Must-know Korean filming locations from Itaewon Class | Follow Oppa Seolu to continue the happiness

By / Scenic Spots Journalist Su-ji, compiled and reported

The Korean drama “Itaewon Class” is a hit series following “Crash Landing on You,” starring Park Seo-joon and Kim Da-mi. Since its premiere on January 31, 2020, it has sparked widespread discussion and has been just as popular as Crash Landing on You. The finale coincided with the outbreak of COVID-19 in Korea, and global travel restrictions were also imposed. Many fans, after watching the show, wanted to rush to Korea but had to hold back for now. First, jot down the scenic spots, and plan your pilgrimage later when the time is right.

First, let’s understand the most frequently featured locations in the drama: Itaewon, Yongsan, Pajin/Gwangjin, and Yongsan.

Itaewon is an area in Seoul, South Korea, with a sizable expatriate community. Due to its proximity to the U.S. military base “Yongsan,” since the 1950s, many foreigners have settled and frequented the area. Comparing it to Taipei, you could think of it as being like “Tianmu.” Here, you can feel a strong international vibe, and it is a district loved by tourists.

As for Yongsan, in the drama, it is mentioned that the real estate tycoon — Tony’s grandmother — is a wealthy person residing in Yongsan. This shows that Yongsan is an area where affluent individuals live and frequent. Remember the scene where Park Seolo is released from prison and encounters Sua in Itaewon? It was during Halloween celebrations, and the free-spirited, joyful atmosphere deeply moved Seolu, which also led him to decide to start his business in Itaewon.

Itaewon is under the jurisdiction of Yongsan District; in addition, the former couple Song Joong-ki and Song Hye-kyo, who are now divorced, also had their luxury home in Yongsan after getting married. Yongsan Station in Yongsan District is a hub for both the KTX and the subway, offering very convenient transportation.

The early scenes of the story are mainly set in Pajin (also translated as Pajin), and the grudges and conflicts of the characters also begin in Gwangjin, especially the rivalry between the protagonist Park Seolu and Jang Geun-won, which started in Gwangjin High School. They even got into a fight at Gwangjin Hospital. Later in the plot, Officer Oh and Kang Min-jung are also related to Pajin. Gwangjin is a district in Seoul, and one of its more famous attractions is “COMMON GROUND ??????”, a highly discussed container mall in 2016.

Several classic scenes from “Itaewon Class” run throughout the entire series, making fans want to travel to Korea while watching. Unfortunately, due to the pandemic, visiting Korea is temporarily not possible. Quickly jot down the following scenic spots, and go on your pilgrimage later?!