by Marion & Mich KDL
All too soon, it’s now Autumn — a pretty, yet pensive season. At KDL, we can’t get enough of the fall foliage, and we’re looking forward to seeing more of it on our screens as the weeks go by! What’s your favorite fall drama of the present, or of the past?
OUR HIGHLIGHTS
< Photo taken by © Mich KDL >
If you’ve been wondering where I (Mich) have been lately… well, I recently embarked on yet another ‘pilgrimage’ to South Korea! And boy, did I visit lots of filming locations — even some that are out of Seoul. Be sure to watch out for my blogposts on selected neighborhoods in the coming weeks 😉
Vinyl never seems to go out of style, especially in K-Dramaland. If you’re a record lover, Marion’s put together a list of LP bars and record stores to check out the next time you’re in Seoul.
Ever wondered how to say ‘I Love You‘, or express a ‘noble love‘… with flowers? L.C. Lou brings you the answers in the new additions in our flower meaning collection.
Plus, you can read on to find out more about the trumpet creeper and why it’s been the focus in Extraordinary You the past two weeks.
OUR FAVORITE STAPLES
This hotel seems to have been featured in quite a number of dramas as of late. While its outdoor wedding venue continues to be a highlight, it’s also good to finally see other parts of the hotel premises being showcased.
KISS, KISS, KISS
A sweet cheek kiss at Incheon National University — Songdo Campus [인천대학교 송도캠퍼스] …
… a similarly sweet reunion at The Botanical Garden BCJ [벽초지 문화 수목원]
… and another one at Keimyung University — Daemyung Campus [계명대학교 대명캠퍼스].
SPOTLIGHT ON AN AREA: SEOCHO-DONG
We’ve added a new neighborhood tag for Seocho [Seocho-dong/서초동/瑞草洞] and it is indeed well-deserved. Even if it might not be one of the neighborhoods that come to mind when thinking K-Dramaland, it is at its (legal) center with the Seoul Central District Court [서울중앙지방법원]. It also is the neighborhood of Seoul Arts Center [예술의전당] (with its Aqua Art Bridge [아쿠아아트 육교]) and Seoul Nat’l Univ. of Education (we’re adding its same-named subway station here as a K-Drama placeholder).
If you plan to dine out in K-Drama fashion when visiting this neighborhood, Italian cuisine will be the order of the day with restaurants like Yoyoma’s Kitchen [요요마의키친] and Dito [디토].
This also shows how much this place has evolved since the Joseon times. Until the end of the Joseon Dynasty, Seocho-dong was a township called Dong [Dong-myeon/동면] with two villages, Seocho-ri [서초리] and Myeong-da-ri [명달리]. Under the Japanese rule, it was known only as Seocho-ri, which was eventually incorporated as the neighborhood Seocho-dong by the Seoul Metropolitan Government in 1963. The name Seocho-dong was chosen because of the abundant ‘frosted grass’, i.e. rice, in this part of town that was apparently cultivated on the wide plains in this area at that time.
NEWLY ADDED FILMING LOCATIONS
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!
VIP (2019), ♡ added/submitted by Mich KDL
— Speeding on a bike [E1 (full 1)]: Dongho Bridge [동호대교]
— Picking up ordered shoes [E1 (full 1)]: Gimpo Airport [김포국제공항]
— Renting clothes to look the part [E3 (full 2)]: 0914 — Adekuver
— Passing by [E3 (full 2)]: Gangnam Station [강남역]
— Booking a hotel room [E4 (full 2)]: Grand Hyatt Incheon [그랜드 하얏트 인천]
— A company dinner [E4 (full 2)]: Tokyo Sirloin Apgujeong [도쿄등심 압구정점]
— Following in a taxi [E4 (full 2)]: Walkerhill Hotel & Resort [워커힐 호텔 & 리조트]
Catch the Ghost (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Giving an interview [E1]: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
My Country (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— On a way to a meeting [E1]: Bangokji Pond [반곡지]
