“King the Land” Kdrama has been one of the most skyrocketing series this year due to its dream couple, Girls’ Generation YoonA and Lee Junho. Despite all the controversy surrounding its alleged overrated storyline and disrespects towards the Arab culture and royalty, “King the Land” Kdrama remains one of the most favorite and buzzworthy series today. That is why visiting and enjoying the dazzling luxury of all these “King the Land” Kdrama real-life filming locations is almost mandatory during your travel to South Korea.
Must-Visit “King the Land” Kdrama Filming Locations
Immerse Yourself in Its Sweet and Luxurious Moments!
MONDRIAN SEOUL ITAEWON
The Mondrian Seoul Itaewon is a lifestyle hotel with a charming and award-winning design. This hotel features various dazzling facilities, including exquisite guest rooms and a wide variety of restaurants and bars.
This hotel serves as one of the hidden filming locations for “King the Land” Kdrama. Most people did not notice that this location appeared as the “King Fitness” where YoonA’s character, Cheon Sa Rang worked in Episode 1. Also, it is where Lee Junho’s character, Goo Won, showcased his heart-melting body in Episode 2.
guwon entering the gym sexily. this is illegal 🔥#킹더랜드 #KingTheLand #이준호 #LeeJunhopic.twitter.com/a5ef1keppJ
— 잊시⁹¹ (@nuneoeyesmile) June 17, 2023
MONDRIAN SEOUL ITAEWON
- 23 Jangmun-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Instagram: @mondrianseoulitaewon
- Website & Booking: https://ko.book.ennismore.com/hotels/mondrian/seoul
MERRY MONARCH YACHT CLUB – THE STEAKHOUSE PIER 79
Second of the must-visit “King the Land” Kdrama filming locations is the Merry Monarch Yacht Club. This luxury cruiser club is a floating venue on a three-story yacht on the Han River in South Korea.
Immerse yourself in the moment when Goo Won had his first dinner date with Cheon Sa Rang in Episode 5. Visit THE STEAKHOUSE PIER 79 on the club’s 2nd floor, and find out if the place truly appears as beautiful as the Kdrama.
MERRY MONARCH YACHT CLUB – THE STEAKHOUSE PIER 79
- 557-1 Gwisan-dong, Seongsan-gu, Changwon-si, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea
- Instagram: @royal_steak_2020
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER OVERPASS
Immerse yourself not only in “King the Land” Kdrama sweet but also hilarious moments while visiting its filming locations.
In Episode 4, there was a moment where Goo Won littered the macaroon he bought for Sa Rang. Suddenly, a police officer caught him in the act, and they started having a sweet deep conversation with each other.
All these hilarious moments apparently occurred near the International Exhibition Center’s Overpass in Goyang City.
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION CENTER’S OVERPASS
- 2607-4 Daehwa-dong, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
EMART24 – HAN RIVER PARADISE BRANCH
“King the Land” Kdrama has found a luxurious method of enjoying ramyun while visiting South Korea.
In Episode 8, Sa Rang invited Goo Won to have ramyun dinner with her. She took him to one of the most luxurious but affordable filming locations for “King the Land” Kdrama, the terrace of the EMART24 convenience store located in the Han River Paradise.
You can easily find the convenience store while walking alongside Han River Paradise. Get yourself some ramyun and dumplings while enjoying the view as if you participated in the Kdrama’s sweet scene.
Ramyeon date at Hanging river (?) #YoonA #임윤아 #윤아 #LimYoonA #KingTheLand #킹더랜드 #Junho #이준호 #KingTheLandEp8 pic.twitter.com/FO6TNDkJoW
— Yoonaddict융융 •◡• #KingTheLand on netflix (@YOONADDICTcom) July 9, 2023
EMART24 – HAN RIVER PARADISE BRANCH
- 86 여의동 Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, South Korea
YONGIN DAE JANG GEUM PARK
Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park is one of the most famous Kdrama filming locations, but “King the Land” managed to showcase a different ambiance for the place. It is a historical filming set for the South Korean TV and radio network MBC, built in 2005.
This beautiful place is where the hilarious reference of Lee Junho’s previous drama, “The Red Sleeve,” also occurred. In “King the Land” Kdrama Episodes 7-8, Sa Rang and Goo Won visit the place with the drama’s controversial Arab Prince Samir (Anupam Tripathi). The couple then performed a traditional Korean wedding.
YONGIN DAE JANG GEUM PARK
- 778-1 Yongcheon-ri, Baegam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, SEOUL – Akira Back Restaurant
Another one of the sweetest and most luxurious filming locations in “King the Land” Kdrama is the 5-star hotel, the Four Seasons in Seoul.
Visit Akira Back’s restaurant in this first-class luxury hotel to witness where Goo Won invited Sa Rang to celebrate her promotion in Episode 4. Immerse yourself in the scene while enjoying all the delicious dishes available in its dining facilities.
FOUR SEASONS HOTEL, SEOUL – Akira Back Seoul
- 97 Saemunan-ro, Dangju-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
- Instagram: @akirabackseoul
EUNGBONG MOUNTAIN PARK
Don’t miss Eungbong Mountain Park, one of the most iconic filming locations of “King the Land” Kdrama. It is a mountain located in Seongdong District where you can enjoy the gorgeous view of Seoul, especially at night.
This place is also where both Sa Rang and Goo Won spend their moments lost in thoughts in Episode 2. Moreover, Eungbong Mountain Park is the iconic location where Goo Won came with an umbrella to protect Sa Rang from the pouring rain in Episode 4.
But most importantly, many other Kdramas also use this place as either confession or calming moment locations, including “So I Married an Anti Fan” and “Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo”.
EUNGBONG MOUNTAIN PARK
- 267-1 응봉동 Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea.
MAIIM VISION VILLAGE – Welcome House
Finally, the most crucial filming location you must visit for the best immersion of “King the Land” sweet and luxurious story is the Maiim Vision Village.
Maiim Vision Village is the communication center of Maiim Group, one of South Korea’s giant food and cosmetic corporations. This place has been used as filming locations for many Kdramas, including “Secret Garden”, “What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim”, and “Vincenzo”.
“King the Land” Kdrama specifically used its Welcome House as the filming locations. It is the place where iconic and sweet kissing scene occurred in Episode 8.
MAIIM VISION VILLAGE – Welcome House
- 28 Yongeun-gil, 능서면 Yeoju-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea.
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