10 Real-Life Places Seen in K-Dramas You Should Check Out When You Visit Korea
Watching K-drama and seeing great places is double the fun. What's more if time permits to visit these places as soon as possible? But due to our global situation, it's quite a consolation to learn that such breathtaking places exist, igniting our inner wandelust.
Korean dramas have shown us lots of beautiful places to visualize and dream of our Korean celebrities who have dined, walked on, and even confessed their romantic feelings there.
Nami Island from "Winter Sonata" (2002)
The classic K-drama "Winter Sonata" is one of the starts where Korean dramas spread across Asia. In the story, Nami Island became its significant and sentimental part. In reality, it offers a great respite from the hubbub of city because it gives you a slice of the country's breathtaking natural landscapes, making it a must-visit tourist spot.
N Seoul Tower or Namsan Tower from "Boys Over Flowers" (2009)
"Boys Over Flowers" is the drama where Lee Min Ho and the rest of the actors began their journey to stardom. It is one of the hit remakes of Meteor Garden. The Namsan Tower with one ride with the cable car gives you a view of the whole picturesque city.
Petite France from "My Love From the Star" (2013)
The best thing about K-drama is they include other places outside Korea. In the series "My Love From the Star," it gave a glimpse of Europe in Gapyeong county. This spot is one of the beautiful theme parks perfect to visit and create good memories. The park is surrounded by Instagram-worthy sceneries and jaw-dropping attractions to enjoy with family and friends.
Dongdaemun Design Plaza from "She Was Pretty" (2015)
Considered as one of the most visited sights when in Korea due to its iconic landmark. One of the Korean design that is popular due to its futuristic architecture. In 2015 it was one of the famous Instagram-tagged locations in South Korea. It is were in the story Go Joon-hee meet up Park Seo-Joon instead of Hwang Jung-eum because of her insecurity.
Dal.komm Coffee in Songdo from "Descendants of the Sun" (2016)
The coffee shop has a number of branches around Korea. The coffee place provides a big space and a cozy feeling to its customer. It appeared in some parts of the drama, such as that one scene when Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo choose to discontinue what's between them.
Baekje Cultural Land from "Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo" (2016)
Get to see one of the historical places in Korea and travel back in time as you go inside the majestic park. Baekje Kingdom is a stunning place with unique structures and ancient design. You most probably remember Lee Ji-Eun/IU in the historical complex and her scene.
Jumunjin Beach from "Goblin" (2016)
"Goblin" is one of the highest top-rated dramas in South Korea. There have been several stunning places in the series, but this beach is the most memorable of all. "Goblin" captivated international K-drama enthusiasts as well, turning it's filming spots into sought-out destinations for travelers. The Jumunjin breakwater in Gangneung is an unforgettable place where Kim Go Eun met Gong Yoo for the first time and reminisce the memories of the wonderful story.
Jaguen Maeul from "Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo" (2016)
One of the lessons that Lee Sung Kyung shared to us in the drama is to get your crush engaged in a convo while eating to your heart's content. The restaurant in real-life, though, sells not only fried chicken but other Korean dishes. In the drama, Jaguen Maeul is run by Lee Sung Kyung's father.
We Are Young wall mural from "While You Were Sleeping" (2017)
In one of the scenes, Bae Suzy and Lee Jong Suk are seen looking at one certain mural individually, describing that their dreams are in accordance to their realities. The mural wall is perfect for an Instagram post with a life moment caption in an artsy vibe.
Everland Amusement Park from "What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?" (2018)
What would you do if your significant other reserves the whole park for a romantic date? Pretty flattering isn't it? Park Seo Joon did it for Park Min Young to show his interest to her in one of the episodes. It's considered as one of the biggest and most-visited theme parks in Korea, with lots of fun-filled attractions and worthy of family bonding.
