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Night city

Night city locations showcase Korea's urban beauty after dark — illuminated bridges, glowing towers, and city skylines that turn ordinary streets into cinematic scenes. N Seoul Tower, Banpo Bridge's Rainbow Fountain, and Cheonggyecheon Stream are iconic night spots that appear in countless dramas. These locations work best in the evening, when lights reflect off water and the city hums with energy. Many night spots are free to visit and accessible by subway; some, like observation decks, have admission fees and closing times. Winter offers earlier sunsets and crisp air, while summer nights are warmer but more humid. Bring a camera — night city locations are among the most photogenic in Korea, and the views reward those who stay past sunset.

56 places from 27 shows.

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Goblin 1

Drama · tvN 2016

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Yongdap Station pedestrian bridge

Seongdong-gu, Seoul

Sunny and the Grim Reaper's encounter; the district has put up official filming signage.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Seongdong-gu

Vincenzo 2

Drama · tvN 2021

Sujupalbong Peaks and Suspension Bridge

Chungju

VisitKorea says most of the scenes where Vincenzo and Cha-young talk like an ordinary couple were shot in Chungju, and names this suspension bridge as the best known. Chungcheong Ilbo reported in April 2021 that Song Joong-ki and Jeon Yeo-been appear at Sujupalbong in episode 17.

Chungju · Full guide · North Chungcheong

Tangeumho Rainbow Road

Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju

In episode 19, the two leads drink tea on the Rainbow Road and exchange a last farewell and a promise before Vincenzo leaves, according to Break News Chungbuk's finale report, which quotes a Chungju City official. VisitKorea's Chungju travel feature also names the Rainbow Road as a Vincenzo filming location — the bridge where Hong Cha-young and Vincenzo talk while looking over the river.

Chungju · Full guide · North Chungcheong

Squid Game 1

Drama · Netflix 2021

Yeouido, by BNK Financial Tower

Yeouido, Seoul

The Fact reports that Gi-hun waits for the car to the game on the east side of BNK Financial Tower in Yeouido. A second source has not confirmed this stop yet.

Near Yeouido, Yeongdeungpo-gu · Full guide · Seoul · Yeongdeungpo-gu

Winter Sonata 1

Drama · KBS2 2002

The Host 4

Movie · Showbox 2006

Wonhyo Bridge north bank (Ichon)

Ichon, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The family's final fight with the creature was filmed in Ichon Hangang Riverside Park, at the northern end of Wonhyo Bridge. A large storm-drain outlet sits below the bridge's north end.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

Dongjak Bridge, south end

The family's first fight with the creature, in the rain, was filmed at the south end of Dongjak Bridge.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

Jamsil Bridge, north end

The film's opening scene, in which anglers catch a baby creature, was filmed in the river below the northern end of Jamsil Bridge.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

Hangang Railway Bridge, north end

The archer sister Nam-joo chases the creature along a platform beneath the bridge, carrying her archery bag.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

Queen of Tears 1

Drama · tvN 2024

Gwangtonggyo Bridge

Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul City's official news portal introduces Gwangtonggyo, the old stone bridge on Cheonggyecheon, as a Queen of Tears filming location.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

Crash Landing on You 1

Drama · tvN 2019

Tangeumho Rainbow Road

Jungangtap-myeon, Chungju

VisitKorea and Chungju City name the lakeside walk as a filming location of the drama.

Chungju · Full guide · North Chungcheong

XO, Kitty 2

Drama · Netflix 2023

N Seoul Tower

Namsan, Seoul

Season 1. VisitSeoul says the tower is where Kitty and Dae's romance blossoms, and Seoul City lists it among the series' Seoul locations. A second, independent source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Dongdaemun, Seoul

Season 1. Netflix Tudum says the KISS students' welcome party in episode 1 takes place at DDP, which is also where Kitty storms out of the party in episode 2. VisitSeoul and Seoul City list it too.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

Made in Korea (2026 Netflix film) 3

Movie · Netflix 2026

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Dongdaemun, Seoul

JoongAng Ilbo lists DDP among the Seoul landmarks in the film. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

Banpo and Jamsu bridges

Banpo, Seoul

JoongAng Ilbo names Jamsu Bridge and Banpo Bridge among the film's Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

Hongdae

Hongdae, Seoul

JoongAng Ilbo lists the Hongik University (Hongdae) area among the film's Seoul landmarks. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Near Hongdae, Mapo-gu · Full guide · Seoul · Mapo-gu

Welcome, First Time in Korea? 3

Reality show · MBC every1 2017

N Seoul Tower

Namsan, Seoul

In the March 9, 2023 episode, the friends ride the Namsan cable car up to N Seoul Tower and look out over the city, according to the broadcaster's episode publicity.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Gwangalli Beach

Gwangalli, Busan

Busan City says the friends' tour of the city started at Gwangalli's beach. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Busan · Full guide · Busan · Suyeong-gu

Hwangnyeongsan Observatory

Hwangnyeongsan, Busan

The group ends the day at the Hwangnyeongsan observatory, staying a long time over Busan's night view, according to Busan City and the broadcaster's episode publicity.

