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Our Blues (우리들의 블루스) aired on tvN from April 9 to Jun 12, 2022, in 20 episodes, written by Noh Hee-kyung and directed by Kim Kyu-tae. It follows people who live and work around the fictional Jeju village of Pureung, with Dong-seok (Lee Byung-hun), Young-ok (Han Ji-min) and Jeong-jun (Kim Woo-bin) among them. It streams on Netflix.
Geumneung-ri and Gapado are confirmed by VisitKorea plus independent press. Hallim Port and Goseong market are reported by VisitKorea only. Biyangdo Island is reported by VisitKorea only.
The real ‘Pureung Village’: Geumneung-ri, Hallim
Geumneung-ri sits on Jeju’s west coast in Hallim-eup. VisitKorea says its small port and stone-wall beach road were the backdrop for many scenes, and Jeju Sori reports the village as the setting of Pureung. The harbor has a breakwater with a white lighthouse, and Geumneung Beach is next door. Hallim Port, where VisitKorea says the episode 1 auction was filmed, is also in Hallim-eup.
This is a lived-in village. Visit quietly, keep to public roads and the shore, and stay off stone walls, fields and private land.
Geumneung Beach, next to the port
Next to the port lanes, Geumneung Beach is the quieter half of a well-known pair. VisitKorea describes clear water over white sand and seashells, a sunset view, and Biyangdo Island on the horizon — the shallow water is so clear it looks as if you could walk all the way to the island. The beach joins directly onto Hyeopjae Beach, but draws fewer visitors, so it keeps a more relaxing feel; the beach and its car park connect directly, and the showers supply warm water.
Time a visit for ebb tide: when the sea pulls back, a wide sandy beach appears, with shallow natural pools where small children can play safely. (VisitKorea, Geumneung Beach page, fetched live Oct 28, 2026.)
Gapado Island
Young-ok and Jeong-jun’s island trip was filmed on Gapado, according to VisitKorea and JoongAng Ilbo. It is a low, flat island off the southwest coast, easy to walk or cycle. Ferries leave from Unjin Port in Moseulpo; VisitKorea puts the crossing at about 15 minutes (approx., checked Sep 28, 2026). Check times on the official ferry site. VisitKorea notes the barley fields are greenest from March to May.
Gapado in April and May
Gapado is Jeju’s fourth-largest island, off the southwestern coast, said to look like a ray swimming in the waves — the shape that gives the island its name. A bicycle rental shop stands right at the harbor, and a full circuit takes one to two hours. The best time to come is April and May, when the barley is ripe and the island holds its annual Green Barley Festival. VisitKorea names Gapado as the island where Yeong-ok and Jeong-jun take a trip and enjoy time together in episodes 11 and 12 of Our Blues — episode numbers from VisitKorea itself, so citable here, unlike fan-guessed episodes. (VisitKorea, Gapado Island page, fetched live Oct 28, 2026.)
Jeju markets and everyday life
VisitKorea names Goseong Five-day Market as the market Ok-dong and Ho-sik often visited. It is in Goseong-ri, Seongsan-eup, near Seongsan Ilchulbong on the east side of the island, and VisitKorea lists market days as dates ending in 4 and 9.
For a day on the west coast, see our Jeju west coast route.
Goseong market: what to expect
Goseong Five-day Market has stood in its current spot since 1984, serving nearby residents, and keeps a small, rustic feel unlike larger urban markets. Stalls sell fish caught off Seongsan alongside meat, vegetables, clothing and everyday goods. Market days fall on the 4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th and 29th of each month, and hours are 08:00–14:00; the market address is 93 Goseongojo-ro, Seongsan-eup, and parking is available. Because hours are short and stalls vary, check before you go if a market day matters to your trip. (VisitKorea, Goseong Fifth-day Market page, fetched live Oct 28, 2026.)
Getting there
Jeju is an island — fly in. The Seoul Gimpo (GMP) ↔ Jeju (CJU) route is the world’s busiest domestic air route, with 90+ daily nonstops taking about 1h15m. One-way fares typically range ₩30,000–100,000 depending on airline and how far ahead you book; check current prices when planning. Airlines include Korean Air, Asiana, Jeju Air, Jin Air, Air Busan, and T’way (now Trinity Airways). Book 2–4 weeks ahead for the best fares; budget carriers charge extra for checked baggage. From Busan Gimhae (PUS), flights to Jeju take about 1h.
From Jeju Airport or Jeju City, search each route on Naver Map (English UI). For Gapado, check the official Gapado–Marado ferry site.
Good to know: Pocha (포차) culture
Jeju’s port-side stalls share DNA with the mainland pocha — the tented street stalls at the heart of Korea’s late-night food culture.
A pocha (포차), short for pojangmacha (포장마차, “covered wagon”), is a canvas-tented street stall where Koreans eat and drink late into the night. Think plastic stools, orange tarps, steam on the tent walls, and a menu of comfort food — tteokbokki, odeng (fish cake skewers), pajeon (savory pancakes), and ramyeon — washed down with soju or makgeolli. Pochas are the classic “second round” (2차) stop after dinner: the place coworkers and friends land when the night isn’t over yet. They’ve appeared in countless K-dramas as the setting for heart-to-heart conversations. Ordering is simple — point at the menu or the dishes displayed in the glass case, and don’t be surprised if the owner (often a warm ajumma) throws in a free side dish as “service” (서비스). Expect to spend roughly ₩15,000–20,000 per person. Cash was once king, but most now take cards. Famous pocha streets include Jongno 3-ga and Mapo in Seoul; many operate from evening until the small hours.
