Location: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
You definitely can’t miss that emblematic palace in Seoul located in front of the giant Gwanghwamun Square! Gyeongbokgung is the biggest remnant of South Korea’s History from the reign of King Taejo in 1397 (the first founder of the Joseon Dynasty) to the end of Joseon. It survived fires, the several Japanese Occupations (that destroyed most of it) and even the Korean War.
In 1989, the Korean government started a restoration plan to give its magnificence back to that national cultural asset. Today, tourists from all over the world visit this palace, where past and present are deeply intertwined.
Feel the buzz of the city combined with the serenity of the palace. Visiting this place is an incredible experience to live to be honest. An if you’re in for more culture, you can visit the National Palace Museum and the National Folk Museum, that both belong to that enormous complex. Let’s take a look at some dramas shot there now!
Tree with Deep Roots (2011)
Cast: Han Suk Kyu, Jang Hyuk and Shin Se Kyung
Plot: After a series of unfortunate events, Ddol Bok’s (Jang Hyuk) father is killed. Convinced that Crown Prince Lee Do (Han Suk Kyu) is responsible for his death, Ddol Bok swears to get his revenge on the future King. Years later, he gets himself hired as a royal guard under the name Kang Chae Yun. Upon his arrival at the palace, several murders take place. So, King Lee Do asks Chae Yun to investigate. Meanwhile, the latter re-connects with his childhood friend So Yi (Shin Se Kyung) he’s not seen since his father’s death.
Episodes: 24
Queen In Hyun’s Man (2012)
Cast: Yoo In Na and Ji Hyun Woo
Plot: Kim Boong Do (Ji Hyun Woo) is a nobleman living during the Joseon era. He fully supported the reinstatement of Queen In Hyun after a conspiracy that led to her demotion. One day, he ends up traveling 300 years in the future. In Seoul, he meets Choi Hee Jin (Yoo In Na), a struggling actress who is currently playing the role of Queen In Hyun in a TV show. The two meet and fall in love.
Episodes: 16
Legend of the Blue Sea (2016-2017)
Cast: Lee Min Ho and Jun Ji Hyun
Plot: Heo Joon Jae (Lee Min Ho) is a skilled conman. After one his scams, he travels to an ocean resort. There, he meets Shim Chung (Jun Ji Hyun). She is a mermaid that the waves have washed up on the beach. Heo Joon Jae and Shim Chung actually already know each other from a very long time ago.
Episodes: 20
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
Goblin (2017)
Cast: Gong Yoo, Kim Go Eun, Lee Dong Wook and Yoo In Na
Plot: Kim Shin (Gong Yoo) used to be a war general during the Goryeo era. However, manipulated by his advisers, the young king decides to kill him and all of his relatives. Dishonored, Kim Shin is cursed to become a goblin. Hundred years later, he saves a woman from an accident and the baby she carries. This generous gesture turns the baby Ji Eun Tak (Kim Go Eun) into Kim Shin’s bride, the only one who can lift his curse. Eun Tak and Shin meet again as adults.
Episodes: 16
Temperature of Love (2017)
Cast: Seo Hyun Jin, Yang Se Jong, Jo Bo Ah and Kim Jae Wook
Plot: Lee Hyun Soo (Seo Hyun Jin) is an aspiring drama writer, while Oh Jung Sun (Yang Se Jong) dreams of becoming a French food chef and opening a restaurant. They first meet online before seeing each other face to face. The drama tells the story of their romance as they navigate through life.
Episodes: 40
My Sassy Girl (2017)
Cast: Joo Won, Oh Yeon Seo, Lee Jung Shin and Kim Yoon Hye
Plot: Gyun Woo (Joo Won) is a cold-hearted man. One day, he meets Princess Hyemyung (Oh Yeon Seo) who’s a real troublemaker. Despite their differences, they start falling in love.
Episodes: 40
Love Scout (2025)
Cast: Lee Joon Hyuk & Han Ji Min
Plot: Kang Ji Yoon (Han Ji Min) is the successful CEO of a headhunting company. She invests all her time in her work. Outside her job, she doesn’t know how to do anything. Her secretary Yoo Eun Ho (Lee Joon Hyuk) takes care of everything for her. Unlike Ji Yoon, he’s friendly and considerate. He’s also a single father.
Episodes: 12
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