NEW K-DRAMA “THE PRODUCERS” FILMING SITES WE CAN VISIT!
"THE Producers" is a new TV series aired at 21:15 every Friday and Saturday on KBS 2. The drama comically yet realistically portrays elite producers who work at the Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) entertainment division, leading chaotic lives yet surviving frequent late work nights and all-nighters with their quick wit and endurance.
Written by the same screenplay writer of "My Love from the Star," Park Ji-Eun, and also starring Kim Soo-Hyun who shot to fame with his role as Do Min-Joon, "THE Producers" was already under the spotlight even before its premier.
Furthermore, the castings of Kong Hyo-Jin and Cha Tae-Hyun, two stars who have always guaranteed high viewer ratings, and the national darling, IU, have further boosted favourable expectations. It may be too early to determine whether "THE Producers" will be the next "My Love from the Star," seizing the hearts of fans in and out of Korea, but here are some sites where the new drama was filmed.
dal.komm COFFEE, Gwanghwamun
Episode 2 - Where Jun-Mo (cast Cha Tae-Hyun) informs Hwang Shin-Hye, who made a cameo appearance, that she is no longer on the show.
A franchised coffee shop that offers a differentiated multi-café ambience where coffee and music co-exist, dal.komm COFFEE sponsors the production of "THE Producers." The drama has helped boost the sales of the café's honey grapefruit drink "Honeymong" and its summer specialty, the red bean sherbet. The café's Gwanghwamun branch was one of the filming sites for the drama.
Details
Address: 1st Fl., 92, Saemunan-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
Opening hours: Weekdays 06:30~23:00 / Weekends 08:00~23:00
Must-Try: Americano 3,600 KRW / Honeymong 6,300 KRW / Mango Sherbet 10,000 KRW
Contact: +82-2-735-1744
Areas near Gaya-eup, Goryeong-gun
Where Cindy (cast IU) is stranded from the "Two Days and One Night" team and has to hike over a mountain lugging all her luggage. She almost trips, but Seung-Chan (cast Kim Soo-Hyun) takes hold of her and ties her shoelaces for her.
Episodes 4 to 6 of "THE Producers" feature some of the key tourist sites in Goryeong-gun, namely Goryeong-gun Daegaya Agriculture Experience Zone, Daegaya History Theme Park, Daegaya Museum and Jisandong Ancient Tombs in Goryeong. Daegaya History Theme Park and Daegaya Museum, in particular, are based on Daegaya's history and culture, helping tourists easily understand the past, present and future of Daegaya. Various services and programs are available, including the 4D Video Room, Daegaya Agriculture Experience Zone and an ancient Daegaya housing site.
Herb Island
Episode 5 - Where Cindy, while on her way to join the rest of the "Two Days and One Night" team suggested playing a Bok-bul-bok Game (luck game) with Seung-Chan but eventually loses all rounds and has to sleep outdoors.
Herb Island is uniquely themed around the Mediterranean, the home of herbs, and offers many entertaining factors. It also has the world's first Herbs & Plants Museum that houses around 340 varieties of herbs and plants, as well as three indoor exhibition halls and an outdoor garden (Flower & Waterfall Garden). Visit Santa's Village to enjoy Christmas all year round; experience the city of gondolas at the Venice Village; and reminisce about the 70s and 80s on the Street to the Past. Don't forget to visit the Herb Trail and Mini Zoo. Other amenities that are available include a restaurant, café and bakery, and gift shops. Meanwhile, the Mademoiselle room of the Secret France Pension located within the Herb Island is quickly gaining popularity as IU used the same room while filming the drama.
Details
Address: 35, Cheongsin-ro 947beon-gil, Sinbuk-myeon, Pocheon-si, Gyeonggi-do
Opening hours: 09:00 ~ 22:00, Daily (Check website for more details)
Admission fee: Child: 4,000 KRW / Adults: 6,000 KRW / Group: 4,000 KRW
Contact: +82-31-535-6494
Areas near Yeouido
Where Jun-Mo carries drunk Ye-Jin (cast Kong Hyo-Jin) back home.
As the basic setting for "THE Producers" is KBS entertainment division, many of the scenes are filmed at the broadcasting center in Yeouido and other nearby sites. Yeouido, the home ground to many of the key characters in the drama, is in close vicinity to other famous tourist destinations, such as Yeouido Hangang Park, 63 Building and Times Square.
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