Geumneung Beach, next to the port
Geumneung Beach sits right next to Geumneung Port, and VisitKorea describes clear, shallow emerald water over white sand and seashells, with a view of Biyangdo Island beyond and a “fantastic sunset”. It is directly connected to Hyeopjae Beach, but sees relatively fewer visitors, which VisitKorea calls a more relaxing vibe. The beach and its parking lot are directly connected, and there are warm-water showers. At ebb tide the water recedes to reveal a wide sandy beach and shallow natural pools where children can play safely.
VisitKorea’s Our Blues course calls this the sea where the rookie haenyeo Yeong-ok and the young captain Jeong-jun developed feelings for each other.
Gapado is car-free: visitors explore on foot or by bicycle, with bike rental right at the harbor. The coastal Jeju Olle Trail 10-1 loop runs about 4.2–4.3 km and takes 1–2 hours on foot or by bike, and most visitors arrive on one ferry and return on the next. The island’s highest point holds the Gapado Lookout (Somang Observation Deck), only about 20 m above sea level, with views toward Marado to the south and Hallasan to the north. Shaped like a ray swimming in the waves, Gapado is Jeju’s fourth-largest island, with fewer than 200 residents.
KTO data republished by Korea Trip Tips places Yeong-ok and Jeong-jun’s island trip in episodes 11 and 12. The green barley fields are at their best in spring: the Green Barley Festival runs from the end of March to mid-May, with free admission. Ferries leave from Unjin Port in Moseulpo, so check the sailing schedule in advance, especially in peak season or bad weather — and carry your passport, as ID is checked for ferry tickets.
Nearby on the west coast
Hyeopjae Beach is directly connected to Geumneung Beach, so the two make one easy shoreline walk. Also in Hallim-eup, Hallim Park covers about 100,000 m², roughly 33 km west of Jeju City, facing Biyangdo, Hyeopjae Beach and Geumneung Beach. Established in early 1971 on barren land with imported earth and subtropical plants, it holds a Palm Tree Road, a Jeju Stone and Bonsai Garden, a Water Garden and a Subtropical Botanic Garden, plus the Hyeopjaegul and Ssangyonggul caves, a folk village, a children’s amusement park and outdoor resort facilities. Check current hours and fees on the park’s official site before visiting: hallimpark.co.kr (address: 300 Hallim-ro).
The east side: market day and the sunrise peak
Goseong Five-day Market has stood in its current location since 1984. It keeps a small, rustic vibe unlike larger urban markets, selling fish caught in Seongsan, meat, vegetables, clothing and miscellaneous goods. Market days are the dates ending in 4 and 9, and the market runs 08:00–14:00, with parking available.
Nearby, Seongsan Ilchulbong Tuff Cone is the UNESCO World Heritage sunrise spot: about a 30-minute walk to the summit, with a crater about 600 m across. It is a nearby sight, not an Our Blues filming location — VisitKorea’s Our Blues course lists it as a stop alongside the market.
Getting there, without a train
Jeju has no rail link to the mainland and no KTX service: fly to Jeju International Airport (CJU), then continue by bus or car on the island. For the west coast, local accommodation listings describe bus 102 from the airport to the Hallim transfer stop, then bus 202 toward Geumneung — but bus routes change, so check the route on Naver Map on your travel day.
Tips
- Plan the east side around a market day (dates ending in 4 and 9) — the market closes by 14:00.
- Plan Gapado around the ferry schedule and, in spring, the barley season; ferries are weather-dependent.
- Check Hallim Park’s hours and fees on its official site before visiting.
Sources
All sources for this guide
Accessed Sep 28, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.
- VisitKorea — Geumneung Stone-wall Beach Road
- VisitKorea — Geumneung Port
- VisitKorea — Hallim Port
- VisitKorea — The Real Jeju Presented by “Our Blues”
- VisitKorea — Gapado
- VisitKorea — Goseong Five-day Market
- Jeju Sori — Pureung Village setting in Geumneung-ri
- Jeju Sori — Village program in Geumneung-ri
- JoongAng Ilbo [GO로케] — Our Blues locations (May 19, 2022)
- MK Sports — Gapado trip stills (2022)
- Gapado–Marado ferry (official) — https://www.wonderfulis.co.kr/
- Netflix — Our Blues
- VisitKorea — Geumneung Beach (Oct 28, 2026)
- VisitKorea — Hallyu Insight Vol. 14: Are Today’s K-Youth Moving to the Countryside? — Biyangdo seaside filming area; Batdam mention; Goseong dates (Oct 28, 2026)
- KKday — Gapado Island tour listing (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Wikivoyage — Gapado (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- VisitJeju — Gapado (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- The Soul of Seoul — Biking around Gapa Island (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Korea Trip Tips — Gapado (KTO data) (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Fodor’s — Southwestern Jeju and the Southern Islands (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- VisitKorea — Hallim Park (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Hallim Park (official) — https://www.hallimpark.co.kr/ (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Accommodation listing — Bus 102 → 202 routing (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Accommodation listing — Bus 102 → 202 routing (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
- Korean Machinery blog — Jeju tag (Gapado lookout, ferry ID) (accessed Oct 25, 2026)
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