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Filming Locations of Korean Dramas and Movies in South Korea

January 23, 2022 by busanpedia Leave a Comment

List of Locations

  • Wiyangji (위양지) – Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart of Ryeo (달의 연인: 보보경심 려) and more
  • Ahopsan Forest (아홉산 숲) – The King: Eternal Monarch (더 킹: 영원의 군주) and more
  • LCT Tower – Now, we are breaking up (지금, 헤어지는 중입니다)
  • Jeonju Hyanggyo (전주향교) – The Red Sleeve (옷소매 붉은 끝동) and more
  • Jeonju Hanok Village (전주한옥마을) – My Roomate is Gumiho (간 떨어지는 동거) and more

Wiyangji (위양지), Miryang, Gyeongsangnamdo

This beautiful pavilion and pond are the filming place for “Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart of Ryeo (달의 연인 – 보보경심 려).” Lee Joon-gi and Lee Ji-eun (IU) starred in this Korean drama. The Movie, ‘My Brilliant Life (두근두근 내인생)‘ featuring Song Hye-gyo and Kang Dong-won, was also filmed here.

Wiyangji Pond, Filming location of Moon Lovers Scarlet Heart Ryeo
Wiyangji Pond, Moon Lovers Scarlet Ryeo, Miryang, South Korea
  • KTX: Busan Station to Miryang Station (밀양역) > Local Bus: Transfer to 4 Daehang 4 (4대항4) or 4 Toero 7 (4퇴로7) > Get off at Yeongpo (영포) bus stop > Walk about 750m (½ mile)
  • Free Parking Available
  • Address: 294, Wiyang-ri, Bubuk-myeon, Miryang-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea

Ahopsan Forest (아홉산숲), Gijanggun, Busan

If you are a fan of beautiful greens, Ahopsan Forest in Gijang is a perfect place for you. This stunning bamboo forest with over 100-year history was featured in many Korean movies and Kdramas including The King: Eternal Monarch (더 킹: 영원의 군주), Kundo: Age of the Rampant (군도: 민란의 시대), Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo, and more.

Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Busan, South Korea
Movies Filmed at Ahopsan Bamboo Forest, Busan, South Korea
  • Metro: Line 1 (Orange Line), Get off at Nopo station (노포/134), Exit 1 > Bus: Transfer to Village Bus Gijang-gun 2-3 > Get off at Midong maeul (미동마을/Midong village) bus stop
  • Parking available
  • Hours: 9a.m. – 6p.m. (Last admission 5p.m.)
  • Closed: Mondays
  • Admission: ₩5,000
  • Website: Ahopsan Bamboo Forest (Korean only)
  • Phone: +82 51-721-9183
  • Address: 37-1, Midong-gil, Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan

LCT Tower (엘시티), Haeundae Beach, Busan

This newest attraction on Haeundae Beach was a filming stage for the recently aired Korean drama, ‘Now, we are breaking up (지금, 헤어지는 중입니다),’ featuring Song Hye-kyo and Jang Ki-yong. I am quite sure the location will show up in many Korean TV shows and movies from now on. You can read more about X The Sky on my post here.

View of Haeundae Beach from Busan X The Sky in South Korea - Filming location
View of Sky 99 at Busan X The Sky

Jeonju Hyanggyo (전주향교), Jeonju, Jeollabukdo

Jeonju Hyanggyo was an educational center during Joseon Dynasty and it is one of the most well-preserved historic sites in South Korea. Thanks to its originality and authentic atmosphere, many Korean dramas and Korean movies were filmed here including very recently aired ‘The King’s Affection (연모)‘ and ‘The Red Sleeve (옷소매 붉은 끝동).’ The list doesn’t end there. ‘Love In The Moonlight (구르미 그린 달빛)‘, ‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal (성균관 스캔들)‘, ‘Princess Hours (궁)’, and ‘YMCA Baseball Team (YMCA 야구단)‘ are on the list as well. See more pictures of Jeonju Hyanggyo here on my other post.

Jeonju Hyanggyo in South Korea
calm and quiet Jeonju Hyanggyo in South Korea
Korean movies and Korean dramas filmed at Jeonju Hyanggyo in South Korea

Jeonju Hanok Village (전주 한옥마을), Jeonju, Jeollabukdo

The largest traditional hanok village in South Korea has been the stage for several Korean TV dramas and movies including ‘My Roommate is Gumiho (간 떨어지는 동거).’

Jeonju Hanok Village, South Korea
Jeonju Hanok Village, Filming Location of My Roommate is Gumiho

Map of Fliming Locations of Korean Dramas and Movies


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