5 K-Drama Filming Locations Every Fan Should Visit

Are you a certified K-drama fan? Are you dreaming of visiting Korea and wondering how it feels like to be in a K-drama yourself? If you don’t know where to start, here are some locations that you should visit in the Land of the Morning Calm. Book some cheap accommodations in Seoul now and relive your favorite scenes from your beloved K-dramas shot at the amazing locations below.

Coffee Prince Café

Seen in: The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince
Address: 337-2, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul

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Seoul is home to an abundance of coffee shops literally lining its busy streets. For a true-blue K-drama fan, hearing about coffee shops can only remind them of one thing: the Coffee Prince Café. If you have watched the 2007 drama The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince featuring Gong Yoo and Yoon Eun-hye, then you are in for a nostalgic ride as the place is teeming with signed memorabilia from the cast.

As for the menu, you can order from various drinks ranging from Americano to Espresso to Peach Smoothie and Banana Fruit Juice. The price may tend to be steep but seeing the place is worth it, right?

Korean Folk Village

Seen in: Jewel in the Palace, The Moon Embracing the Sun
Address: 90 Minsokchon-ro, Bora-dong, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea

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When it comes to historical dramas, the Korean Folk Village is a staple every K-drama fan must check out. Why? It’s because this place is basically where the craze all started. Remember Jewel in the Palace? It’s one of the first K-dramas that started the Korean Wave, and it was shot at this very place.

Aside from the Instagrammable traditional Joseon-era houses, the place also offers other activities such as games and programs that promote Korea’s history and culture.

N Seoul Tower

Seen in: Boys Over Flowers, My Love From Another Star
Address: 105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan 2(i)ga-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

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If you want to do something romantic, then the Namsan Tower aka N Seoul Tower is the place to be. The place near your vacation rentals boasts of a scenic view overlooking Seoul. What’s even more romantic is that you can seal your love for someone in the lovelock attraction. Feel like Boys Over Flower’s Geum Jan Di and Gu Jun Pyo as you experience romance at the N Seoul Tower.

Nami Island

Seen in: Winter Sonata
Address: 1 Namisum-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon, Gangwon-do

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Nami Island is a beautiful spot on its own, but with scenes from the hit 2002 drama Winter Sonata, the place was made even more special. The island is a good place to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city with its rich foliage especially during the autumn season.

Petite France

Seen in: My Love From Another Star, Beethoven Virus, Personal Taste
Address: 1063, Hoban-ro, Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do

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If you have watched My Love From Another Star, you will surely recognize Petite France because this is where Do Min Joon and Cheon Song Yi shared a passionate kiss. Talk about romantic memories. Aside from that, this mini French village is dedicated to The Little Prince and is home for a memorial hall built for the novella’s author, Antoine de Saint-Exupery.

Can’t get enough of these K-drama havens? These are only a few locations you can visit near some cheap accommodations in Seoul. Now get your passports ready to chase some oppas and noonas while revisiting your favorite scenes in these nostalgic and captivating K-drama film locations.

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