Why visit Seoul for Made in Korea
Made in Korea (다시, 서울에서) follows Shenba (Priyanka Mohan), a young woman from a small town in Tamil Nadu who grew up loving Korean culture. When she finally reaches Seoul, the city turns out to be much harder than she imagined. Produced by Chennai’s Rise East Entertainment with Korean partner Flix Oven, written and directed by Ra. Karthik, it premiered on Netflix on Mar 12, 2026. Director Ra. Karthik has said he was fascinated by the deep cultural connections and historical similarities between Korean and Tamil heritage, and described the film as a slice-of-life story crafted with warmth.
Korean press noted that the film shows the tourist landmarks alongside everyday Seoul: traditional markets, neighborhood alleys, a city stream and the Han River. That mix is the reason this guide is worth walking. All eight places below are real, public, visitable places in Seoul — a palace, a stream, a hanok neighborhood, a mountain park, a design plaza, two river bridges, a riverside park and a university nightlife district. You can stand in each of them without a ticket to a set or a studio tour.
Two Korean newspapers name the places: Kookmin Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo. Places both name are labeled confirmed; places only one names are labeled reported. Neither paper matches most places to a specific scene, so this guide does not either. Places the papers mention without names — markets, alleys, an unnamed hanok village and the restaurant in the story — are left out, because a guide that cannot identify a place cannot honestly send you to it. This guide covers the 2026 Netflix Tamil film, not the 2025 Disney+ series of the same name.
The eight stops
1. Gyeongbokgung Palace — the palace (Jongno)
Both newspapers list Gyeongbokgung among the film’s Seoul landmarks. Neither describes the scene, so treat the palace itself as the stop.
How to get there: Subway Line 3, Gyeongbokgung Station, Exit 5, or Line 5, Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 2.
What to see: The main palace of the Joseon Dynasty, including Geunjeongjeon, the throne hall. Visit Seoul lists seasonal hours — 09:00–17:00 in January, February, November and December; 09:00–18:00 in March, April, May, September and October; 09:00–18:30 in June, July and August — with last entry one hour before closing. The palace is closed on Tuesdays. Admission applies. English guided tours run at 11:00, 13:30 and 15:30 except Tuesdays, and the Changing of the Royal Guard ceremony takes place at 10:00 and 14:00 at Gwanghwamun Gate.
Tips: Allow about two hours. Arrive early to catch a guard ceremony, then walk the palace grounds before heading to Bukchon nearby.
2. Cheonggyecheon Stream — the street musician (Jongno)
JoongAng Ilbo says a Korean street musician by Cheonggyecheon plays an Indian-style tune in the film, and Kookmin Ilbo also lists the stream among its Seoul settings. This is one of the few places where a paper describes what happens there.
How to get there: Central Seoul; find the nearest station on Naver Map (English UI). Visit Seoul’s walking tour starts at Cheonggye Plaza, in front of Subway Line 5 Gwanghwamun Station, Exit 5.
What to see: A restored stream running through downtown Seoul. Visit Seoul describes it as an 11 km stream that starts at Cheonggye Plaza, passes under 22 bridges and flows into the Han River. VisitKorea lists it as open all year round. Entry is free.
Tips: Do not try to walk the whole stream in one go. Walk one section — the plaza and the first bridges are the most atmospheric — and come back after dark, when the lights along the water come on.
3. Bukchon Hanok Village — the hanok lanes (Jongno)
JoongAng Ilbo lists Bukchon among the film’s Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet, so it stays reported.
How to get there: Subway Line 3, Anguk Station, Exit 3.
What to see: A residential neighborhood of traditional hanok houses between Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung. Visit Seoul lists visiting hours of 10:00–17:00 for the restricted residential lanes, with tourist entry prohibited from 17:00 until 10:00 the next morning. The village is a residential space first and a tourist attraction second: keep voices down, keep groups small, do not use microphones or loudspeakers, do not photograph house interiors even if doors are open, and do not block doorways or private alleys.
Tips: Allow 30–60 minutes. Pair it with Gyeongbokgung in the same morning, and stay on the public lanes rather than hunting for one exact viewpoint.
