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The drama 'Itaewon Class', based on a popular webtoon, was the talk of the town during its airing. Its popularity even reached Japan through global streaming services. The drama ranked top on Netflix Japan’s list of popular shows and became the star of the recent Hallyu (Korean Wave) as famous Japanese celebrities began to imitate the hairstyle and fashion of the drama’s protagonist, Park Sae-ro-yi. Let’s start the Itaewon Class tour that follows the filming locations from Itaewon to Namsan Mountain.
Baekbeom Plaza, Namsan Park - Noksapyeong Overpass – G Guesthouse – ALUU
The kissing scene between Park Sae-ro-yi and Jo Yi-seo in the last episode of 'Itaewon Class' made the hearts of viewers flutter. The N Seoul Tower and night view of the fortress behind the two actors is “Baekbeom Plaza Park.” The park sits at the entrance to Namsan Park from Namdaemun Market or Hoehyeon Station. Baekbeom Plaza was formed in 1968 when the Statue of Kim Koo was erected. Spread out before the statue is a grass field and a road that leads to Namsan Mountain and even N Seoul Tower. The park is also home to a Statue of General Kim Yusin who unified the Three Kingdoms and a Statue of Yi Si-yeong, the Korean Independence Fighter. The park also meets the Namsan Trail course, which is perfect for light walks, relaxation, and appreciating the lights at night. The Baekbeom Plaza Seoul Fortress Wall was restored in 2012 as the starting point of the Sungnyemun Gate section of Hanyangdoseong, the Seoul City Wall.
Address: 49-4, Toegye-ro 8-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul
Contact: +82-2-3783-5900
Website: parks.seoul.go.kr/namsan
Directions: 5-minute walk from Exit 4 of Hoehyeon Station (subway Line 4, #425)
The Noksapyeong Overpass is an overpass that connects the subway station, Noksapyeong Station, with the streets of Itaewon. The area is famous as a filming location, not only for 'Itaewon Class', but also for other movies and dramas as well. From on top of the overpass is the wide road of Noksapyeong-daero that cuts through Haebangchon and Itaewon and into Namsan Mountain. At the end of Noksapyeong-daero are Namsan Mountain and N Seoul Tower , and visitors can take their best dramatic photos here with the attractions in the background. The area is popular as a must-visit location by foreigners and locals visiting Itaewon after seeing the drama. The night lights are especially beautiful, and visitors can enjoy a different view of Seoul by visiting at night. Beyond the overpass and in the direction of Itaewon Station is the brunch café, “Oriole,” which was the filming location for “Danbam,” the bar run by Park Sae-ro-yi (Park Seo-joon).
Address: 195, Noksapyeong-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Directions: Opposite the crosswalk from Exit 3 of Noksapyeong Station (subway Line 6, #629)
This is the place where Park Sae-ro-yi and Jo Yi-seo first met. The “Bogwang Study Room (Bogwang Goshiwon)” boasting a unique exterior is the “G Guesthouse” building. As a popular guesthouse among foreigners visiting Itaewon, the guesthouse ranked in the Top 6 list of places to stay in Seoul by the global travel guidebook, “Lonely Planet.” Both the exterior and interior of the building are hip with graffiti designs. The guesthouse is also famous as the filming location for various music videos, dramas, movies, commercials, and photoshoots. Anyone can visit this rooftop which offers a 360-degree panoramic view of Itaewon. The rooftop parties held with backpackers from all over the world offer the uniqueness that one can find at a hostel in Europe. The guesthouse offers rooms of various sizes along with free breakfast for guests.
Address: 14-38, Bogwang-ro 60-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul
Hours: Check in at 2:00 p.m. / Check out at 11:00 a.m.
Contact: +82-2-795-0015
Website: www.gguest.com
Directions: 3-minute walk from Exit 3 of Itaewon Station (Subway Line 6, #630)
Just like Park Sae-ro-yi’s “chestnut hairstyle,” Jo Yi-seo’s (Kim Da-mi) “two-toned hair” set a new trend. In order to create a stronger impact than the original character, Jo Yi-seo’s “two-toned ombre style” of bleached tips was born through the hands of CEO & Director Kim Min-seon of the beauty salon ALUU. Unlike the common two-toned style that shows a distinct line between the two hair colors, Jo Yi-seo’s hairstyle has a natural, flowing gradation look. With its original beauty system and the professionalism of designers, ALUU is famous as the holy ground of beauty for Hallyu (Korean Wave) stars and celebrities such as Han Hyo-joo, Ji Chang-wook, Nam Joo-hyuk, IZ*ONE, and Seo Kang-joon. The shop offers a total beauty service from hair and makeup to wedding services at Cheongdam-dong, the center of K-beauty. Visitors can also purchase a hair essence made with a secret recipe launched by the “BY ALUU” brand both online and offline.
Address: 1F, 22-16, Cheongdam-dong, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
Hours: 10:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. every day
Contact: +82-2-542-8123
Website: aluu.co.kr
Directions: 10-minute walk from Exit 4 of Apgujeong Rodeo Station (Bundang Line, #K212)
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