Location: 1 Cheonggyecheon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
There’s no better place in Seoul than Cheonggyecheon if you want to walk along water whether it’d be in winter, when you can see lanterns and lights; or in summer, when you can enjoy the freshness of the stream helping against the hot temperatures. Popular among residents, tourists, and – so it seems – characters in Dramaland, this public recreational space is unanimously approved by everyone since its opening to the public in 2005.
The name of the stream used to be ‘Gaecheon’ meaning ‘open stream’. But it was named ‘Cheonggyecheon’ when Korea was under Japanese rule. Years of neglect dried up the stream that was turned into an express highway in 1976, as more and more people started to move to Seoul.
But in 2003, the mayor of Seoul Lee Myung Bak decided to recreate the stream as part of a gigantic, and very expensive urban project. Costing between 280 and 335 million of dollars, Cheonggyecheon stream is now considered a real success despite the many criticisms it attracted at the beginning. Proof is that dramas are constantly filmed at that location.
Chicago Typewriter (2017)
Cast: Yoo Ah In, Im Se Jeong and Ko Kyung Pyo
Plot: Han Se Joo (Yoo Ah In) is a famous writer, who has in his possession an old typewriter. One day, he discovers that he, and a woman he’s just met, are the reincarnations of people who lived in the 1930s under Japanese rule.
Episodes: 16
Suits (2018)
Cast: Park Hyung Sik and Jang Dong Gun
Plot: Go Yeon Woo (Park Hyung Sik) has a photographic memory, and excellent comprehension skills. He’s always wanted to be a lawyer, but is too poor to pay for tuition. One day, he accepts a job without realizing he’s being trapped. He ends up applying for an interview at Choi Kang Seok’s (Jang Dong Gun) firm. The latter becomes his mentor and teaches him how to be a lawyer, while protecting his secret.
Episodes: 16
Miss Hammurabi (2018)
Cast: Go A Ra, Kim Myung Soo and Sung Dong Il
Plot: Park Cha O Reum (Go A Ra) is a newly-appointed judge, who is full of idealistic thoughts and love for justice. She is put in a panel with two other judges, a veteran one Han Se Sang (Sung Dong Il) and a young judge, Im Ba Reun (Kim Myung Soo), who is cold and has lost faith in humanity. The trio will judge difficult cases and grow up at the same time.
Episodes: 16
Hide and Seek (2018)
Cast: Lee Yu Ri, Song Chang Eui, Uhm Hyun Kyung and Kim Young Min
Plot: Min Chae Rin (Lee Yu Ri) is the executive director of a cosmetics company. She may seem to have it all, but her fate is deeply intertwined with that of another woman. Rapidly, they discover the truth and events escalate.
Episodes: 48
Let’s Eat 3 (2018)
Cast: Yoon Doo Joon, Baek Jin Hee, Lee Joo Woo and An Woo Yeon
Plot: Koo Dae Young (Yoon Doo Joon) is in a slump after the death of his lover. He can’t seem to live nor work properly. One day, he meets his college friend Lee Ji Woo (Baek Jin Hee). They haven’t seen each other in 12 years. They rekindle their relationship, while sharing food and overcoming their respective struggles.
Episodes: 14
Clean with Passion for Now (2018-2019)
Cast: Yoon Kyun Sang, Kim Yoo Jung and Song Jae Rim
Plot: Jang Sun Gyeol (Yoon Kyun Sang) has a condition called mysophobia, which is the fear of germs. He is also the CEO of a cleaning company. One day, he meets Gil Oh Sol (Kim Yoo Jung). She is a bright woman, who doesn’t mind getting dirty. With her help, Sun Gyeol learns how to overcome his condition, while falling in love.
Episodes: 16
Do You Like Brahms? (2020)
Cast: Kim Min Jae, Park Eun Bin, Kim Sung Cheol and Park Ji Hyun
Plot: Chae Song Ah (Park Eun Bin) studies to become a violinist, but lacks skills. Despite that, she holds onto her dream. She meets elite pianist Park Joon Young (Kim Min Jae). Both connect through music and get closer as they share their struggles.
