Frame-Worthy K-POP Album Cover Locations

K-POP Album Covers From Gangneung and Samcheok

Gangneung & Samcheok, Gangwon-do · 4 stops

1 Hyangho Beach BTS 'Spring Day'

Clear ocean that stretches next to a Solbat Campground. It became the must-visit place in Gangneung after BTS's "Spring Day" album cover photo was taken here.

Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

2 Maengbang Beach BTS 'Butter'

It has a 4-km-long sand beach along the coastline. BTS statues and parasol, sunbed, and surfing board from the "Butter" album cover is placed here.

Maengbanghaebyeon-ro Geundeok-myeon, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-do

3 Gangneung Handmade Burger Handmade burger to feast your eyes and palate

A burger place to enjoy a well-made handmade burger with the view of the ocean. Menu is very simple: basic and spicy burgers with the side of either French fries or wings. (Need to check if open)

#1F, 1F, 222-30 Jumunbuk-ro Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do

4 Negaissneun Bada Home of green onion scone and mugwort financier

Ocean view café with beautiful sight of Gallam Port and Samcheok beach. Green onion scone and mugwort financier is their bestseller for its unique yet tasty flavor.

49-75 Gallam-gil Wondeok-eup, Samcheok-si, Gangwon-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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