Lee Min-ho has been one of the top-tier actors in Korea for ten years. His perfect looks and solid acting made him one of the most loved in all Asia.
There are places in Korea you can find traces of Lee Min-ho and his acting career. Let's travel to beautiful landmarks from dramas and movies, starring Lee Min-ho!
Boys over Flowers
Lee Min-ho acts as Koo Jun-pyo, a high school student who is arrogant but charming, and eventually falls in love with a girl from average backgrounds.
Let's see which places were filmed as the prestigious Shinhwa High School from the drama!
1. Keimyung University
The main gate and the outside scenes of the drama were filmed at Keimyung University, located in Daegu. The campus is more beautiful during the spring and fall when trees change their colours.
Source: KMU Gazette
Address: 1000-2, Sindang-dong, Dalseo-gu, Daegu
2. Farmer's Table
This restaurant with a natural atmosphere was used as the school cafeteria in the drama. Paju, which the restaurant is located in, is famous for its artistic atmosphere and the natural environment around.
Travel around Paju, and you'll find more beautiful and unique cafes and restaurants like this!
Source: Korean Tourism Organization
Address: 1652-143 Beopheung-ri, Tanhyeon-myeon, Paju-si, Gyeonggi-do
3. Yangpyeong English Village
English Villages are English education facilities for children, where all living environment is filled with English using foreigners.
To make the experience more authentic the village has European architectures, and because of this unique look, lots of dramas were filmed here. What's wrong with secretary Kim, featuring Park Seo-jun, also took place here!
Source: Yangpyeong English Village
Address: 209, Yeonsu-ro, Yongmun-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
Personal Preference
Lee Min-ho acts as Jeon Jin-ho, who is an architect. To save his company, he fakes himself as gay, and the funny romantic events make up the main story. The story takes place in Hanok, which is located in the center of Seoul.
Sanggojae, which is the hanok that Son Ye-jin lives in, is called Yeorangjae in the real world. It's located in Bukchon Hanok Village, which is next to Gyeongbokgung Palace.
The calm and peaceful atmosphere of an old village will make you feel at peace. Here is a list of cafes you can visit around Bukchon from our previous blogs.
Source: hanok.seoul.go.kr
Address: 37, Gyedong-gil, Gahoe-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul
City Hunter
Lee Min-ho acts as Lee Yun-seong, who is an MIT graduate, martial arts master, seeks vengeance of his parents. Meets Nana while an operation, protects her and eventually falls in love.
As you can tell from the name, the story takes place in the middle of Seoul city. Let's find the hidden beauties of Seoul that Lee Min-ho visited.
1. Seoul Color Park
The Seoul Color Park is located under the Mapo Bridge. Barcode-like artwork is painted with ten different colours, which were designated as Colors of Soul. If you visit at night, the lights from the bridge and the water makes beautiful scenery.
Address: Yeoui-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
The clinic that Nana works in is located next to Gyeongbokgung Palace. You can take a quiet stroll around the castle walls, which brings a calming atmosphere. It's a good idea to tour inside the castle as well!
Source: Hyosung Group
Address: 161, Sajik-ro, Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
3. Riverview 8th Street
In the middle of the Gwangjingyo Bridge, there is a hidden place made of glass floors and walls. You can see the river flow right underneath, and the view is extra beautiful at night. It's also a musical performance area you can find indie musicians show off their talents!
Source: Riverview 8th Street FB
Address: 527-2, Cheonho 2-dong, Gangdong-gu, Seoul
Faith
It's a fusion traditional drama that Lee Min-ho plays a role as the General Choi Yeong. He time travels to the modern world to find a doctor who can cure anything.
1. Daejosa Temple
In the drama, this is the place where the time portal is located. This temple was found in during the Baekje Kingdom era. You can find a large-sized sculpture of buddha designated as the National Treasure.
Address: 760 Gugyo-ri, Imcheon-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
2. Baekje Cultural Land
It's a place where many dramas were filmed because of all the old architectures from the Three Kingdom's era in Korea.
All the buildings and houses were recreated to real-size through thorough historical studies. You can see where all the traditional Korean dramas are made!
Source: Baekje Cultural Land
Address: 455, Baekjemun-ro, Gyuam-myeon, Buyeo-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The Inheritors
It's another story of rich boys. Lee Min-ho plays the role of Kim Tan who's a child of Korean chaebol, Jaeguk Group. He's the leader of arrogant and rich kids but falls in love with Eun-sang(Park Shinhye), who's just a girl from an average family.
