Drama filming locations in Jeju

Jeju's volcanic landscape, with its oreum hills, coastal cliffs, stone-walled lanes and blue sea, looks very different from mainland Korea. That makes it a favourite setting for romance and healing dramas. The island is large and filming spots are spread out, so plan your transport first, and be ready for changeable weather.

Seopjikoji, on Jeju's eastern coast, became widely known as a filming location for the SBS drama All In (2003). Its grassy headland reaching into the sea, topped with a lighthouse, is striking. It has since appeared in other dramas and commercials. It is often very windy, so bring a jacket.

The tvN drama Our Blues (2022) is set in Jeju and depicts a local market, seaside villages and the lives of haenyeo divers. Some village names in the story are fictional, and filming took place across several parts of the island. Check Jeju's official tourism information for specific locations.

Dramas set in Jeju keep coming, including Welcome to Samdal-ri (2023 to 2024) and When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025). They weave in local culture such as the Jeju dialect, haenyeo divers and tangerine orchards. Check official tourism information to find where scenes were actually filmed.

Haenyeo are women divers who harvest seafood from the ocean without breathing equipment. Jeju's haenyeo culture is inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. Do not enter areas where haenyeo are working, and ask permission before taking their photos.

Jeju has a bus network, but filming locations are widely scattered, so many visitors rent a car. Foreign drivers need a valid International Driving Permit or a foreign licence recognised in Korea, and rental companies may set extra conditions. Check Jeju's official transport information for bus routes and frequencies, or consider tours.

Seongsan Ilchulbong, a crater rising from the sea, is one of Jeju's iconic landscapes and has appeared as a backdrop in many dramas and videos. It is part of the UNESCO World Natural Heritage site Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes. The trail is steep, so wear comfortable shoes.

Stone walls made of volcanic rock run through villages and fields all over Jeju and often appear in rural road scenes. Field walls belong to farmers, so do not climb on them or remove stones. Enjoy them from the road without entering the fields themselves.

Tangerine orchards are private farmland, so do not enter without permission. Farms that run tangerine-picking experiences let you take drama-like photos legally. Check each farm's information for the season and whether the program is running. Never pick fruit without the owner's permission.

Jejueo has many words and endings that even mainland Koreans struggle to understand, so dramas sometimes add subtitles for it. UNESCO has classified it as a critically endangered language. Dramas have helped spark wider interest in preserving and learning it.

Each season brings drama-worthy scenery: canola flowers in spring, hydrangeas in summer, silver grass in autumn and camellias in winter. The rainy and typhoon seasons can disrupt plans, so check forecasts. Bloom times vary from year to year. Some flower spots are on private land, so check first.

The Jeju Olle trails, linking coastlines and villages, sometimes serve as backdrops for walking or travel scenes. There are many routes, so you can walk just part of one to suit your fitness and schedule. Check the official trail information for route details.

Udo is a small island reached by ferry from near Seongsan on Jeju's east coast, known for its emerald water and beaches. It has appeared in dramas, films and variety shows. Ferry schedules and rules on vehicles within the island can change, so check official information.

Yes. Jeju is often very windy, so take care on coastal cliffs and oreum summits, both for yourself and your belongings. Hats and drones can easily blow away. When strong wind warnings are issued, avoid the coastline and exposed viewpoints.

An oreum is one of the many small volcanic cones scattered across Jeju, recognisable by their gentle hill shape. Views from the top are beautiful, and they sometimes appear in walking scenes. Some oreum are closed temporarily for conservation, so check notices before climbing.

Seaside cafés featured in dramas can get crowded, so order before using the space and avoid occupying seats for too long. Opening status and hours may change, so check in advance. Be careful not to park in front of nearby homes or block village roads.

Official tourism information such as Visit Jeju, along with location materials from Jeju's content promotion agency, are good sources. After a drama airs, local authorities sometimes publish filming location maps. Agency names and materials can change, so make sure the information is up to date. Some guides are organised drama by drama.

Seaside villages seen in dramas are residents' homes and workplaces, so walk quietly and do not enter yards or storage sheds. Parking on narrow village lanes inconveniences locals. Leave fishing gear and seafood farming equipment untouched. Keep residents out of your photos where possible.

Divide Jeju into east, west and south, covering one area per day. For example, combine Seopjikoji, Seongsan and Udo in the east, and coastal roads and oreum in the west. Travel times are long, so do not try to cram too many stops into a single day.

Swim only during the official beach season and in designated areas, following lifeguard instructions. Rocks and coastal cliffs can be slippery with waves breaking over them. In an emergency, call 119 for fire and ambulance services or 112 for the police, and check marine weather warnings before heading out.