From drop-dead gorgeous Kingdom film sets to quaint cafes from Hospital Playlist, and even a national park from Crash Landing Into You — here are the best South Korean K-Drama spots to visit with your loved ones in 2022.
I remember walking the streets of Paris for the first time fuelled by nothing but caffeine and cheap wine, glasses tinted a nice rosy shade of pink to match my Hollywood-induced idealism. Naive, sure. However, I still can’t shake off the buzz I felt retracing the cobblestone steps of Celine and Jesse in their whirlwind romance beginning Before Sunset at Rue de la Bûcherie and ending at Midnight in Paris on the steps of the Church of St Etienne du Mont with writer and nostalgia fan Gill. While these indie rom-coms may not be for everyone, I’d imagine that traversing through famous K-Drama sets down south in Korea might unlock those very same feelings for most. If so, you’re in for a treat! Here are the best real life K-Drama places in South Korea you can still visit in 2022 for the perfect re-enactments with your loved ones.
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1. Changdeokgung Palace, Seoul
Image Credits: TripAdvisor
Built back in the 15th century during the Joseon Dynasty, Changdeokgung Palace sits on close to 60 hectares of land in the north of Seoul at the foot of Baegaksan mountain. Fans of Kingdom will recognise the Gwallamjeong Pavilion, Tongmyeongjeon Hall and Injeongjeon Hall where parts of the zombie epic were filmed.
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: ₩ 3,000 (~S$3.20)
Opening Hours: From 9 am to 5.30 pm, Tuesdays to Sundays, Closed on Mondays
Address: 2-71 Waryong-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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2. Korean Folk Village, Yongin, Gyeonggi-do
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Initially created as a way to immerse local and international travellers in the richness of authentic Korean culture and customs, the Korean Folk Village has since evolved from education into a prized filming location for shows such as Kingdom. Viewers can look out for the Government office in the village where the zombie apocalypse began in Dongnae.
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: ₩ 25,000 (~S$27)
Opening Hours: Open daily, from 10 am to 6 pm
Address: South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Yongin-si, Giheung-gu, Minsokchon-ro, 90 KR
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3. Buyongdae Cliff, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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Remember that scene where a bunch of zombies were hauled onto a ship from the bank? If so, then Buyongdae Cliff might look familiar to you. Located on the north side of Hahoe Village, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, you’ll find the cliff at the end of the Taebaek Mountains. Keep walking to the summit for great views of the whole village.
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: ₩ 5,000 (~S$5.40)
Opening Hours: Daily, 9 am to 5 pm
Address: 72, Gwangdeoksolbat-gil, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
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4. Deogyusan National Park, Gyeongsangnam-do
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From the carved drawings of turtles leading you through Deogyusan National Park in Gyeongsangnam-do province towards the iconic granite boulder, you might have guessed that Suseungdae Rock is also known as the “turtle-shaped rock”. It’s right here that the Crown Prince and Moo-young were seen escaping from yet another zombie chase by plunging themselves right into the river.
Fun fact: Deogyusan National Park is also called “The Heaven of Wild Flowers” because it’s home to a total of 1,067 plant species!
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: Free
Opening Hours: Daily
Address: 890, Hwangsan-ri, Wicheon-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Watch these real life K-Drama places in action on Netflix here.
5. Gyeonghuigung Palace, Seoul
Image Credits: The Seoul Guide
Home to Seoul Museum of Art, Heunghwamun Gate and, of course, Sungjeongjeon Hall where Cho Hak-Ju betrays his rivals and gets them punished for treason, the Gyeonghuigung Palace grounds (aka Western Palace) are uniquely sandwiched between the mountains and the city making it extremely easy to get to. It’s also the least crowded of the five palaces, and perfect for those Hanbok photoshoots.
Fun fact: All the council meetings conducted by the King were shot at Jajeongjeon Hall in Gyeonghuigung Palace
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: Free
Opening Hours: From Tuesdays to Sundays, 9 am to 6 pm. Closed on Mondays
Address: 45 Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
Watch these real life K-Drama places in action on Netflix here.
6. Bidulginangpokpo Falls, Hantangang River Geopark
Image Credits: UNESCO
You’ll have to hike a good 6.2 km (and then another 6.2 km to get out) to get to the famous site of the Ressurection Plant in the Frozen Valley where Physician Seobi discovered the truth about the zombies. Located in Hantangang River Geopark, visitors will have to follow the Byeorut-gil trail up to Bidulginang Falls, a part of the picturesque basalt erosion gorge.
Fun fact: If this one doesn’t do it for you, there are nine others with distances ranging from 4.7 km to 28km to try out!
K-Drama: Kingdom
Entry fee: Free
Opening Hours: Daily
Address: 415-2, Daehoesan-ri, Yeongbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea
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7. 카페 문도 Café MoonDoor
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Set in the picturesque part of Pung-dong, this cafe in Goyang is a spacious spot for gatherings with friends over coffee and cake — or, in the case of Hospital Playlist, a great place to let your date know you’re leaving for a doctorate at the other end of the world.
K-Drama: Hospital Playlist
Opening Hours: From 10 am to 9 pm, Daily
Address: 920-10 Goyang-daero, Pung-dong, Ilsandong-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Watch these real life K-Drama places in action on Netflix here.
8. Hallasan National Park, South Korea
Image Credits: Korea Tourism Organisation
Even if you don’t watch Korean dramas, Hallasan Mountain on Jeju Island should still be on your list of national park must-visits. However, if you do, you might have known that Yeongjusan Mountain (roughly translated to mean “mountain high enough to pull the galaxy”) is where the starting scene of Crash Landing Into You was shot — where Yoon Se-ri supposedly lands in the DMZ between North and South Korea.
Fun fact: There are seven different trails here to embark on, where you can find over 1,800 types of plants due to the varying temperatures on Hallasan Mountain.
K-Drama: Crash Landing On You
Entry fee: Free
Opening Hours: From 9 am to 5 pm, daily
Address: 2070-61 1100(Cheonbaek)-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, South Korea
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