K-Drama Filming Spots in Seoul: Best Cafés and Iconic Places

K-drama girlies! Are you ready to relive your favorite K-drama moment in Korea? From cliche plots to heart-fluttering scenes, K-dramas are a treat to anyone into romance. These days, Korean dramas have evolved beyond sappy plots and explored a diverse range of topics. Their high production values, cinematic visuals, and emotionally engaging narratives have established the Korean Wave, also known as Hallyu. If you are a massive fan like me, visit a K-drama Filming Café or spot when you travel to Korea. Here are ten K-drama filming locations to start you off.

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1. N Seoul Tower 남산서울타워

• K-drama: Boys Over Flowers, Itaewon Class, My Love from the Star, The Last Empress, Goblin, The Legend of the Blue Sea
• 📍105 Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan District, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕛 10 AM – 11 PM
• 🌐 http://www.nseoultower.co.kr/
• ☎️ +82 2-3455-9277

We start our list with the legendary Namsan Seoul Tower. The 236-meter tower has been a popular dating spot in many K-dramas. This romantic landmark has been the site for many pivotal scenes involving dates, love confessions, and reunions in dramas. Recently, it was featured in the hit Netflix anime, K-pop Demon Hunters, serving as a stage background for Saja Boys’ ‘Your Idol’ performance. If you are looking for a date spot or want to relive your favorite romantic K-drama scene with your partner, N Seoul Tower is your destination. Don’t forget to ride the Namsan Cable Car, which was where Gu Jun-pyo and Geum Jan-di had their first date (Boys Over Flowers).

How To Get There?

The best way to reach N Seoul Tower is through the Namsan Cable Car. For that:

• Take the Line 4 to Myeongdong Station.
• Use Exit 3.
• Follow the street to the right of the Pacific Hotel for 10 to 15 minutes.
• You will reach the cable car boarding point.

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2. Lotte World 롯데월드

• K-drama: Love Paradise, Stairway to Heaven, True Beauty, Business Proposal, Love Alarm, Me, Hyde Jekyll, King the Land
• 📍 240 Olympic-ro, Songpa District, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕛 10:30 AM – 8:30 PM
• 🌐 http://www.lotteworld.com/
• ☎️ +82 1661-2000

Following the Namsan Tower, the Lotte World is another highly featured romantic destination in K-dramas. One of the must-visit places for families and couples, Lotte World is beautiful year-round, making it a popular dating spot. The amusement park’s iconic carousel and ice-skating rink were frequently featured in Stairway to Heaven. Another featuring was in Business Proposal, where Tae-Mu and Shin Ha-Ri were seen enjoying corn dogs and bumper cars. King the Land also showcased the magnificent Magic Castle in episode 14.

How To Get There?

• Take the Green Line (Line 2) or Pink Line (Line 8) to Jamsil Station.
• Use Exit 4.
• Follow the signs to reach Lotte World’s entrance.

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3. Milky Way Café 밀키웨이 밀크티

• K-drama: He Is Psychometric, The Third Charm, My First First Love
• 📍 29 Eunhaeng-ro, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕛 Monday-Friday: 12 PM – 4 PM, Saturday-Sunday: Closed
• 🌐 https://www.facebook.com/themilkyways
• ☎️ +82 70-4221-4994

Koreans love their coffee, and it’s pretty evident in K-dramas. Nothing sounds more pleasurable than sipping your coffee in an establishment where your favorite K-drama was once filmed. Start at Milky Way Café, one of the K-drama filming locations in Seoul. It first gained prominence as the inspiration behind the renowned Korean indie band 10cm’s single, ‘Love at the Milky Way Cafe.’ Later, the cafe became a filming site for many Korean dramas, including He Is Psychometric, The Third Charm, and My First First Love. Even the infamous Korean reality show Running Man has featured this establishment several times.

How To Get There?

• Take the Seoul Subway Line 2 to Hapjeong Station.
• Use Exit 7.
• Locate the cafe using navigation apps.

