So you love Korean dramas? You need to visit these cool and historically interesting open drama sets in different areas across South Korea.
About Open Drama Sets
Many film and TV organizations create elaborate film sets with buildings from many different times in Korean history. When dramas are not filming, these elaborate sets are used as folk villages by the general public. You visit the sets and experience both history and feel like you are inside a Korean drama.
If you haven’t started watching Korean Dramas yet, check out this list of the 54 Best Korean Dramas.
Checking to See if Sets are Open
Since you will be traveling across the country to visit some of these sets, you may want to check to make sure they are not filming or building and are currently open to the public. You can use 1330 to double-check these types of details.
1330 Korean Travel Hotline
A MUST have app that answers your questions, has emergency alerts, and an SOS hotline if you have an emergency.
Before You Go
We always recommend watching at least one drama filmed at the drama set you wish to visit. Seeing the drama and then visiting the location creates a deeper understanding of the history and time period you will be walking through. It creates an engaging experience and makes history feel alive.
Make sure that your camera is charged because you will want to take tons of pictures. The backdrops are spectacular. Also, make sure Papago is downloaded so that you can translate the signs and learn more about the sets and productions.
A List of Open Drama Sets Beyond Seoul
Osan Drama Set
031-375-7609
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Temp Closed for construction of new sets until 2021/09/04 A dram filming location in Osan City. Stunning sets like you haven’t seen others posts.
Hangul Address
경기 오산시 내삼미동 240
MBC Yongin Drama Sets
Hangul Address
경기 용인시 처인구 백암면 용천리 778-7
Suncheon Drama Sets
061-749-4003
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Call 1330 to confirm access information.
Hangul Address
전남 순천시 비례골길 24
Gaeun Open Drama Sets
054-572-1234
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Stunning, rural movie sets/folk village. History and movies in one spot.
Hangul Address
경북 문경시 가은읍 왕능길 108-4
Ondal Folk Village And Drama Sets
043-423-8820
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Large park filled with stylized historical builds used to teach history and film dramas.
Hangul Address
충북 단양군 영춘면 온달로 23
Hadong Drama Sets
055-880-2960
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Beautiful movie sets with stunning views.
Hangul Address
경남 하동군 악양면 평사리길 66-7
Haengyang Drama Sets
Hangul Address
경남 창원시 마산합포구 구산면 석곡리 산183-2
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