In this article we will share to you the top 15 korean drama sites of the King’s Affection historical dramas, another hits historical KBS drama that causes buzz among netizens.
The king’s affection korean dramas tells a story of a royal family, a Crown Prince and his wife who got pregnant and give birth to twins. While we might think that nothing’s wrong with this, it’s actually a problem for the royal family due to a superstitions that twins will bring a curse to the royals.
Alright, let’s dive right to these top 15 kdrama sites that takes place inside The King’s Affection dramas.
1. Manhyujeong Pavilion
Andong Manhyujeong Pavilion is seen in episode 4 where Lee Hwi challenge Ji Un to catch a fish bare handed to show himself worthy to become her teacher.
This pavilion was built in early 16th during joseon period, served as a place for contemplating, reading and take a late rest.
Address: 42 Mukgyehari-gil, Giran-myeon, Andong, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
2. Sosuseowon Confucian Academy
This confucian academy was seen in the second episode of The King’s Affection where Jung Ji Un chases Jung Seok Jo, his father who was in pursuit of a court maid to kill her. He ended up watching the brutal murder scene.
This academy was established in 1542 as Baekundong Seowon before changed into Sosuseowon by King Myeongjong. This academy served as aristocratic child trainer for national civil service exam during late Joseon eras.
Address: 2740, Sobaek-ro, Yeongju-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea
3. Hangae Village
Hangae village is a place where Dam i and Jung Ji Un have an encounter that begin the chemistry and feeling towards one another.
Address: 8 Hangae 2-gil, Wolhyang-myeon, Seongju-gun, Gyeongsangbuk-do
4. Sangdangsanseong Fortress
This is the place where the scene in which Ji Un confesses his feeling to Lee Hwi takes place. However, he got rejected and so ended up leaving the palace.
Address: San 28-2 Sanseong-dong, Sangsang-gu, Cheongju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do
5. Gyeonggijeon Shrine
You can see this Shrine in the first episode where Jung Ji Un chase Dam i to return a clothing through a bamboo path in royal palace. This shrine was built in 1410, located in Jeonju Hanok Village.
Address: 44 Taejo-ro, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
Tickets: Adult – 3,000won
6. Korean Folk Village
Korean folk village was the place where Ji Un waited for Dam i that just never come because of another problem. This place has been featured in several others drama such as Dae Jang Geum, and Tale of the Nine Tailed.
This village was founded and reconstructed in 1974 with the purpose to show some the daily life during the past historical times.
Address: 90 Minsokchon-ro, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours: 10:00-18:00
7. Jeonju Hyanggyo
Jeonju Hyanggyo is seen in the first episode where youth Ji-un chases youth Dam-i in front of Seojae dormitory. This place consists of 99 rooms and serves as educational institution that focus on nurture talents.
Address: 39 Hyanggyo-gil, Wansan-gu, Jeonju-si, Jeollabuk-do, South Korea
8. MBC Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park
MBC Yongin Dae Jang Geum Park is seen through out all the King’s Affection drama scene as the main palace. This place has a perfect setting for historical dramas, so it has been featured in many other kdrama such as Gu Family Book, The Rebel and Dong Yi.
MBC Dae Jang Geum Park, is the largest historical film set in South Korea. This was made especially for MBC korean dramas.
Address: 25 Yongcheon Drama-gil, Baekam-myeon, Cheoin-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do
Hours:
Mar-Oct 09:00-18:00
Nov-Feb 09:00-17:00
9. Seonbichon Village
You will see this village in episode 5 of The King’s affection where the house of a suicide nobleman located. This village is a folk village that was believed to be the beginning of the spread of confucianism in korea.
Address: 2796 Sobaek-ro, Sunheung-myeon, Yeongju, Gyeongsangbuk-do
10. Gwanghalluwon Garden
You can see Gwanghalluwon Garden in episode 4, where Lee Hwi bodyguard, Kim Ga On, enforce the rule of five steps away distance for escort.
Gwanghalluwon Garden is a beautiful ancient garden complex and museum located in Namwon. This garden was built in 1419 during King Sejong eras.
This garden is well known as a place where Yi Mong Ryong and Chunhyang, the two faithful couple of Korean folk tale Chungyangjeon first met each other.
Address: 1447 Pocheon-ro, Namwon-si, Jeollabuk-do
11. Mungyeong Saejae Provincial Park
You can see this place in the second episode as a part of a palace and city. Mungyeong Saejae Provincial park is a film set that was built for Joseon eras historical dramas. You will see this place in many other historical dramas that took place during Joseon eras such as Masquerade, The Face Reader and Kingdom.
Address: 932 Saejae-ro, Mungyeong-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
Hours: Open 24 hours a day
12. Jukjusanseong Fortress
Jukjusanseong Fortress is Lee Hwi secret place to calm her mind through all the hardships she’s going through.
Jukjusanseong Fortress was built during the Three Kingdom eras. Some said that it was built after Japanese Invasion of Korea in 1592 due to similarities to japanese castle during that period.
Address: 111-46 Jukyang-daero, Juksan-myeon, Anseong-si, Gyeonggi-do
13. Buan Cinema Theme Park
You can see this place in the second episode where Dam i, under the identity of Lee Hwi participated in a huge royal celebrations.
Address: 309-64 Gyeokpo-ro, Byeonsan-myeon, Buan-gun, Jeollabuk-do
14. Geochang Itae Sarangbawi
Geochang Itae Sarangbawi was seen in episode three, where Ji Un and Lee Hwi jump together off the cliff here in order to escape from the soldier that was chasing them.
The name ‘Sarangbawi’ means ‘love rock’, it was named after Yoo Yi Tae story, an extraordinary medical doctor in 17th century who was adore by many girls during his time. One day a beautiful girl got him here and as he got entice by her, he hug and kiss her in this place.
Address: San 40-1 Hwangsan-ri, Wicheon-myeon, Geochang-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do
15. Munheon Seowon Confucian Academy
This place was seen where Dam i met her twins for the first time as she became a court maid. This academy was built in the 1580’s to hold the ancestral rites for famous scholars and cultivates talents.
Address: 66 Seowon-ro 172beon-gil, Seocheon-gun, Chungcheongnam-do
The King’s Affection Kdrama Sites
Here’s the list of the king’s affection kdrama sites, which one of these sites that you consider to visit during your travel in Korea? Let us know in the comment sections below!