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| Where Was Nice to Not Meet You Filmed? Full Guide to All K-Drama Shooting Locations in Seoul (Photo: tvN/Screencap) |
If you’re one of the viewers who got hooked on Korean drama Nice to Not Meet You (얄미운 사랑), you’ve probably wondered at least once: “Wait… where did they film that scene?”
The 2025 tvN romantic comedy didn’t just charm audiences with its cast lineup or relatable storyline — the locations were honestly doing half the work. Seoul’s streets, cafés, studios and riverside spots all helped build the drama’s warm-but-chaotic atmosphere.
And here’s an important note: not every location was publicly revealed during filming. Production kept things low-key to avoid filming disruptions and to keep fans safe. But now that the drama has wrapped, several locations have been confirmed — and many are fully open to the public.
So if you’re planning a Korea trip and fancy recreating your fave moments, here’s your complete filming guide.
Nice to Not Meet You is a 2025 Korean rom-com directed by Kim Ga-ram and written by Jung Yeo-rang, airing every Monday–Tuesday on tvN and also available on Amazon Prime Video in selected regions.
The series follows two people who have completely hit rock bottom:
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Lee Jung-jae as Lim Hyun-joon — a national actor known for detective roles, now desperate to break out of typecasting.
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Lim Ji-yeon as Wi Jeong-shin — a top reporter who loses her job and ends up rethinking her entire life.
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Kim Ji-hoon as Lee Jae-hyung — former baseball player turned sports magazine president, with a complicated history with Jeong-shin.
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Seo Ji-hye as Yoon Hwa-young — ambitious department head hiding a secret that adds tension to the storyline.
Alongside the main cast, actors like Choi Gwi-hwa, Na Young-hee, Jin Ho-eun, and Kim Hyun-jin help build the drama’s emotional layers.
Production started with a script reading on 20 March 2024, with principal filming taking place in the first half of the year.
Every Filming Location of Nice to Not Meet You
All places below are in Seoul, complete with the district, roads, and nearest metro stations.
To make it easier for your future K-drama pilgrimage, here’s what each place is and why it might look familiar.
1. Studio Byeolgam (스튜디오 별감) — Mapo-gu
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A popular filming studio widely used for interview scenes, photoshoots, and indoor drama sets.
If you spotted a cosy studio interior or editorial-style shots, chances are they were filmed here.
2. Hapjeong Station Area (합정역 8번 출구 주변)
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Address: 월드컵로5길 20
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Station: Hapjeong Station Exit 8 (5 min walk)
Several street scenes and character confrontation moments were reportedly filmed around Hapjeong, an area known for its indie cafés and relaxed nightlife vibe.
3. RTL Classic Pilates (RTL 클래식 필라테스) — Sangsu
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Address: 토정로 128
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Station: Sangsu Station Exit 3 (7 min walk)
If you noticed Jeong-shin trying to “reset her life” with fitness scenes, this is where they happened. A sleek modern pilates studio popular among locals.
4. Malt Bar Rubato (몰트바 루바토) — Mapo
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Address: 마포대로1길 16
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Station: Mapo Station Exit 1 (5 min walk)
A dimly lit whisky bar, perfect for Hyun-joon’s brooding moments or post-work conversations.
5. Yonsei University (연세대학교) — Seodaemun-gu
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Address: 연세로 50
A favourite filming spot of many dramas.
The campus often stands in for workplaces, colleges, and public facilities. Its wide pathways and classic architecture make it instantly recognisable.
6. National Police Agency (경찰청) — Seodaemun
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Address: 통일로 97
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Station: Seodaemun Station Exit 7 (4 min walk)
Used for official building exteriors or scenes involving investigations and press briefings.
7. D Square Dangsan Studio (디스퀘어 당산 스튜디오)
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Address: 당산로47길 20
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Station: Dangsan Station Exit 3 (1 min walk)
A commercial studio space, ideal for magazine shoots — very likely used for Sports Eunseong’s workplace scenes.
8. Kensington Hotel Yeouido – New York New York Restaurant
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Address: 국회대로76길 16
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Station: National Assembly Station Exit 1 (8 min walk)
A stylish restaurant with skyline views — perfect for elegant meetings and character revelations.
9. Yeouido Hangang Park (여의도한강공원)
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Address: 여의도동 84-9
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Station: Yeouinaru Station Exit 2 (8 min walk)
You definitely saw this one. From romantic walks to dramatic arguments, this classic Han River park appears in countless K-dramas.
10. Seoul Dragon City (서울드래곤시티) — Yongsan
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Address: 청파로20길 95
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Station: Yongsan Station Exit 3 (1 min walk)
Hotel complex used for luxury lobby scenes or high-profile events.
11. Le Garden The Main Hannam (르가든더메인한남)
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Address: 한남대로10길 16
A sophisticated Hannam café/restaurant area — expect character meet-ups or “we need to talk” scenes here.
12. River Hills Spa Wellness Centre (리버힐스파 웰니스센터)
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Address: 유엔빌리지3길 183
Likely used for upscale spa scenes, wellness shots, or introspective moments.
13. Breitling Kitchen — Itaewon/Noksapyeong
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Address: 녹사평대로 132
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Station: Noksapyeong Station Exit 3 (9 min walk)
Trendy Western-style dining spot. Could feature in date scenes or business meetings.
14. Seoul Square (서울스퀘어) — Seoul Station
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Address: 한강대로 416
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Station: Seoul Station Exit 9
A massive LED-covered building used for urban exterior shots, chase scenes, and bustling city montages.
15. Seoullo 7017 (서울로7017)
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Address: 청파로 432
A sky-garden walkway floating above the city. Perfect for reflective nighttime scenes or conversation-heavy walking shots.
16. Sesilmaru (세실마루) — City Hall
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Address: 세종대로19길 16
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Station: City Hall Station Exit 3 (2 min walk)
Restaurant or meeting-room setting, used for quieter dialogue-heavy scenes.
17. The Plaza – Oyster Bay (더 플라자 오이스터 배)
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Address: 소공로 119
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Station: City Hall Station Exit 6
Often used for business lunch scenes or high-end dining moments.
18. Chungmuro Neighbourhood Streets
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퇴계로27길 (Toegye-ro 27-gil)
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퇴계로41길 (Toegye-ro 41-gil) — 2 spots
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마른내로8길 (Mareunnae-ro 8-gil) — 2 spots
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대성제책사 (Daeseong Bookbinding shop)
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창경궁로1길 (Changgyeonggung-ro 1-gil) — 3 spots
All near Chungmuro Station Exit 8.
These streets are the backbone of many iconic scenes — from chase moments to emotional conversations. Chungmuro’s narrow lanes and old Seoul vibes create the perfect contrast to the drama’s modern storyline.
19. Samil Geumryong (삼일 금룡) — Jonggak
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Address: 청계천로 85
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Station: Jonggak Station Exit 4 (6 min walk)
A classic restaurant known for its old-school charm. Likely used for tense or nostalgic scenes between characters.
So… Would You Visit These Filming Locations?
If you’re already planning a holiday to South Korea, these spots are genuinely worth adding to your bucket list.
Most of them are easy to reach by public transport, open to visitors, and give you an up-close look at the everyday Seoul seen in K-dramas.