Comparison of scenes from Kpop Demon Hunters(KDH) and actual photos of locations in Seoul that serve as backdrops for KDH. If you’re a KDH fan, these are places worth visiting. They’re also attractive tourist destinations. However, Naksan Park might be a bit challenging to get to.
Bukchon Hanok Village
- From the “Free” soundtrack scene.
- Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional neighborhood in Seoul with over 900 hanok houses from the Joseon Dynasty. The village features narrow alleys, wooden beams, tiled roofs, and preserves Korea’s architectural heritage in a modern city.
Naksan Park
- The scene where Rumi and Jinu meet
- Bukchon Hanok Village is a traditional neighborhood in Seoul with over 900 hanok houses from the Joseon Dynasty. The village features narrow alleys, wooden beams, tiled roofs, and preserves Korea’s architectural heritage in a modern city.
Myeongdong
- Saja boys dancing scene
- Myeongdong is one of Seoul’s top shopping and dining districts, popular among tourists for its vibrant street markets, international brands, and Korean beauty stores.
Jamsil Stadium
- Falling from the sky here, singing “How It’s Done”.
- Jamsil Olympic Main Stadium for the Seoul Olympics 1988, it is currently undergoing renovation due to its aging condition (scheduled for completion in 2026).
Lotte World Tower
- HUNTR/X penthouse was originally located here. Celine’s office also appears to be located here.
It’s located near Jamsil Stadium. - A skyscraper with a shopping mall, luxury residences, a hotel, and an observatory.
COEX Billboard
- It appears on the billboard announcing “Golden”, and also appears when the “Saja Boys” take people to Namsan.
- COEX is a major convention and exhibition center located in Samseong-dong, Gangnam. It is a popular tourist destination with attractions such as “Gangnam Style statue” and “Starfield Library”.