1. The Hillhouse Hotel
It's a luxurious hotel located in Yangpyeong, which was Kim Tan's house in the drama. The hotel itself is beautiful and pleasant to stay in, and you can visit the Hangang River flowing right next to it. The natural environment around the place makes you feel more at peace.
Address: 17-3, Jeonsu-ri, Gang-myeon, Yangpyeong-gun, Gyeonggi-do
2. Dongtan Global High School
This school was the Kim Tan's high school in the drama. It's quite large for a high school and the interior designs are modern and high quality. You can find traces of Kim Tan everywhere, but since it is a school, you might not be able to enter at will.
Address: 27, Dongtannaru-ro, Dongtan 2-dong, Hwaseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
3. You can Village
This town is where Eun-sang lives in the drama. It's a town located at the far east of Korea next to the sea. The view is pretty, and the mural paintings make the atmosphere even more romantic. If you want to experience the real sea of Korea, I recommend that you visit Mukho Village.
Address: Mukhojin-dong, Nongol 3-gil, Donghae-si, Gangwon-do
4. Mangsang Beach
It's the sea located next to the Mukho Village. In summer, it is filled with people. In other seasons, like in the drama, it's a quiet place to take a romantic stroll around.
Address: Mangsang-dong, Donghae-si
Gangnam 1970
Lee Min-ho plays the role of Kim Jong-dae, who is a gangster back in the 1970s, trying to gain power and money. It's almost the first time that he played a rough role as this. You can find a new face of Lee Min-ho from this well-made noir film.
1. Suncheon Drama Set
Since the movie is about gangsters, there are not many scenic places. In Suncheon, there is a Drama Filming site that has the old images of Seoul recreated. You can rent an old school uniform and take photos like you have time travelled to old Seoul.
Address: 24, Proportiongol-gil, Wangjo 2-dong, Suncheon-si, Jeollanam-do
2. Hapcheon Movie Park 
Hapcheon Movie Park is another Set for movies. You can experience the same activities and school uniforms, as in Suncheon. Since Hapcheon is located in Gyeongsang-do, if you are staying in Busan or other Southeastern cities, it is easier for you to visit.
Address: 757, Hapcheonhosu-ro, Yongju-myeon, Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
Legend of the Blue Sea
It's a fantasy drama, which is a love story of a mermaid and a swindler. Lee Min-ho plays the role of Heo Junjae. He tricks the Shim Cheong (Jeon Ji-hyeon) to make him rich but eventually falls in love with her. It's a fun drama with beautiful actors and actresses.
1. Cheonjuho
It's a pond located inside the Pocheon Artvalley. You can see that even without the CG, the place has a mystical atmosphere. There's an observatory in the park where you can see the whole park.
Address: 234 Art Valley-ro, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
2. Seonjaedo and Mokseom
It's a natural phenomenon where the sea opens apart so that you can cross on foot. It's the place where Shim Chung first arrives in Korea. It's a place near Seoul, and experience the beautiful scene created by the mother nature.
Address: Seonjae-ri, Yeongheung-myeon, Ongjin-gun, Incheon
3. Boseong Green Tea Field
In the green tea farm of Boseong, the two main characters had met in the previous life. Boseong green tea field was designated as a must-visit landmark in Korea. The scent and the green trees will make you feel fresh and lighter!
Source: Bosung
Address: 1291, Bongsan-ri, Boseong-eup, Boseong-gun, Jeollanam-do
The King
It's the latest drama of Lee Min-ho. He plays the role of an Empire of the Daehan Empire, which is Korea in the parallel universe. He is trying to fight the evil and close the portal to the parallel universe.
1. Ahopsan Forest
This bamboo forest has been here for over 400 years and was the place where Lee Min-ho opened the portal to the parallel universe. The trees are tall enough to cover the skies. The fresh scent of trees and a little hike will make you feel healthy and refreshment.
Source: Busan
Address: 37-1 Midong-gil, Cheolma-myeon, Gijang-gun, Busan
2. Gyesan Cathedral
It's a cathedral found in 1885 and is a must-visit landmark in Daegu. It is located in the downtown area so you can visit famous cafes such as Coffee Myungga on your way there!
Address: 10, Seoseong-ro, Seongnae 2-dong, Jung-gu, Daegu
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