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Dive into You in Seoul, Chuncheon and Donghae: 16 Fan-Spotted Spots

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Incheon International Airport Terminal 1 — a Dive into You filming location (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Arne Müseler / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de) · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
FAN-SPOTTED 16 places
not yet confirmed
BASE Seoul
(day trips east)
ENTRY Naver Map
for every route
CHECKED Nov 3, 2026

A top actress swaps souls with her twin brother and goes back to 2010 to stop her first love from dying. Here is where fans think the drama was filmed.

Where to watch: Disney+ and Rakuten Viki (availability varies by country). Broadcaster and office buildings, shops, campuses and other private places are left out.

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backed by two or more official or press sources.
Reported
one official or press source.
Fan-spotted
identified by Korean fan researchers by matching scenes; not yet confirmed by official sources.
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STOPS

Places marked Fan-spotted appear in the drama, according to fan researchers.

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Seoul and around

3 places in Jongno-gu, Incheon and Goyang.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

1. National Museum of Korean Contemporary History

대한민국역사박물관
National Museum of Korean Contemporary History, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Jjw / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) · CC BY 4.0
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A public museum on Sejong-daero, facing Gwanghwamun Square. Check its official site for hours before you go.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jongno-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

2. Incheon International Airport (Terminals 1 and 2)

인천국제공항
Incheon International Airport Terminal 1, departures hall (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Arne Müseler / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de) · CC BY-SA 3.0 de
GETTING THERE For trains and buses from Seoul, see the airport's official Public Transportation page (airport.kr). ACCESS Korea's main international airport, where most overseas visitors arrive. Fans list both terminals.

More filming locations in Incheon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Other sources: Incheon International Airport (official)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

3. Ilsan Lake Park

일산호수공원
Ilsan Lake Park (일산호수공원), Goyang (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: travel oriented / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0) · CC BY-SA 2.0
GETTING THERE Search the route from Seoul on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A large public park around a lake in Ilsan, Goyang.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Chuncheon

1 place in Chuncheon.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

4. Chuncheon Bridge

춘천대교
Chuncheon Bridge (춘천대교), Chuncheon (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: YellowTurtle9 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0) · CC BY 4.0
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A bridge in Chuncheon. View it from the shore rather than stopping on the roadway.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Donghae coast

2 places in Donghae.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

5. Daejin Port breakwater

대진항 방파제
Daejin Port breakwater at night, Donghae (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: 최광모 (Choe Kwangmo) / Wikimedia Commons (CC0) · CC0
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail to Donghae, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS The breakwater at Daejin, a small fishing harbor in Donghae. Follow any posted access notices.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

6. Hanseom Beach and coastal path

한섬해변 · 한섬해안길
Hanseom Mongdong pebble beach at sunset, Donghae (location photo, not a drama still)
출처: 강원특별자치도 동해시, 공공누리 제1유형 · KOGL Type 1
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail to Donghae, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A beach in Cheongok-dong, Donghae, with a coastal walking path next to it. Fans list both.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Daegu

1 place in Daegu.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

7. Ahn Byeong-geun Olympic Memorial Judo Hall

안병근올림픽기념유도관
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail to Daegu, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A judo gym on Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu. It is a sports facility, not a tourist site, so view it from outside.

More filming locations in Daegu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Seoul and around

3 places in Seongdong-gu, Incheon and Suwon.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

8. Dalmaji Park (Geumho-dong)

달맞이근린공원
Dalmaji Hill, Busan (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: StephNurnberg / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0) · CC BY 2.0
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A neighborhood park in Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu.

More filming locations in Seoul · Seongdong-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

9. Yulmok Library

인천광역시립 율목도서관
Yulmok Library entrance, Incheon (location photo, not a drama still)
출처: 인천광역시, 공공누리 제1유형 · KOGL Type 1
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A public library run by Incheon city, on Dapdong-ro 24beon-gil. Check its official site for opening days before you go.

More filming locations in Incheon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

10. Sports Island (Suwon)

스포츠아일랜드
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A sports center on Changnyong-daero 210beon-gil in Suwon. It is a working sports facility, not a sightseeing spot.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Donghae coast

1 place in Donghae.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

11. Mukho Port

묵호항
Mukho Port, Donghae (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Cho Yungkwon / Wikimedia Commons (KOGL Type 1) · KOGL Type 1
GETTING THERE Check Korail's timetable page for trains from Seoul toward Donghae, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A working fishing port in Mukhojin-dong, Donghae. Keep clear of boats and loading areas.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Seoul and around

5 places.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

12. Ginkgo Tree Children's Park

은행나무어린이공원
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A neighborhood children's park in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu.

