K-Drama Filming Locations in Seoul You Can Visit
Gyeongbokgung Palace costs 3,000 won for foreign adults, or free in hanbok, and closes Tuesdays. N Seoul Tower and Itaewon are open daily to walk-ins. Bukchon has evening limits. Plan one area per half day and confirm hours on the linked official pages.
- Palace entry
- 3,000 won; closed Tuesdays
- N Seoul Tower
- Observatory 29,000 won (adult), daily
- Bukchon
- Evening visitor limits in residential zones
- Official site
- Visit Seoul: Seoul as Seen in Dramas
What should I know before I arrive?
Details checked October 10, 2026
Most drama locations are ordinary public places, so there is no ticket for the "filming location" itself, but several are shops, homes or residential lanes with their own rules. Visit Seoul and VisitKorea publish address-level guides for a handful of dramas, while many other lists online repeat each other without sources.
- Worth knowing: Filming spots change. VisitKorea's Itaewon Class page was last updated in April 2022 and warns that businesses and hours may have changed, and Visit Seoul says one She Was Pretty house is now a music box shop.
- A common mistake: Treating a lane like a set. Bukchon is a residential area with visitor restrictions (details below), and a private guide site asks visitors in Ssangmun-dong to keep voices down and not photograph into homes.
- Local tip: Group by neighbourhood and use the subway. Our Seoul subway guide explains the exits that sources below refer to.
Which Seoul drama locations can I actually visit?
Four areas are the easiest: Itaewon (Itaewon Class), Namsan (My Love from the Star), Gyeongbokgung (historical dramas) and Bukchon (hanok streets). The table summarises what the sources I read say; confirm hours before you go.
| Place | Drama link | Cost and hours | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Itaewon, Noksapyeong overpass | Itaewon Class | Street spots; the overpass is listed as open 24 hours (2022 page) | VisitKorea |
| N Seoul Tower, Namsan | My Love from the Star | Observatory 29,000 won adult; weekdays 10:00-22:30, weekends 10:00-23:00 | Visit Seoul |
| Gyeongbokgung Palace | Mr. Sunshine, The Crowned Clown, Empress Ki (per a private guide site) | 3,000 won; free in hanbok; closed Tuesdays | VisitKorea |
| Bukchon Hanok Village | Goblin, Mr. Sunshine, Sky Castle, Reply 1988 (per a private guide site) | Free; evening restrictions in residential zones | Korea Times |
| Seochon (She Was Pretty) | She Was Pretty | Shops and restaurants; hours not listed | Visit Seoul |
Practical example: a visitor who only has one afternoon can pair Gyeongbokgung with Seochon, since Orgel 4757 and Yeonghwaru both list Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exits 1 and 2 as their nearest exits.
How do I visit the Itaewon Class spots?
Walk the streets around Noksapyeong Station and Bogwang-ro, where VisitKorea lists six addresses from the drama. The same page gives street addresses in Yongsan-gu and notes that the bar from the series now operates under the name SEOUL BAM.
- SEOUL BAM (DanBam): 57, Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil. One VisitKorea page lists Monday to Friday 18:00-23:00 and Saturday to Sunday 18:00-24:00; another, last updated April 2022, says 19:00-23:00 and closed one day a week. The two disagree, so confirm before you go.
- G Guesthouse: 14-38, Bogwang-ro 60-gil. It now operates as a guesthouse and its rooftop looks toward N Seoul Tower and Itaewon.
- Angel Wings and Noksapyeong Overpass: A graffiti wall near the stairs and a pedestrian overpass where the leads meet; both are popular photo spots.
- Baekbeom Plaza, Namsan Park: The kiss scene was filmed on the road between the Namsan Park entrance toward Sungnyemun Gate and the plaza, which is known for autumn foliage.
Practical example: after dinner at the bar, take the overpass at night, where the page says you can see N Seoul Tower and the city.
How do I get to N Seoul Tower and other Namsan spots?
Take Bus 01 from Chungmuro Station Exit 2 or Dongdaemun Station Exit 6, or ride the cable car, which costs 12,000 won one way for adults as of 2026. Visit Seoul lists the address as 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, and says the tower is open daily.
- Tower hours: Weekdays 10:00-22:30, weekends 10:00-23:00; last entry 30 minutes before closing.
