The dreamy summer rom-com "Dream to You" is stealing the hearts of viewers. If you're wondering where "Dream to You" was filmed, this guide covers some of the beautiful filming locations featured throughout the drama.
Starring Hwang In Youp and Hye Ri, this ENA drama (available internationally on Viki and viu) tells the story of two high school friends who share the dream of making a movie together. After being separated, they reunite as adults.
Ju I Jae (Hye Ri) is now a struggling TV reporter, while Woo Soo Bin (Hwang In Youp) has become a famous award-winning film director. Their love story is just as refreshing as the beautiful scenery featured throughout the series.
One thing you may have noticed while watching is that most of the drama does not take place in Seoul. The characters' high school years are set in the countryside, and an important part of their reunion as adults also unfolds there. The stunning natural landscapes are truly breathtaking, and the production team went the extra mile to showcase some of Korea's most beautiful scenery. It certainly adds an extra touch to their romance.
If you're here, you're probably just like us: wondering where "Dream to You" was filmed and maybe even adding these places to your ever-growing travel bucket list.
It is important to note that the fictional town of Bunam (부남) is not a real place. Although most scenes were filmed in Namhae, the production also visited other locations, including Pohang, which is already well known among K-drama fans thanks to "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha."
In this article, we'll focus on the filming locations outside Seoul. Let's take a look!
1. Namhae Bridge (남해대교)
Namhae Bridge is a suspension bridge connecting the island of Namhae to the mainland. Although the island has several bridges, this one is especially picturesque.
Namhae is a popular travel destination known for its beautiful coastline, charming hillside villages, and rich cultural landmarks. It is also ATEEZ's San's hometown, and he currently serves as the county's honorary tourism ambassador.
In Episode 4, Hwang In Youp and Hye Ri cross this bridge by car.
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2. The Studio House in Nammyeon, Namhae (몽돌해변)
The studio house where the two leads work is located in Namhae County by the beach.
Exact Address: 경남 남해군 남면 남면로1103번길 33-7
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3. Noryang Coastal Road in Noryang-ri, Namhae (노량해안길)
Located near Namhae Bridge, this coastal road offers beautiful views of a small seaside village.
The charming houses backed by green hills create a dreamy atmosphere.
Exact Address: 경상남도 하동군 금남면 노량해안길 187
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4. Pohang Science & Technology High School (포항과학기술고등학교)
The first meeting between the two leads was filmed here, with Hye Ri's character recording Hwang In Youp's arrival at the high school. Several running scenes around the school were also shot here.
Located by the sea, the school provides a beautiful backdrop for these memorable scenes.
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5. Seonso-ri Coastal Road, Namhae (선소리 165반길 11)
Hye Ri's family home, including her mother's restaurant, is located along this coastal road.
At the moment, there is no restaurant at this location.
Exact Address: 경남 남해군 남해읍 선소리 165반길 11
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6. Namhae Danghang-ri Zelkova Tree (남해 당항리 느티나무)
This beautiful old zelkova tree overlooks the village and the surrounding mountains.
In Episode 3, Hwang In Youp and Hye Ri walk past this tree while Hye Ri asks him to appear on her TV program.
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7. In Front of a Store in Mijo, Namhae (시골카페)
When the leads are still high school students, they film an elderly woman before a drunk man interrupts the scene.
This scene was filmed in front of the traditional neighborhood supermarket in Mijo, Namhae. It is actually a cafe called “시골카페” meaning “Countryside Cafe”.
Exact Address: 경남 남해군 미조면 남해대로397번길 17
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8. Hangdo Beach Pavilion (항도몽돌해변)
This pavilion appears frequently in the first episodes as the duo spends time there writing their movie script together.
It overlooks the beach, making it one of the drama's most memorable seaside filming locations.
Exact Address: 경상남도 남해군 미조면 송정리 355-20
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9. Samcheonpo Bus Terminal (삼천포터미널)
The bus terminal appears several times throughout the drama with multiple characters, including Baek Sung Chul's character, who also grew up in the town.
It is also where Hwang In Youp saves Hye Ri in Episode 3.
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Has "Dream to You" made you want to visit Namhae? Let us know which filming location you'd most like to visit!
