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ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리 (공공누리 제1유형)

Welcome to Dongmakgol Filming Location

Address: 122 Dongmakgol-gil, Mitan-myeon, Pyeongchang-gun, Gangwon-do

Located in Pyeongchang, Gangwon-do, the Dongmakgol village is famous as the filming site of director Park Kwang-hyun's film 'Welcome to Dongmakgol'. This film, which depicts the conflict and reconciliation between South Korean, North Korean, and UN forces, drew 8 million viewers nationwide and won Best Picture and Best Supporting Actress awards at prestigious film festivals both domestically and internationally. Following the film's success, over 100,000 tourists visit this location annually. The well-preserved filming site features iconic locations: Dongmak Wind Cave at the entrance of an old coal mine, Teacher Kim's house, a 500-year-old pavilion tree that symbolized ideological unity among soldiers and residents, and a crashed U.S. fighter jet. Nearby attractions include Yeongwol Coal Mine Culture Village, Pyeongchang Rock Park, and Baekryong Cave.

Busan Film Studio

Address: 52 Haeundae Haebyeon-ro, Haeundae-gu, Busan

Busan Film Studio boasts some of the finest sound stages among domestic studios, featuring two indoor studios—one 250 pyeong and one 500 pyeong—equipped with perfect soundproofing and specialized filming facilities. The facility also includes comprehensive support amenities such as storage, director's office, staff rooms, makeup room, carpentry workshop, and dining area. Visitors can tour select facilities through programs operated by the Busan Film Commission. Every Friday, guided tours showcase the film set alongside presentations on the film industry overview and the Commission's history and activities.

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Soje-dong Café Street

Address: 2 Cheolgap 2-gil, Dong-gu, Daejeon

A retro-inspired café alley behind Daejeon Station, revitalized from a historic railway official residences village. The street features unique cafés converted from over 70-year-old inns, alongside galleries and guesthouses—blending vintage charm with contemporary design.

Aewol Cafe Street

Address: 26-1 Aewol-ro 1-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

A row of stylish cafes and restaurants along Aewol's coastline on Jeju's west side. Pairs well with a walk on the coastal trail connected to Olle Route 15 and its ocean-view cafes.

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Suncheon Bay Wetland

Address: 513-25 Suncheonman-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do

Korea's largest coastal wetland, shaped over 8,000 years, home to vast reed fields and rare migratory birds like hooded cranes. The reed marsh and S-shaped waterway seen from Yongsan Observatory are the signature view.

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Iksan Prison Set

Address: 207 Hamang-ro, Seongdang-myeon, Iksan, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province

Korea's only film production prison set, built on the grounds of an abandoned former branch of Seongdang Elementary School in Wachho-ri, Seongdang-myeon, Iksan. The realistic prison scenes in the film were shot here, and over 200 films and dramas have been produced at this location. Upon entering the set, you'll find movie posters from past productions on display at the entrance, embodying the saying 'a magic box where movies are born.' The set consists of two floors with rehabilitation-themed messages posted throughout the interior and exterior walls. As Korea's only film production prison set, it has become a popular new tourist attraction, and the natural grass-covered sports field serves as both a relaxation space and photo zone for visitors. ◎ Experience the charm of Korean Wave cinema Korea's one-of-a-kind film production prison set has been used for dramas and films. Though built using a closed school, filming in the courtroom, solitary cells, interrogation rooms, and torture chambers creates an eerie atmosphere. You can rent costumes and experience the prison more realistically by becoming a guard or inmate.

Jeonpo Cafe Street

Address: 92 Dongcheon-ro, Busanjin-gu, Busan

A trendy cafe alley in Busan's Seomyeon district, dubbed the 'second Gyeongri-dan-gil'. Nestled between old tool shops and residential areas, unique cafes and curated boutiques have made it one of Busan's top dating spots.

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Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond

Address: Wonhwa-ro, Gyeongju-si, Gyeongbuk

The site of a secondary palace of the Silla Kingdom royal court. Known for its stunning nighttime illumination, it is considered one of Gyeongju's most iconic night viewing destinations.

