Heart-Fluttering Romantic Comedy

Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha

Pohang, Gyeongsangbuk-do · 10 stops

Cheongha Market 1 Cheongha Market Vibrant fifth-day market

Gongjin is a made-up town in the series. This is a real-life location for Gongjin marketplace. It holds Cheongha Fifth Day Market on days that end with 1 and 6 every month. There are many signs highlighting Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha's set locations.

6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

2 Chungho Hardware Store Cute signboard and items that welcome its visitors

This is a hardware store run by Bora's father in the series. Paint-written words and items on a barbwire are exactly as featured from the drama. However, you cannot enter inside.

6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do(Cheongha Market)

3 Gongjin Banjeom Warm Rice Soup with Dried Pollack and Bean Sprouts

Hong Du-sik (played by Kim Seon-ho) worked here as his part time job in this Chinese restaurant. Real name of this restaurant is Iga Restaurant. They are still maintaining the signboard and interior decors as shown in the series. Beef Bone Soup and Rice Soup with Dried Pollack and Bean Sprouts are their popular menu items.

3 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

4 Bora Supermarket A toy shop with retro interior

This is a supermarket run by Bora's mother during her pregnancy. Red post box, old typewriter, poster, and other retro items can be found inside.

1 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

5 Live Café & Pub Vintage and atmospheric location

Pale blue entrance and ivy around the building give off the vintage vibe. Everywhere around this location is a great photo spot.

8, Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

6 Youngil Sigyuk Restaurant Favorite restaurant by actors and staffs

It is a restaurant frequently visited by actors and staffs throughout their shoot. With fresh and good quality meat, it attracts many regulars. Stir-fried pork is the menu to have here.

19 Cheongha-ro 192beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

7 Yoonstaurant Hye-jin's Yoon Dentistry

Hye-jin (played by Shin Min-a) opened a dentist office in Gongjin, but after the series was over, this has been converted to a restaurant. However, the building still preserves its look from the series.

1884-2 Haean-ro, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, 2nd floor

8 Sabang Memorial Park A ship on the mountain

It is a park to commemorate the history of Sabang Project designed to prevent damages from natural disasters. By taking a staircase to the summit, you will be able to see that ship on the mountaintop from the series where Hye-jin and Du-sik meet for the first time.

1801 Haean-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

9 Gollyunsan Gliding Site Best view from a mountain

Du-sik and Ji Seong-hyun climbed this mountain to do a tour for their shoot location. Once you reach the summit of 177m, you will see Chilpo Port on your left and Chilpo Beach on your right; of course, you can enjoy paragliding activity here.

1366 -42 Haean-ro, Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

10 Seokbyeong il-ri (Hong Du-sik's house, Hye-jin's House) Home to Gongjin residents

Toward a beach is Hong Du-sik's house, and Hye-jin's house is located on a hill. As there are actual residents living in this town, please remain quite in this neighborhood.

207 Ilchul-ro, Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Source: Korea Tourism Organization, “2022 51 K-Wave Tourist Destinations” (2022), text reused; the guide’s photos are not. The guide is from 2022: venues close and hours change, confirm before you go.

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