Episodes: 16
Find Me in Your Memory (2020)
Cast: Kim Dong Wook and Moon Ga Young
Plot: Lee Jung Hoon (Kim Dong Wook) is a news anchor and has a special ability called hypermnesia; meaning he remembers absolutely everything. Yeo Ha Jin (Moon Ga Young) is a celebrity and contrary to Jung Hoon, she is very forgetful and has forgotten some years of her past. One day, they meet each other and start getting close, discovering that something from both their pasts actually bonds them.
Episodes: 16
Flower of Evil (2020)
Cast: Lee Joon Gi, Moon Chae Won and Kim Ji Hoon
Plot: Cha Ji Won (Moon Chae Won) is a detective, married to Baek Hee Sung (Lee Joon Gi). Together, they have a daughter. Hee Sung may seem like a doting husband and father, but he hides a dark past. Little by little, Ji Won uncovers his lies.
Episodes: 16
Lovestruck in the City (2021)
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Kim Ji Won, So Ju Yeon, Kim Min Seok, Han Ji Eun and Ryu Kyung Soo
Plot: A documentary/drama revolving around 3 love relationships, completely different involving Park Jae Won (Ji Chang Wook), Lee Eun Ho (Kim Ji Won), Choi Kyung Jun (Kim Min Seok), Seo Rin I (So Ju Yeon), Oh Seon Yeong (Han Ji Eun) and Kang Geon (Ryu Kyung Soo).
Episodes: 17
Tomorrow (2022)
Cast: Kim Hee Sun, Rowoon, Lee Soo Hyuk and Yoon Ji On
Plot: Choi Joon Woong (Rowoon) is a young man, who struggles to find a job. One day, he crosses paths with Grim Reapers Gu Ryeon (Kim Hee Sun) and Im Ryung Gu (Yoon Ji On). They belong to the Risk Management Team in charge of saving people who want to commit suicide. Joon Woong ends up joining the team.
Episodes: 16
See You in My 19th Life (2023)
Cast: Shin Hye Sun, Ahn Bo Hyun, Yoon Ha Kyung and Ahn Dong Goo
Plot: Ban Ji Eum (Shin Hye Sun) is a young woman, who remembers her 18 previous lives. During one of them, she met Moon Seo Ha (Ahn Bo Hyun). Now reborn, she encounters him again. The latter refuses to have relationships with people after an incident, but his life changes after meeting Ban Ji Eum.
Episodes: 12
Heartbeat (2023)
Cast: Ok TaecYeon and Won Ji An
Plot: Sun Woo Hyeol (Ok TaecYeon) is half-human half-vampire. He’s always wished to become fully human but missed his chance. One day, he ends up living together with Joo In Hae (Won Ji An). She works as a contract nurse teacher and runs a guest house. People consider her as cold-hearted. Both get involved romantically.
Episodes: 16
Queen of Tears (2024)
Cast: Kim Soo Hyun and Kim Ji Won
Plot: Baek Hyun Woo (Kim Soo Hyun) works as the legal director of Queens Group. He comes from a poor background, but managed to climb the social ladder. He gets married to Hong Hae In (Kim Ji Won) who’s the arrogant heiress of Queens Group. But what seemed to be the marriage of the century turns into a crisis.
Episodes: 16
The Art of Negotiation (2025)
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Kim Dae Myung & Cha Kang Yoon
Plot: Yoon Joo No (Lee Je Hoon) is a M&A expert who’s known to be a legendary negotiator. He has a team that consists in lawyer Oh Soon Young (Kim Dae Myung) and Choi Jin Soo (Cha Kang Yoon). Joo No specializes in large corporation deals.
Episodes: 12
Beyond the Bar (2025)
Cast: Lee Jin Wook & Jung Chae Yeon
Plot: Yoon Seok Hun (Lee Jin Uk) is a cool-headed lawyer whose solid skills are admired by his colleagues. But they find him difficult to approach due to his cold attitude. Kang Hyo Min (Jung Chae Yeon) is a rookie lawyer working with Seok Hun. She is socially awkward, but righteous. Though she clashes with him over everything, she grows into a real lawyer by his side.
Episodes: 12
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