want to meet your favorite Korean star, or reminisce about classic movie scenes? The editor carefully selects the places where Korean stars hang out for you! The successful export strategy of Korean dramas and Korean movies has made Korean style sweep across Asia and spread to the world! Young people everywhere are crazy about energetic Korean electronic music or passionate dramas. Many fans deliberately travel to Korea to make pilgrimages to filming venues or places where Korean stars haunt, hoping to see the idols. The editor has selected some popular places where Korean stars appear. You may be the next lucky fan!
1, inside and outside of Seoul
Gwanghwamun Square is one of the most famous landmarks in Seoul. Bronze statues of King Sejong and the great General Yi Sun-sin were erected. The plaza will be lit up with brightly colored lights at night. Recently, it has become the "City Hunter" and Scenes from popular Korean dramas such as "The Man of Queen Inhyun". Bukchon Hanok Village is located along Cheonggyecheon and Jongro. It used to be a place where nobles lived. Traditional tile houses from the Joseon Dynasty and modern buildings in the distance complement each other, making it a must-have filming location for dramas and movies. Myeongdong is the place with the most tourists in Seoul, but this cannot stop the film crew from shooting movies and dramas in the crowded shopping area. Myeongdong Cathedral, the Catholic cathedral in the district, is the most popular filming location in the district.
The area near Hongik University is full of trendy clothing stores, coffee shops and fun spots, and it is the favorite place for young people in Seoul to hang out. Of course, youth idol dramas will not be missed, and series such as "The 1st Shop of Coffee Prince" and "Mary's Staying Outside" are also filmed here. Konjiam Resort, about 40 minutes' drive from Seoul, has the largest ski slope in the city of Seoul and is a winter favorite destination for skiers. Due to the complete facilities and the apartment-style suites that are convenient for crew accommodation, the resort has become a popular Korean drama shooting location.
2, Gyeongju
Gyeongju is one of the most popular tourist spots in South Korea. It was once the capital of Silla, a kingdom that has ruled Korea for more than 1,000 years. It has rich historical and cultural value. Gyeongju is 55 kilometers away from Daegu, the capital of North Gyeongsang Province. It can be reached directly by road or railway, and the transportation is convenient. As a thousand-year-old capital, Gyeongju is naturally a popular location for filming costume dramas. Among them, Silla Millennium Park is the location of many photography scenes of "Queen Seondeok".
3, Jeonju
Jeonju is located about 240 kilometers south of Seoul. It produces Korean paper products such as paper fans and paper coverings that are well known throughout the country, but its most desirable product must be Jeonju bibimbap. Jeonju is a popular tourist destination. There is the only Korean Hanok community in the city, Jeonju Hanok Village, with a history of more than 80 years. Walking around the city, you can freely explore cultural relics, handicraft houses, and Hanok Life Experience Center. The Jeonju International Film Festival is held in April every year. It has a history of more than 13 years. Unlike the Busan Film Festival, which focuses on mainstream films, the Jeonju Film Festival focuses on independent and alternative films. It is highly academic and popular with movie lovers. welcome.
4. Dadohae Maritime National Park
, also known as the Sea of Ten Thousand Islands, is composed of more than 3,000 islands of various sizes and is adjacent to the port city of Jeollanam-do, Mokpo. Passengers can take the ferry to Jeju, and on the deck you will see hundreds of large and small islands on both sides of the ferry. When the sea is misty, various strange rocks that look like animals or people slowly appear, and the scene is quite special. Many Korean stars have been filmed on vacation nearby, and you have a chance to meet them here too!
5, Boryeong Mud Festival
A local beauty company discovered sea mud rich in minerals in the local area. At first, it risked unsatisfactory response and held its first mud festival. However, due to the participation of foreign tourists, the festival has developed into a popular event attracting more than 2 million tourists. In the last two weeks of July each year, travelers will be immersed in the thick plaster, wrestling and having fun. There is also a music festival in which K-Pop stars are invited to show their skills and visitors will have the opportunity to see the Korean stars!
