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Kdrama Style Romantic Date in Seoul – Top Places To Visit

Have you ever dreamed of having a romantic date Kdrama style? If you’ve seen a typical romantic Korean drama, you may have noticed that Korea has a lot of good places where couples can go to, specifically in Seoul. To save you from searching, here are some of the romantic places to have a date in Seoul just like in your favorite Kdrama.

Lotte World

Lotte World (롯데월드) is an inclusive recreational space operated by Lotte Group. It offers a variety of attractions and recreational activities that both kids and adults will surely enjoy. Lotte World is divided into different areas such as the Lotte World Adventure, lakeside Magic Island, a shopping mall, folk museum, ice rink, hotel, and many more. It is a perfect place if you want you have fun with the rides, shop to your heart’s contents, appreciate Korea’s culture and rest. Read more about Lotte World.

ADDRESS

240, Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul

DIRECTION

Ride a subway and get off at Jamsil Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 8). Find your way out to Exit 4. Lotte World is directly connected to the station.

N Seoul Tower

N Seoul Tower is a popular filming location among Korean dramas. This is where Kdrama couple usually go on a date also known as the Namsan date. As a matter of fact, Hallyu top star Lee Min Ho filmed scenes from two of his famous Kdramas at N Seoul Tower. First was during the date of Goo Jun-pyo (Lee Min Ho) and Geum Jan-di (Ku Hye-sun) in episode 4 of hit Kdrama “Boys Over Flowers” in 2009. And then 7 years later, he filmed another scene as Heo Joon-jae of another hit Kdrama “Legend of the Blue Sea” alongside top actress Jun Ji-hyun. Coincidentally, Jun Ji-hyun also shot a scene there for another successful Kdrama “My Love From the Star.” Read more about N Seoul Tower.

Address
  • 105, Namsangongwon-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
  • 서울특별시 용산구 남산공원길 105 (용산동2가)

Directions

By Bus
  1. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 02
    Take the bus from the closest subway station: Chungmuro Station (Seoul Subway Line 3, 4), Exit 2 (in front of Daehan Cinema) or Dongguk University Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 6.
  2. Namsan Circular Shuttle Bus No. 04
    Take the bus from the closest subway station: City Hall Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Jonggaik Station (Seoul Subway Line 1), Jongno 3 (sam)-ga Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 3, 5), Dongdaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 1, 4), Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station (Seoul Subway Line 2, 4, 5), Dongguk Univ. Station (Seoul Subway Line 3).

By Cable Car

Take a subway and get off at Myeongdong Station (Seoul Subway Line 4) and Exit 3.
Walk for about 15 minutes following the street on the right side of the Pacific Hotel. The cable car boarding place will be seen ahead.

Coex Acquarium

Filmed Kdrama

I Can Hear Your Voice (2013); One Fine Day (2006); My Name is Kim Sam-Soon (2005); We Are Dating Now (2002); Beautiful Days (2001)

ADDRESS

513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul

Directions
  • Line 9 Bongeunsa station exit 7, walk 3 minutes to Coex mall
  • Line 2 Samseong station exit 5/6, follow the Coex sign and you will come out at the Coex mall entrance

63 Building

Filmed Kdrama

Live Up To Your Name, Dr. Heo (2017); Bride of the Water God 2017 (2017); Legend of the Blue Sea (2016-17); Drinking Solo (2016); Who Are You: School 2015 (2015); Queen of Housewives (2009); My Girl (2005-06)

Location

50, 63 ro Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul

Directions
  • Line 1 Daebang station exit 6, 40M towards Yeouido
  • Line 5 Yeoinaru station exit 4,next to Sambu Apartment no. 6 towards MBC
  • Line 9 Saetgang station exit 1, 10M towards Yeouido station

Seoul Sky and Lotte Mall

Filmed Kdrama

KBS Drama Special: Tuna and Dolphin (2018);Temperature of Love (2017); Strongest Deliveryman (2017); Bride of the Water God 2017 (2017); Goblin (2016-17)

Location

300, Olympic-ro, Sincheon-dong, Songpa-gu, Seoul

Directions
  • Line 2 Jamsil station exi 1 or 2
  • Line 8 Jamsil station exit 10 or 11

ELand Han River Cruise

Eland Cruise has been in operation since 1986 traversing the Hangang River in the heart of Seoul city. It is aims to promote the Hangang River as a famous world attraction. You can enjoy an hour of relaxing cruise experience with a fascinating sight of the city. There is a live performance too to serenade you while the ship crosses the river. Moreover, if you get hungry, there is an option for a buffet lunch or dinner to pamper yourself a delicious cuisine. Even if you go there with a special someone, family members, friends or just by yourself, you will definitely enjoy it! Read more about Eland Cruise.

Filmed Kdrama

Dokgo Rewind (2018); Why Secretary Kim (2018); Tunnel (2017); Drinking Solo (2016); My Lovely Girl (2014); My Love From the Stars (2013-14); Beautiful Days (2001)

Location

290 Yeouidong-ro, Yeoeuido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Directions
  1. Ride a subway and get off at Yeouinaru Station (Seoul Subway Line 5). Find your way out to Exit 3.
  2. Go towards Yeouido Dock (about 12 minutes by foot), then you will see E-land Cruise ticket office next to the stairs in front of the dock.

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🇵🇭 Joey

A scholar, marketer, educator, traveler, and ultimately, a fangirl currently living in South Korea. I mostly write about Hallyu-related places as well tips on traveling and living in Korea.