Top 5 Korean Dramas 2025–2026: Real Filming Locations for Tourists

This romantic series became a tourism magnet for Jeju Island. Natural panoramas were shot there: the Seongsan Ilchulbong crater and the white-sand Gimnyeong Beach feature prominently. 1950s village scenes were built on the mainland in colorful Andong, which preserved authentic traditional architecture. Romantic episodes also used barley fields in Gochang County.

Route logic: 2–3 days on Jeju (nature + beach), then KTX or an intercity bus to Andong. Couples can use our 3-day romantic Seoul plan as a base before flying to the island.

The long-awaited second season, which premiered in November 2025, again contrasted brutal games with everyday Seoul. Game bunkers were built in Daejeon studios, but street scenes used real neighborhoods: Pegun Market in northern Seoul, Namsan Park with views of N Seoul Tower, and a theme park on Wolmido Island in Incheon.

Combine all three with evening street food — snack ideas in our Korean food guide. Stay at a central Seoul hotel to reach Namsan without long transfers.

This medical drama has a real facade you can visit: famous "Doldam Hospital" is a former family hotel on the shore of Sanjeong Lake in Pocheon, Gyeonggi Province. You cannot go inside — the hotel closed in 2012 — but the building sits on a lakeside walking trail that is pleasant year-round.

Pocheon is a typical day trip from Seoul by intercity bus. Pair it with free activities from our free things to do in any city guide.

This SBS fantasy drama plunges viewers into Joseon-era mysticism inside the royal residence. To feel that history in person, head to Gyeongbokgung— the main palace in central Seoul, often called Korea's "Kremlin." Classic gates, tiled roofs, and courtyards make the best hanbok photo backdrop.

A ready-made architecture-focused plan is in our 3-day Seoul route for architecture lovers. A guided palace tour saves queue time — book a Gyeongbokgung tour.

This tvN historical-culinary hit sparked interest in traditional daily life. In Seoul, that spirit lives best in Bukchon Hanok Village — a maze of paved alleys and hanok homes over 600 years old. The district captures old Korea without leaving the capital.

After wandering the alleys, try BBQ from our food guide. For series-style shots, see how to shoot a travel vlog and vacation video ideas.