Get ready, K-drama fans! Queen of Tears (눈물의 여왕) is the latest popular Korean drama on Netflix, offering a mix of romance, comedy, and heartbreak! Starring Hallyu icons like Kim Ji Won (as Hong Hae In) and Kim Soo Hyun (as Baek Hyun Woo), the story follows an ordinary man who marries the heiress of one of the biggest conglomerates in the country. Their relationship is facing some challenges until a plot twist changes everything! If you are planning your next K-drama-inspired trip, check out our ultimate list of the top 17 filming locations for Queen of Tears!

(This blog may include some spoilers!)

Source: tvN

1. Grand Walkerhill Seoul (그랜드워커힐) 

The beautiful wedding scene between Hong Hae In and Baek Hyun Woo at the beginning of the drama was actually filmed at Grand Walkerhill in Seoul. In the drama, you can see the Han River Bridge in the background, and the road leading up to Walkerhill is also a famous cherry blossom viewing spot in Korea!

Address: 177 Walkerhill-ro, Gwangjin-gu, Seoul
서울 광진구 워커힐로 177

2. The Hyundai Seoul (더현대 서울)  

Do you find the 'Queens Department Store' in episode 13 familiar? That's right, this shopping mall is actually one of the popular shopping spots, "The Hyundai Seoul." Located in Yeouido, this shopping mall is filled with the trendiest fashion brands and popular restaurants and cafes.

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-20:30 (Food court until 22:00)

Address: 108 Yeouidaero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
서울 영등포구 여의대로 108

Check out our The Hyundai Seoul blog for more information!

3. Korean Stone Art Museum (우리옛돌박물관) 

The Hong family residence scenes are filmed at the Korean Stone Art Museum in Seoul's Seongbuk District. The exterior looks just like the museum; however, the indoor scenes are likely shot on a set or at other locations.

Address: 66, Daesagwan-ro 13-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul
서울 성북구 대사관로13길 66 

4. Asan Dunpo Sinwang Farm (Featuring Pear Blossom Field) (이화동길) 

Baek Hyun Woo's childhood home was filmed in various locations, but one particularly memorable location is Asan Dunpo Sinwang Farm Paddy Fields in South Chungcheong Province. True to its name, which means "pear blossom," the street was filled with pear blossoms, making it look incredibly dreamy.

Address: 130-2 Sinwang-ri, Dunpo-myeon, Asan-si, Chungcheongnam-do
충청남도 아산시 둔포면 신왕리 130-2

5. Seongnam Citizens Medical Center (성남시의료원)

After Hong Hae In is diagnosed with a rare cloud cell tumor, as she is leaving the hospital, she sees a patient who appears to be in a state of physical shutdown. She fears that she too will end up like that. The filming took place at Seongnam Citizens Medical Center. 

Address: 10, Sujeong-ro 171beon-gil, Sujeong-gu, Seongnam-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기 성남시 수정구 수정로171번길 10

6. Mirim Bunsik (미림분식)

One of the scenes where Baek Hyun Woo talks heart-to-heart with a friend was filmed at the Mirim Bunsik. This restaurant is also very close to Seoul National University, fitting well with Baek Hyun Woo's background as a Seoul National University graduate in the drama!

Hours: Mon-Sun 11:30-20:00

Address: 553 Hoam-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul
서울 관악구 호암로 553 

7. The Chapel at Nonhyeon (더채플앳논현)

In the scene where Hae-in goes to the party alone, the exterior is filmed at a chapel in Gangnam, but most of the set uses CGI.

Address: 549 Nonhyeon-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
서울 강남구 논현로 549

8. The Hyundai Daegu (더현대 대구)

Throughout the drama, you can see various scenes featuring Hyundai Department Store. This party venue scene was filmed at the Hyundai Daegu.