Coffee Friends Filming Location

Address: 2026 Jungsanggan-seo-ro, Andeok-myeon, Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province

Coffee Friends Filming Location is the actual filming site of <Coffee Friends>, a tvN program that aired in 2019, which continues to operate as a brunch cafe. As befits a broadcasting station filming location, it is nicely and beautifully decorated, and all the brunch menu items created using Baek Jong-won's recipes that appeared on the show are very popular. The show is a variety program in which actors Yoo Yeon-seok and Son Ho-joon, who are known to be close friends in the entertainment industry, converted a mandarin orange farm in Jeju Island into a cafe and operated it by donating the profits. Due to the high favor from viewers, the cafe uses the name "Coffee Friends Filming Location" as is.

Jumunjin BTS Album Photo Shoot Location (Bus Stop)

Address: Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

The BTS Bus Stop is a hot spot located on Jumunjin Beach in Gangneung, attracting tourists from around the world. This is the beachside bus stop featured in the album jacket of BTS, the first K-pop group to top the Billboard albums chart in the US. Originally a temporary structure built for the photo shoot, it was dismantled but has since been recreated as a photo zone for visitors. The location has generated explosive interest among BTS fans both domestically and internationally, becoming a unique attraction on Jumunjin Beach. (Source: Gangneung City Hall)

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Damyang Juknokwon Bamboo Garden

Address: 119 Juknokwon-ro, Damyang-eup, Damyang-gun, Jeollanam-do

A garden built around a lush 160,000-square-meter bamboo forest with 2.2km of walking trails, known for 'bamboo forest bathing' amid greenery year-round. Themed paths like Unsudaetong-gil and the 'Everlasting Love' trail wind through the grove, and the light filtering through the bamboo along with its rustling sound make it a frequent backdrop for dramas and photo shoots. Pairs well with the nearby Gwanbangjerim forest and metasequoia road for a half-day trip.

Seonghui Girls' High School (Now Our School is the filming location)

Address: 246 Gangnam-ro, Andong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The school featured as the backdrop of Netflix's 'Now Our School is'. A banner of the production hangs at the main gate, and a photo zone is set up inside. The cloud bridge connecting the road in front of the school, the main gate, and between buildings remains just as it appeared in the drama. Located in downtown Andong, it pairs well with Hahoe Village and the tteokbokki alley for a full-day itinerary.

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Into the Storm Drama Set

Address: 74-14 Deungdae-gil, Jukbyeon-myeon, Uljin-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do

This drama set showcases the filming location of the SBS drama 'Into the Storm,' which tells the story of two brothers raised by a fisherman father and their fateful romance and turbulent lives. Shot in the Jukbyeon-ri area of Uljin, this once-quiet East Coast village has become a popular tourist destination. The beautifully scenic set, harmonizing with nature, attracts visitors even unfamiliar with the drama. The site features the protagonist's house with stunning views overlooking the East Sea, a church, Dragon's Dream Path (coastal deck), and an observation tower. The protagonist's house, nestled among nearby bamboo groves and Jukbyeon Lighthouse with expansive East Sea views, stands as the location's most picturesque attraction.

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Jeonju Hanok Village

Address: 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

Korea's largest traditional hanok village, with around 700 hanoks alongside heritage sites like Gyeonggijeon Shrine, Jeondong Cathedral, and Omokdae. Renting a hanbok to stroll the alleys is a favorite way to experience it.

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Marine Drama Set

Address: San 183-2, Seokgok-ri, Gusan-myeon, Masanhappo-gu, Changwon, Gyeongnam

Step into the Gaya era at this coastal film set nestled along Masan's scenic shoreline. The set features 25 wooden buildings recreating ancient marketplaces, ironworks, and docks, along with three traditional vessels. Experience the customs and culture of bygone times firsthand. Established in April 2010, it has served as a filming location for numerous dramas and films, beginning with an MBC production that year. New productions continue to be shot here regularly. The site offers beautiful sea views and scenic walking paths, including the 1.7 km Wave Sound Trail that starts from the forest near Fragrance Land and loops back to the dock set, complete with observation decks and a coastal boardwalk.