- Prices: Observatory 29,000 won for adults and 23,000 won for children; cable car round trip 15,000 won for adults and 11,500 won for children.
- Drama link: Visit Seoul's drama guide lists the tower for My Love from the Star, with Myeong-dong Station (Line 4) Exit 3 about 700 m away. The same guide lists the Deoksugung Stonewall Walkway and the Seoul Museum of Art for that drama.
- Not verified: I found no official walking route or timing, so check a map app (see our essential apps guide).
Can I visit palace and hanok locations from historical dramas?
Yes, but check the closing day and the neighbourhood rules first: Gyeongbokgung closes on Tuesdays and Bukchon limits evening tourists. The drama titles for these two places come from a private guide site rather than an official page, so treat them as unverified.
- Gyeongbokgung hours: VisitKorea lists 09:00-18:00 in March to May and September to October, 09:00-18:30 in June to August and 09:00-17:00 in November to February, with last admission an hour earlier. Address: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu.
- Free hanbok entry: Visit Seoul says visitors in a complete hanbok enter free; see our hanbok rental guide. Nearest exits: Gwanghwamun Station (Line 5) Exit 2 or Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3) Exit 5.
- Bukchon rules: Korea JoongAng Daily reported in February 2025 that tourist visits are restricted from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m., with a 100,000 won fine after a warning. The Korea Times in February 2026 described a 5 p.m. curfew in residential zones and a curfew-free commercial stretch from Anguk Station to the Constitutional Court. Rules may have changed, so confirm before you go.
- Baek In-je House: The exterior is free to view; interior tours need booking through the Seoul Public Service Reservation website, per the Korea Times.
How do I fit these into one day?
Split them by area: palace and Seochon in the morning, Namsan after, and Itaewon in the evening.
- Morning, Bukchon before 10 a.m. or Gyeongbokgung: Avoid Tuesday for the palace, and keep quiet in residential lanes.
- Late morning, Seochon: Orgel 4757, Yeonghwaru and Poet's Hill (119 Changuimun-ro) are listed for She Was Pretty.
- Afternoon, Namsan: Take Bus 01 or the cable car and decide whether the observatory is worth 29,000 won.
- Evening, Itaewon: Walk the overpass and check bar hours first.
- Keep ID and payment ready: See cash or card in Korea for what small shops accept.
FAQ
Can I visit the real filming locations of K-dramas in Seoul?
Yes, many are public places. Itaewon streets, Noksapyeong overpass, Namsan Seoul Tower and Gyeongbokgung Palace are open to visitors, but some sites are shops or private homes, so check each place before you go.
Is Bukchon Hanok Village open to tourists in the evening?
Not fully. Reports from February 2025 describe tourist restrictions from 5 p.m. to 10 a.m. with a 100,000 won fine, and a February 2026 report describes a 5 p.m. curfew in residential zones, so visit early and confirm current rules.
How much does N Seoul Tower cost?
Visit Seoul lists observatory admission at 29,000 won for adults and 23,000 won for children, and the cable car at 15,000 won round trip for adults, as of 2026. Prices can change, so confirm before you go.
Is Gyeongbokgung Palace free if I wear hanbok?
Yes, Visit Seoul says visitors in a complete hanbok can enter free. Otherwise foreign adults pay 3,000 won. The palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Do I need to book anything for drama locations?
Mostly no. Palaces and parks take walk-ins, but the Baek In-je House interior in Bukchon needs a booking through the Seoul Public Service Reservation website, and Itaewon food stalls keep their own hours.
Official sources and useful links
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- Seoul as Seen in Dramas (Visit Seoul) addresses and stations for My Love from the Star, She Was Pretty and more
- Itaewon Class filming locations (VisitKorea) six Itaewon addresses and hours
- Gyeongbokgung Palace (VisitKorea) fees, seasonal hours and closed days
- Gyeongbokgung Palace (Visit Seoul) hanbok free entry and subway exits
- N Seoul Tower (Visit Seoul) hours, fees and cable car prices
- Bukchon visiting rules (The Korea Times) February 2026 report on curfew zones
- Bukchon tourism curfew (Korea JoongAng Daily) February 2025 report on hours and fines
- K-drama filming locations in Seoul (Seoul Tourism Guide) private guide used only for drama-to-place links
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