I was a little hesitant to do up an entry for this because the filming locations for this drama do seem a little boring, at least up till episode 4. The drama was most probably filmed a couple of months back, which meant that the COVID restriction was probably in place. The locations are mainly around Seoul area, probably to minimize traveling. Nevertheless, I decided to do a writeup because watching this drama made me realised how good an actor Park Bo Gum was. I’ve watched most, if not all of his dramas and he is one of the few actors/actresses who I really enjoy watching. (Nobody asked, but the others in my list are: Gong Yoo, Jung Ji Hyun and Seo In Guk).
In case you’re a PBG fan, these are his other dramas that I have written about filming locations: Love in the Moonlight, Encounter.
Anyway, this is a work-in-progress entry which means that I will be updating this same post whenever I am free so if there are any locations I have missed out, feel free to leave a comment below. If you see me ‘drop-off’ on this post after a while it could only mean that I got too busy or perhaps I dropped the drama because it got too boring (though I pray this doesn’t happen) or perhaps the locations are really not worth writing about cause nobody would be keen to ‘visit’. When will we ever get to visit South Korea again?
써브웨이 독립문점 Subway, Independence Gate (Jongno)
This is the Subway outlet that PBG works at.
Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Songwol-gil, 155 경희궁자이4단지 상가 1층 4104-4106호
공복 Gong Bog
This is the Korean BBQ restaurant where PBG works at.
Address: 364-2 Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 마포구 서교동 364-2
독서당어린이공원 Deokseodang Children’s Park
Do not search for ‘Deokseodang Children’s Park on google as you will be re-directed to ‘Deokseodang Park’ which is NOT the same place. You’re in better luck if you just copy and paste the address below or search for독서당어린이공원 using Kakao Map. This playground is located in the UN Village at Hannam-dong. It is a luxurious housing district as it has close proximity to the Han River and apparently it is home to many celebrities too! I have no idea what is the significance of ‘UN’ in the name but hopefully some kind soul and tell me.
Address: 1-32 Hannam-dong, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)
This futuristic building is uniquely DDP Plaza. It’s like you know it once you see it. However, I am not 100% certain that the scene below is filmed inside DDP. I’ve been inside once and the vibes of the setting below look somewhat familiar but I am not 100% confirm that it is filmed inside. If you know the answer, do leave a comment below!
Address: 281 Eulji-ro, Euljiro 7(chil)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Kore
Itaewon
Address: along Hoenamu-ro 6-gil, Itaewon-dong
Gangchon Rail Park (former Gangchon Station)
This location is near the former Gangchon station, which I believe is one of the starting points for the Rail Park.
Address: (former Gangchon Station) 34, Gangchon-ro, Namsan-myeon, Chuncheon-si
Ananti Penthouse Seoul
Although the name of this accommodation says ‘Seoul’, this place is actually about 1-2 hours away from Seoul. It is nearer to the Gapyeong/Yangpyeong side. I can’t seem to find the price online but I’m pretty sure it is super expensive.
Website: https://www.ananti.kr/kr/seoul/penthouse_list.asp
Address: 1007-90 Yumyeong-ro, Seorak-myeon, Gapyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
Makeup Salon @ Avenue Juno
This is an up-class hair and makeup hair salon by ‘Juno Hair’, a popular hair-cutting chain around Korea. Judging from the photos of Instagram and their website, it seems like a popular place for people to do their wedding makeup. Just so you know, this brand was listed as a sponsor at the ending credits so I believe they will be getting quite a bit of publicity from the show.
Address: 애브뉴준오 Avenue JUNO 728, Samseong-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Website: https://www.junohair.com/en/avenuejuno
Starfield Library @ COEX Mall
Billy Angel Cake Company (Located on Level 1, outside the library)
They changed the shop name so ‘Be White Dessert’ doesn’t really exist. Seems like the cakes here at ‘Billy Angel’ are really delicious.
Address: 513 Yeongdong-daero, Samseong 1(il)-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul, South Korea
KB Youth Step @ Hongdae
The fancy-looking yellow steps belong to KB Bank, and this building belongs to Hongik University, School of Architecture. You can click here to read more about the history and construction of this (back in 2018). It is very near Hongdae MRT station (Exit 9) so do keep a lookout for it if you have a chance!
Address: 345-9, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
청년닭발1987 Youth Chicken Feet 1987
This restaurant sells chicken feet (yes it is food) and not to worry, they sell more than just chicken feet!
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/1987street
Address: 218-1 Donggyo-ro, Seogyo-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 마포구 서교동 동교로 218-1
Convenience Shop near Tunnel
There should be a 7-11 at that location.
Address: 89-27 Changcheon-dong, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
연남동애견카페 쥬쥬펫 Yeonam-dong, Pet Cafe Zoo Zoo Pet
These colourful shops are along the road Seongmisan-ro 28-gil and it is opposite the pet cafe ‘Zoo Zoo Pet’.
Address: 255-9 Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울특별시 마포구 연남동 255-9
배곧생명공원 Baegot Life Park
The park is very big and it seems to be a popular spot to look at the sunset. The piano area exists (the black keys on the floor and the treble clef building), however, the piano don’t seem to exist. It is possibly a film prop or perhaps they only bring it out only for special occasions. A grand piano left all alone in the outdoors doesn’t seem like a possibility so don’t keep your hopes too high up if you do intend to visit.
Address: South Korea, Gyeonggi-do, Siheung-si, 배곧 2 로 25
FYI, Siheung is a city 1 hour+ away from Seoul. It is rather near to Incheon.
Google Coordinates of the Clouds (Blue/White light) area: 37°22’18.4″N 126°43’01.6″E
Google Coordinates of the Piano area: 37°22’58.1″N 126°43’39.3″E
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To be continued.. How do you find the drama so far? Things are getting a little slow-paced but I like it that way =)
