Vincenzo came in as number 4 in the global Netflix TV rankings in May 2021. This series follows the story of Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong-ki), a member of the Italian mafia, who flees to Korea from Italy due to an attempted assassination within the organization. In Seoul he meets Hong Cha-yeong (Jeon Yeo-bin), a determined lawyer, and together they work to wipe out the villains. Even after the finale of the show, the popularity of Vincenzo has created international interest in its filming locations. Let's take a look at the four filming locations in Seoul that have fallen under the spotlight since the broadcasting of Vincenzo.
Seoullo 7017
In episode 3 of Vincenzo, the protagonist passes through an area with tall buildings while checking his text messages. This dazzling place is called Seoullo 7017, and it provides an ideal setting for this scene as the colorful view of Seoul at night contrasts perfectly with Vincenzo’s dark expression. Seoullu 7017 was previously an overpass built to aid in Seoul’s traffic, but through an urban regeneration project in 2017, it is now a beautiful pedestrian park. Fans of the series can walk around Seoullo 7017 at night amongst the glowing skyline of Seoul, immersing themselves deeper into the enchanting scenery of the show.
Sewoon Shopping Center
Geumga Plaza is a key location throughout the storyline of Vincenzo. The real name of Geumga Plaza is Sewoon Shopping Center. The Geumga Plaza in Vincenzo appears as an old shopping district. However, thanks to an urban regeneration project, Sewoon Shopping Center is actually a thriving destination for visitors looking for trendy restaurants, cafes, and, of course, shopping!
Bank of Korea Money Museum
In Vincenzo, the location of the large law firm Hong Cha-young attends appears as a grand and majestic stone building. In reality, this is the Bank of Korea Money Museum. Visitors will have a blast walking in the footsteps of the stars in Vincenzo, as well as discovering the 20,000 different coins that can be found here at the museum.
Grandpa Factory Cafe
In the 4th episode of Vincenzo, there is a scene where Vincenzo tells Cha-young Hong, “An americano is like dirty water in Italy.” The two characters then order and drink coffee at Seongsu-dong’s Grandpa Factory Café. So how about following in the footsteps of Vincenzo and taking a moment to yourself at a beautiful wooden table surrounded by lush, green plants with a smooth espresso in hand?
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