K-drama Fan's Guide To Seoul: 15 Iconic Filming Locations To Visit In Real Life

After roaming the streets of South Korea through countless K-dramas over the past two years, borders are finally open again! Fancy an autumn or winter trip to oppa-land this year end?

Find your soul in Seoul with exclusive tours and travel essentials bookable on Klook! Pssst, if you're a K-drama or K-pop fan, these tours may just be your cup of tea:

The dreamy Lotte World is one of the most featured Korean theme parks in K-dramas. 🎡 Beautiful in all seasons (especially during spring!) and whether in the day or under moonlight, Lotte World is filled with thrilling rides, an ice rink, a lake, exciting parades, and even a folk museum. It is often featured as a date spot in K-dramas such as Business Proposal, True Beauty, Love Alarm, Hyde Jekyll, Me, Stairway to Heaven, and more. Recreate your favourite K-drama date by adding it onto your Seoul itinerary.

Also known as N Seoul Tower, Namsan Tower is an iconic building that stands proud as an important part of Seoul's skyline. This communication and observation tower is located at an elevation on a hill and offers panoramic, 360-degree views of Seoul city from the top. Pop by in the evening and watch the sun set over the horizon before twinkling lights take over Seoul! ✨ The tower is also a popular date spot in K-dramas and was featured in Boys Over Flower, The Legend of the Blue Sea, My Love From Another Star, Itaewon Class, The Last Empress, among many other shows.

Popular K-drama Itaewon Class was shot predominantly in Itaewon, of course! Known for its cosmopolitan dining and nightlife, Itaewon is the bustling global village of Seoul, filled with streets lined with BBQ restaurants, beer bars, Indie stores, quaint boutiques, clubs, and more. Be sure to check out the iconic Oriole Bar, a three-storey cafe and bar that allows you dine on a rooftop with breathtaking views of the city.

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Get a breath of fresh air and peace at Cheonggyecheon Stream, one of our favourite spots in the heart of Seoul. The stream runs for 11km through the city and is lined with lanterns, fountains, artworks, bridges, and outdoor exhibitions, making it perfect for romantic walks.

Be sure to check out the Candle Fountain and Palseokdam wishing wells made from eight different stones from each of South Korea's eight provinces! Cheonggyecheon Stream was a filming location for K-dramas such as Vincenzo, You Raise Me Up, True Beauty, and more.

If you've watched enough K-dramas, you'll likely recall this picturesque stonewall walkway featured in plenty of dramas over the years, including Goblin, One Spring Night, and The Beauty Inside.

The Deoksugung Palace Stonewall Walkway is especially beautiful in autumn and spring, and is the perfect spot to take photos of fall foliage and dreamy cherry blossoms. Walk along the path and you'll find yourself at the Deoksugung Palace or Seoul Museum of Art, two popular attractions in the vicinity!

As a major river of South Korea (and one of the longest), the Hangang River is often featured as a backdrop of many K-dramas over the years. From scenes atop the popular Eland Hangang River Cruise to shots at the romantic Yeouido Hangang Park, Han River has seen everything from cute dates to painful break-ups. The park is most beautiful in spring and autumn, so be sure to pop by for a picnic or stroll in-between your sightseeing adventures!

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There are many palaces in Seoul, and the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace is arguably the most beautiful and largest of all five. Built in 1395 during the Joseon dynasty, Gyeongbokgung Palace is a magnificent site that served as a filming location for many historical K-dramas such as Kingdom, Goong, The Last Empress, and The Moon Embracing the Sun.

To take the best photos, rent a Korean hanbok on Klook and head over after being dolled up! Pssst, visitors who wear a hanbok can enjoy free admission to all palaces in Seoul. ✨ Make sure to also not miss out on the Changing of the Guards ceremony that takes place twice daily.

Also known as Gwanghwamun Plaza, Gwanghwamun Square is a public space located next to the main gate of Gyeongbokgung Palace, and is most known for the majestic statue of King Sejong, one of Korea's most famous historical figures.

The square was a filming location of a handful of K-dramas, with the most notable one being The King: Eternal Monarch. The location is where Lee Min Ho and Kim Go Eun first met, and you can set the statue in the backdrop of the drama's poster. ✨

Home to hundreds of traditional houses, Bukchon Hanok Village is a Korean traditional village that has been carefully preserved to showcase its 600-year-old history. Filled with museums and cultural centres, it's a must-visit if you love learning about a city's culture and history. Bukchon Hanok Village served as a backdrop of K-dramas such as Ghost Doctor, Goblin, My Roommate is a Gumiho, The Heirs, Flower of Evil, and more.

Here's another popular theme park date filming location in Seoul! While it may not be as huge and flashy as Lotte World and Everland, Seoul Land is the first theme park in Korea and offers a wide variety of nostalgic, classic amusement park rides from bumper cars to a pirate ship and roller coasters.

It's also extremely popular in winter due to its iconic sledding hill! Seoul Land was featured in popular K-dramas such as Where My Love Blooms, Strong Woman Do Bong Soon, The Secret Life of My Secretary, and The Smile Has Left Your Eyes.

Fans of Hotel Del Luna, here's a spot you can't miss! Several scenes of the drama was filmed at the vintage-themed Hotel Seine. Despite having 'hotel' in its name, Hotel Seine is actually a cafe nestled in Ikseon-dong. The cafe may look unassuming on the outside, but it has a gorgeous interior full of photo spots.

Order your coffee at the 'concierge' and settle down at one of the cosy corners here. The six-floor cafe even has a rooftop lounge, art salon, and cake factory! You'll also be able to check out some photo zones dedicated to Hotel Del Luna.

Home to over 40,000 sea creatures (including penguins!), Coex Aquarium is the largest aquarium in Seoul, and a popular attraction for people of all ages. Those who've watched I Can Hear Your Voice will likely recall the dreamy kiss scene between Hye-sung and Soo-ha that was filmed right here under the water tunnel. Book your open-dated Coex Aquarium admission tickets at discounted rates of 30% off on Klook!

If you've binged Single's Inferno during the pandemic, you would be familiar with the indulgent Paradise. The Paradise in the show is none other than the luxurious Paradise City Hotel, a contemporary luxury hotel located close to Incheon Airport. From spacious rooms to fine dining establishments, you'll feel like a VVIP when you spend a night here.

Besides being featured in Single's Inferno, many parts of the hotel were also backdrops in K-dramas like Hotel Del Luna (the quirky factory-like amusement park is an indoor entertainment park in the hotel!), Vincenzo, The King: Eternal Monarch, and When My Love Blooms.

Affectionately known as DDP, Seoul's Dongdaemun Design Plaza is an iconic city landmark known for its unique, UFO-shaped architecture. We'd recommend dropping by at night to watch it come to life with lights!

The LED Rose Garden filled with 25,000 electronic roses is a must-visit while you're here. K-dramas such as My Love From The Stars, Love Alarm, The Producers, and Fated To Love You have filmed romantic scenes right here.

Many universities in South Korea look so pretty that they can be considered tourist attractions. One of such is the prestigious Yonsei University, known as one of the best private universities in the country. Yonsei University is regarded as one of the most beautiful campuses in Seoul, and served as a filming location for K-dramas such as IRIS, Snowdrop, Reply 1994, My Sassy Girl, Abyss, and more.

The campus is most beautiful in autumn when the trees transform into colours of yellow, orange, and red! Be sure to stroll through the university's iconic ginkgo tree paths if you visit during this time of the year. ✨

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