by Marion KDL and Mich KDL

Hello! This is Mich KDL starting things off for a new edition of Saturday Summary. After reading many of these over the past year, it’s a pleasure to be able to contribute to it finally 🙂

Lots has happened since our last update — aside from ramping up our radar to focus on current shows like Devilish Joy, The Beauty Inside, The Third Charm, Terius Behind Me, Where Stars Land, Player and Twelve Nights, we’re also continuing our look back at some classic K-dramas like Lovers in Paris  and Full House. These shows have really taken us to some interesting overseas locations, something that will be focusing on in a future update!

That aside, something else that’s shaken up the K-drama community in the past month is the news of Dramafever’s closure. How do you feel about that?

OUR HIGHLIGHTS

With winter just round the corner for those in the Northern hemisphere, what a pleasant surprise it was for us to receive some snowy images of a location that’s now only found in the archives of K-dramaland — THE house from the original Full House! Sadly, the house was destroyed in a tsunami and it no longer exists in real life, so many thanks to Iris27 for sending these precious pictures from a past trip.

OUR FAVORITE STAPLES

Bridges are a favorite of ours here in KDL, and it seems like one of them is finally making a comeback to K-dramaland after a long period of on-screen absence. Welcome back, Dongjak (and looking good in iKON’s Goodbye Road (이별길) MV); but your comrade-in-red Seogang still takes the lead for the most on-screen appearances this year!

And here is a new bridge in K-Dramaland that was introduced with … a kiss and fireworks: World Cup Bridge.

SPOTLIGHT ON AN AREA

Those who have been following us on KDL for a while would know that Bukchon is one of the top Seoul neighborhoods on our watch-list! Twelve Nights has been featuring it on our screens again over the past three weeks and we couldn’t be happier. Apart from lots of familiar locations (like this street that was already featured in 2004’s Lovers in Paris), there’s also other new ones to discover, like the Bukchon Village Information Center [북촌마을안내소]. We can’t wait to see where they’ll go next!

As always, thanks for following and supporting us on KDL, whether it’s through the daily updates, our special blog posts, or even through submitting a location/photographs! Every contribution helps to grow the largest collection of K-drama locations online — by K-drama fans, for K-drama fans 🙂

Till the next Saturday Summary — read on below to check out the newest location additions from the past month!

NEWLY ADDED FILMING LOCATIONS

Matrimonial Chaos (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— The guesthouse: Guest House Pajamaparty [게스트하우스 파자마파티]
— La Piscine: Broister [브로이스터]
— The neighborhood café, E2: The April [디에이프릴], ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Going to see a client, E1: Dongjak Bridge [동작대교], ♡ added by Mich KDL

The Third Charm (2018), ♡ added by Mich KDL (unless otherwise stated)
— the Lee siblings’ apartment: Haemaji Town – Seodaemun [해맞이타운]
— Seoul Central Police Station: Cheongwon Police Station [충북청주청원경찰서]
— Jooran de Beaute: Ihee Hair & Makeup [이희헤어&메이크업]
— HC Plastic Surgery: Dalbit Suldam [달빛술담]
— Saebom’s Salon, E1/2: Me & Me Hair [미앤미헤어] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— ‘Sejin University station’/’Nonhyeon Station’: Bakchon Station [박촌역]
— Sejin University, E1/2: Pusan National University [부산대학교] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— On the way to the blind date, E1: Hangang Bridge [한강대교]
— A fairground first date, E1: Imjingak Pyeonghoa-Nuri
— The chemical engineering department party, E2: Myeongwol Ine [명월이네]
— Amor Fati’s location, E3/4: Staircase Sowol-ro [소월로 계단]
— Driving and phone calls, E4: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
— Arcade date, E4: Funny Land – Hongdae branch [홍대 퍼니랜드]
— Date along the river, E4: Yeouido Hangang Park [한강 공원 여의도 지구]
— A bike course, E4: Bukhangang Railroad Bridge [북한강철교], ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Drowning sorrows at the pochangmacha, E4: CT Bakery [CT베이커리]
— A hair-show discussion, E4: Bridal Kong [브라이덜공] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— A meal with the team, E5: Seogang Ggobdaegi [서강껍데기]
— Tailing to the gas station, E5: GS Caltex Daeyoung Self-Filling Station [GS칼텍스 대영주유소] 
— Post-hair show after party, E6: Jack B Nimble [잭비님블]
— Rock climbing, E6: Yongma Falls Park [용마폭포공원]
— A dog cafe date, E6: BiancoItalia — Cheongdam Branch (closed) ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Catching up over tennis, E6: KTA Jangchung Jangho Tennis Court
— Leaving the car after a fight, E6: Dongjak Bridge [동작대교]
— Watching a busker/busking, E7-8: Eoulmadang Street [어울마당로]
— An Americano treat, E8: Seongmisan-ro 29gil [성미산로29길]
— A risky stakeout, E8: Seongwoo Building [성우빌딩]
— Breaking up a second time, E10: Seosamreung-gil [서삼릉길]
— Tracking down Snakehead, E10: Tissen/Mirang showroom [티센 미랑 쇼룸]
— Departing and arriving 5 years later, E11: Incheon International Airport [인천국제공항]
— Backpacking, E11: Silves Cathedral (Sé Catedral de Silves)
— Becoming ‘Chef On’, E11: Escola de Hotelaria e Turismo de Lisboa
— ‘Small Table’ Restaurant, E11: La Bonne Cuisine [라본느뀌진]