Hours: Mon-Thu 10:30-20:00; Fri-Sun 10:30-20:30

Address: 2077 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu
대구 중구 달구벌대로 2077 

9. Yongyeon-ri (용연리)

In the opening of episode 3, Hong Hae In has flashbacks of her past, including scenes where the Hong family moves to the countryside (in front of Baek Hyun Woo's father's grocery store). However, this set was constructed for the show and likely no longer exists.

Address: 280 Yongyeon-ri, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
경상북도 문경시 문경읍 용연리 280 

10. Hanam Pig House Poongsan Branch (하남돼지집 풍산직영점)

This barbecue restaurant appears frequently, whether it's Baek Hyun Woo and friends or family gatherings of both the Baek and Hong families. The filming location is the famous Hanam Pig House!

Hours: Weekdays 16:00-24:00; Weekends 12:00-24:00 (Breaktime 15:00-16:30)

Address: 43 Misa-gangbyeonjungang-ro, Hanam-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기 하남시 미사강변중앙로 43

11. Mega Coffee Seokchon Lake Intersection Branch (메가커피 석촌호수사거리점)

Before Hong Hae In's chaebol identity was revealed, Baek Hyun Woo's sister, mimicking a Korean drama scene, offered Hae In a sum of money to leave Hyun Woo. This funny scene was filmed at Mega Coffee next to Seokchon Lake in Jamsil. It's an easy spot to visit, especially if you're also planning to go to Lotte World nearby!

Hours: Mon-Sun 08:00-22:00

Address: 474 Songpa-daero, Songpa-gu, Seoul
서울 송파구 송파대로 474

12. Irwol Botanic Garden (일월수목원)

In episode 7, when Hong Hae In lied to Baek Hyun Woo about a raccoon called Young Suk while they strolled through a garden, the location was actually Irwol Botanic Garden in Gyeonggi-do!

Hours: Tue-Sun 09:30-17:30 (closed on Mondays)

Address: 61 Ilwol-ro, Jangan-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
경기 수원시 장안구 일월로 61

13. AquaPlanet ILSAN (아쿠아플라넷 일산)

One of the most beautiful filming locations you must definitely visit is AquaPlanet Ilsan. In the opening of Episode 8, the scene where Baek Hyun Woo proposes takes place in this aquarium!

Hours: Mon-Sun 10:00-18:00 

Address: 282 Hallyuworld-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea
경기 고양시 일산서구 한류월드로 282

14. Oktoberfest Jongno (옥토버훼스트 종로점)

At the end of episode 10, Hyun Woo acts as a stand-in for Hae In, who is pressured by her boss to do a love shot. This scene was filmed at the Oktoberfest Jongno, and the following scene of  drunk Hyun Woo claiming "I become cute when I'm drunk" was shot at the nearby Cheonggyecheon Plaza!

Hours: Mon-Sat 16:00-24:00; Sun 16:00-23:00

Address: 13 Jong-ro 5-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea
서울 종로구 종로5길 13

15. Yeouido Park (여의도공원)

The scene where Baek Hyun Woo and his friends eat Subway sandwiches on a park bench was filmed at Nodeulseom Park (not Han River Park). It is the largest park located in the center of Nodeul Island!

Address: 68 Yeouigongwon-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul
서울 영등포구 여의공원로 68

16. Jodong Neighborhood Park (조동근린공원)

In episode 12, the scene where Hyun Woo suggests to Hae In that divorce might be too much of a burden and they should consider reconciliation takes place in this beautiful location. This place also has a mountain trail where you can enjoy the sunset from the summit.

Address: 824-1 Jodong-ri, Dongnyang-myeon, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
충북 충주시 동량면 조동리 824-1

17. Guralli Rail Bike (구랑리철로자전거)

In episode 13, after learning that she can undergo surgery, Hae In suggests to Hyun Woo that they should have fun together before she leaves for Germany. The two of them spent a joyful time at the Guralli Rail Bike in Gyeongju.

Hours: Mon-Sun 09:00-17:00

Price: 25,000 KRW

Address: 20 Gurang-ro, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
경북 문경시 마성면 구랑로 20

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