Busan · Full guide · Busan · Nam-gu

My Mister 4

Drama · tvN 2018

Seosomun Apartment

Seoul City and Kukto Maeil say the building appears in the drama, where Dong-hoon explains that it curves because it was built over a covered stream.

Near Migeun-dong, Seodaemun-gu · Full guide · Seoul · Seodaemun-gu

Naksan Park

Ihwa-dong, Jongno-gu

Visit Seoul says the scene where Ji-an wheels her grandmother — who wanted to see the moon — up in a cart was filmed at the park's second lookout plaza, above the city wall.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jongno-gu

Hangang Bridge

Near Hangang Bridge, between Yongsan-gu and Dongjak-gu · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Seogang Kkeopdaegi, Yongsan

Ichon-dong, Yongsan-gu

Visit Seoul says the barbecue scene where Dong-hoon's brothers sit together and tease him that Ji-an likes him was filmed at this pork-rind barbecue restaurant in Yongsan.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Black Panther 1

Movie · Marvel Studios 2018

Gwangan Bridge (view from Gwangalli Beach)

Gwangalli, Busan

Busan City and the press say the chase was filmed on the deck of Gwangan Bridge. KOFIC reports helicopter and gun scenes were shot on the bridge on March 24, 2017.

Busan · Full guide · Busan · Suyeong-gu

To All the Boys: Always and Forever 3

Movie · Netflix 2021

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Dongdaemun, Seoul

SBS lists DDP among the Seoul landmarks the family visits. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

N Seoul Tower

Namsan, Seoul

SBS lists N Seoul Tower among the film's Seoul places and notes a scene where an N Seoul Tower padlock is given as a gift. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Four Hands, Two Sonatas 5

Drama · tvN 2026

Dangsan Railway Bridge

Near Dangsan, Yeongdeungpo · Full guide · Seoul

Footbridge near Noryangjin Station

Near Noryangjin, Dongjak · Full guide · Seoul · Dongjak-gu

Our Unwritten Seoul 7

Drama · tvN 2025

Gwangtonggyo Bridge

Jung-gu, Seoul

Seoul City's filming guide lists this old stone bridge over Cheonggyecheon (Da-dong 17) for scenes of walking through the city.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP)

Dongdaemun, Seoul

Seoul City's filming guide names DDP (Eulji-ro 281) as where Mi-ji teaches Ho-su to knit.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jung-gu

Dongjak Bridge, north end

Ichon-dong, Seoul

Seoul City's filming guide names the north end of Dongjak Bridge in Ichon-dong as where the twin sisters decide to swap lives.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

Banpo, Seoul

Seoul City's filming guide names the fountain (Banpo-dong 649-1) and a Han River convenience store nearby (Sinbanpo-ro 11-gil 40) for the opening sequence.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Seocho-gu

LG Twin Towers, Yeouido

Yeouido, Seoul

Seoul City's filming guide names the towers (Yeoui-daero 128) as where Mi-rae and Gyeong-gu clear up a misunderstanding.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yeongdeungpo-gu

Mapo Bridge and Wonhyo Bridge (river views)

Near the Han River between Mapo and Yeouido · Full guide · Seoul

My Korean Boyfriend 1

Reality show · Netflix 2026

Hongdae

Hongdae, Seoul

Netflix's Korea announcement lists Hongdae among the Seoul date spots in the show. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Near Hongdae, Mapo-gu · Full guide · Seoul · Mapo-gu

Pachinko 1

Drama · Apple TV+ 2022

Beomil-dong footbridge

Beomil-dong, Busan

The Busan Film Commission lists the footbridge among the series' Busan locations.

Near Beomil-dong, Dong-gu · Full guide · Busan · Dong-gu

Single in Seoul 1

Movie · Lotte Entertainment 2023

Jamsu Bridge

Banpo, Seoul

Lotte Entertainment says Young-ho also visits Jamsu Bridge to take photos. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul

It's Okay to Not Be Okay 1

Drama · tvN 2020

Love Like a K-Drama 1

Reality show · Netflix 2023

Banpo Bridge

Banpo, Seoul

Netflix Japan's stills release names Banpo Bridge among the Seoul places in the show. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Seocho-gu

Can This Love Be Translated? 3

Drama · Netflix 2026

Doctor X: The Era of the White Mafia 2

Drama · SBS 2026

Sewoon Sangga street

Jongno-gu, Seoul

The first outdoor scene of episode 1 was filmed on the road by Sewoon Sangga, according to Professor Namgung In, the drama's on-set medical adviser, who described the crew wetting the street with a water truck for a 3 a.m. winter shoot.

Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Jongno-gu

Our Sticky Love 1

Drama · Netflix 2026

A Love Other Than Yours 3

Drama · KBS2 2026

Even the Lotto Winner Goes to Work 1

Drama · tvN · TVING 2026

Dive into You 1

Drama · Disney+ 2026

Love in Disguise 1

Drama · tvN 2026

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