Room No. 9 (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Workplace 1: National Traffic Accident Rehabilitation Hospital
— Workplace 2: Laflor Paju Flowercafe
— Incarcerated at Cheongwon Prison
— A dream, E1: Yongma Land [용마랜드]
— Alcohol control, E1: Kim Hyeongtae’s House in Gahoe-dong

Hundred Million Stars From the Sky (2018)
— A coffee treat and discussion, E3: Grower X Packer [그로워앤패커 GXP] ♡ added by Thom Musni & Marion KDL
— A meeting, E3: Banpo Bridge [반포대교], ♡ added by Marion KDL

Terius Behind Me (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL (unless otherwise stated)
— Star Tower & J International: KT&G Seoul Office [KT&G서울사무소]
— Meeting up, E7: Sejong Center for the Performing Arts
— On a mission, E7: Łazienki Park [Łazienki Królewskie] ♡ added by Thom Musni & Marion KDL
— Meeting with a congressman, E8: Samcheonggak [삼청각]
— Discussions and lunch, E8/10: Quiznos Café — Apgujeong Branch [퀴즈노스서브 압구정점] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Getting drunk, E13: Winebar Claret [클라레]
— Chased down, E16: Chuncheon Grand Bridge [춘천대교]
— Meeting ‘The Voice’, E17: Wonhyo Bridge [원효대교]
— A short appearance, E18: Jin Yong-tae’s mansion

The Beauty Inside (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL (unless otherwise stated)
— Kang Sa-ra’s home (interior) and Seo Do-jae’s home (exterior): The Rivendell Prestige Guesthouse
— Sunho Group’s cafe: Drei Furniture [드레이]
— A transformation, E1: Gyeonggi English Village — Paju Camp, ♡ added by Toni
— A historic night outing, E1: Donggung Palace [동궁]/Wolji Pond [월지]
— Getting a vanilla latte, E3: YTN Building [YTN 뉴스퀘어]
— Visit at a hospital, E3: Oakwood Premier Hotel Incheon
— A ‘flashback’ date gone wrong, E5: Gallery White Block
— Going on a date #1, E5: Café Motte [카페모뜨]
— Going on a date #2, E5: Deoksugung Palace Stonewall Walkway
— Another pojangmacha, E6: Gaon Culture Park [가온문화공원]
— Being angry, E6: Hosu 1 Bridge [호수1교]
— Talking it out, E6: Dongjak Bridge [동작대교]
— Victim of misogyny & being ‘dumped’, E6: Luka 511 [루카511]
— Being begged to date, E6: The River [더리버]
— Adding to a misunderstanding, E7: Pattern Ethiopia [패턴에티오피아]
— A secret meeting, E8: World Cup Bridge [월드컵대교] 

