Seoul, the capital of South Korea, is the home to several iconic landmarks and neighbourhoods that have been featured in various K-Dramas. All the historic palaces and modern urban locations that are featured in various Dramas have made them popular with the K-Drama enthusiasts. Check out these iconic shooting locations that K Drama fans will recognize immediately.
Lotte World:
One of the most often featured theme park in K-dramas, the beautiful Lotte World.
This spot has witnessed many important and iconic scenes of the K-Drama where, at times the characters get together and enjoy, a perfect date spot and on other times, small children get separated from parents. A perfect place to take the story further. To name a few ‘My Holo Love’, ‘Lovely Runner’, ‘True Beauty’, and ‘Love Alarm’.
Namsan Tower:
Namsan Tower, popularly known as N Seoul Tower, is an iconic structure located on the top of Namsan Mountain. It is South Korea’s first observation and general radio wave tower, providing TV and radio broadcasting and tower in Seoul. This 236-meter tall tower is the second highest point in Seoul that commands a panoramic view of the city. One of the most popular spot within the area is, the famous Love Lock Bridge. The customary practice of locking the padlocks and the keys being thrown away to ensure everlasting love, gained momentum with the popularity of K-drama like ‘Boys Over Flowers’, ‘True Beauty’, and ‘My Love from the Star’.
Bukchon Hanok Village:
This traditional Korean village with beautifully preserved Hanok (traditional Korean houses), offers a glimpse into Korea’s past.
Bukchon Hanok village serves as a gathering place or a pathway that featured in several K-dramas, including ‘Love in the Moonlight’ and ‘Encounter’.
Gyeongbokgung Palace:
This magnificent Gyeongbokgung Palace was once the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. The Palace was built by the Joseon dynasty. It is the largest of the Five Grand Palaces that serves as the home of the royal family. Gyeongbokgung’s architecture includes several gates, courts, pavilions, bridges, that are featured in numerous projects such as ‘Queen and I’, ‘Goblin: The Lonely and Great God’, and ‘Moon Embracing the Sun’.
Jumunjin Beach Breakwater:
Jumunjin Beach Breakwater is popular for its excellent beaches and clean water with a breathtaking view of the pine trees and dark-coloured rocks. It as a popular location and visitors started to visit this place in large numbers.
This beautiful Jumunjin Beach Breakwater gained its popularity with the dramas it featured in like, ‘Guardian: The Lonely and Great God’, ‘Racket Boys’, and ‘More Than Friends’.
Starfield Library :
The library at the center of COEX Mall, is one of the most captivating libraries in Gangnam, Seoul. It has 13-meter-tall bookshelf ensconced in a 2,800-square-meter atrium that is perfect for reading and studying comfortably. This library is the most famous spot in Seoul, Korea. With an area of over 2,800 square meters, the library, houses more than 70,000 books and over 600 magazines. The Starfield library apperared in the following dramas: Record of Youth’, ‘Love Struck in the City’, ‘The Beauty Inside’.
Forest of Wisdom Library:
This scenic library holds more than 500,000 books, floor-to-ceiling, colourful wooden shelves with array of books, this Instagrammable bibliophilia boasts of multiple memorable scenes from the following dramas: ‘What’s Wrong With Secretary Kim’, ‘The King: Eternal Monarch’, ‘It’s Okay to not be Okay’, ‘I am not a Robot’, ‘Hotel Del Luna’, ‘She was Pretty’.
Jeju Island:
Last but not the least, the famous ‘Jeju Island’. The Island has become a favourite K-Drama filming location because of its serene atmosphere and picturesque setting. Jeju in dramas is the symbol of simplicity and purity. Dramas like ‘Welcome to Samdalri‘, ‘Our Blues’, ‘Boys over Flowers’, ‘Something in the Rain’, ‘Warm and Cozy’, ‘Legend of the Blue Sea’ and ‘Secret Garden’ show Jeju as a place to nourish one’s roots and finding the inner peace.
