by Marion KDL
I often stumble over websites that list the 10 most important K-Drama filming locations or 10 must-see locations for K-Drama lovers.
Now, I thought, it is time to propose our own KDL ‘10 Locations Every True K-Drama Lover Should Recognize in a Split-Second‘.
Ready? To test your K-Drama sites knowledge? Let us know how you scored from one out of 10! 🙂
OUR HIGHLIGHTS
The most exciting KDL moments of the past weeks were for me to find photos of filming locations in my inbox or submitted to KDL.
Out of nowhere.
Many thanks for ‘KDL photo reporters’ Thom Musni and Florence in making my day so often and certainly the day of a lot of other K-Drama lovers.
KISS, KISS, KISS
As weeks sometimes pass by with barely a kiss, these past weeks were quite decent.
… and it finally worked — by the ghost defying initiative of Mi-so at National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [국립현대미술관 서울관].
… and a marriage defying robot kiss at Korea House [한국의집 민속극장].
OUR FAVORITE STAPLES
This is definitely one of the major K-Dramaland staples for almost the past ten years.
Let me present to you this staple, finally also listed on KDL: Formerly Gyeonggi English Village, it now carries the name ChangeUp Campus (CUC) but it still runs the two camps — one in Paju and one in Yangpyeong . Also, when planning a trip, remember that the Paju Camp neighbors Heyri Art Village [헤이리예술마을] ;).
SPOTLIGHT ON A AREA
There is no discussion between Mich KDL and me. Gyedong (계동) is definitely, without doubt, our favorite neighborhood in Seoul. Mich shared with us her afternoon visit and I directly wanted to pack my luggage… How about you?
NEWLY ADDED FILMING LOCATIONS
Are You Human? (2018)
— Champion Gymnasium: Jochiwon Boxing Gym [조치원권투체육관]
— A stay over, E5-E6: Gyeongsang National University Changwon Hospital [창원경상대학교병원], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— PK Group’s HQ, E7: NEAT Tower [동북아무역타워]
— On a mission, E8: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
— Becoming a ‘robot slave’, E11: Daldongne — Mullae Station Branch, ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Marriage meeting, E10-11: Korea House [한국의집 민속극장], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Looking at wedding dresses, E15: Elisabeth LUX [엘리자베스 럭스], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
Czech Republic
— Hiding in Czech Republic, E1-4: Stará plynárna, Hřensko
— Human & robot meet, E2: Zahradní (Street), ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
Investigation Couple (2018), all ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— The workplace: Seoul Central District Court [서울중앙지방법원]
— Introduction to prosecutor Eun Sol, E1: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
— A meeting, E7: Gallery White Block [화이트블럭]
Why Secretary Kim (2018)
— Yumyung HQ: CJ Blossom Park R&D Center [CJ블로썸파크], ♡ submitted by Toni
— The Lee’s family mansion: The Hill House [힐하우스]
— Go Gwi-Nam’s & Kim Ji-a’s apartment building: Apartment Building Sangam-dong
— Attending a party, E1: The Raum [더라움], ♡ submitted by Toni
— Meeting a blind date, E3: Eoulmadang Street [어울마당로], ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Lunch with a blind date and a date, E3, E9: Himeshiya — Seogyo Branch, ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Café with a blind date, E3: STUDIO 63 [스튜디오63], ♡ submitted by Toni
— Confronting Kim Mi-so, E3: Bojeong-dong Café Street [보정동카페거리], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Running into Lee Sung-yeon, E4: Homeo – Heyri Store [호메오 – 헤이리점], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Yumyung Art Hall, E4: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [국립현대미술관 서울관], ♡ added by Toni
— A block buster date, E3: ELand Cruise aka Hangang River Ferry Cruise [이랜드크루즈]
— A compliment in the dark, E4: Forest of Wisdom [지혜의숲] — Library, ♡ added by Toni
— Having a drink, E4: Four Seasons Hotel Seoul [포시즌스호텔], ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Meeting Morpheus, E5: Artinus Farmer’s Table [파머스테이블], ♡ added by Toni
— A planned confession gone wrong, E5: The Ananti Club Seoul, ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Walking, E6: Gaon Culture Park [가온문화공원]
— Meeting with sisters for dinner, E6: Daruma [다루마/だるま], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— A lunch meeting, E7: Gallery White Block [화이트블럭]
— Making a pit stop, E7: Gapyeong Rest Area [가평휴게소], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Crossing a bridge at workshop retreat, E7: Cheongsu Bridge, ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— A heart to heart talk, E7-8: Hantangang Sky Bridge [한탄강하늘다리], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— From flirt to date, E9: Radio M [라디오엠]
