KPop Demon Hunters in Seoul: The Real Places and How to Visit Them

KPop Demon Hunters, Netflix's animated film released on June 20, 2025, draws on real Seoul places you can visit: Naksan Park's city wall, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, COEX K-pop Square, Myeongdong, Gyeongbokgung and Cheongdam Bridge. It's animation, so none of these are filming locations, and the stadium under N Seoul Tower doesn't exist. The official drone shows and pop-ups we found have ended.

Source: Netflix Tudum and Korea Tourism Organization; checked Nov 4, 2026.

We only call a place a film location if Netflix or a Korean public tourism body says so. Fan lists online name more, including subway stations and specific Han River parks. We couldn't confirm those, so they aren't here. We use no film images and don't recommend private tours.

The places at a glance

Source: KTO, Netflix Tudum, Seoul City Wall (Korean), N Seoul Tower (Korean) and Visit Seoul; checked Nov 4, 2026.

Naksan Park and the city wall

This is the walk fans ask about when they search for the "city wall". It's free, and the wall trail is open 24 hours.

• The section: Walk from Hyehwamun through Naksan Park to Heunginjimun. The official page lists the full Hyehwamun–Gwanghuimun course as about 3.2 km and 1 hour 30 minutes; stopping at Heunginjimun is a shorter walk.
• Short way in: Hyehwa Station (Line 4) Exit 2, about 20 minutes on foot to the park entrance, then about 5 minutes to the top.
• From the north end: Hansung Univ. Station (Line 4) Exit 4, about 3 minutes on foot to Hyehwamun.
• By bus: Dongdaemun Station Exit 5, then village bus Jongno 03 to the Naksan Park stop at the end of the line.
• People live here. The course passes through Jangsu and Ihwa villages, and the city wall office asks walkers not to disturb residents.

Source: Seoul City Wall — Naksan section (Korean) and KTO — Naksan Park; checked Nov 4, 2026.

N Seoul Tower: the tower is real, the stadium isn't

Netflix and KTO both say the concert stage under the tower is fictional, so don't go looking for it.

The observatory is open 10:00–22:30, or until 23:00 on weekends and holidays. Adult tickets (13+) cost ₩29,000 at the operator's prices. A Visit Seoul page from September 2026 shows ₩26,000, which doesn't match, so we go with the operator. For the cable car, buses and walking routes, see our N Seoul Tower guide.

Source: N Seoul Tower — hours and prices (Korean); checked Nov 4, 2026.

Bukchon Hanok Village

People live in these houses. In the Red Zone around Bukchon-ro 11-gil, tourists can only visit from 10:00 to 17:00, and breaking the rule can bring a ₩100,000 fine, foreigners included. See our Bukchon visiting rules before you go.

Source: Bukchon visiting rules, based on Jongno-gu's notices; checked Oct 27, 2026.

COEX K-pop Square

It's a public plaza under the giant LED screen at COEX Artium, 513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu. We found no schedule, and nothing official says the film's video is showing now, so go for the screen itself and treat anything else as luck. Follow directions to COEX Artium's outdoor screen, and confirm the walking route on the venue map.

Source: Visit Seoul — COEX K-POP Square; checked Nov 4, 2026.

Myeongdong, Gyeongbokgung and Cheongdam Bridge

• Myeongdong: KTO names it as the site of the Saja Boys' surprise performance. Netflix points to the round pattern on the pavement in front of Myeongdong Theater. See our Myeongdong guide.
• Gyeongbokgung: normally closed Tuesdays. If that's a public or substitute holiday, it opens and closes on the first following non-holiday. See our palace guide for hours and winter last entry. KTO says you can see the Sun, Moon and Five Peaks screen shown behind one stage at Geunjeongjeon Hall.
• Cheongdam Bridge: a double-deck bridge with Line 7 below and cars above. We couldn't confirm a public walkway or official viewpoint on it, so we can't tell you where to stand. Jayang Station Exit 3 is the nearest stop Visit Seoul lists, and exits 2 and 3 connect to Ttukseom Hangang Park.

Source: KTO, Netflix Tudum, Visit Seoul — Cheongdam Bridge and Hangang Parks (Korean); checked Nov 4, 2026.

Two places with a catch

• Lotte World Tower: the tower itself isn't in the film. Netflix says the film puts a fictional, taller building on the site. If you still want to go up, see our Seoul Sky guide.
• Seoul Olympic Stadium (Jamsil): Netflix says an early concert scene is set here, but the stadium is being remodeled. The city lists the work as running until December 30, 2026. Don't plan on going in. We couldn't find a reopening date.

Source: Netflix Tudum and Seoul construction information (Korean); checked Nov 4, 2026.

Pop-ups, drone shows, tours and shops

If you want a ready-made route, Visit Seoul published a self-guided 2-day, 1-night course in September 2026 that takes in most of these places by subway and on foot. Check the fares against the operators: its tower price is out of date.

Source: Seoul Metropolitan Government, Hangang Parks (Korean), Visit Seoul — pop-up, About Netflix, bemyfriends notice, Seoul Tourism Organization (Korean) and Visit Seoul — course; checked Nov 4, 2026.

The culture behind the film

KTO's guide links several details in the film to things you can see in Korea. These are KTO's readings, not statements from the filmmakers.

• The tiger and magpie: KTO links them to Jakhodo, Korean folk paintings of tigers and magpies, and points to the National Museum of Korea.
• The museum shop: KTO says the MU:DS shop sells items inspired by the film's characters. We couldn't confirm that the museum links them to the film, and we can't promise stock.
• Dancheong and the royal screen: KTO points to Gyeongbokgung for painted palace colors and the screen at Geunjeongjeon Hall.

National Museum of Korea: it isn't a film location. It's open 9:30–17:30, and until 21:00 on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Entry is free except for special exhibitions. The permanent galleries close on Dec 7, 2026. Take Line 4 or the Gyeongui-Jungang Line to Ichon Station, Exit 2.

Source: KTO and National Museum of Korea (Korean), directions; checked Nov 4, 2026.

For help in English, call the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline (+82-2-1330). For K-pop concerts, see our K-pop in Seoul guide.

FAQ

Where was KPop Demon Hunters filmed?

Nowhere: it's an animated film. It draws on real Seoul places, and Netflix and Korean tourism bodies name Naksan Park, N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, COEX K-pop Square, Myeongdong, Gyeongbokgung and Cheongdam Bridge.

Is the stadium under N Seoul Tower real?

No. Netflix and KTO both describe it as fictional. The tower and its observatory are real, and adult tickets (13+) cost ₩29,000 at the operator's prices.

Where is the city wall from KPop Demon Hunters?

Naksan Park, on the Seoul City Wall in Jongno-gu. It's free and the wall trail is open 24 hours. Take Line 4 to Hyehwa Station, Exit 2, and walk about 25 minutes to the top.

Is there a KPop Demon Hunters pop-up in Seoul now?

We didn't find one running on Nov 4, 2026. Official pop-ups took place in December 2025 and from May 21 to June 3, 2026, and both have ended. Check Netflix and Visit Seoul for new dates.

Is there still a KPop Demon Hunters drone show in Seoul?

The film-themed shows we found took place in 2025, and the 2026 Hangang season ended on Oct 31, 2026. We found no 2027 schedule.