If you want to visit our sticky love filming locations in Korea, focus only on verified places that are open to the public. This guide skips plot recap and fan guesses, and gives you the exact venue names, transit access, and whether each stop is actually visitable.
Fan location threads spread fast after a drama drops on Netflix, and plenty of claimed spots turn out to be wrong, demolished, or simply private property with no public access. The locations below are drawn from production credits, official Seoul tourism announcements, and venue operator confirmations — not from social media speculation.
Before You Go: How to Avoid Wasting a Day on the Wrong Spot
Korean drama productions frequently use real streets and public landmarks, but they also rent private cafes, rooftops, and residential alleys that look like public space on screen. If a location only appears in fan forums without a production credit or official tourism mention, treat it as unverified.
A few practical rules that save time:
- Search the venue name in Korean on Naver Maps before heading out — it confirms the place exists and shows current hours.
- If a cafe or shop was used as a filming set interior, the exterior street is usually accessible but the inside may have been dressed differently from how it looks today.
- Film sets built on studio lots are not open to the public during or after production unless a formal studio tour is operating.
Verified Filming Locations You Can Actually Visit
Bukchon Hanok Village — Jongno-gu, Seoul
Several outdoor scenes were filmed along the traditional alley network of Bukchon, particularly the upper sections near Gahoe-dong. The stone-paved lanes, tiled rooftops, and tight corners appear in early-episode walking sequences. The area is a real residential neighborhood, so the Seoul Metropolitan Government asks visitors to keep noise down, especially before 10 a.m. and after 5 p.m.
Getting there: Anguk Station (Seoul Subway Line 3), Exit 2. Walk uphill for about 10–15 minutes following the Bukchon Hanok Village signs. No admission fee for the streets themselves.
Access: Fully public. The lanes are open year-round. Some private hanok guesthouses and shops along the route have their own hours, but the filming spots — the alleys and viewpoints — require no ticket.
The most-photographed angle, the stepped alley looking down over tiled rooftops, is at the top of Gahoe-ro 11-gil. That’s the one that appears in the drama’s promotional material and in the episode itself.
Gyeonghuigung Palace — Jongno-gu, Seoul
Gyeonghuigung is one of Seoul’s five grand palaces and significantly less crowded than Gyeongbokgung, which makes it a practical filming location for scenes that need open space without tourist crowds in the background. A courtyard sequence in Our Sticky Love used the main hall area, Sungjeongjeon.
Getting there: Seodaemun Station (Seoul Subway Line 5), Exit 4, or City Hall Station (Lines 1 and 2), Exit 1. The palace entrance is on Saemunan-ro.
Admission and hours: Entry is free. The palace is open Tuesday through Sunday. Hours shift seasonally, so check the current schedule before visiting. It is closed on Mondays.
The Seoul Museum of History sits directly adjacent, which makes this an easy half-day combination if you want context for what you’re seeing.
Mangwon-dong Streets — Mapo-gu, Seoul
Mangwon-dong is a low-rise residential and cafe district on the north bank of the Han River, and it provided the everyday street backdrop for several neighborhood scenes. The area has a particular visual quality — older apartment blocks mixed with independent coffee shops and small restaurants — that productions use when they want Seoul to look lived-in rather than glamorous.
Getting there: Mangwon Station (Seoul Subway Line 6), Exit 1 or 2. The filming area is within a 5–10 minute walk of the station along the main commercial street and the quieter residential lanes behind it.
Access: Entirely public. No tickets, no reservations. The streets are active daily, and most of the cafes and restaurants in the area are open to regular customers.
Mangwon Hangang Park is a short walk south toward the river and makes a natural add-on stop, especially in the afternoon.
Places Used in Filming That Are Not Open to Visitors
Not every location that appears on screen is somewhere you can walk into.
Interior cafe and restaurant scenes in Our Sticky Love were shot at privately operated venues that were temporarily closed to the public during filming. Some of those venues have since returned to normal operation, but their interiors were rearranged as sets and look different from what appeared on screen. Visiting them as a fan location is legitimate, but don’t expect the interior to match.
Any scene set inside a character’s apartment or home was filmed on a constructed set, almost certainly at a studio facility. These are not accessible to the public.
If a specific cafe name circulates in fan communities as a filming location but does not appear in official production materials, there is a real chance it is misidentified — either a similar-looking venue or a location from a different production entirely.
Planning a Single Day Around These Locations
All three publicly accessible locations sit within Seoul’s central subway network, and combining them in one day is straightforward.
| Order | Location | Suggested Time | Transit Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bukchon Hanok Village | Morning (arrive before 10 a.m. for quieter alleys) | Anguk Station, Line 3, Exit 2 |
| 2 | Gyeonghuigung Palace | Late morning | Seodaemun Station, Line 5, Exit 4 — or walk about 25 minutes from Bukchon via the Gyeongbokgung area |
| 3 | Mangwon-dong | Afternoon | Mangwon Station, Line 6 — about 20 minutes by subway from City Hall area |
Bukchon to Gyeonghuigung is the most walkable leg if you go via the Gyeongbokgung perimeter — it takes about 25 minutes on foot and passes through Cheong Wa Dae Sarangchae if you want a brief detour. Gyeonghuigung to Mangwon-dong is faster by subway than on foot.
Wear comfortable shoes. Bukchon’s alleys are steep and paved with stone, and Mangwon-dong’s charm is in wandering, not in hitting a single point.
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FAQ
Which Our Sticky Love filming locations in Korea are actually open to visitors?
Three confirmed public locations: Bukchon Hanok Village in Jongno-gu, Gyeonghuigung Palace in Jongno-gu, and the Mangwon-dong street area in Mapo-gu. All are accessible without advance booking. Gyeonghuigung is closed on Mondays.
How do I get to the filming locations by subway?
Bukchon: Anguk Station, Line 3, Exit 2. Gyeonghuigung: Seodaemun Station, Line 5, Exit 4. Mangwon-dong: Mangwon Station, Line 6, Exit 1 or 2. All three are easy to reach with a T-money card.
Are any Our Sticky Love filming sites private property or closed to the public?
Yes. Apartment interiors and home scenes were filmed on studio sets, which are not accessible. Some cafe interiors used during production were private venues temporarily closed to the public. The exterior streets around those cafes are public, but the interiors will look different from the drama.
Do I need tickets or reservations for these locations?
No tickets or reservations are needed for Bukchon’s streets or Mangwon-dong. Gyeonghuigung Palace entry is free and does not require advance booking. Just confirm current opening hours on the official palace page before your visit, since seasonal schedules apply.
Note: This guide is for travel navigation in Korea. It is not medical, legal, or emergency professional advice. For urgent situations, contact local emergency services, official staff, or your embassy/consulate as appropriate.
