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
Cheongdam Bridge
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul
Mapo Bridge
Near Mapo and Yeouido · Full guide · Seoul
Footbridge near Noryangjin Station
Near Noryangjin, Dongjak · Full guide · Seoul · Dongjak-gu
Dongjak Bridge
Near Dongjak and Banpo · Full guide · Seoul
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
Seoul Public Observatory
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul
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
Sogeumsan Suspension Bridge
Wonju · Full guide · Gangwon
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
Mapo Bridge (views)
Near Mapo Bridge, Han River · Full guide · Seoul
Seongsu Bridge (views)
Near Seongsu Bridge, Han River · Full guide · Seoul · More dramas at Seongsu Bridge
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
Streets and small bridges in Dangjin
Near Dangjin · Full guide · South Chungcheong
A Love Other Than Yours 3
Drama · KBS2 2026
Hangang Railway Bridge
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul
Cheongdam Bridge
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul
Even the Lotto Winner Goes to Work 1
Drama · tvN · TVING 2026
Yongho Byeolbit Park
Busan · Full guide · Busan
Dive into You 1
Drama · Disney+ 2026
Chuncheon Bridge
Chuncheon · Full guide · Gangwon
Love in Disguise 1
Drama · tvN 2026
Dongjak Bridge
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu
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