More filming locations in Seoul · Mapo-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

13. Craftline

크래프트라인
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A craft-beer pub on Gwacheon-daero in Sadang. Check its official listing for hours before you go.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gwanak-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

14. Songdo Central Park

송도센트럴파크
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A large public park in Songdo, Yeonsu-gu, with a seawater canal running through it.

More filming locations in Incheon

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

15. Naechon Park

내촌공원
GETTING THERE Search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A neighborhood park in Gaehwa-dong, Gangseo-gu.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangseo-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Nov 3, 2026

16. Samseong Haemaji Park

삼성해맞이공원
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A neighborhood park in Samseong-dong, Gangnam.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com)

PLACES WE COULDN'T VERIFY

NOT VERIFIED YET
  • Yeouido Park (여의도공원, former stop-17): removed 2026-11-03. The park itself is real and open, but the fan post that was this stop's only filming-location source no longer lists it: the post was updated 2026-11-02 (now 89 entries) and a full-text check on 2026-11-03 found no mention of Yeouido Park. With its only source gone, the stop is removed rather than kept on a stale citation. Stop ids were renumbered 1–16 consecutive in the 2026-11-03 fix, so this former stop-17 is not in the current numbering.
  • Yeouido Plaza (여의도광장, former stop-13): removed 2026-11-03. No official listing pins a restaurant or public place of this name on Yeouidaebang-ro 65-gil in Yeouido; the only matching name found is Yeouido Plaza Apartments, a home complex and out of scope. Yeouido Park was itself removed 2026-11-03 (see the stop-17 entry above), so the park hypothesis no longer stands as a stop either. Stop ids were renumbered 1–16 consecutive in the 2026-11-03 fix, so this former stop-13 is not in the current numbering.

MORE DETAIL

Last checked: Nov 3, 2026

About this page

Dive into You (너에게 다이브) is a fantasy romantic comedy that premiered on Sep 26, 2026 on Disney+, Rakuten Viki and Channel A (Edaily; Ilgan Sports). A top actress who has swapped souls with her twin brother goes back to 2010 to stop her first love from dying (Edaily; Ilgan Sports, Sep 27, 2026).

The finale aired on Nov 1, 2026, so this list is complete as fan-spotted. Every place above is fan-spotted: a Korean fan researcher matched it to scenes, but no official or press source has named it yet. We say only that each place appears in the drama.

Why visit these places

Dive into You is a time-slip story that moves between present-day Seoul and the year 2010, and its fan-spotted locations follow the same spread: a museum in the heart of Seoul, a lakeside park in the suburbs, an airport most overseas visitors pass through anyway, a bridge in Chuncheon, and three harborside places on the Donghae coast. That spread is the trip’s real appeal. You are not visiting one set; you are collecting places across the capital region and the east coast that fans have matched to the show.

Be clear-eyed about what this list is. Every place here is fan-spotted: Korean fan researchers matched it to scenes, and no official or press source has named any of them yet. Treat the guide as a set of real places worth visiting on their own terms, with a drama connection that is plausible but unconfirmed. The museum faces Gwanghwamun Square, Ilsan Lake Park is a proper day out, and the Donghae coast — a breakwater, a beach with a coastal path, and a working fishing port — is a fine seaside trip whether or not you watch the show. The Daegu judo hall and the Suwon sports center are working facilities, so see them as pass-by stops rather than destinations.

