Where It Is Set Versus Where It Was Filmed
The story is set in the 1860s during the Joseon Dynasty, following a modern surgeon transported into the past. Filming, however, took place entirely in modern South Korea: the period scenes at MBC Dramia in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, and the present-day hospital scenes at a university hospital in Gangwon Province. That first hospital scene, featuring Song Seung-heon and Park Min-young, was shot when filming began in April 2012.
The Studio Side
All of the Joseon-era footage comes from MBC Dramia, the network's dedicated historical drama studio complex in Yongin. Now operated as Yongin Daejanggeum Park, it remains a working heritage for MBC's period output, and visitors walk through the same standing sets that appeared in Dr. Jin and other historical hits like Queen Seondeok and Moon Embracing the Sun.
Tours That Visit These Locations
Travelers who want the connection between the drama and the place explained can book a guided day trip that covers the park.
From Seoul, Studio Set Day Trip
From Seoul: Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can you visit the filming locations of Dr. Jin?
Yes. Yongin Daejanggeum Park, the studio complex where the Joseon-era scenes were shot, is open to the public daily with ticketed entry. The university hospital in Gangwon Province used for modern scenes is a working hospital rather than an attraction.
Where is Yongin Daejanggeum Park?
It is in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, at roughly latitude 37.1212, longitude 127.3371. Shuttle buses connect the park with Baekam Terminal.
What are the opening hours?
Seasonal hours apply, typically 9am to 6pm in summer and 9am to 5pm in winter. The park is open daily, but check current hours before visiting.
Was Dr. Jin filmed anywhere else?
Yes. The modern-day hospital scenes were shot at a university hospital in Gangwon Province. Filming began there in April 2012 with a scene featuring Song Seung-heon and Park Min-young.
What other dramas were filmed at the same studio?
MBC Dramia also hosted Moon Embracing the Sun and Queen Seondeok, along with other MBC historical productions. The park's sets span the Three Kingdoms through Joseon periods.
Is Dr. Jin based on another work?
It is a Korean adaptation of the Japanese manga Jin by Motoka Murakami, with the setting changed from Edo period Japan to 1860s Joseon Dynasty Korea.
Dr. Jin sits firmly on the map of K-drama pilgrimage sites thanks to Yongin Daejanggeum Park. A day trip from Seoul covers the standing Joseon sets in a single visit, and the costume experiences add a bit of period atmosphere for fans of the series.
