.
Admission Fee: Free
5. Dongbaek Island 동백공원
K-Drama : Shopping King Louie
Dongbaek Island is an island in Busan where you can see both Haeundae beach and Gwangalli Beach. It is also the place where the Nurimaru APEC House is located.
Address: U-dong, Haeundae-gu, Busan
How to get there: Take Line 2 to Dongbaek Station (Busan Subway) Exit 1 and walk for 700meters.
Admission Fee: Free
6. Gwangalli Beach 광안리해수욕장
K-Drama : Shopping King Louie
Gwangalli Beach is my favorite place in Busan. The area is filled with restaurants, cafes and entertainment. Many people come at night to witness the bright lights of Gwangan Bridge.
Address: 219, Gwanganhaebyeon-ro, Suyeong-gu, Busan
How to get there: Gwangan Station Exit 5, walk straight towards the beach area.
Admission Fee: Free
7. Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park 에델바이스 테마파크
K-Drama : Remember – War of the Sons (리멤버 – 아들의 전쟁)
Edelweiss Swiss Theme Park is in Gapyeong, where the popular places like Nami Island and Petite France is also located. Not many people know about this place maybe because it is not accessible as other tourists destinations. But they offer free shuttle service during weekends and holidays.
Address: 226-57 Darakjae-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do,
How to get there: Take free shuttle bus from Cheongpyeong Station Exit 2 during weekends and holidays. Shuttle bus time: From Cheongpyeong Station: 9:30 / 11:00 / 13:00 / 15:00 ; From Edelweiss : 10:10 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 17:30
Admission Fee: 10, 000 won
8. Cafe & Guesthouse Bomnal 카페 & 게스트하우스 봄날
K-Drama : Warm and Cozy (맨도롱 또똣)
Cafe and Guesthouse Bomnal is located in front of the Handam Beach in Aewol-eup, Jeju.
Address: 25 Aewollo 1(il)-gil, Aewol-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do
How to get there: From Jeju Intercity Bus terminal take bus line Seo-Ilju and get off at Handam-dong
9. Gyeonggi English Village Paju Camp 경기영어마을 파주캠프
K-Drama : Tomorrow With You (
There are other English Villages in South Korea but I think one of the biggest is the Paju Camp in Gyeonggi-do. Their main goal is to promote English learning to create global Koreans.
Address: 40 Eoreumsil-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
How to get there: Take bus #200 at Hapjeong Station Exit 2 and get off at English Village bus stop.
Admission Fee: 3,000 won (weekdays) ; 5,000 won (weekends)
10. Windy Hill 바람의 언덕
K-drama : Introverted Boss (내성적인 보스)
A growing number visitors come to the place after it was used a filming site for popular Korean dramas such as Eve’s Garden (2003, SBS) and Merry- Go-Round (2004, MBC). The name “Windy Hill” was given by those who visited the island and became a fan. Walking toward the hill along the wooden promenade from the wharf, one can see Hakdong Village from a distance. Info Credits: http://english.visitkorea.or.kr
Address: Nambu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
How to get there: From Express Bus Terminal in Seoul, take an express bus bound for Gohyeon Bus Terminal. Take a taxi to the Windy Hill (25.4 km/ around 45 min)
Admission Fee: Free
11. Hakdong Mongdol Beach 학동몽돌해변
K-drama : Introverted Boss (내성적인 보스)
Hakdong Mongdol Beach or the Black Pebble beach is located in Geoje. Find out more about the Black Pebble beach in my previous post here.
Address: 18-1, Hakdong 6-gil, Dongbu-myeon, Geoje-si, Gyeongsangnam-do
How to get there: From Geojae Bus Terminal, take bus 56, 67 towards Hakdong Pebble Beach.
Admission Fee: Free
There you go! Those were just some Korean Drama filming locations I visited outside Seoul. If you need more information, please comment below. I’d be glad to help you achieve your dream trip to Korea.
Mae Wanderer 