4. Namsan — the mountain (central Seoul)
Kookmin Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo both name Namsan among the film’s Seoul places. Neither gives a spot on the mountain, so this guide gives no pin for it.
How to get there: Central Seoul; no exact point is given.
What to see: A public mountain park with walking trails above the city center. The park itself is free. Because the papers name only the mountain, treat Namsan as a park walk, not as a hunt for one viewpoint — and do not treat any single tower or observatory as the filming spot.
Tips: Go for the walk and the city views, in spring or autumn when the trails are at their best. Combine it with the Myeong-dong streets at the foot of the mountain.
5. Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) — the futuristic plaza (Dongdaemun)
JoongAng Ilbo lists DDP among the film’s Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet, so it stays reported.
How to get there: Subway Lines 2/4/5, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station, Exit 1.
What to see: A multi-purpose cultural space designed by Zaha Hadid and Samoo, which opened on Mar 21, 2014, hosting exhibitions, fashion shows, product launches, forums and conferences. Visit Seoul lists hours of 10:00–20:00, varying by space, and notes that the seasonal Seoul Light event turns DDP’s exterior walls into a curved silver canvas. The outdoor plaza is free; exhibitions are ticketed separately.
Tips: The building photographs best in the late afternoon and after dark, when the curved metal exterior catches the light. Check the official DDP site for what is on before you go, since exhibition hours vary.
6. Banpo and Jamsu bridges — the river crossing (Banpo)
JoongAng Ilbo names Jamsu Bridge and Banpo Bridge among the film’s Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet, so the stop stays reported.
How to get there: Banpo Hangang Park, on the southern bank of the Han River; find the route on Naver Map (English UI).
What to see: Two bridges over the Han River — Banpo Bridge on the upper deck and Jamsu Bridge below it. The Moonlight Rainbow Fountain runs along Banpo Bridge from mid-March to October, with shows of about 20 minutes. The best view is from Banpo Hangang Park on the southern bank. Shows can be cancelled for strong wind, rain or poor river-water conditions, so check same-day information before making a special trip.
Tips: Go in the evening for the fountain and the city lights. Jamsu Bridge puts you closer to the water jets than the upper deck.
7. Han River park (group dance) — the riverside (Han River)
JoongAng Ilbo says the film stages an Indian-film-style group dance in a Han River park, without naming which park. A second source has not confirmed this place yet, so it stays reported.
How to get there: Along the Han River; the park is not named.
What to see: VisitKorea lists 11 Hangang Parks along the river, describing them as a popular recreational area for Seoulites and an ideal place for a picnic, with rental shops for tents, mats and tables and convenience stores inside the parks stocking picnic essentials. Entry to the parks is free.
Tips: Do not try to find the dance’s park — it is not identified. Instead, pick the Hangang Park nearest your base for a riverside evening: a picnic, a walk along the water, and the city lights after dark.
8. Hongdae — the university district (Mapo-gu)
JoongAng Ilbo lists the Hongik University (Hongdae) area among the film’s Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet, so it stays reported.
How to get there: Hongik University Station on Line 2; no exact point is given.
What to see: The neighborhood around Hongik University in western Seoul, known for its shops, cafes and restaurants, its street performers and its late-night energy. It is the film’s young, loud, everyday-Seoul counterweight to the palaces and the river.
Tips: Go in the afternoon and stay into the evening, when street performers gather and the neighborhood is at its liveliest. For more Hongdae from another drama, see our Coffee Prince Seoul guide.
Plan your trip
One-day shape: Do the Jongno cluster in the morning — Gyeongbokgung, then Bukchon, then a section of Cheonggyecheon. Spend the afternoon at DDP in Dongdaemun. In the evening, head to Banpo Hangang Park for the bridges and the fountain, then finish in Hongdae. The Han River park stop fits wherever your base is: pick the nearest Hangang Park for a riverside break rather than chasing an unnamed filming park.
Bases: Jongno or Myeong-dong puts you closest to Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon and Cheonggyecheon. Hongdae works as a second base if your evenings matter more than your mornings. Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for the walking and the riverside stops.
Getting around: Seoul’s subway covers every stop on this page except the river parks, where you walk from the nearest station. A rechargeable T-money card works on the subway and buses. From Incheon Airport, the AREX airport railroad runs to Seoul Station; check times and fares on its site. The Korea Tourism Organization runs the 1330 Korea Travel Hotline for travel information and interpretation. A translation app on your phone helps with menus and signs.
