The ultimate reverse side of Hallyu - from sweet soft charms to fastpaced action and excitement!
Let’s go and see the dynamic action spots in Seoul where tense action scenes involving gun battles and
psychological warfare were filmed.
Travel Information
Course : COEX Aquarium - Jamsil Heliport - Ttukseom Hangang Park - Riverview 8th Avenue
Course 1 COEX Aquarium
The aquarium provided the backdrop both for a joyful mission place in the show < Running Man >
and a romantic scene in the drama < One Fine Day >.
Business Hours : 10:00~20:00 (Last admission at 19:00)
Directions : Subway Line 2, Samseong Station, Exits 5, 6
Telephone : +82-2-3700-3900 ㅣ Homepage : www.coexaqua.com
Course 2 Jamsil Heliport
Why not take a helicopter trip to enjoy dynamic views of Seoul. This will give you a clear bird’s
eye view of the city.
Directions : Subway Line 2, Sports Complex Station, Exits 6, 7 → Pass between the right side
of the main stadium and the left side of the hockey stadium → Arrival at the Heliport
Telephone : +82-1899-2679 (Consultation hours 09:00~18:00) Service hours depend on the
flight schedule.
Course 3 Ttukseom Hangang Park
Ttukseom Hangang Park can be seen in the Gangnam Style music video when Psy is doing Yoga
with some pretty girls. The park offers visitors various sports activities including an outdoor
swimming pool, climbing-wall, water-skiing, etc.
Directions : Subway Line 7 Ttukseom Park Station Exit 2 → 3
Telephone : +82-2-3780-0521
Psy < gangnam style>
- Label : YG Entertainment
- Album : Psy 6, Part 1 (July 15, 2012)
- Hallyu topic : Over 1.2 billion YouTube views (as of January 1, 2013).
Following the success of his song, Psy appeared on America’s “Today Show”, “The Ellen Show” and “SNL”.
< Gangnam Style > reaches 2nd on the US billboards, and 1st on the UK music charts.
*Received the Best Video Award at the 2012 MTV Europe Music Awards.
*Created a worldwide dance syndrome spawning countless parody videos.
SBS Drama < secret garden>
- Original run : November 13, 2010 ~ January 16, 2011
- Summary : A fantasy romance drama where the spirits of a female stuntwoman and an abrasive millionaire..
- Scene : The scene where Gil Ra-im (Ha Ji-won) and Oska (Yoon Sang-hyun) rock climb together
- Hallyu topic : Voted as the most favorite Korean drama by foreign netizens.
- Actor Hyun Bin : Has become one of the top Hallyu stars in Asia through his roles in dramas < My Lovely Sam soon >, < Secret Garden > and movie < Late Autumn >.
- Actress Ha Ji-won : Becomes a Hallyu star though her roles in < Something Happened in Bali >, < Damo >, < Hwang Jini >
Course 4 Riverview 8th Avenue
This place was used as the house of Lee Jin-pyo (Kim Sang-joon) in the drama < City Hunter >. Riverview 8th Avenue, located beneath Gwangjingyo(Bridge) offers visitors unique experiences.
Business Hours : Winter 11:00~21:00, Summer 10:00~22:00
Directions : Located about 1km from Subway Line 5, Cheonho Station, Exit 2
Telephone : +82-2-476-0722
SBS Drama < city hunter>
- Original run : May 25, 2011 ~ July 28, 2011
- Summary : The revenge and love story of a city hunter tasked with eliminating the vermin of society.
- Scene : Featured as Lee Jin-pyo’s (played by Kim Sang-jung) home.
- Hallyu topic : The top DVD rental in Japan (as of May '12)
- Actor Lee Min-ho : Actor Lee Min-ho is gains Hallyu stardom through his roles in < Boys over Flowers > and < City Hunter >
*Asia’s Most Popular Award at the 12th Chinese Shinshang Awards
*Hit roles: < Boys over Flowers >, < Personal Interest >, < City Hunter >, < Faith >