Twelve Nights (2018), ♡ all added by Marion KDL
— The neighborhood kiosk, E1-2: Pastel de nata [파스텔드나따 안국점]
— A second fateful meeting, E1: Naksan Park [낙산공원]
— Looking at photos in a flashback, E1: Gyeonggi English Village — Paju Camp
— Arriving in Seoul, No.1: Incheon International Airport (ICN)
— Arriving in Seoul, No.2: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
— Discovering Seoul, E1: Bukchon-ro 11-gil [북촌로 11 길]
— Getting information, E1: Bukchon Village Information Center [북촌마을안내소]
— Drinking with a friend, E1: Ssangdaepo Restaurant
— At the workplace, E1: Tick Tock Diner NY
— Taking the subway, E1: 40 St – Lowery St Station
— Photo Studio, E1-2: Aya [아야]
— Biking through; E2: Gwanghwamun Square [광화문광장]
— Alighting at the bus stop, E2: Bus Stop Dongjak Bridge Gureum Café [동작대교전망카페]
— Watching the sunrise, E2: Dongjak Bridge [동작대교]
— Visiting a friend, E2: Marronnier Park [마로니에공원]
— Visiting ‘Aram Junior High School’ and good memories, E2: Choong Ang High School
— Mindspace, E3: Wonhyo Bridge [원효대교]
— Clearing up a love-triangle, E3: Jinsun Book Cafe [진선북카페]
— Saying goodbye, E3: Seoul Station [서울역]
— Dancing in the rain, E3: Yun Bo-sun’s House in Anguk-dong [안국동 윤보선가]
— Sharing a kiss, E3: House Bukchon-ro 5ga-gil

Where Stars Land (2018)
— Fox Bride Star bar: My Poetry [마이포에트리] ♡ added by Thom Musni & Marion KDL
— Flashback of accident, E6: Dorim-ro 141-gil [도림로141길] ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Hanging out, E7: Jegi-ro 9-gil, ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Throwing himself down, E7: Gallery Yeonwoo [갤러리연우]

Player (2018) ♡ all added by Mich KDL
— A prosecution bust, E5: I&C Technology [아이앤씨테크놀로지]
— Lethal injection, E7: Abandoned Building Hangdong-7-ga
— A close call at lunch, E8: Jamigung [자미궁]
— Being held, E10: Seodaemun Prison History Hall [서대문형무소역사관]
— Searching for CCTV evidence, E10: Jeongbal Maeul Geonyoung Villa Complex 1 [정발마을건영1단지빌라]

Devilish Joy (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL (unless otherwise stated)
— Gong Ma-sung’s mansion: Pyeongchang Mansion no. 446-21
— Staircase: Gallery Yeonwoo [갤러리연우]
— Takeout chicken restaurant: Kko Kko Dak [꼬꼬닭]
— At the pool, E1: The Westin Blue Bay Resort & Spa ♡ added by Thom Musni
— A lunch confrontation, E7: Woonsan Korean Restaurant [운산(雲山)여의도점]
— A question, E11+12: Mapo Bridge [마포대교]
— Making a delivery, E11: Ichon-ro 29-gil [이촌로29길]
— A drink and a kiss, E12: World Cup Bridge [월드컵대교] 
— Saying good-bye, E12: Wolmido Culture Street [월미문화의거리]

Heart Surgeons (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Asking for forgiveness, E11: Samcheonggak [삼청각]
— Celebrating, E12: Izakaya [미나미]

Voice 2 (2018), ♡ added by Florence
— Surfer Beach, E7: B One Lounge Club [비원 라운지클럽]

Lovely Horribly (2018) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Panoramic65 [파노라믹65]
— Incheon International Airport (ICN) [인천국제공항]
— Tri-Bowl — Multiplex Cultural Center [트라이볼]

100 Days My Prince (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Korean Folk Village [한국민속촌] — Refer to location listing for other featured dramas

Familiar Wife (2018) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Bakchon Station [박촌역]
— Daejeon bus stop: Bus Stop Gyeongbok High School [경복고교 정류장]
— Bringing snacks, E12: Incheon National University Station [인천대입구역]

