K-drama tourism

K-Drama Filming Locations: Crash Landing on You and Queen of Tears Seoul Spots

Both shows drew heavily on real, visitable Seoul locations rather than relying entirely on studio sets.

REVIEWED AUG 28, 2026 · VERIFY LIVE RULES BEFORE TRAVEL
Tip: Many filming locations are working businesses or private residential areas, not dedicated tourist attractions -- keep noise down, avoid blocking entrances for photos, and check whether a location welcomes visitors before assuming free access.
K-Drama Filming Locations: Crash Landing on You and Queen of Tears Seoul Spots — Korea travel photo
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Crash Landing on You locations

Crash Landing on You used a range of real Seoul-area locations for its South Korean scenes, including specific cafes, streets, and residential neighborhoods that have since drawn fan visits following the show's international popularity. Some businesses featured in the show have leaned into their newfound recognition with small displays or photos referencing their appearance.

Queen of Tears locations

  • Queen of Tears filmed across a mix of upscale residential and commercial Seoul locations reflecting the show's wealthy family setting.
  • Several department store and shopping district scenes were filmed at real, visitable retail locations rather than constructed sets.
  • Fan-compiled location lists, cross-referencing specific episodes with real addresses, are the most reliable way to plan a targeted visit to scenes from the show.

Visiting respectfully

Because many filming locations are ordinary working businesses or residential streets rather than attractions built for tourism, keeping visits brief, respecting posted rules, and avoiding disruptive behavior helps maintain good relations between fans and the local community. Supporting a featured cafe or restaurant with an actual purchase, rather than just taking photos and leaving, is generally appreciated by the business.

New filming location guides tend to emerge quickly after a show's popularity surges, so checking recently updated fan resources rather than older lists helps ensure the businesses and addresses you're planning to visit are still accurate and operating. Some cafes featured in popular dramas have seen significant changes in decor or even ownership since filming, so managing expectations about how closely a location matches its on-screen appearance is worthwhile.

Many featured cafes and restaurants are working businesses first and filming locations second, so being a considerate, paying customer during your visit is appreciated.

Official sources

Time-sensitive details were checked against the original sources below on 2026-08-28.