K-Drama Filming Locations You Can Visit in Korea

You can visit real K-drama filming locations across Korea, and many are public, open-air places: the Yeongjin Beach groyne in Gangneung from "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" (2016), the "Itaewon Class" footbridge in Seoul, "Lovely Runner" spots on Suwon's fortress wall, Haeundae Beach in Busan and Hallim Port in Jeju. Suwon's fortress wall and Haeundae Beach are free; Nami Island ("Winter Sonata") and Gyeongju's Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond charge admission.

Source: KTO — Jumunjin, KTO — Itaewon Class, Suwon City (Korean) and KTO — Hallim Port; checked Nov 1, 2026.

We only list places where an official tourism or city source names the drama. We don't include cafes, hotels or shops.

The short version

Source: official pages listed under each place below; checked Nov 1, 2026.

Gangneung: the Guardian groyne

KTO calls Jumunjin "the filming site of the K-drama masterpiece 'Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (2016)'," where "the two leads of the drama met for the first time." The spot is a short sand groyne (방사제) on the beach.

Visit Gangneung also points out a rebuilt bus-stop photo spot nearby, made for an album shoot: it notes no bus actually stops there.

Source: KTO — Jumunjin, Gangneung City and Visit Gangneung (both Korean); checked Nov 1, 2026.

Seoul: Itaewon Class and N Seoul Tower

KTO lists these "Itaewon Class" (2020) spots:

• Noksapyeong Overpass: the footbridge in front of Itaewon Elementary School's education and culture center (19 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil, Yongsan-gu). KTO says it appears in the series more than any spot except the main characters' bar, and you can see N Seoul Tower from it at night.
• Baekbeom Plaza in Namsan Park: a scene was filmed on the road between the park entrance (toward Sungnyemun Gate) and the plaza.

The same KTO page calls N Seoul Tower the filming location of "My Love from the Star" (2013) and "Boys Over Flowers" (2009). For tickets and the cable car, see our N Seoul Tower guide.

Source: KTO — Itaewon Class filming locations (published Oct 13, 2023, edited Jul 16, 2025); checked Nov 1, 2026.

Suwon: Lovely Runner on the fortress wall

Suwon City keeps an official list of drama filming spots, and KTO calls Suwon the primary filming location of "Lovely Runner." These are on the Hwaseong Fortress wall:

• The fortress wall is free and always open, including at night, say Suwon City and the Suwon Cultural Foundation, which runs it.
• Hwaseong Haenggung (the palace inside the fortress) is ticketed: adults ₩2,000, 09:00–18:00, last entry an hour before closing, open year-round. You can't bring alcohol, camping gear such as tents or picnic mats, or pets (assistance dogs excepted) inside.

Source: Suwon City — Drama filming course (edited May 20, 2026, Korean), Suwon Cultural Foundation (Korean), KTO — 2024 K-Wave Pick! and KTO — Hallyu Diary Vol.4; checked Nov 1, 2026.

Nami Island: Winter Sonata

KTO says Nami Island first gained popularity as a filming location for "Winter Sonata." A regular ticket is ₩19,000, including admission and the return ferry. For ferry times and getting there from Seoul, see our Nami Island guide.

Source: KTO — Nami Island; checked Nov 1, 2026.

Jeju: Our Blues, Tangerines and King the Land

• Hallim Port: the auction scene in episode 1 of "Our Blues" (2022), and in episode 14 of "When Life Gives You Tangerines" (2025) the port where the couple picks up their son from a deep-sea fishing boat, KTO says.
• "When Life Gives You Tangerines": Visit Jeju names the beaches of Gimnyeong (along Haemajihaean-ro, Gujwa-eup), Seongsan Ilchulbong and the stone-walled paths of Jeju Stone Park. It also says the drama's old-village scenes were filmed on a set outside Jeju.
• Gapado Island: where the bicycle date scene in "King the Land" took place, according to KTO.

For Seongsan Ilchulbong's fees and closed days and getting around the island, see our Jeju guide.

Source: KTO — Hallim Port, Visit Jeju and KTO — King the Land in Jeju; checked Nov 1, 2026.

Andong: Mr. Sunshine at Manhyujeong

KTO describes Manhyujeong Pavilion as the place "where Go Ae-shin and Eugene Choi decide to pursue their love" in "Mr. Sunshine," with a wooden bridge across a stream. It's at 42 Mukgyehari-gil, Giran-myeon, Andong.

Two KTO pages give different opening hours, and one also lists a Tuesday closure, so check before you go. KTO lists admission at ₩3,000 for adults. For buses and the rest of Andong, see our Andong guide.

Source: KTO — K-dramas in Andong (edited Jul 23, 2025) and KTO — Manhyujeong; checked Nov 1, 2026.

Gyeongju, Busan and Jeonju

• Gyeongju: Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond appear in "The Beauty Inside," and Cheomseongdae Observatory in "A Good Day to Be a Dog," KTO says. Donggung and Wolji are open 09:00–22:00 (last entry 21:30), all year; adults ₩3,000. See our Gyeongju guide.
• Busan: Haeundae Beach is one of the spots in "Strong Girl Nam-soon," KTO says. It's free. See our Busan guide.
• Jeonju Hyanggyo: in "Serendipity's Embrace," the main characters go on a date in hanbok under its ginkgo trees, KTO says. It's open 10:00–17:00 from November to February and 09:00–18:00 from March to October, and closed on Mondays (the next day if Monday is a public holiday). See our Jeonju guide.

Source: KTO — Gyeongju, KTO — Busan, KTO — Hallyu Insight Vol.10 and Jeonju Hyanggyo (Korean); checked Nov 1, 2026.

FAQ

Can you visit K-drama filming locations in Korea for free?

Some, yes. The Lovely Runner spots on Suwon's fortress wall and Haeundae Beach are free, and the Guardian groyne in Gangneung is a public beach spot open year-round. Nami Island, Gyeongju's Donggung Palace and Wolji Pond and Suwon's Haenggung charge admission.

Where was "Guardian: The Lonely and Great God" filmed?

The famous first-meeting scene was filmed on the groyne at Jumunjin (Yeongjin Beach) in Gangneung, KTO and Gangneung City say. It's open year-round.

Where was "Lovely Runner" filmed?

KTO calls Suwon the primary filming location. Suwon City lists Hwahongmun Gate and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion on the free Hwaseong Fortress wall.

Was "When Life Gives You Tangerines" filmed in Jeju?

Partly. Visit Jeju names Gimnyeong's beaches, Seongsan Ilchulbong and Jeju Stone Park, but says the old-village scenes were filmed on a set outside Jeju.

Is there a K-drama spot in Seoul?

Yes. KTO lists Noksapyeong Overpass and Namsan's Baekbeom Plaza for "Itaewon Class," and N Seoul Tower for "My Love from the Star" and "Boys Over Flowers."