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Must visit drama sites starring Hyun Bin
Hyun Bin started his career as a star thanks to his beautiful face, tall and firm physique, and solid acting. His recent role in Crash Landing on You has put him at the top once again. Dramas he starred on were filmed in most beautiful travel sites of Korea. Pick up a few spots listed below, and it would make a great one day trip itinerary!
Let's take a look at his previous roles and the filming sites of his most famous dramas!
My Lovely Sam Soon
Hyun Bin plays the role of cocky Hyun Jin-hun, who's a son from a wealthy hotelier family. He is a jerk who plays between Sam Soon (Kim Sun-a) and Hee-jin (Jung Ryeo-won). In the end, he falls in love with Sam Soon.
Buam-dong (Seochon)
In the drama, Buam-dong is where Sam Soon lives. It's located at the west of Gyeongbokgung, which is called Seochon, meaning West Town. It has become one of the hottest towns in Seoul. You can see the landscape of Seoul lined up next to Mt. Inwangsan, which is truly beautiful.
Address: 서울특별시 종로구 부암동
Namsan
Namsan is the most famous landmark in Seoul. The N-Seoul Tower at the top is a must-visit spot if it's your first time in Korea. When this drama was on air, it was the most popular date course because of the kiss scene of Hyun Bin. Try to find the staircase the two main characters kissed on!
Address: 서울특별시 용산구 용산2가동 남산공원길 105
Worlds Within
It's a drama that portrays a love story of drama directors. Hyun Bin plays the role of a successful and warm-hearted director who falls in love with his coworking director (Song Hye-kyo). When it first aired, its story and format were fresh, which got praised by the fans.
Beolcheonpo Beach
It wasn't a very well known place before it was featured on dramas aTV tv shows. It's a relatively small place with clean water and beautiful scenery. It would make a romantic date course for lovers like Hyun Bin and Song Hye-kyo in the drama.
Address: 서산시 대산읍
Secret Garden
Hyun Bin plays a wealthy jerk role again. He and Gil Ra-im (Ha Ji-won) magically change bodies and gets to know each other despite their difference in social status. He is really a cocky character but is kind of funny, and you'll soon fall in love with him.
Petite France
Petite France is the place where Hyun Bin first meets Ha Ji-won. Like in the drama, because of its beautiful sights, Petit France was used as a filming site for many other films. It's near Nami Island, so you can spend a packed day touring around the most beautiful landmarks of Korea.
Address: 경기도 가평군 청평면 호반로
Forest Resom
In the drama, it's a resort owned by Hyun Bin. He gets Ha Ji-won to stay in the place and spends a romantic day together. In reality, it's a prestigious resort where you can spend a day in a luxurious house and natural environment.
Source: Forest Resom
Address: 충청북도 제천시 백운면 금봉로 365 KR
Jungmun Beach (The Seaes hotel)
It's one of the most romantic scenes where the two characters kiss on a beach. It's the famous Jungmun Beach in Jeju. The bench is right next to the Seaes Hotel which is a unique traditional-style hotel with a beautiful ocean view.
Address: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 중문동 2563-1
Maiim Vision Villae
Maiim Vision Village is a private facility, where a firm uses for workshops. It was used as a filming place for Secret Garden, and What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?. It's a luxurious garden where you can rest your body and mind. However, since it's a private property, contact them beforehand to find out whether it's available.
Source: Maiim Vision Village
Address: 경기도 여주군 능서면 용은길 28
Memories of the Alhambra
Yoo Jin-woo is the CEO of a game company. He plays an Augment Reality from Spain and it starts a unique adventure of the main characters. Since this drama's plot takes place in Spain most of the locations are in Spain. However, some places were actually filmed in Korea.
Mirinae Holy Site
It's the place where Hyun Bin's friend's funeral was held. It holds the grave of the first Catholic priest Kim Taegon. It's both a beautiful and meaningful place, and if you are planning to visit Anseong, you shouldn't pass on it.
Address: 경기도 안성시 양성면 미산리 141
Incheon Botanical Garden
This scene was supposed to be in the virtual reality of Spain. However, the place where this was filmed was Incheon Theme Park's botanical garden. Enjoy the natural scene of plants in Incheon.
Source: Incheon City
Address: 인천광역시 남동구 장수동
Crash Landing on You
Hyun Bin plays the role of North Korean military officer who accidentally runs into Seri (Son Ye-jin) who has flown from the paragliding site. He tries his best to get her to safety and send her back home and eventually falls in love with her. This drama has become a global phenomenon with an interesting plot and amazing actors. You can find all the charms of Hyun Bin in the drama Crash Landing on You.
Buam 7
In the drama, it was used as a luxurious hideout for high officers in North Korea. It's not actually a house but an exhibit hall which can be used as a wedding hall, exhibition, and lesson hall. Due to its beautiful environment, it was featured in the movie Beauty Inside and drama Skycastle.
Source: Buam7 Instagram
Address: 서울특별시 종로구 부암동 7
Amco Heritz Officetel
The place where Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin meets in South Korea and hug each other. It's a beautiful place but is actually an officetel building in Seongnam. There are hot cafes and clothing shops, so if you are near the area, it's a good place to kill some time.
Source: 검법남녀
Address: 경기도 성남시 분당구 정자동 165-1
Hantangang Skybridge
Long before they met in North Korea, they have run into each other in Switzerland. On their last date in South Korea, they reminded this on a sky bridge located in Pocheon, which is as beautiful as the bridge in Switzerland. Because of the bridges beauty and the natural environment around it, it was also featured in the drama What's Wrong with Secretary Kim.
Source: ggtour.or.kr
Address: 연천군 전곡읍
Yeongjongdo Seonnyeo-bawi Beach
This is the first sight that Hyun Bin faces after he escaped from North Korea. The rock behind him looks like an angel from the sky which makes the whole shore mystical and romantic. The beach is located in Incheon, so it's easy to visit from Seoul.
Address: 인천 중구 을왕동 678-51
Byeolmaro Observatory
In the drama, Son Ye-jin went on paragliding here. The site was famous for its astronomical observatory, but now more people are sightseeing for the drama sites and experience paragliding.
Source: gangwon.to
Source: Yeongwol Paragliding
Address: 강원도 영월군 영월읍 영흥리 산59
Tangeumho Rainbow Road
It's where Seung-jun (Kim Jung-hyun) and Seo-dan (Seo Ji-hye) kissed each other. In the night, the colours of the bridge lights up to create a magnificent nightscape. It would make a perfect ending of a date to kiss each other like the drama.
Source: Hankook Ilbo
Address: 충청북도 충주시 가금면 탑평리 1-2
Seogwipo Healing Forest
Healing Forest is the place where Son Ye-jin crash-landed in North Korea. It's actually a forest in Jeju, where you can enjoy the beautiful and tranquil natural environment. Try to find the actual place you saw in the drama!
Source: Jeju Ilbo
Address: 제주특별자치도 서귀포시 호근동 산4
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