Gwangbok-ro Fashion Street

Address: 72-1 Gwangbok-ro, Jung-gu, Busan

The commercial heart of Nampo-dong, Busan's old downtown, running from the Lotte Department Store Gwangbok branch to the entrance of Gukje Market with fashion and accessory shops lining the way. The street itself is a car-free cultural boulevard, easy to stroll, and it connects directly into Gukje Market and Bupyeong Kkangtong Market next door, so you can go from new-season shopping to vintage and imported finds in one walk.

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Andong Hahoe Village

Address: 186 Jeonseo-ro, Pungcheon-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do

A traditional Joseon-era village named for the way the Nakdong River curves around it in an S-shape, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010. Home to the Pungsan Ryu clan, it preserves houses more than 500 years old in their original form and is the birthplace of the Hahoe mask, with the Andong International Mask Dance Festival held nearby every autumn. A popular route crosses the river by ferry to Mansongjeong pine grove and Buyongdae cliff for a panoramic view of the village.

ⓒ한국관광공사 사진갤러리 (공공누리 제1유형)

Seo Pyeon Je Filming Location

Address: Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, South Jeolla Province

Climbing the hill at Dangri from Cheongsan Harbor leads to the filming location of the film 'Seo Pyeon Je'. This film became South Korea's first to surpass one million viewers and was shot across several regions in the Jeolla provinces, but this site is particularly famous for one iconic scene: the Yubong family descending the yellow clay road while singing 'Jindo Arirang', which is considered the film's most beautiful moment. Shot as a 5-minute-30-second long take, director Lim Kwon-taek loved this location so much that he rewrote the script to extend the scene. The winding stone walls here are charming year-round, with bright yellow rapeseed flowers blooming in mid-April and cosmos flowers appearing between late September and early October, creating a picturesque landscape against the blue sea. Beside the yellow clay road, a traditional thatched cottage where Song-hwa studied pansori has been restored. In front of 'Seo Pyeon Je Rest Stop Joomak', tables are available for visitors to enjoy makgeolli while taking in the surrounding views.

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Nami Island

Address: 1 Namiseom-gil, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si, Gangwon

A crescent-shaped island on the upper Han River, famous as a filming location for Winter Sonata and popular with international visitors. A 5-minute ferry from Gapyeong pier, best known for its metasequoia tree-lined paths.

Descendants of the Sun Filming Location

Address: 116-52 Tonggol-gil, Taebaek, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province

Located within Taebaek Tongri Tantan Park, this Descendants of the Sun filming location served as the backdrop for 'Uruk Taebaek' where the drama's special forces Alpha Team and medical volunteer unit were stationed. The site features various sets including the MediCube, emergency room, and Zakynthos Hall, as well as a recreated scene of rescuing foreign workers from a collapsed earthquake-damaged building. Visitors can immerse themselves in the drama by stepping into the shoes of the main characters.

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Spring Waltz Drama Filming Location

Address: 136 Cheongsan-ro, Cheongsan-myeon, Wando-gun, Gwangju

At Chungsan Island, the KBS 2TV drama <봄의 왈츠> was filmed. The melodrama <봄의 왈츠>, which depicts the love between a young man and woman, is the final work in the seasonal series that includes <겨울연가>, <여름향기>, and <가을동화>. With Chungsan Island as its setting, this drama featured scenes that highlighted yellow rapeseed flowers, green barley fields, and stone-walled paths. At Dangri, there is a European-style two-story open set built with the concept of "a white house on a seaside hill," which served as a filming location for <봄의 왈츠>. The inside of the open set is available for viewing, and the living room, kitchen, and bedroom are well-maintained just as they appear in the drama. Additionally, in the surrounding area, there are the fields from Eup-ri to Cheonggye-ri (rapeseed fields and barley fields), Jiri Beach (the male lead's house), Eup-ri Cheongyong Park, and more.

