Why visit Sunshine Land
Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드) in Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan, is a period-drama set recreating a 1930s streetscape — and it is worth the trip for two reasons at once. First, it is a confirmed Mr. Sunshine filming location: Nonsan City’s official Sunshine Land notice names Sunshine Studio on the grounds as a filming location of tvN’s Mr. Sunshine, and Maeil Business Newspaper’s 2023 coverage describes Sunshine Land as known for its Mr. Sunshine set. Two independent sources — the stop is confirmed.
Second, it is a place with a future as well as a past. Before broadcast, Nonsan City announced the grounds as a main filming location for the tvN series 100 Days of Deception (premieres Oct 10, 2026), under a March 2026 filming agreement between the city and the production. That claim is reported — announced, not yet aired — and scenes will be noted after episodes air. Visiting now means walking a set that one beloved drama already used and another is about to show.
Plan on two to three hours at the set, and mind the operators: Sunshine Studio (the paid drama set) and Sunshine Land (the city-run grounds) are run by different operators — confirm which area your visit covers. The 1950 Studio zone is free; other zones vary, so check before you go. And do not go on a Wednesday: Sunshine Studio is closed Wednesdays.
The set: Sunshine Land
Sunshine Land (선샤인랜드). A period-drama set and experience grounds in Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan, recreating a 1930s streetscape. Nonsan City’s official Sunshine Land notice names Sunshine Studio on the grounds as a filming location of tvN’s Mr. Sunshine, and Maeil Business Newspaper’s coverage describes Sunshine Land as known for its Mr. Sunshine set.
Getting there: 102 Bonghwang-ro, Yeonmu-eup, Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do (충남 논산시 연무읍 봉황로 102). No official public-transport guidance was found on the city’s page; plan the last leg with the map links on the place card.
Hours: Sunshine Studio is open 10:00–18:00 (last entry 17:30), closed Wednesdays (Nonsan City’s listing and VisitKorea). The 1950 Studio and Military Hall details vary — check before you go.
Cost: Sunshine Studio — adult ₩10,000, youth ₩8,000, child/senior ₩6,000 (Chungnam Tourism). The 1950 Studio zone is free.
Tips: Sunshine Studio (the paid set) and Sunshine Land (the city-run grounds) have different operators — confirm which area your visit covers before you buy a ticket.
Time: 2–3 hours.
100 Days of Deception (Reported)
Before broadcast, Nonsan City announced the grounds as a main filming location for the tvN series 100 Days of Deception (premieres Oct 10, 2026), under a March 2026 filming agreement between the city and the production. Scenes will be noted after episodes air. See the 100 Days of Deception drama page.
Nearby in Nonsan: 1930s atmosphere
The places below are not filming locations for these dramas. They are nearby Nonsan stops that show what the region looked like in the era the dramas depict — worth a look if you are making the trip to Sunshine Land.
Ganggyeong Modern Culture Street
Ganggyeong-eup preserves an early-20th-century market-town streetscape from its days as a major inland port.
*Ganggyeong lower market, 1928. Public Domain (published 1928 in 江景事情). Source: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A%EA%B0%95%EA%B2%BD_%ED%95%98%EC%8B%9C%EC%9E%A5_%28%E6%B1%9F%E6%99%AF%E4%BA%8B%E6%83%85%2C_1928%EB%85%84%29.jpg)*
*Takahashi rice mill, Ganggyeong, 1928. Public Domain (published 1928 in 江景事情). Source: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A%EA%B0%95%EA%B2%BD_%EB%8B%A4%EC%B9%B4%ED%95%98%EC%8B%9C_%EC%A0%95%EB%AF%B8%EC%86%8C_%28%E6%B1%9F%E6%99%AF%E4%BA%8B%E6%83%85%2C_1928%EB%85%84%29.jpg)*
*Panoramic view of Ganggyeong town, 2026. CC0 1.0 Universal, Aspere via Wikimedia Commons. Source: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3A%EA%B0%95%EA%B2%BD_%EC%8B%9C%EA%B0%80%EC%A7%80_%EC%A0%84%EA%B2%BD_260828_3.jpg)*
Topjeong Lake
A reservoir in Nonsan, also known as Tapjeong Reservoir.
*View of Tapjeong Reservoir from an observation building, September 2014. CC BY-SA 3.0, Kdammers via Wikimedia Commons. Source: [Wikimedia Commons](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File%3AView_of_Tapjeong_Reservoir_from_an_observation_building_on_a_jetty._September_2014.jpg)*
Getting there and planning your day
Nonsan city is the closest overnight base. Allow 2–3 hours at the set, and remember Sunshine Studio is closed on Wednesdays — a Wednesday trip wastes the journey. No official public-transport guidance was found on the city’s page, so plan the last leg with the map links on the place card. Pair the set with Ganggyeong Modern Culture Street and Topjeong Lake, both nearby in Nonsan, for a full day in the region.
How we checked
The Mr. Sunshine claim is confirmed: Nonsan City’s official notice plus Maeil Business Newspaper’s 2023 coverage — two independent sources. The 100 Days of Deception claim is reported: the March 2026 Nonsan filming agreement covers filming around Sunshine Land, announced before broadcast; press articles citing that agreement count as one source, and scenes will be noted after episodes air. The Wednesday closure is confirmed by two sources that agree: Nonsan City’s place listing (open Sun–Tue, Thu–Sat, Wednesday absent) and VisitKorea (holiday: every Wednesday). A Sep 27, 2025 KBS caption saying Thursdays is treated as an outlier and is not published as fact. The guide distinguishes Sunshine Studio (paid drama set, separate operator) from Sunshine Land (city-run grounds) because the official notice does.
Photos: the main Sunshine Land spot has no location photo yet and is listed without one rather than with an unverified image. The Ganggyeong and Topjeong images are nearby context, not filming-location photos: two 1928 public-domain historical photos, one CC0 2026 panorama, and one CC BY-SA 3.0 reservoir view, each credited. No drama stills are used. Spot status was last checked Oct 10, 2026. The guide text was enriched Oct 19, 2026 from the sources already listed, with no status changes.
More filming walks
For another Mr. Sunshine stop, see Manhyujeong and Gosanjeong in Andong. For the new drama announced for this set, see the 100 Days of Deception drama page.
Sources
All sources for this guide
Accessed Oct 5, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.
- Nonsan City — Sunshine Land official page (names Sunshine Studio as a Mr. Sunshine filming location)
- Maeil Business Newspaper — 2023 Korea Representative Brand Awards (describes Sunshine Land as known for its Mr. Sunshine set)
- Geoje News Plaza — Sep 30, 2026, cites the March 2026 Nonsan filming agreement for the new drama
- Netflix — Mr. Sunshine cast announcement
- Nonsan City — Sunshine Land place listing (hours Sun–Tue, Thu–Sat 10:00–17:30; Wednesday absent → closed Wednesdays)
- VisitKorea — Sunshine Land (陽光樂園) (holiday: every Wednesday)
- Chungnam Tourism — Sunshine Land, Sunshine Studio (Sunshine Studio 10:00–18:00, last entry 17:30; adult ₩10,000 / youth ₩8,000 / child ₩6,000; 1950 Studio free)
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