Visiting the spots

Seoul and around

  • National Museum of Korean Contemporary History — a public museum on Sejong-daero, facing Gwanghwamun Square. It sits in the middle of the classic central-Seoul walk, so pair it with the square and the surrounding palaces area. Check its official site for hours before you go.
  • Incheon International Airport (Terminals 1 and 2) — Korea’s main international airport, where most overseas visitors arrive. Fans list both terminals. For trains and buses from Seoul, see the airport’s official Public Transportation page.
  • Ilsan Lake Park — a large public park around a lake in Ilsan, Goyang, north-west of Seoul. It is a full afternoon on its own: lake paths, open lawns, and a different pace from central Seoul. Search the route from Seoul on Naver Map (English UI).
  • Dalmaji Park (Geumho-dong) — a neighborhood park in Geumho-dong, Seongdong-gu. A quiet local stop; combine it with a walk around the Seongdong area rather than making it a destination on its own.
  • Yulmok Library — a public library run by Incheon city, on Dapdong-ro 24beon-gil. It is a working library, so keep noise down and check its official site for opening days before you go. The old port streets around Dapdong and Gaehang-ro nearby are also named by fans as street-scene areas, but we give no exact spots for streets.
  • Sports Island (Suwon) — a sports center on Changnyong-daero 210beon-gil in Suwon. It is a working sports facility, not a sightseeing spot, so view it from outside unless you are using the facility.
  • Ginkgo Tree Children’s Park — a neighborhood children’s park in Yeonnam-dong, Mapo-gu.
  • Craftline — a craft-beer pub on Gwacheon-daero in Sadang. Check its official listing for hours before you go.
  • Songdo Central Park — a large public park in Songdo, Yeonsu-gu, with a seawater canal running through it.
  • Naechon Park — a neighborhood park in Gaehwa-dong, Gangseo-gu. Fans also name Gaehwa-gil and Gaehwa-dong-ro 17-gil nearby as street-scene areas; we give no exact spots for streets.

Chuncheon

  • Chuncheon Bridge — a bridge over the water in Chuncheon. View it from the shore rather than stopping on the roadway. From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). Chuncheon pairs naturally with other lakeside and island sights in the city; see our Winter Sonata in Chuncheon guide for the area’s best-known drama stop.

The Donghae coast

  • Daejin Port breakwater — the breakwater at Daejin, a small fishing harbor in Donghae. Follow any posted access notices. Fans also name Daejinhang-gil nearby as a street-scene area; we give no exact spot for it.
  • Hanseom Beach and coastal path — a beach in Cheongok-dong, Donghae, with a coastal walking path next to it. Fans list both. The beach is a summer stop; the path works in spring and autumn too.
  • Mukho Port — a working fishing port in Mukhojin-dong, Donghae. Keep clear of boats and loading areas. All three Donghae places are in the same city, so they fit one Donghae day; search each last leg on Naver Map. For a ready-made itinerary, see our 1-day Donghae route.

Daegu

  • Ahn Byeong-geun Olympic Memorial Judo Hall — a judo gym on Gongwonsunhwan-ro, Dalseo-gu. It is a sports facility, not a tourist site, so view it from outside. From Seoul, check Korail to Daegu, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI).

Plan your trip

Base yourself in Seoul. The eleven capital-region places (Seoul 6, Incheon 3, Gyeonggi 2) fit around a normal Seoul stay. Treat Chuncheon, Donghae and Daegu as separate day trips or overnights: check Korail for trains, then search the last leg on Naver Map (English UI). A taxi is the simple fallback for the last leg anywhere. Do not try to chain all sixteen places into one day.

Combine with nearby guides. For more Seoul filming locations, see our Single in Seoul guide and our Crash Landing on You in Seoul guide. For the Suwon area, see our Lovely Runner in Suwon guide. For Incheon, see our My Mister in Seoul and Incheon guide.

How we checked

A spot is confirmed when two independent sources name it as a filming location; it is reported when the sources trace back to a single origin; it is fan-spotted when only fan sources connect it to the drama. Every place in this guide is fan-spotted: the lead list comes from Korean fan location research (ys-dl.tistory.com), and Naver News searches found no official or press source naming any place. Post-finale press sweeps on Nov 2, 2026 and Nov 3, 2026 likewise found no qualifying source. We say only that each place appears in the drama, and we do not claim a specific scene for any place. Street scenes, crossings and office buildings from fan lists are left out or mentioned only in passing, because there is no exact public spot to visit. Page checked Nov 3, 2026; every remaining stop was re-verified on that date in a full sweep, and two former stops (Yeouido Plaza, Yeouido Park) sit in the left-out list with their reasons.