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Kim Kwang-seok Reimagined Street

Address: 2238 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu

A nostalgic alley in Bangjeon Market, where singer Kim Kwang-seok was born and raised, transformed into a tribute street featuring murals and sculptures celebrating his life and music. Walking through the lanes connected to Suseong Bridge, you'll discover photo zones where you can enjoy his iconic songs.

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Juksong Dream Set

Address: 2-7 Duho 1-gil, Gijang-eup, Gijang-gun, Busan

Located in Juksong-ri, Gijang-gun, Busan, Juksong Cathedral is a drama set built in 2009 for an SBS television production. While the drama itself has faded from memory, this beautifully crafted space has become a must-see destination for travelers visiting Gijang. The cathedral interior operates as a gallery, so if your visit coincides with an exhibition, you may discover unexpected artistic treasures. Thanks to its location in a small fishing village, the site retains a distinctive atmosphere. The picturesque scenery—as if a medieval coastal town has been transplanted here—reads like a painting come to life. White waves crashing against the rocks create a striking contrast with the cathedral's red roof, instantly capturing the attention of all who visit. The most popular spot at Juksong Cathedral is the photo zone, perfectly framed like a picture frame itself. The azure sea and sky visible through the frame create an utterly stunning backdrop.

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Suncheon Drama Film Set

Address: 24 Biryegol-gil, Chorye-dong, Suncheon-si, South Jeolla Province

The Suncheon Drama Film Shooting Location is situated in Suncheon City, Jeollanam-do, especially in an area with many tourist attractions. It recreates houses from the 1960s-80s that no longer exist and is South Korea's largest-scale movie and drama filming location that vividly preserves the appearance of a poor neighborhood (달동네). It is the shooting location for famous works including the film "That Summer" and the dramas 사랑과 야망, 자이언트, 에덴의 동쪽, 제빵왕 김탁구, and 허삼관매혈기. You can view the shooting location by walking through the alleyways and experience renting school uniforms. ◎ Travel Information for Encountering the Appeal of Korean Culture This is South Korea's largest-scale movie and drama filming location that vividly recreates the modern Korean appearance from the 1960s through the 1980s. As you walk around streets composed of 1960s Suncheon town center streets, 1970s Seoul Bongcheon-dong poor neighborhoods (달동네), and 1980s Seoul outskirts streets, you become captivated by a feeling of becoming a character in a movie. Currently, approximately 80 works have been filmed here, including the dramas 구미호뎐 1938 and 파친코.

Mungyeong Gaun Open Set

Address: 112 Wangnéung-gil, Gaun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Located within Mungyeong Eco World near Gaun-eup in western Mungyeong, this drama filming set was built on reclaimed coal mining waste from the historic Gaun Coal Mine. Carefully researched historical details bring ancient and medieval Korea to life with 3 royal palaces, 42 tiled-roof houses, 37 traditional homes, and 3 fortress walls. The complex features three filming zones: Set 1 recreates Pyongyang Fortress, Goguryeo Palace, Silla Palace, and period villages; Set 2 features Ansi Fortress and its settlement; and Set 3 showcases Yeodong Fortress. From grand palatial gates to humble thatched cottages and taverns, everything is built to authentic scale, transporting visitors to the past. The site has been featured in numerous dramas including 'King Geunchogo' and 'Yeon Gaesomun,' and continues to host film and TV productions. Mungyeong Eco World also includes the Coal Museum, connected by a monorail running every 15 minutes. Nearby attractions include Daya Mountain National Recreation Forest, Buljung Recreation Forest, and Mungyeong Saejae Pass.

