Don’t miss a single one of them—Korea’s Snake Island’s “six must-shoot scenes”

Reported by Chen Ziying / South Korea

Do you remember in the drama , when Cheon Song-yi was physically and mentally exhausted and wanted to find a quiet place, Do Min-joon used his teleportation superpower to take her to an adorable and pleasant uninhabited island? That is Snake Island, located southwest of Busan. For Koreans, Snake Island is a world away from the hustle and bustle, a great place to unwind, and also a popular spot for proposals. With the added boost from the drama, it sparked a global fan pilgrimage that hasn’t faded even to this day.


▲ Snake Island is a popular proposal spot among Koreans, and it attracted international visitors as a pilgrimage destination after the hit Korean drama . (Photo / from Snake Island Marine Park’s Facebook page)

According to recommendations from veteran Korean tour guides, international visitors to Snake Island shouldn’t miss six classic drama scenes, each filled with the romantic love story of Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi, who “traveled across time and space.” Visitors to these spots should make sure not to skip a single one—imagine yourself as Do Min-joon or Cheon Song-yi, composing a heartfelt love story on Snake Island. Haven’t had the chance to visit Snake Island in person yet? Let this article help you relive those mesmerizing drama sceneries.


▲ Follow this report to revisit every scene where the love story of Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi unfolded. (Photo / sourced from the internet)

1. The Camellia Tunnel

▲ This is the scene where Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi “landed,” and it’s also the most famous spot on Snake Island.

When Do Min-joon teleported with Cheon Song-yi and they “landed” in this tree-lined tunnel covered in red flowers, he even tricked her into thinking this was an alien world. In springtime (approximately December to March), along the lush green hillside path, over 100,000 wild camellia trees are adorned with strikingly bright red blossoms. Even if you’re not visiting during spring, don’t worry—the park thoughtfully hangs plastic flowers so visitors can snap commemorative photos like Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi any time of year.


▲ Do the plastic camellias look real? To cater to fans, the park specially hangs red flowers out of season for photo opportunities.

2. The Owl Rock

▲ Gaze at the Owl Rock as the waves crash beneath, offering a truly majestic view.
The Owl Rock, with its sweeping ocean views, is perched above the rugged coastal cliffs. Beneath it lies a small beach where the sea gently laps against the rocks. In the drama, Cheon Song-yi exclaimed, “There’s no one here, no city noise—I love it here,” and she asked Do Min-joon to stay with her forever. We recommend coming here to enjoy the serenity, breathe in the sea breeze, and feel the romantic atmosphere left behind after the drama. It’s a perfect spot to imagine you’re the only Cheon Song-yi for your very own Do Min-joon.

3. Snake Island Branch School – Jukdo Elementary School

▲ The abandoned Snake Island Branch School may have only briefly appeared in the drama at the faucet scene, but the classroom setting is still a popular photo spot for visitors. (Photo / from the Korea Tourism Organization official website)

In the drama, Cheon Song-yi and Do Min-joon visit the island’s only elementary school—Snake Island Branch School. After washing her hands at the faucet inside the school, Song-yi takes a selfie with Do Min-joon. The deserted school still has wooden desks and chairs, as well as a classroom organ, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that has visitors constantly capturing the unique charm of this unmanned school.

4. The Intertwined Trees

▲ The “intertwined trees,” which made Cheon Song-yi envious and served as the backdrop for her selfie with Do Min-joon, is also a great spot for visitors to take photos with the “Kim Soo-hyun” cutout from the same angle.

In the drama, Song-yi noticed that the roots of a camphor tree and a camellia tree were from different species, yet their branches were intertwined in a canopy of dense leaves. She found it fascinating, and after Do Min-joon explained, she grew even more moved and envious, saying, “They’re not even the same tree, let alone the same species, but they can stay together until the end of their lives.” The background of the selfie between Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi features these symbolic love-bound intertwined trees.

5. The Open-Air Performance Stage


▲ This stage where the couple shared a magical moment offers a view just as breathtaking as in the drama.


In the first episode of , it’s revealed that Do Min-joon, due to his alien identity, cannot come into contact with human saliva. But when Cheon Song-yi emotionally confesses, “If you go to another planet, I’ll go with you. I love you,” he is deeply moved. The two lovers can’t help but kiss on the seaside stage—a scene brimming with romance. This spot is the highest point on Snake Island. Female fans, don’t forget to mimic the angle from the drama and take a photo with the “fake” Do Min-joon, imagining you’re the one and only Cheon Song-yi for him.

6. The Artist’s House

▲ The place where the couple stayed overnight on the uninhabited island is also a top photo spot that visitors never want to leave.

After their passionate kiss, Do Min-joon, suffering from an allergic reaction to saliva, becomes weak and faints. Cheon Song-yi helps him to the “Artist’s House” to rest. However, the guide mentions that the crew only filmed the exterior of the building, while the interior scenes were shot in a studio in Seoul at the time. The small house with its orange roof and white walls, along with the cozy-looking bench, attracts many visitors for photos. Some even take a short rest on the bench.


▲ Though not a filming location, the small chapel on Snake Island offers a simple and tranquil atmosphere well worth a visit.

※ Ferries to Snake Island run six times daily, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, once every hour. Once on the island, you’ll have two hours to explore, but you must check in with the boat operator ten minutes before departure. Snake Island Marine Park is open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM (from October to March, it closes at 5:00 PM). Admission fees are 8,500 KRW for adults, 7,000 KRW for teenagers, and 5,000 KRW for children.