My ID Is Gangnam Beauty (2018) ♡ added by Iris27
— Walking past each other, E12: Induk. Uni Bus Stop [인덕대학교 정류장],
— Hiding a relationship, E14: Lafattoria [라파토리아 신촌본점]

Still 17 (2018)
— At a bench, E1: Jeongjamok Children’s Park [정자목어린이공원] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Passing through, E1: Yeongdong-daero 128-gil [영동대로128길] ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Catching the bus, E1: Tancheon Underground Walkway [탄천 3지하보도], ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Finding refuge, E3: Neoreundeul Children’s Park [너른들 어린이공원], ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Meeting the psychologist, E11: Woonsan Korean Restaurant [운산(雲山)여의도점]
— Lunch meet, E11: Noran Moon [노란문] ♡ added by Thom Musni

Let’s Eat 3 (2018)
— Kingfish mukbang, E1: Sushi Top [스시토푸], ♡ added by Mich KDL

Why Secretary Kim (2018)
— First lunch date, E9: Cooking Lab By Young [쿠킹랩바이영], ♡ added by Thom Musni & Mich KDL

Are You Human (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Reunited, E36: Simnipo Beach [십리포해수욕장]

Investigation Couple (2018) 
— NFS Building: Daewoong Management Development Institute [대웅경영개발원]

About Time (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Witness to a car accident, E1: Chuncheon Grand Bridge [춘천대교]

Wok of Love (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Tattoo shop, E5: Murals at Seongsuiro 7(chil)-gil [성수이로7길]

Miss Hammurabi (2018) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Bakchon Station [박촌역]

My Mister (2018), ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Audit documents, E11: Quiznos Café — Apgujeong Branch [퀴즈노스서브 압구정점] 

Something In The Rain (2018) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Walking through, E5: Tancheon Underground Walkway [탄천 3지하보도]

The Package (2017), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— So-so’s shared house, E1: Apartment building in Rue Salmon de Brosse

Because This Is My First Life (2017), ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Where the BTIMFL men gather: Kodachaya [코다차야] 
— Passing by in shock, E2: Broister [브로이스터]

Chicago Typewriter (2017), ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Vet clinic that Jeon Seol works at: Gangseo YD Animal Medical Center [강서YD동물의료센터]
— Shin Yool’s house, E16: Chang Ucchin Art Foundation [장욱진미술문화재단]

Goblin (2016-7) ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Grilling squid, E3: Murals at Seongsuiro 7(chil)-gil [성수이로7길]

Another Oh Hae-young (2016), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Café Motte [카페모뜨]

Signal (2016) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Jae-han’s father’s watch shop: Jeonjinsa [전진사]
— 15 years in hiding, E16 (spoiler alert): National Traffic Accident Rehabilitation Hospital [국립교통재활병원]

Reply 1994 (2013) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Sinchon Station (Gyeongui line)

Terroir (떼루아) (2008-09) ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Chang Ucchin Art Foundation [장욱진미술문화재단]

Sweet Spy (2005-6)
— Surprise to see Sun-ae, E8: Woonsan Korean Restaurant [운산(雲山)여의도점]

Lovers in Paris (2004), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Arriving in South Korea, E3: Incheon International Airport (ICN) [인천국제공항]
— Tae-young’s father’s place, E3: Bukchon-ro 11-gil [북촌로 11 길]
— Meeting up, E3: Seoul Metropolitan Library [서울도서관]

Beautiful Days (2001), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Meet ups, E12/14: Café Motte [카페모뜨]

NEWLY ADDED Movies

A Tiger In Winter (2018), ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Samcheonggak [삼청각]

My Brilliant Life/My Palpitating Life (2014), ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Seongsan Bridge [성산대교]

Masquerade (2012), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Korean Folk Village [한국민속촌]

NEWLY ADDED MVs

iKON
‘Goodbye Road (이별길)’ (2018)
— Dongjak Bridge [동작대교], added by Marion KDL

NCT 127 [엔시티127], ♡ added by Chelle
‘Regular’ (2018, Korean and English version)
— Cheonggyecheon Stream [청계천]
— Murals at Seongsuiro 7(chil)-gil [성수이로7길]