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Mungyeong Saejaе Open Set

Address: 932 Saejaero, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongbuk

Drama sets including <킹덤>, <옷소매 붉은 끝동>, and <해를 품은 달> are connected with Mungyeong Provincial Park. The Gwanghwamun set, which vividly recreates Gwanghwamun Gate, is one of the most famous spots. Various sets with different atmospheres—including traditional Korean house villages, market streets, and commoner villages—are spread across a large area, creating the feeling of time traveling to the Joseon Dynasty. The reason for establishing the filming location at Mungyeong Saejae was, above all, that the mountain terrain of Chorungsan and Juchulsan resembles Songaksan Mountain of Gaeseong, the capital of Goryeo, and the old roads are well preserved, making it very suitable for historical drama filming. The current Mungyeong Saejae Open Set was completed on April 16, 2008, after demolishing the previous Goryeo-era-based sets and reconstructing them with a new Joseon Dynasty appearance, with support from Mungyeong City's production funding. The construction cost was 7.5 billion won, and the scale includes 103 buildings on a 70,000㎡ site, such as Gwanghwamun, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Donggung Palace, Seowungwan, Gyeolnae Gagsа, and yangban houses, along with the existing 22 thatched-roof houses and 5 tile-roofed houses, for a total of 130 set buildings. ◎ Travel Information to Experience the Charm of Korean Wave The 'Mungyeong Saejae Open Set,' which served as the background for the capital of Daeho Kingdom in <환혼>, is famous not only as a filming location for <환혼> but also for many historical dramas including <킹덤>, <슈룹>, and <해를 품은 달>. With this set's background of the Joseon Dynasty, anyone curious about the Joseon Dynasty in dramas will be amazed by the vivid sense of reality, as if stepping into the past. Within the historical drama sets

Dongpirang Village

Address: 6-18 Dongpirang 1-gil, Tongyeong-si, Gyeongsangnam-do

A mural village on the hill behind Tongyeong's Jungang Market, saved from demolition by a mural competition that turned it into an art destination. Climb the stairways past colorful murals to a hilltop view over Tongyeong harbor.

Sajaneogbo Filming Location

Address: Balmae-ri, Docho-myeon, Sinan-gun, Jeollanam-do

Located on a hillside in Docho Island, Sinan County, this site is famous as a filming location for the film 'Sajaneogbo'. Two traditional thatched-roof houses sit where views of Heuksan Island—the exile home of the film's protagonist, Jeong Yak-jeon—are visible across the water. From the main hall's veranda, you can see Ui Island and the more distant Heuksan Island beyond. On summer evenings, cool sea breezes drift up from the shore, and the sunsets viewed from here are renowned for their beauty. The open vistas evoke a sense of peace, while the low stone walls encircling the cottages create a charming, nostalgic atmosphere. Docho Island is known as the hydrangea island among Sinan's 1,004 islands, with stunning rocky coastlines and pristine waters. Connected to Bigeum Island by bridge and accessible by car, the site offers not only the iconic thatched houses but also scenic nearby beaches and hillside paths leading to the waters beyond, all worthy of admiration.

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Huinnyeoul Culture Village

Address: 1044-6 Yeongseon-dong 4-ga, Yeongdo-gu, Busan

A pastel-colored village perched on a cliff at the foot of Bongnaesan, where narrow stepped alleys wind past tightly packed houses with glimpses of Namhang Harbor between them. Known as a filming location for the movie 'The Attorney,' its hidden cafés and photo spots have made it a favorite for social-media-worthy shots.

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Cheongwadae Set

Address: 757 Hamncheon Lake-ro, Yongju-myeon, Hapseon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do

Built in 1992 based on construction plans and photographs of the actual Cheongwadae (Blue House), this set recreates the iconic presidential residence at a reduced scale. It has served as a filming location for numerous dramas and films, and now functions as a conference venue and experiential exhibition space. Located adjacent to Hapseon Film Theme Park, the set is connected by monorail, making it easy to explore both attractions together. Quirky wild boar sculptures dot the grounds, delighting visitors of all ages. Film and drama enthusiasts will find it a unique and immersive experience.