Chasing Romance: A Day Tour of Lovely Runner Filming Sites
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As I watched the drama, I noticed quite a few familiar locations. Luckily, most of the filming spots are in Suwon, so you can visit them all in a day! With the weather getting nicer, why not take a 'Lovely Runner' filming location tour?
Here’s a handy guide with drama scenes to help you navigate!
Mega-hit drama “The Lovely Runner” | Source: TvN
Cafe Mongted [Sol’s House, where Seonjae fell for Sol at first sight ❤️]
This charming spot is where Sol and Seonjae first met, with beautiful trumpet creeper flowers blooming. The fact that their houses are right across from each other adds to the excitement! Sol’s house, now a cafe called Mongted, was converted from an old house in Haenggung-dong
Sol’s house: The iconic blue gate and yellow umbrella
The lovely umbrella scene | Source: TvN
Already famous for its salt bread, Mongted has become even more popular thanks to the drama. If you catch the scent of freshly baked bread, head straight to the display and grab one of their signature salt breads, which range from crispy crackling salt bread to varieties filled with bacon, scallions, cream cheese, and red bean butter.
The cafe's signature menu: Salt bread
Cafe Mongted interior
Haenggung-dong Mural Village [On the way to school, where Sol hits the wall 💥]
The Haenggung-dong Mural Village is an artistic neighborhood featured in the drama, where Sol and Seonjae walk to and from school. This area, now a cultural hotspot, boasts unique murals painted by community members and artists. Explore the vibrant alleyways filled with chicken restaurants, craft shops, and diverse murals.
Alleyway with murals
Sol and Sunjae on the way to school | Source: TvN
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion [Where Seonjae teaches Sol how to ride a bicycle 🚲]
Next to ‘Hwaseomun’ is the picturesque ‘Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion’, where Seonjae teaches Sol to ride a bike. This pavilion built atop Yongdu Rock during the reign of King Jeongjo, served both as a scenic spot and a strategic defense post. The nearby pond ‘Yongyeon’ adds to the romantic atmosphere. While the drama's lanterns aren't there, the soft glow of the lights along the fortress wall creates a serene and healing ambiance perfect for a stroll.
Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion Night view
Sunjae teaches Sol how to ride a bike | Source: TvN
Sunjae and Sol getting even closer | Source: Soompi
Hwahongmun Gate [Where Seonjae confesses his love to Sol 💓]
Just a ten-minute walk from Haenggung-dong Mural Village is Hwahongmun, a water gate with a pavilion overlooking Suwon Stream. Historically used to monitor enemy movements, this spot is now a popular tourist location. Hwahongmun is where Seonjae pours out his heart to Sol, with fireworks and the illuminated pavilion setting the scene for a dramatic confession.
Hwahongmun Gate night view
Sunjae’s confession to Sol | Source: Soompi
Haengridan-gil [Seonjae and Sol’s lovely date 💑]
‘Haengridan-gil’ is the street where Seonjae and Sol have their first date. Here, you’ll find the restaurant ‘Haenggung Walnut’ and the goods shop ‘Dumb Dumb Friends’ that appeared in the drama. Walking through ‘Haengridan-gil’ like the sweet couple Seonjae and Sol can make for a memorable experience.
Located in the heart of Haenggung-dong, ‘Haengridan-gil’ stretches about 600 meters from ‘Hwaseomun’ to ‘Hwahongmun’ and is packed with exotic cafes, restaurants, craft shops, and instant photo studios, making it a perfect date spot.
Haengridan-gil lined with various shops
Goods shop, 'Dum Dum Friends'
Cute interior and stationeries
Written by
Clarissa | Marketing Team
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