— Play-fighting [E1]: Obongsan Cliff [오봉산 마당바위]
— Flying kites [E2]: Gungnamji Pond [궁남지]
— Rescuing a kite [E2]: Mt. Seongheungsan Love Tree [성흥산 사랑나무]
— Military selection [E2]: Naju Image Theme Park [나주영상테마파크]
Vagabond (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— A dinner to discuss affairs [E8]: Korea House [한국의집 민속극장]
Extraordinary You (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— A b-day party [E9-11 (full E5-6)]: Walkerhill Hotel & Resort [워커힐 호텔 & 리조트]
— A school trip [E6-7 (full E3-4)]: The Ananti Cove [아난티 코브]
— Baek Kyung’s family mansion [E8 (full E4)]: The Rivendell Prestige Guesthouse
— A family dinner [E16 (full E8)]: State Tower Namsan [스테이트 타워 남산]
— Seuli High School’s rooftop [E17-18 (full E9)]: Gyeonggi English Village — Paju Camp [경기영어마을 파주캠프]
The Tale Of Nokdu (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— The Palace: MBC Dae Jang Geum Park (MBC Dramia) [MBC 용인 대장금 파크/MBC드라미아]
— Getting advise [E11 (full E6)]: Gungnamji Pond [궁남지]
Beautiful Love, Wonderful Life (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Seol-a’s workplace [E3 (full E2]: KBS Broadcasting Station [여의도KBS홀]
— Talking about marriage [E3 (full E2]: Oakwood Premier Hotel Incheon [오크우드프리미어 인천]
— University of Oxford [E8 (full E4)]: Kyung Hee University — Global Campus [경희대국제캠퍼스]
— Mistaking someone [E10 (full E5)]: Some Sevit/Sebitseom [세빛섬]
— The ‘Climbing Big Match’ [E10 (full E5)]: Banpo Hangang Park [반포한강공원]
Melting Me Softly (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL, unless otherwise stated
— Visiting [E3]: Yongin Park [용인공원]
— Asking for compensation [E4]: Asosan [아소산 본점]
— Changed Seoul [E4]: Lotte World Tower & Mall [롯데월드타워&롯데월드몰]
— The difference 20 yrs create [E4]: Artinus Farmer’s Table [파머스테이블]
— Politicians talk [E6]: Samcheonggak [삼청각]
— Heading to the police [E6]: DMC Cultural Park [DMC문화공원]
— Searching a filming location [E8]: Yangpyeong Dumulmeori Park, ♡ added by Thom Musni
— Having a ‘some’ [E8]: Eoulmadang Street [어울마당로]
— Getting ice-cream [E9]: The Forest Garden [숲속정원]
— Getting information [E10]: Yeouido Kumho Ricencia Tower [여의도 금호 리첸시아]
Strangers From Hell (2019), ♡ submitted by Chelle
— A client meeting [E4]: Nilli’s Coffee — Yongsan Branch [닐리스커피 용산점]
Secret Boutique (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Finding out a secret [E8 (full E4)]: Grand Hyatt Incheon [그랜드 하얏트 인천]
— Resisting the International City Project [E9-12 (full E5-6]: Wooilgak [우일각/羽日閣]
— Going on a trip #1 [E11 (full E6)]: Dojangpo Breakwater [도장포방파제]
— Going on a trip #1 [E11 (full E6)]: Jangsado Sea Park CAMELLIA [장사도해상공원 까멜리아]
— Asking advice [E12 (full E6)]: Standard Square [스탠다드 스퀘어]
— Being stood-up [E16 (full E8)]: Lazy Cuore [레이지쿠오레]
— A dinner with a confession [E16 (full E8)]: Siwoo’s Restaurant [시우식당]
— Venting frustrations [E16 (full E8)]: Ichon Hangang Park [이촌 한강공원]
— A threat [E18 (full E9)]: Luka 511 [루카511]
Graceful Family (2019), ♡ added by Thom Musni and Marion KDL
— Paying last respects [E16]: Yangpyeong Dumulmeori Park [양평 두물머리]
— Being released [E16]: Seodaemun Prison History Hall [서대문형무소역사관]
Be Melodramatic (2019), ♡ added/submitted by Chelle
— A heart-to-heart talk [E8]: Bronx Premium Craft Beer — East Yeouido Branch
— In thoughts [E9] Dongmak-ro 19-gil [독막로19길]
— A seafood lunch [E14]: Daebak Jogaegui [대박조개구이]
— Meeting up [E15+16]: Cafe Cattle & Bee [캐틀앤비 강남점]
— Running into an ex [E16]: Chungmu Arts Center [충무아트센터]
I Wanna Hear Your Song (2019), ♡ submitted by Marion KDL
— A talk [E18 (full E9)]: Goodiu Café [좋은이웃카페]
Love Alarm (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL, unless otherwise stated
