Movie And TV Locations In South Korea

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Nami Island (Namiseom)

Gangwon, Chuncheon Ticketed

Filmed here: Metasequoia Lane and romantic scenes

The birthplace of Hallyu tourism. Winter Sonata filmed its Metasequoia Lane walks and romantic scenes here in 2002, and fans have been crossing by ferry ever since. The island sits near Chuncheon in Gangwon Province, is open daily with entry fees, and doubles as a general destination for strolls and photography beyond its drama connections.

Suwon's UNESCO-listed fortress and the adjoining Haenggung-dong alleys have become one of Korea's busiest drama backdrops. Lovely Runner, Our Beloved Summer, Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Twenty-Five Twenty-One all filmed among the fortress walls, cafes, and palace areas. Access is public, walking tours run regularly, and visitors can combine it with a nearby mural village and restaurants.

The modest Mapo-gu shop where Parasite's opening soji scene unfolds outside the store. It remains an active supermarket, so visits should be brief and respectful. A sign marks it as a photo spot, making it one of the easiest film stops to slot into a day in Seoul's western neighborhoods.

The Dongjak-gu pizzeria behind Parasite's pizza box folding scene is still serving customers. Fans come for a slice and stay for the memorabilia: a signed box and a photo with director Bong Joon-ho are on display. It is a working business, so ordering something is the polite way to justify the visit.

In Jongno-gu, these stairs played host to Parasite's rain-soaked escape scene. It is a residential area, so short stops and quiet behavior are recommended. The location pairs well with nearby Bukchon Hanok Village and other Jongno sights for a walking route through the neighborhood.

Gi-hun's home turf in Squid Game is a real, working market district in Dobong-gu. The area kept its authentic residential vibe, which is exactly the draw: fans wander the same alleys and stalls that framed the show's depictions of everyday life, debt, and desperation. Browse and buy from vendors while exploring.

The Gangnam subway station where the ddakji recruitment scene in Squid Game was filmed. Because it is a functioning transit hub, access could not be easier: arrive by metro, look around, and continue on. It suits travelers building a DIY Squid Game route across Seoul without a car.

Songpa-gu's vast Olympic Park hosted the Young-hee doll installation and Squid Game promotional fan events. As a public park it costs nothing to enter and offers plenty beyond the show connection, including sculptures, walking paths, and event spaces. It is a relaxed stop compared with the city's tighter residential filming sites.

Busan's colorful hillside neighborhood appeared in Descendants of the Sun and has been a photography favorite ever since. Access is free, though the walking is steep; a cable car option helps. Squeezed houses, painted murals, and narrow lanes make it one of the country's most distinctive screen-adjacent destinations.

Busan's signature stretch of sand has appeared in multiple K-dramas over the years. Reaching it by subway is simple, and the surrounding Haeundae-gu district packs in hotels, seafood restaurants, and coastal walks. It works as a base for exploring Busan's film locations rather than a single-site pilgrimage.

The traditional hanok alleys of Jongno-gu have hosted Personal Taste and Our Beloved Summer. It remains a lived-in residential quarter, so visitors are asked to respect the households; guided tours are available and help put the architecture and drama history in context. It sits within walking distance of palaces and Insadong.

Business Proposal and Boys Over Flowers both used the tower and mountain for views and mountain scenes. Reach the top by cable car or on foot; entry is ticketed. Night views are the most popular draw, and the padlocks of love attached along the terraces have made the landmark a drama setting in its own right.