Bittersweet Youth Romance

Twenty-Five, Twenty-One

Jeonju, Jeollabuk-do · 6 stops

1 Jeonju Jeil High School Happy memories reminiscent of a midnight summer dream

It's the film location where Na Hui-do (played by Kim Tae-ri) teaches Baek Yi-jin (played by Nam Joo-hyuk) a path to happiness. Entering the school premises is prohibited.

15 Gwanseon 5-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

2 Crossing Guesthouse The fated encounter between Na Hui-do and Baek Yi-jin

The two main characters meet for the first time when Baek Yi-jin delivered newspaper to Na Hui-do's house. The place they met for the first time is a guesthouse which is currently closed.

5-19 Omokdae-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

3 Hanbyeokgul Tunnel The location of the heart-fluttering scenes

Many of the most romantic scenes from the drama were filmed at the Hanbyeokgul Tunnel covered in vines. There are a lot of visitors who come to take photos like Na Hui-do and Baek Yi-jin.

2 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

4 Ahyeon Supermarket An old-fashioned supermarket

It was created to look like a retro supermarket for filming. It was taken down after the shooting but later reinstalled due to the popularity of the drama. The wooden bench that the characters often sat on is the popular photo spot.

13 Namgosanseong 1-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

5 Veteran Kalguksu The famous kalguksu in Jeonju

This kalguksu restaurant that opened up in 1977 is known for its unique look and taste. It is also known that the cast from the drama including Kim Tae-ri frequented the place.

135 Gyeonggijeon-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do

6 Lahan Hotel Jeonju A convenient location placed in the middle of Jeonju Hanok Village

There are a total of 195 rooms which include Ondol (underfloor heating system) and kid-themed rooms. It is at a walkable distance from the filming locations as well as other tourist spots such as Gyeonggijeon Shrine and Jeondong Catholic Cathedral.

85 Girin-daero, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-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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