[K-Drama Filming Location Trip] Tears of the Queen Filming Locations ①

Written by Park Ji-eun, the writer behind SBS dramas 'My Love From the Star' and 'The Legend of the Blue Sea', and tvN drama 'Crash Landing On You', this is her first work in four years,

The tvN drama 'Queen of Tears' surpassed a 13% viewership ratingin just four episodes.

Among her written works, there are no failures or flops, and each broadcasting station has produced numerous blockbuster hits that recorded the highest viewership ratings at the time.

This post aims to introduce the filming locations for episode 1 of Queen of Tears.

The Hyundai Seoul

Address: 108 Yeouido-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

Queens Department Store, the main stage of Hong Hae-in, the third-generation chaebol (wealthy family) and queen of department stores, was filmed at the Hyundai Department Store located in Yeouido.

It is the largest department store in a single building in Seoul.

On December 2, 2023, it achieved an annual sales of 1.041 trillion won, setting a new record for the fastest time for a Korean department store to surpass 1 trillion won in annual sales.

The architect of Parc 1 is Richard Rogers, an architect who designed the Pompidou Centre in Paris, France, and the Millennium Dome in Greenwich, London, England.

The steel truss, the building's skeleton, is painted red, and it is said that the red color was chosen in reference to the traditional Korean dancheong (colorful decorative painting).

It is a visually striking landmark that catches the eye when passing by the Han River.

Grand Walkerhill Aston House

Address: Walkerhill Hotel, 1 Acha-sanro, Guri-si, Gyeonggi-do

The location where the main character held their wedding ceremony is the Grand Walkerhill Aston House, which has been chosen by many stars, including Bae Yong-joon, Shim Eun-ha, Kim Hee-sun, Lee Bo-young & Ji Sung, Han Ga-in & Yeon Jung-hoon, and Joo Sang-wook & Cha Ye-ryeon.

It boasts a garden party venue with a view of the upper Han River and Acha-san Mountain with its distinct four seasons.

It embodies the luxurious and classic image of a 17th-century English royal mansion while incorporating Korean aesthetics into its interior design.

Weddings are held in two formats: indoor weddings for 50 to 180 guests and outdoor garden weddings for up to 200 guests.

Built on a vast 1,163-pyeong (approximately 3,850 square meter) site, this grand mansion spans 430 pyeong (approximately 1,420 square meter). It offers a panoramic view of the Han River and its expansive garden, and

you can enjoy the beautiful sunset over the Han River during the evening.

-Nearby Restaurants & Cafes

· Naru Tteokbokki

Address: B1F, 18 Gwangjangno 1-gil, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

Although it's a typical neighborhood snack bar, once you try the shrimp gimmari (fried seaweed rolls) and chewy tteokbokki (spicy rice cakes), you might find yourself wanting to become a regular customer.

· Jenny & Cookies

Address: 1F, 71 Gwangjangno, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul

If you're looking for handmade macarons and cookies, this is the place to go.

It's a small cafe where you'll be drawn back by the kindness of the friendly owner.

SWITCH22

Address: 22F, Parc 1 Tower 2, 108 Yeouido-daero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul

A premium complex lounge for tenants of Parc 1 Tower 2, located on the 22nd floor of NH Financial Tower (Tower 2) in the Yeouido landmark Parc.1 (Parc 1).

Enjoy the breathtaking Han River view from Parc 1 while experiencing the best business space.

They also offer venue rental for various filming purposes.

Uriyeoldol Museum

Address: 66 Daesagwan-ro 13-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The filming location for the Queens Group's ancestral home, where sons-in-law gathered to diligently prepare for the ancestral rites, is a museum in Seongbuk-dong.

A stone-specialized museum, the only one of its kind in the world, built to gather Korean stone artifacts scattered throughout the country and abroad.

For over 40 years, they have been fascinated by the unadorned and natural appearance of our ancient stone sculptures and have collected Korean stone artifacts scattered throughout the country and abroad.

Starting with Sejung Yeoldol Museum, the first stone artifact specialized museum in Korea, which opened in Yongin, Gyeonggi-do in 2000,

it reopened in 2015 as the Uriyeoldol Museum on a hill in Seongbuk-dong, nestled between Bukaksan Mountain and the Seoul city wall.

Within a space covering a total site area of 5,500 pyeong (approximately 18,150 square meter) and a building floor area of 1,000 pyeong (approximately 3,300 square meter), it displays 1,250 stone artifacts, over 280 embroidery works, and over 100 pieces of modern and contemporary paintings.

-Nearby Restaurants & Cafes

· Geumwang Donkatsu Main Branch

Address: 138 Seongbuk-ro, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

The secret to its popularity lies in the tenderness of the fresh meat delivered daily and the spicy special sauce.

The signature dishes include ssamjang (fermented soybean paste) and green peppers that cut through the richness, and it's served with soup as well.

· Milgotgan

Address: 19 Seongbuk-ro 18-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul

A small cafe with delicious bread, although the interior is cozy. Many bread items sell out later in the evening.

BBM Baseball Stadium

Address: 32 Hangangdaero 81-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

The place where Hyun-woo relieves his stress is a baseball practice field located in Yongsan. In reality, it is close to Namyeong Station on Line 1.

-Nearby Restaurants & Cafes

· Byeoljin

Address: 11 Hangangdaero 77-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

A high-class barbecue restaurant with a sophisticated atmosphere and deep flavors, suitable for gatherings.

· Bakery Mui

Address: 17 Wonhyoro 81-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul

A small bakery cafe where you need to queue up for its popular salt bread.

Although they don't offer many types of bread, they are generally delicious.

Hyun-woo's hometown, Yongdu-ri village, was filmed primarily in Yongyeon-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Gyeongsangbuk-doand Yuha-ri, Yeonpung-myeon, Goesan-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do.

50, 100 Wangji 3-gil, Seonghwan-eup, Seobok-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

592 Wanglim-ri, Seobok-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

279, 130-2 Sinwang-ri, Dunpo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do

80, 91, 107, 111, 145 Yongyeon-gil, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

16-2, 22 Yongyeonan-gil, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

280 Yongyeon-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Asan, Chungcheongnam-do, is a region where pear cultivation is thriving. Particularly, the areas around Eumbong-myeon and Dunpo-myeon are home to extensive pear orchards, earning them the name 'Asan Pear Village'.

The Asan pear orchards become a spectacular sight in late March and early April when the pear blossoms are in full bloom, attracting many tourists.

Mungyeong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, is another region where pear cultivation is active. Ihwaryeong, located in Gaeun-ri, Mungyeong-eup, is particularly known for its extensive pear orchards, earning it the name 'Pear Blossom Village'.

Mungyeong pears are characterized by their rich juice, strong sweetness, and a unique fragrant aroma.

Pear Orchard near Hapdeok, Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do

The scene where Hae-in, realizing Hyun-woo's chaebol (wealthy family) status, took a helicopter to find him who had gone into hiding, was filmed in a pear orchard near Hapdeok, Yesan, Chungcheongnam-do.