26/07/2025
Did you know that some popular movies and K-dramas were filmed on Jeju Island?
🍊 Crash Landing on You (2019)
Starring: Hyun Bin, Son Ye-jin
While most of the drama was filmed in Switzerland & Korea, the paragliding scene was actually filmed in Jeju (Hallasan slope), doubling as North Korea.
🍊 Jewel in the Palace (2003)
Starring: Lee Young-ae
Jeju Connection: Some scenes were filmed in Jeju Folk Village and Seongeup Village to portray traditional Joseon-era life.
🍊 When Life Gives You Tangerines (2024)
Starring: Bang Min-ah, Yoo Jun
The movie was shot entirely in real Jeju tangerine orchards during harvest season, showcasing the slow life, orange sunsets, and the island’s therapeutic vibe.
🍊 Boys Over Flowers (2009)
Starring: Lee Min-ho, Goo Hye-sun
The iconic Jeju scenes show the luxurious family resort and the beach proposal.
Filming Spot: The Hyatt Regency Jeju and nearby coastal roads.
🍊 Our Blues (2022)
Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Shin Min-a, Kim Woo-bin
A slice-of-life drama that unfolds entirely in Jeju, capturing real island life.
Filming Spots: Seogwipo City, Jeju Five-Day Market, and local seafood stalls.
🍊 Warm and Cozy (2015)
Starring: Yoo Yeon-seok & Kang So-ra
A romantic comedy about a city girl who moves to Jeju and meets a laid-back chef. The seaside café in the drama was a real set built just for the series!
🍊 Island (2022)
Starring: Kim Nam-gil, Cha Eun-woo
A fantasy-action drama about demon hunting on Jeju. It explores Jeju’s darker caves, cliffs, and mythological locations.
🍊 Love Wind, Love Song (1999)
Starring: Lee Byung-hun
One of the first Korean films to romanticize Jeju’s landscapes, leading to the island’s popularity in local cinema.
🍊 Always (2011)
Starring: So Ji-sub, Han Hyo-joo
The beach and flower field scenes highlight Jeju’s soft, emotional vibe.
🍊 Secretly, Greatly (2013)
Starring: Kim Soo-hyun
Some action and countryside scenes were filmed in Jeju’s quiet local towns and hills.