— Taking a walk, E10: Jebudo Waterwalk [제부도 워터워크], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Eating your money’s worth, E10: Ggotge Maeul [꽃게마을] ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
Wok of Love (2018)
— A confession & a kiss, E24: Eungbong Mountain Park [응봉산 팔각정]
— An apology, E29: Lazy Mint Café [레이지민트]
Miss Hammurabi (2018)
— Im Ba-reum’s house: House Guam-gil no. 93-9 (demolished)
— Going to work, E1, E4: Seoul National University Station [서울대입구 (관악구청)]
— Going to a wedding, E9: Conrad Hotel Seoul [콘래드호텔]
— A date gone wrong, E10: Luka 511 [루카511]
— Being together, E10: Cheonggyecheon Stream [청계천]
— Home of the violent offender case, E12: Second Model Apartment [제2시범아파트]
About Time (2018)
— A workplace: Museum SAN [뮤지엄산], ♡ submitted by Toni
— Taking a bus together, E6: Bus Stop – National Folk Museum of Korea, ♡ submitted by Toni
— A lunch meeting, E9: Gallery White Block [화이트블럭]
— Jogging late at night, E9: Banpo Bridge [반포대교]
— Handing over scripts, E10: The Forest Garden [숲속정원]
— Intervening with a contract being signed, E11: Artinus Farmer’s Table, ♡ added by Toni
— Lovesick and getting drunk, E12: A.Y Lounge Bar [에이와이 라운지]
— Running after Michaela, E12: National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul [국립현대미술관 서울관], ♡ added by Toni
— Going for dinner, E12: Rocket Crispy Chicken [로켓크리스피치킨], ♡ added by Toni
Come and Hug Me (2018)
— On a date, E20: E-World [이월드]
You Drive Me Crazy (2018), all ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Being a regular: Eat Drink And Be Merry [잇드링크앤비메리]
— The main street in Kim Rae-wan’s neighborhood: Seongmisan-ro 29gil [성미산로29길]
Suits (2018)
— Convincing an eye witness, E10: Club Made Cheongdam [청담 메이드]
— Receiving a favor from an enemy, E15: Wonhyo Bridge [원효대교]
— Passing by, E16: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts [세종문화회관]
— A late confession, E16: Eungbong Mountain Park [응봉산 팔각정]
Something in the Rain (2018)
— Having dinner, E2: Jeondaegam House [전대감댁]
— A flashback to happy times, E15: Yongsan Family Park [용산가족공원]
— Reflecting on a blind date, E12: Tapas Gourmet [따빠스구르메]
— A lunch break, E12: Gentle Monster — Hongik University Flagship Store
— Staying in South Korea: The Central Park Hotel Songdo [송도센트럴파크호텔]
— Fathers having a drink, E13: Izakaya Namotoko — Hongdae Branch [남오토코 홍대점]
— Getting drunk, E13: Wood Stock [우드스탁]
Sunny Again Tomorrow (2018)
— Talking things out, E27: Bronx Premium Craft Beer — East Yeouido branch [브롱스 동여의도점], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
My Mister (2018), all ♡ submitted/added by Mich KDL
— the Hoogye gang’s hangout: Jung-hee’s Place [정희네]
— Reflecting on the past, E14: Cheonggyecheon Stream [청계천]
— Living at the temple, E14: Jeongsusa Temple [정수사]
— Meeting CEO Jang, E16: Jamigung [자미궁/紫微宫]
— A surprise meeting, E16: Quote Black Coffee Roasters [쿼트블랙]
Just Between Lovers (2017-18)
— Going to an amusement park, E6: Tongdo Fantasia [통도환타지아], ♡ submitted by Chelle
Tomorrow With You (2017), all ♡ submitted/added by Mich KDL
— Having a sumptuous meal, E4: Museum SAN [뮤지엄산]
— Having a solo exhibition, E15: Ponetive Space [포네티브스페이스]
— Reading a poem in a café, E16: Nolsoop Cartoon Book Cafe – Daehakno Branch [놀숲 대학로점], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
— Meeting for a drink, E16: Izakaya Kana [이자카야 카나]
Drama Special – You’re Closer Than I Think (2017)
— The workplace: Book Cafe “The Story” [더스토리], ♡ submitted by Mich KDL
Chicago Typewriter (2017)
— A press conference: CGV Myeongdong Station Cine Library [CGV 명동역 씨네라이브러리], ♡ added by Chelle
Let’s Fight Ghost (2016)
—Celebrating the mock exam: Wolmi Theme Park [월미테마파크], ♡ submitted by Chelle
Beautiful Gong Shim (2016)
— A meeting: Cafe Island in the Woods [숲속의 섬]
Oh My Ghostess (2015)
— An interlude, E10: Yongsan Station [용산역]
Yong-Pol (2015)
— A flashback of a love story, E3: The Raum [더라움]
Hotel King (2014)
— Leaving the hotel behind, E31: Cafe Poet & Sea [시인과바다]
Angel Eyes (2014)
— The trailer: Yongma Land [용마랜드]
Can You Hear My Heart (2011)
— Wookyung Group HQ: Posco Center [포스코센터]
Coffee Prince (2007)
— Passing by on a delivery, E1: Luna Touch [달의그림]
— Delivering food, E1: Jungangtang [중앙탕]
Smile Again (2006)
— Arriving in Seoul, E2: Culture Station Seoul 284 [문화역서울284]
NEWLY ADDED MVS
Chelle and Toni added plenty of MV filming sites during the past weeks.
While checking out the following two MV staples, stayed tuned to our soon to be added Search-by-MV option.
— Gyeonggi English Village — Paju Camp [경기영어마을 파주캠프]
— Yongma Land [용마랜드]
But for now, a great weekend to everyone!