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4. Cafe Zino/Chocolatier Zino 지노

• K-drama: Goblin, Crash Landing On You, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, Her Private Life
• 📍 211-31 Saeori-ro, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• 🕛 12 PM – 6 PM
• 🌐 https://www.instagram.com/zino_francescatti/
• ☎️ +82 50-71363-8365

Where are my Goblin fans at? The 2016 series was filmed in many stunning landmarks, including the fancy Café Zino. If you are unfamiliar with the name, you are not alone. The cafe was portrayed as a restaurant in Quebec, Canada, where Eun Tak and Kim Shin often had a steak. The best news? This café is located in Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do; you don’t have to travel to Canada to relive your Goblin memories. The café’s grandiose European style, Renaissance-inspired decor, and cozy vibes will help you experience Goblin’s romantic and fantastical atmosphere.

How To Get There?

• Start at Exit 1 of Hapjeong Station.
• Take Bus 2200 to Gate 1 of Hyeri Art Village.
• Upon arrival, cross the road to take village bus 036 to Earthworm Farmhouse Station.
• Use navigation apps to locate the cafe.

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5. Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁

• K-drama: Kingdom, The Last Empress, Goong, The Moon Embracing the Sun
• 📍 161, Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul | 서울특별시 종로구 사직로 161
• 🕛 9 AM – 6 PM
• 🌐 https://royal.khs.go.kr/ROYAL/contents/menuInfo-gbg.do?grpCode=gbg
• ☎️ +82 2-3700-3900

Have you ever watched a historical K-drama? Distinct from modern series, these Sageuk K-dramas take viewers back to the early founding eras of Korea. Travel back to the Joseon dynasty at the majestic Gyeongbokgung Palace. Built by King Taejo in 1395, Gyeongbokgung was the first royal palace of the Joseon dynasty. It is the most beautiful of Seoul’s five palaces. Its traditional design, beautiful buildings, expansive grounds, and royal ambiance make it a frequent backdrop for Sageuk dramas. There is no better place in Seoul to get Instagrammable shots than Gyeongbokgung Palace. 💡 Tip: Wear a hanbok to get free entry!

How To Get There?

• Take the Subway Line 3 to Gyeongbokgung Station.
• Use Exit 5.
• Walk a short distance to the palace.
• If you are traveling from Myeongdong, take the Line 4 to Chungmuro Station, then change to Line 3 to reach Gyeongbokgung Station.

Read more on this beautiful palace here, Gyeongbokgung Palace 경복궁: All you need to know.

6. Bojeong-dong Cafe Street 보정동 카페거리

• K-drama: A Gentleman’s Dignity, What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim
• 📍 12 Jukjeon-ro 15beon-gil, 보정동 Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• 🕛 10 AM – 10:30 PM
• 🌐 https://look360.kr/vr/bojungcafestreet/bojung_cafestreet_night/997

Why choose one or two cafés when you can have the entire café street? Bojeong-dong Café Street is a must-visit destination for coffee addicts. Many cute and charming cafés line both sides of the street, offering unique characters, ambiance, and menus. The street has also been featured in many K-dramas, making it a must-visit spot for K-drama fans. A Gentleman’s Dignity was filmed here, particularly at the Eco’s Library (에코의 서재). The characters Do Jin and Yi Soo had their first meetup and proposal at the library.

How To Get There?

• Take the Bundang Line to Jukjeon Station.
• Use Exit 1.
• Head towards Shinsegae Department Store and walk past it towards E-Mart.
• Bojeong-dong Cafe Street is behind the E-mart.

7. Helsinki Espresso Bar 헬싱키

• K-drama: What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim?, The World of the Married
• 📍 10 Jeongjail-ro 213beon-gil, Jeongja-dong, Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• 🕛 11 AM – 1 AM
• ☎️ +82 31-718-2388

If you want to visit a K-drama filming café in South Korea, add Helsinki Espresso Bar to your itinerary. This European-style dessert café has made numerous appearances in Korean dramas, most notably in The World of the Married. It was where Ye-Rim and Sun-woo met to discuss marital issues, one of the pivotal scenes in the series. Another instance was in What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim. In the drama, the Helsinki Espresso Bar is named ‘Belsinki,’ and is a site where Kim Mi-so (Park Min-young) meets her school friends. Even if you haven’t watched these dramas, this cafe is a must-visit for coffee lovers.

