Where Rumi & Jinu Met: A K-Drama Walk Through Naksan Park in Seoul

๐Ÿ’Where K-Drama Meets Reality: Visiting Naksan Park, Filming Spot of K-Pop Demon Hunters


์•ˆ๋…•ํ•˜์„ธ์š”, I’m Hangeulia ^-^๐Ÿ’—


If you’ve been following my journey, you probably already know...

๋‚˜ ์š”์ฆ˜ K-Pop Demon Hunters์— ์™„์ „ ๋น ์กŒ์–ด >< 

It’s all I’ve been watching, listening to, and thinking about lately ๐ŸŽง๐Ÿ’ญ

So this week, I finally did something I’ve been dying to do:

I visited a real-life filming location from the show — Naksan Park (๋‚™์‚ฐ๊ณต์›) in Jongno, Seoul.



Sunset view from Naksan Park fortress wall, filming spot of K-Pop Demon Hunters in Jongno, Seoul

Sunset view from Naksan Park Fortress Wall in Seoul
– A real K-Drama spot from K-Pop Demon Hunters ^^


You know that quiet stone wall where Rumi and Jinu met again?

Where the old lady gave Rumi that bracelet!

Yes. That exact spot was inspired by this park, nestled along the Seoul Fortress Wall. ^^

And let me tell you — standing there as the sun set behind the rooftops of Seoul…

It felt like I’d stepped into the K-drama myself.๐Ÿ˜ป



๐Ÿ’œHow to Visit Naksan Park Like a Local (But Smartly!)

 

If you’re exploring around Jongno and want to save your energy (trust me, those slopes are no joke >_<), I recommend taking a taxi straight to๐Ÿš•:

 

Naksan Park Public Parking Lot 

: 50-131 Dongsung-dong, Jongno District, Seoul (Just pop it into Google Maps!)

 


Main entrance of Naksan Park in Jongno-gu, Seoul, leading to the fortress trail.

View of Naksan Park from the parking lot entrance —

an easy way to save energy before your K-drama walk ^^



From there, you’ll see stairs heading up — follow them and take a left at the fork. 

Soon, you’ll come across the Second Observatory, 

and then boom — the fortress wall appears, just like in the drama.๐Ÿ’—

 

But...hey... don’t try climbing the wall like Rumi did! >< ใ…Žใ…Žใ…Ž

 



๐Ÿ’œBest Time to Visit Naksan Park — Sunset is the Magic Hour

 

Golden hour view from Naksan Park overlooking the rooftops of Seoul.

Golden hour magic at Naksan Park — 
Perfect time for a K-Drama moment๐Ÿคฉ


Here’s my tip๐Ÿ’›: Go after dinner, just before sunset. 

That way, you’ll catch the golden hour glow AND stay to watch the night view over Seoul.

 

As you follow the fortress trail, snap some photos๐Ÿ“ท and take in the panoramic views.

Try spotting both towers! Namsan Tower is easy to find — but Lotte Tower? 

It’s hiding waaay over there on the opposite side from Namsan Tower. 

You might need to squint! ^^


At the top, take a breather and listen to a few tracks from Huntrix or the Saja boys.๐ŸŽต

You’ll really feel that ์ผ€๋ฐํ—Œ energy kick in.๐Ÿ˜Š

 



Or... take the path downward from the top, 

and you’ll wander into Ihwa Mural Village (์ดํ™” ๋ฒฝํ™” ๋งˆ์„) — packed with charming alleys, murals✐, and hidden cafรฉs. 

When you circle back up, the fortress wall lights will be glowing๐ŸŒŸ.


Seoul Fortress Wall glowing at dusk in Naksan Park, where K-Pop Demon Hunters' scene was inspired

When the sunset fades, the wall transforms golden 
— just like a Huntrix beat hitting right on time  ^^



Rooftop cafรฉ near the summit of Naksan Park with a night skyline view.

Tea, city lights, and K-Drama dreams from a rooftop cafรฉ at the top๐ŸŒ†


Even better, grab a cozy seat at a rooftop cafรฉ near the summit, sip some tea๐Ÿต or enjoy a cold beer๐Ÿบ, and soak in the night skyline. 


 


๐Ÿ’œWhen to Visit Naksan Park + Weather Tips

 

July is hot and humid in Korea (seriously… a portable fan is a must! ><). 

But at night, you’ll still catch a nice breeze up top.๐Ÿƒ

The best time to visit is April–June or September–October, 

but honestly, I’d brave the heat again for this vibe.๐Ÿ˜‰

 

Naksan Park is open 24/7 and totally free!๐Ÿ˜ฒ

 



๐Ÿ’›Highlights of the Visit

 

Drama Spot: The iconic K-drama wall from K-Pop Demon Hunters

Best time: Sunset to night

Route: Taxi to parking lot → walk up past 2nd observatory → fortress wall walk

Detour: Ihwa Mural Village for photos and cute alleys

Final touch: Night tea or beer at a rooftop cafรฉ

What to Bring: Comfortable shoes, a bottle of water, and a portable fan if visiting in summer (trust me, it helps! ^^)

 



๐Ÿ’šKorean Phrase to Use at Naksan Park

Want to sound like a real Korean?

 

Try this line:

 ๐Ÿ‘„์—ฌ๊ธฐ ์•ผ๊ฒฝ ์ง„์งœ ์žฅ๋‚œ ์•„๋‹ˆ๋‹ค~~

Yeogi yagyeong jinjja jangnan anida ~~

→ “The night view here? Absolutely unreal!”

 



Let the hunt begin!

With love,

Hangeulia ๐Ÿ˜Š




๐Ÿ’ซ Still craving more K-Drama moments in Seoul?

Check out the full 3-night 4-day K-Drama itinerary, packed with dreamy spots, including Naksan Park!
๐Ÿ‘‰ K-Demon Hunters Itinerary: A 3-Night 4-Day in Seoul Trip Inspired by K-Drama Vibes

And if you're curious about real-life filming locations...
๐Ÿ‘‰ Did You Know These K-Pop Demon Hunters Scenes Were Inspired by Real Places?

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