— Working part-time [E1]: Guuso [구우소], ♡ submitted by Thom Musni
— Confirming one’s love [E3]: Olympic Park [올림픽공원]
— Running through [E5+E6]: Jegi-ro 9-gil [제기로9길]
— The Badge Club Lounge [E5+6]: Walkerhill Hotel & Resort [워커힐 호텔 & 리조트]
— A photo shooting [E6]: Café Valor [발로]
— On the way to meet Jo-jo [E6]: Seogang Bridge [서강대교]
Hotel del Luna (2019), ♡ submitted by Thom Musni
— On the way to Hotel Del Luna [E1]: Nowon Station [노원역]
— Buying wedding gifts [E5]: Swarovski Boutique — Garosugil Branch
— Ghost sighting [E8]: Studio Lotus [스튜디오 로터스]
One Spring Night (2019) ♡ added/submitted by Marion KDL
— An evening walk #1 [E19]: SeMA — Seoul Museum of Art [서울시립미술관]
— An evening walk #2 [E19]: Deoksugung Palace Stonewall Walkway [덕수궁 돌담길]
— A drink [E20 (full E10)]: Terrace Bar 650 [650 LP바]
My First First Love (2019), ♡ submitted by Hello Hello
— A secret place [S1, E3+E6]: Seoul Huam Elementary School [서울후암초등학교]
Left-Handed Wife (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Rolling Pin — Pangyo Branch [롤링핀 판교점]
A Place in the Sun (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Rolling Pin — Pangyo Branch [롤링핀 판교점]
Mr. Sunshine (2018), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— The American Embassy: Wooilgak [우일각/羽日閣]
Go Back Couple (2017), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Being dumped [E2]: Cafe Rosso [로쏘]
Suspicious Partner (2017), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Thinking back to student days [E9]: Incheon National University — Songdo Campus [인천대학교 송도캠퍼스]
Ping Pong Ball (2017), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Working part-time [E2]: Starry Night LP Bar [LP펍 별밤]
Hyde Jekyll & Me (2015), ♡ added by Marion KDL, unless otherwise stated
— Koo family villa [E3]: Museum SAN [뮤지엄산],
— A little short of a confession [E12]: Ilsan Lake Park [일산호수공원]
— A final confession & kiss [E20]: The Botanical Garden BCJ [벽초지 문화 수목원], ♡ added by a KDL Guest
Inspiring Generation (2014), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Gisaeng house: Wooilgak [우일각/羽日閣]
The Heirs (2013), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— A family outing [E16]: Gyeonggi English Village — Paju Camp [경기영어마을 파주캠프]
— Convincing shareholders [E16]: Kensington Hotel Yoido [켄싱턴호텔 여의도]
— A birthday party [E19]: Walkerhill Hotel & Resort [워커힐 호텔 & 리조트]
The Greatest Love (2011), ♡ submitted by Marion KDL
— Dok Ko-jin’s mansion: Kim Chong Yung Art Museum [김종영미술관]
Boys Over Flowers (2009), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Yi-jeong’s pottery studio [E18+20]: ClayHouse [클레이하우스]
Beethoven Virus (2008), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch [대관령 하늘목장]
Drama City: The 108 Men I’ve Met (2006), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Yangpyeong Dumulmeori Park [양평 두물머리]
Autumn In My Heart (2000), ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch [대관령 하늘목장]
NEWLY ADDED TEASERS
The Lies Within (2019), ♡ added by Marion KDL
Teaser ‘Lee Min-ki Character Promo (모두의 거짓말 이민기 캐릭터 프로모)
— The Botanical Garden BCJ [벽초지 문화 수목원]
Crash Landing on You (2019), ♡ submitted by Marion KDL
— Teaser 1: Münsterbrücke, Zürich
NEWLY ADDED MOVIES
Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch [대관령 하늘목장], ♡ added by Marion KDL
— Welcome to Dongmakgol/Battle Ground 625 (웰컴 투 동막골) (2005)
— Taegukgi: The Brotherhood of War (태극기 휘날리며) (2004)
— Windstruck (내 여자친구를 소개합니다) (2004)
— Lovers’ Concerto (연애소설) (2002)
NEWLY ADDED CFs
Maxim (맥심) CF 1 with Gong Yoo, 2019
— Museum SAN [뮤지엄산]
Biotherma (바이오더마) CF, 2019
— Cafe Rosso [로쏘]
adidas Terrex CF with Lee Soo-hyuk and APink’s Na-eun , 2019, ♡ added by Mich KDL
— Wolmi Theme Park [월미테마파크]
