You want to see Korea's real, hip culture? Then get out of Seoul. Right now. The real magic of K-drama isn't hiding in some glass tower downtown—it's tucked into the back alleys of Haenggung-dong, a historic pocket of Suwon just outside the capital.
Today, I'm handing you the secret filming location map behind two global Netflix hits. Follow this route, and you won't just be a tourist. You'll be walking the same streets as the leads from Extraordinary Attorney Woo and Lovely Runner.
H2: "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" Filming Site: The Kimbap Shop That Captivated the World
Remember the cozy kimbap shop Woo Young-woo's father ran in the show? The one that made a genius, whale-obsessed lawyer feel like family? That place is real. And you can walk right up to it.
H3: Kazaguruma (Known On-Screen as "Woo Young-woo Kimbap")
What it is: This spot played "Woo Young-woo Kimbap" on screen. Here's the twist—it doesn't actually serve kimbap. It's a Japanese restaurant.
Insider tip: Stand at the entrance and snap a photo like Woo Young-woo herself—awkward, earnest, whale-loving. Even on weekdays, fans from around the world line up here. Get there early, or you'll be waiting with them.
Address: 61 Sinpung-ro 23beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
H2: "Lovely Runner" Filming Sites: Tracing Im Sol and Ryu Sun-jae's Romance
The drama that made global audiences fall hard—Lovely Runner—was shot almost entirely in this same neighborhood. Here's every step of the route the two leads walked, mapped out for you.
H3: Monted (Im Sol's House)
What it is: This building played the home of female lead Im Sol. Today, the owner runs it as a cafe with a genuinely beautiful atmosphere.
Insider tip: Look across the street at the blue gate. That's the spot—the most romantic frame in the entire show, where the two leads locked eyes.
Address: 8 Sinpung-ro 45beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do (Haenggung-dong)
H3: Peanut Cafe, Haenggung Walnut, and the Alley Near Haenggung-dong Community Center
What it is: These alleys are where the leads walked to school and traded secret conversations—the everyday backdrop of their story.
Insider tip: Walk slowly through this quiet residential pocket. You'll feel the nostalgic vibe of a genuine Korean neighborhood, the kind you don't find on a tour bus itinerary.
Addresses:
- Peanut Cafe: 26 Hwaseomun-ro, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si
- Haenggung Walnut: 13 Hwaseomun-ro 32beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si
H3: In Front of Sinpung Villa and Hwahong Mart
What it is: The production team captured everyday Korean life beautifully here. Hwahong Mart appears in the show as a local corner store with an unmistakable nostalgic vibe.
Insider tip: This is where you capture Korea's real back-alley culture on camera. The weathered brick buildings frame a perfect photo spot—no filter needed.
Addresses:
- Sinpung Villa (a low-rise residential building, Korean-style brick villa): 6 Sinpung-ro 39beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si
- Hwahong Mart: 21 Jeongjo-ro 886beon-gil, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si
H3: Gyeongsu-daero 743beon-gil and the Path to Bukdongporu
What it is: These paths trace the walls of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a historic UNESCO site turned into one of the show's most scenic walking routes.
Insider tip: This is where the characters broke down, realized their feelings, cried the tears that make you cry too. Walk the fortress wall yourself and take in Suwon's open skyline.
Address: Near 64 Gyeongsu-daero 743beon-gil, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si
H3: Yongyeon Pond, Hwahongmun Plaza, and Suwoncheon Stream
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| Yongyeon Pond |
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| Hwahongmun Gate and Suwoncheon Stream, as Seen from Hwahongmun Plaza |
What it is: The most beautiful waterside spots in Lovely Runner. Yongyeon, a pond nestled beneath the fortress wall, feels almost otherworldly.
Insider tip: Time your visit for sunset. The lighting hits the fortress walls just right, and you'll walk away with the best night shot for your Instagram feed.
Address: Near Buksu-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si (Suwoncheon Stream and Hwahongmun Gate area)
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