Your Ultimate K-Drama Travel Map: The Best Filming Locations of 2025!
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From the iconic historical palaces of Seoul to the dreamy coastal backdrops of the year's biggest hits, plan your perfect K-Drama pilgrimage now with the Dojeon team!
K-dramas and K-culture have trended in countries around the world for the past couple of years; however, 2025 has seen the highest level of foreign visitors in Korea since the COVID pandemic, which started in early 2020!
For the visitors who have taken the leap and visited Korea, visiting some of the most magical K-drama locations has been a bucket list tick off! In this article, we will focus on the Dojeon Media team's top K-drama filming locations, which have seen the highest footfall this year!
First up on our list is a beautiful high school in Seoul. This school is actually famous for its stunning architecture, making it the perfect backdrop for numerous popular youth and school-themed K-dramas, including Lovely Runner and True Beauty. The school's classic buildings and grounds offer a strong sense of nostalgia and youthful charm, which visitors have been wanting to experience for themselves. As a result, most visitors often take photos outside the gates, imagining themselves as characters in their favorite campus romance, while at the same time pretending to be in their very own K-drama! How special is this!
This natural sanctuary, located on Jeju Island, has featured in the visually striking drama Dynamite Kiss, and it offers a truly mystical and tranquil escape from the bustling city. The area is also known for its rare cypress forest and picturesque log cabins, creating an ideal setting for peaceful, scenic K-drama moments. It is highly recommended for travelers seeking a quiet, meditative experience amidst Korea’s beautiful natural scenery, and this is why this filming location has made it onto the list at number two!
The DDP is a massive, spacelike landmark located in the heart of Seoul. The DDP is home to Seoul Fashion Week, as well as being the filming location for some of the hottest K-dramas out there! Thanks to it's sleek and modern setting it featured in the hit K-drama Record of Youth. The plaza itself has recently dedicated a special section to celebrating K-drama culture, offering a unique new attraction for fans in 2025, so if you are visiting Seoul, then you for sure need to check out the DDP!
Located in Suwon, approximately 45 minutes outside of Seoul, this simple yet charming brick house features a distinctive blue gate. Sounds simple? Thanks to this, it has become an instant pilgrimage site for devoted fans of the massive hit drama Lovely Runner. While it is a private residence, visitors frequently travel to this residential neighborhood to respectfully admire the exterior and take pictures. The house perfectly encapsulates the endearing, everyday setting of the beloved romance series, and thanks to the influx of attention from the drama, the house price has since increased tenfold in recent years.
If you fancy an escape from the megacity, then this quiet, atmospheric tunnel in Jeonju is the ideal spot! Since being featured in several K-dramas, it has become an iconic spot after serving as the backdrop for emotionally significant and memorable conversations between the main characters in the nostalgic drama Twenty-Five Twenty-One.
Thanks to its secluded and picturesque spot in nature, it makes a popular place for couples and friends to take reflective photos, as if they are in their very own K-drama. The tunnel is conveniently located near the famous Jeonju Hanok Village, making it easy to combine with a traditional cultural visit, and a great day or weekend out!
Which filming destination is number one on your travel map? Comment below and let the Dojeon team know!