The neighborhoods, alleys, and rooftops where music videos and dramas were filmed — with the sober context: what you'll actually see today.
By day it is iron and sparks; by night, when the steel shutters come down, Mullae-dong's alleys turn into one of Seoul's quietest film sets. KO: 문래동 골목, 영상이 찍히는 밤
One curved lane in Bukchon Hanok Village has stood in for Joseon-era Seoul in at least four productions. Here is what remains when the cameras leave. KO: 북촌 골목, 사극의 배경이 된 곳
Ihwa-dong (이화동) did not audition for its role in Korean television. The hill simply existed, and the cameras found it. KO: 이화동 벽화골목, 드라마 속 배경이 되다
Before Mangwon became a brunch destination, it was a recurring backdrop for mid-budget Korean dramas. The streets look almost unchanged. KO: 망원동, 드라마가 머문 골목
Mangwon-dong and Hapjeong's back streets appear in more dramas than most fans realise — and they still look exactly like the sets. KO: 마포구 골목, 드라마의 배경이 된 곳들