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"Crash Landing on You" is a popular Korean drama series about romance between South Korean chaebol heiress Yoon Se-ri (Son Ye-jin), who crash-lands in North Korea due to a paragliding accident caused by a gust of wind, and Ri Jeong-hyeok (Hyun Bin), a captain in the North Korean Army who falls in love with her while protecting her. The drama series gained much popularity while it aired on TV, and since its launch on Netflix, it is now fascinating the viewers from other Asian countries including Japan, Taiwan, Thailand, and India. The style of Son Ye-jin featured in the drama is also attracting a particularly large amount of attention, with several overseas magazines and social media influencers competitively analyzing her fashion and makeup. Proving her international appeal as a representative K-Beauty celebrity, she was ranked highly in the "World's Most Beautiful Women in 2020" poll conducted by an international entertainment media.
Let's visit the famous spots in Seoul that appeared in "Crash Landing on You," which provides excitement to viewers with a thrilling, ardent love story in the unique situation of division that the Korean peninsula faces.

An Eye-Catching View of the Hangang River

Seoul Star City

The restaurant appears in episode 8 as a cafe in Pyeongyang where Seo Dan (Seo Ji-hye), who found out who Se-ri was, met Gu Seung-jun (Kim Jung-hyun). Outside the restaurant's glass wall was the city center of Pyongyang in the scene, but in reality, it is the scenery of the Hangang River that unfolds behind the wall. Designed in a circular shape, the restaurant presents a magnificent riverscape from any table. Its main specialties include Hawaiian Shrimp Tomato Pasta served in a whole pineapple; Crab Pasta, which is cream pasta containing crab meat and served with vegetable soup; and Lobster and Tenderloin Steak that boasts a harmony of the tastes of both the land and the sea. Another bestseller on the menu is the Raw Salmon Pasta that features raw noodles seasoned with Chinese-style soy sauce and topped with raw salmon slices.

A Special Space for Relaxation

Buam 7

Buam7 was shown as a luxury mansion where Gu Seung-jun (Kim Jung-hyun) stayed in North Korea. In reality, it is a dynamic cultural space for weddings, exhibitions, and various cultural performances. The building presents picturesque sceneries throughout the year where its artistic exterior design, landscape, and the beautiful nature of Bugaksan Mountains are all set in harmony with each other. Thanks to its attractive sceneries, the building has also appeared in several TV programs such as the drama series "Sky Castle" and the popular entertainment show "Heart Signal." This place may be hard to access for tourists using public transportation, but it is an ideal space to enjoy the aesthetics of slowness and think about the true meaning of relaxation, away from the hustle and bustle of the city center.