Photos: The hero image and nine of the sixteen spots carry a verified CC-licensed photo of the real place, credited on each card. Seven spots have no photo yet: the Ahn Byeong-geun Olympic Memorial Judo Hall in Daegu, Sports Island in Suwon, Ginkgo Tree Children’s Park, Craftline, Songdo Central Park, Naechon Park, and Samseong Haemaji Park. All photos on this page are location photos, not drama stills.

Sources

All sources for this guide

Accessed Sep 28, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.

  1. Edaily — Premiere on Sep 26, 2026 on Disney+, Rakuten Viki and Channel A; story outline (Aug 31, 2026)
  2. Ilgan Sports — Premiere date and platforms, English title DIVE INTO YOU (Aug 31, 2026)
  3. Ilgan Sports — Episode 2 review: time slip to 2010 (Sep 27, 2026)
  4. Incheon International Airport (official) — Public Transportation
  5. Korail — https://www.korail.com/global/eng

New to transit in Korea? See Getting around Korea for map apps, transit cards and train booking.

FAQ

What does "Fan-spotted" mean?
A Korean fan researcher identified the place by matching scenes. No official or press source has confirmed it yet.
Why are some places from fan lists missing?
Broadcaster and office buildings, shops, campuses and other private places are left out on purpose.
Will this page use drama stills?
No.
Can I visit all sixteen places in one trip?
No. The places are spread across the Seoul area, Chuncheon, the Donghae coast and Daegu. Base yourself in Seoul and treat Chuncheon, Donghae and Daegu as separate day trips or overnights.
Which places are easiest to reach from Seoul?
The museum, Dalmaji Park, Ilsan Lake Park, Incheon Airport, Yulmok Library and the Suwon sports center are all in the Seoul metropolitan area. Search each route on Naver Map (English UI).
Do I need to book anything in advance?
We list no ticket or booking details. Working businesses and facilities may have their own rules, so check each place's official page before you go.
Why are street scenes not listed as stops?
We do not give exact spots for streets, crossings or bridges, because there is no exact public spot to visit.

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Okdongsik 옥동식

Hapjeong · Mapo-gu

Dwaeji gomtang (clear pork and rice soup)

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Cafes & bakeries Mid-range

SF Bagels SF베이글

Yeonnam · Mapo-gu

Organic sourdough bagels

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 11, 2026
Korean classics Mid-range

Haetae Sikdang 해태식당

Bongcheon-dong · Gwanak-gu

San-nakji three-course: raw, grilled, and boiled

TV: K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Nov 1, 2026
Korean BBQ Splurge

Byeokje Galbi 벽제갈비

Dogok-dong · Gangnam-gu

Hanwoo (Korean beef) barbecue

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 11, 2026
Soups Mid-range

Gomtang Lab 곰탕랩

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Gomtang (beef bone soup)

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Noodles & dumplings Budget

Jinmi Pyeongyang Naengmyeon 진미평양냉면

Nonhyeon-dong · Gangnam-gu

Pyeongyang-style cold buckwheat noodles

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 11, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Jungsik 정식당

Cheongdam · Gangnam-gu

New Korean tasting menu

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Mingles 밍글스

Cheongdam · Gangnam-gu

Korean tasting menu

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Korean classics Budget

Yoojung Sikdang 유정식당

Nonhyeon · Gangnam-gu

Ssambap (rice with leafy wraps) and stews

K-pop: BTS

Confirmed · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Cafes & bakeries Budget

Cafe Hyuga 카페 휴가

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Coffee and desserts

K-pop: BTS

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Evett 에빗

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Tasting menu built on Korean ingredients

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Giwakang 기와강

Nonhyeon-dong · Gangnam-gu

Contemporary Korean cuisine

TV: K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Nov 1, 2026
Noodles & dumplings Mid-range

Hanseong Kalguksu 한성칼국수

Nonhyeon-dong · Gangnam-gu

Suyuk, stir-fried octopus, and assorted jeon, with kalguksu to finish

TV: K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Nov 1, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Kwonsooksoo 권숙수

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Korean tasting menu

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Mitou 미토우

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Japanese omakase

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Fine dining Tasting menu

Solbam 솔밤

Gangnam · Gangnam-gu

Tasting menu

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 4, 2026
Korean BBQ Splurge

Ujeong Yang Gopchang 우정양곱창

Sinsa-dong · Gangnam-gu

Premium beef gopchang

TV: K-Foodie Meets J-Foodie

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Nov 1, 2026

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