Combine with other dramas: For more Seoul filming locations, see our Goblin Seoul guide, our Crash Landing on You Seoul guide and our Single in Seoul guide. For the wider city, start at our Seoul region page.
What the film gets right about a first Seoul trip
Netflix describes Shenba’s journey as a move from a small town in Tamil Nadu to the vibrant, unfamiliar streets of Seoul, where she navigates unfamiliar streets, unexpected turns and new faces that slowly shape her journey. That is the part of the film this guide is built to echo: the landmarks are easy to find, but the city around them — the stream walk, the hanok lanes, the riverside picnic, the Hongdae evening — is where a first trip actually happens. Shenba’s story is about discovering strength in moments of uncertainty and learning to stand on her own, in the words of Priyanka Mohan. The practical version of that is simpler: check the hours, respect the residential lanes, and leave room in the day for the places between the pins.
Priyanka Mohan’s 2026 Korea tourism trip
These are not filming locations. In June 2026 the Korea Tourism Organization made Priyanka Mohan an honorary tourism ambassador, and her week-long trip took in Seoul Forest, Tongin Market, Eunpyeong Hanok Village and two museums in Gyeongju, Herald Business reported.
How we checked
Places named by two independent Korean newspapers (Kookmin Ilbo and JoongAng Ilbo) are confirmed. Places named by only one of them are reported. On this guide, three stops are confirmed — Gyeongbokgung Palace, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Namsan. Five stops stay reported — Bukchon Hanok Village, Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP), Banpo and Jamsu bridges, the Han River park and Hongdae. No second source for the reported stops was found in this update, so no status changed.
Practical details were re-checked on Oct 18, 2026 against Visit Seoul and VisitKorea listings and the DDP site: palace hours, fees, tours and guard ceremonies; Bukchon visiting hours and etiquette; DDP hours and station; Cheonggyecheon length and bridges; the 11 Hangang Parks; and the Banpo fountain season. Where sources disagree or stay silent — the exact Namsan point, the unnamed Han River park, the unnamed restaurant, markets and alleys — this guide says so instead of guessing.
Photos: The hero image and all eight stops have location photos with author, license and source links on their cards — CC BY, CC BY-SA, CC0 and KOGL Type 1. No film stills are used anywhere on this page.
Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 for spot status and guide enrichment. We re-verify spot status periodically and update when places close, change, or gain new sources.
Getting there
Within Seoul
Find the nearest subway station and walking route on Naver Map (English UI) or Seoul Metro.
From Busan
We have not checked this route against an official timetable. Search Busan → Seoul on Korail for trains on your travel date.
Sources
All sources for this guide
Accessed Oct 18, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.
- About Netflix — From Tamil Nadu to Seoul: Netflix’s ‘Made In Korea’ Arrives March 12
- Netflix — Made in Korea
- Kookmin Ilbo — An Indian film set mainly in Korea (Mar 27, 2026)
- JoongAng Ilbo GO로케 — Bollywood films and US dramas come to Seoul (Apr 8, 2026)
- Variety — Flix Oven and its Korean-Indian co-production (2026-05)
- Herald Business — Priyanka Mohan named honorary tourism ambassador (Jun 2, 2026)
- Visit Seoul — Gyeongbokgung Palace (hours, fee, English tours, guard ceremony, stations)
- Visit Seoul — Bukchon Hanok Village (visiting hours, etiquette, Anguk Station Exit 3)
- Visit Seoul — Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) (hours, station, Seoul Light)
- VisitKorea — Cheonggyecheon Stream (open all year round)
- Visit Seoul — Cheonggyecheon walking tour (11 km, 22 bridges, flows into the Han River)
- VisitKorea — Enjoy the Hangang River to the Fullest (11 Hangang Parks, picnic)
- The Seoul Guide — Banpo Bridge: Moonlight Rainbow Fountain Show (fountain season, show length, cancellations; check same-day information)
- Cathay — What to do in Hongdae, Seoul’s buzziest hangout (Hongik University Station, street performers, nightlife)
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