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| Where Was Boyfriend On Demand Filmed? All Known Shooting Locations From the Netflix K-Drama. (Credits: Netflix KR) |
Netflix’s new Korean drama Boyfriend On Demand (월간남친), released on 6 March 2026, is already drawing attention not only for its story and performances but also for its striking real-world settings across Seoul and beyond. While several exact filming spots were intentionally kept under wraps during production to prevent enthusiastic fans interrupting shoots, enough locations have surfaced to give viewers a clear picture of where key scenes were filmed.
The drama follows Jisoo as Seo Mi-rae, a burnt-out webtoon producer who escapes into a subscription-based virtual dating world where ideal partners are generated by algorithm. Opposite her is Seo In-guk as Park Kyeong-nam, a man whose presence in the real world complicates Mi-rae’s increasingly blurred sense of reality and digital romance. Against that futuristic premise, the production uses real city landscapes, riverside views and popular districts to ground the story in familiar Korean urban life.
For fans curious about retracing the drama’s steps, several filming locations are publicly accessible and even double as well-known travel spots across South Korea. Here are the confirmed and suspected places used in Boyfriend On Demand.
Major Filming Locations in Boyfriend On Demand
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Namsan Tower Area (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Yongsan-dong 2-ga San 1-3
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One of the most recognisable landmarks in Seoul, the Namsan Tower area appears in several wide skyline shots that highlight the emotional isolation of Seo Mi-rae despite living in a crowded city.
Scenes filmed around the hilltop viewpoint capture sweeping city views often used during reflective moments in the drama.
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Seongsan Bridge and Han River Riverside (Mapo-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Mangwon-dong 306-53
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The Han River setting plays a recurring role in Boyfriend On Demand. Seongsan Bridge and the surrounding riverside parks provide calm transitional scenes between Mi-rae’s chaotic professional life and her digital escapism.
Evening shots along the river became some of the most visually striking moments in the early episodes.
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Gangbyeonbuk-ro Riverside Highway (Gwangjin-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Gwangjang-dong 319-19
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This major highway along the northern edge of the Han River appears in several driving sequences. Its wide urban backdrop reinforces the drama’s theme of modern city life moving at relentless speed.
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Dongho Bridge (Seongdong-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Oksu-dong 487
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Dongho Bridge is used during scenes that transition between Mi-rae’s real-world struggles and the calm illusion of her virtual dating environment. Night lighting across the river adds a dramatic visual contrast.
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Seongsu Bridge Area (Seongdong-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Oksu-dong 484
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Another Han River crossing featured in establishing shots, the Seongsu Bridge area appears in sequences that track Mi-rae commuting between work and home.
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Olympic-daero Highway (Dongjak-gu and Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
Address references: Bon-dong 477-1 and Apgujeong-dong 386-1
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This busy expressway shows up repeatedly in city travel scenes, emphasising the scale of Seoul’s urban environment. It is also used in scenes connecting Mi-rae’s office district to residential neighbourhoods.
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Yeouido Transfer Centre Bus Stop (Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Yeouido-dong 2-11
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The Yeouido transport hub appears briefly during everyday commuting scenes. Yeouido’s role as Seoul’s financial district fits naturally with Mi-rae’s demanding professional life.
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Eoulmadang-ro Street (Mapo-gu, Seoul – Hongdae Area)
Address reference: Seogyo-dong 365-1
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Located in the vibrant Hongdae neighbourhood, this street is known for nightlife, cafés and street performances. Scenes here capture a livelier side of Seoul and contrast with Mi-rae’s internal struggles.
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Myeongdong 8-gil (Jung-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Myeongdong 2-ga 81-1
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The iconic shopping street appears in brief crowd scenes. Its bright commercial atmosphere reinforces the theme of hyper-connected modern urban culture.
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Jongno District (Jongno-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Jongno 1-ga 54
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Historic Jongno provides a blend of traditional and modern Seoul. Its inclusion helps ground the story in the city’s cultural centre.
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CJ Nine Park Yongsan (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Munbae-dong 24-6
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This office complex is believed to have been used for several workplace scenes involving Mi-rae’s webtoon production company.
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Hapjeong Station (Mapo-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Hapjeong-dong 414
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The metro station appears during commuting sequences and reflects the everyday rhythm of Seoul life.
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Shangri-La Mactan, Cebu (Philippines)
Location: Punta Engaño Road, Lapu-Lapu City
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A surprising overseas location used in later episodes. The resort setting provides a stark visual shift from Seoul’s dense urban landscape and may serve as a narrative reset point in the story.
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Location Ieum – Subway Set (Estimated) (Paju, Gyeonggi Province)
Address reference: Tanhyeon-myeon Daedong-ri 27-5
This studio complex is believed to house purpose-built subway sets used for interior train scenes where filming on real trains would have been impractical.
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Innosimulation Studio (Gangseo-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Magok-dong 792-10
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Known for simulation technology and filming infrastructure, this facility may have been used for the drama’s digital-world visual sequences.
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Hyundai Department Store Mokdong Branch (Yangcheon-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Mokdong 916
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The upscale shopping complex appears in scenes depicting Mi-rae’s everyday city life and consumer culture.
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37.5 Ilsan Restaurant (Goyang, Gyeonggi Province)
Address reference: Ilsandong-gu Siksadong 1581-7
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A modern café restaurant believed to appear during dialogue-heavy character scenes.
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Villa de GD Suseo (Gangnam-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Yulhyeon-dong 535
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A luxury wedding hall that appears to have been used for formal event scenes in the drama.
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Villa de GD Ansan (Ansan, Gyeonggi Province)
Address reference: Gojan-dong 703
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Another venue linked to event sequences filmed outside central Seoul.
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Samgakji Overpass (Yongsan-gu, Seoul)
Address reference: Hangang-ro 1-ga 79-4
This overpass area appears in city transition shots, adding visual movement between districts.
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Production teams often avoid revealing exact shooting locations during filming for practical reasons. In the case of Boyfriend On Demand, insiders note that several details were intentionally withheld to prevent large groups of fans from gathering and disrupting production schedules.
This approach has become increasingly common in the Korean drama industry, particularly for Netflix projects with strong global fanbases. Viewer reactions online have been mixed but largely enthusiastic. Some fans praised the use of real Seoul neighbourhoods rather than relying entirely on studio sets, saying it gives the story a grounded feel despite its futuristic premise.
Others quickly began identifying locations through background landmarks and street signs, sharing screenshots and theories about where specific scenes were filmed. Travel-minded viewers have even begun compiling their own location maps, hoping to recreate moments from the drama during trips to Korea.
A smaller group of viewers also pointed out the Cebu resort location, suggesting it hints at a major turning point in the later episodes.
Many of the locations used in Boyfriend On Demand are open to the public and easy to visit, making them appealing stops for drama fans planning a trip to South Korea. From riverside walks along the Han River to bustling shopping streets in Myeongdong and Hongdae, the series quietly doubles as a travel showcase for Seoul.
As more filming sites are discovered, additional details may emerge about where key scenes were shot. If you spot another location while watching the drama, share your theories and keep following Tonboriday — the list is likely to grow as fans continue investigating the real settings behind Boyfriend On Demand.