How To Get There?

• The Helsinki Espresso Bar is in the Bundang area of Seongnam-si.
• Take the Seoul Subway Red Line to Jeongja Station.
• Use Exit 5.
• Walk to the cafe.

8. Hotel Seine 호텔세느장

• K-drama: Hotel del Luna
• 📍 28-5 Donhwamun-ro 11-gil, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕛 12 PM – 10 PM
• ☎️ +98 918 405 0096

Did you know that the fictional Hotel del Luna actually has a real-life location? The hotel was a key point in the K-drama Hotel del Luna, featuring a vintage interior, a red-carpet entrance, and a lobby-style concierge. The filming took place at Hotel Seine, a hotel-turned-café in Ikseon-dong, Seoul. It has six floors, featuring a basement, a lobby, a Cake Factory, an Art Salon, the Full Moon Lounge, and a rooftop. The Full Moon Lounge is named after Hotel del Luna’s character Jang Man-wol, whose name means “full moon.” If you are a die-hard fan of the series, don’t miss Hotel Seine on your next Seoul visit.

How To Get There?

• Take the Line 5 to Jongno-3-ga Station.
• Use Exit 6.
• Walk down the street to the second junction before turning right.
• You will find the cafe in the back alley.

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9. Dal.Komm Coffee 달콤커피 서현영풍문고점

• K-drama: Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, W: Two Worlds
• 📍 266-2 서현1동 Bundang-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
• 🕛 10 AM – 11 PM
• 🌐 http://www.dalkomm.com/
• ☎️ +82 31-603-0013

Stop by Dal.Komm Coffee for a memorable K-drama experience. This South Korean coffee chain has been featured in many K-dramas, including Descendants of the Sun, Goblin, and W: Two Worlds. It gained more prominence after its appearance in the drama series Descendants of the Sun. Our main protagonists, Captain Yoo Si Jin and Dr. Kang Mo Yeon, had many coffee dates at Dal.Komm’s Incheon branch. The site was also where their emotional breakup occurred, leaving many viewers in tears. 🌟 Fun fact: Dal.Komm Coffee even has a location in Singapore and Malaysia!

How To Get There?

• Take the Subway to Incheon National University Station.
• Use Exit 4.
• Follow the red arrow.
• Cross the road and walk straight until you arrive at the Central Park building.
• Dal.Komm Coffee’s Incheon branch is located in the building.

10. Seoul Fortress Wall 낙산 성곽길

• K-drama: Itaewon Class, K-pop Demon Hunters, Shining Inheritance, Touch, Second Husband, My First First Love, Because This Is My First Life
• 📍622-83 Changsin-dong, Jongno District, Seoul, South Korea
• 🕛 24 hours
• 🌐 https://seoulcitywall.seoul.go.kr/en/index.do

Finally, the Seoul Fortress Wall is a must-visit K-drama filming location in Korea. This historic wall has been a backdrop for famous Korean dramas, including Itaewon Class. It was here that Jo Yi Seo and Park Sae-ro-yi had their mini date in the last episode. Saeroyi alone visited the wall at least five times throughout the series. Most recently, the Seoul City Wall’s Naksan Park Trail was featured in the hit Netflix anime, K-pop Demon Hunters. It was the location for Huntrix leader Rumi and Saja Boys leader Jinu’s secret rendezvous. Also, if you want a nighttime activity in Seoul, this historic fortress is your destination.

How To Get There?

The Seoul Fortress Wall has six hiking trails. Naksan Mountain Trail is among the most popular ones; to get there, you should:

• Take the Line 4 to Hansung Univ. Station.
• Use Exit 4.
• Walk for three minutes to reach the trail.

These ten handpicked locations have been frequently featured in Korean dramas and are the top spots to add to your Korea Itinerary. Here you can take pictures, enjoy coffee and snacks, and have your K-drama moment. Whether you decide to dress in a Hanbok to visit Gyeonbokgung Palace, sip coffee in Café Zino, or enjoy a quiet night walk at the Seoul Fortress Wall, each of these iconic destinations offers unique experiences. So, are you ready to visit a K-drama filming café or spot from our list?