Kdrama Hotels: Stay Where the Stories Were Filmed (Part 4) – KHOREA: Luxury Travel Guide to Korea

Before a hotel becomes a destination, it is often a place in a story.

From grand lobbies and rooftop pools to quiet coastal villas, Korean hotels have long played more than a supporting role on screen. They have become palaces, private residences, seaside retreats—and sometimes even places that exist only in the imagination.

This is a journey behind the scenes: a look at the real hotels and resorts where some of Korea’s most memorable K-dramas were filmed, and the places where fiction meets the world you can actually visit.

Jeju Regional Summary

Region	Hotel / Resort	Highlights
Jungmun, Seogwipo	The Shilla Jeju	Swallow the Sun, All In, Shiri
Jungmun, Seogwipo	Parnas Hotel Jeju	Dynamite Kiss, King the Land, Boys Over Flowers, All In
Jungmun, Seogwipo	The Seaes Hotel & Resort	Secret Garden, Boys Over Flowers, Princess Hours
Jeju City	Lotte Hotel Jeju	Secret Garden, The Legend, All In
Jeju City	Grand Hyatt Jeju	Single’s Inferno 3, Brand CFs
Seogwipo	Haevichi Hotel & Resort	Iris, Run On, Goodbye to Goodbye

K-Drama Hotels in Jeju Island

1. The Shilla Jeju (Jungmun, Seogwipo)

Famous Dramas / Shows:Swallow the Sun (2009), All In (2003), Shiri (film, 1999)
Introduction: A legendary five-star sanctuary nestled in Jeju, celebrated for its timeless European-style architecture, sun-drenched heated outdoor pools, and dramatic cliffside gardens overlooking Jungmun Beach. Driven by an inherently romantic ambiance, the resort has long served as a premier backdrop for iconic television dramas and high-profile dating series. The scenic hillside vantage point, along with its legendary viewing chairs, is flawlessly maintained as ‘Shiri Hill,’ grounding the property’s manicured grounds in a captivating chapter of Korean cinematic history.

2. Parnas Hotel Jeju (Jungmun, Seogwipo)

Formerly known as Hyatt Regency Jeju
Famous Dramas:Dynamite Kiss (2025), King the Land (2023), Boys Over Flowers (2009), All In (2003), Love (1998)
Introduction: Perched dramatically on the coastal bluffs of Jungmun, this iconic property—thoughtfully reimagined from its legendary legacy as the Hyatt Regency Jeju—masterfully pairs its storied cinematic heritage with sleek, modern luxury. Boasting one of Korea’s longest oceanfront infinity pools and a soaring architectural atrium, the resort serves as a premier visual muse for romantic television. It seamlessly connects the past and present of K-content, serving as a crucial backdrop for the timeless, high-stakes romance of All In, framing the lavish escapades in Boys Over Flowers, and most recently, acting as the definitive setting for the high-profile Jeju story arcs in King the Land and the breathtaking cliffside encounters of Dynamite Kiss

3. The Seaes Hotel & Resort (Jungmun, Seogwipo)

Famous Dramas:Secret Garden (2010), Boys Over Flowers (2009), Princess Hours (2006), The Snow Queen (2006), I’m Sorry, I Love You (2004)
Introduction: Secluded within the Jungmun Tourist Complex, this premier coastal estate masterfully pairs traditional Jeju thatched-roof Choga villas with lush, palm-fringed grounds and expansive ocean views. The property gained global renown as the romantic backdrop for Secret Garden, specifically hosting the iconic “bench kiss” scene between Hyun Bin and Ha Ji-won—a cinematic moment forever captured on the resort’s panoramic seaside lawns.

4. Lotte Hotel Jeju (Jeju City)

Famous Dramas:Secret Garden (2010),The Legend (2007), All In (2003), Gingko Bed 2 (2000)
Introduction: Anchored in the cultural zeitgeist, Lotte Hotel Jeju is inextricably linked with All In (starring Lee Byung-hun and Song Hye-kyo)—the legendary masterpiece widely credited with igniting the global K-drama tourism phenomenon on the island. The hotel’s high-energy casino floors and opulent classic suites played a pivotal role in bringing the high-stakes world of professional gambling to life, cementing this premier five-star property as a timeless monument of Korean television history.

5. Grand Hyatt Jeju (Jeju City)

Famous Dramas / Shows:Single’s Inferno 3 (2023), K-Fashion & Luxury Brand CFs
Introduction: Towering majestically over the island’s capital as part of the iconic Jeju Dream Tower, this soaring urban sanctuary redefines modern luxury with its sleek twin-tower architecture and sweeping panoramic skyline views. The hotel stepped into the global reality television spotlight as the coveted “Paradise” in Netflix’s Single’s Inferno 3, where its sprawling, 195-square-meter top-floor Diplomatic Suite and vibrant sixth-floor infinity pool deck provided the ultimate high-end backdrop for high-profile romantic rendezvous.

6. Haevichi Hotel & Resort (Seogwipo)

Famous Dramas:Run On (2020), Goodbye to Goodbye (2018), Iris (2009)
Introduction: Positioned where the island’s first morning sun meets the rugged eastern coastline, this premium seaside estate offers an understated, contemporary alternative to the bustling tourist complexes. Anchored by a striking architectural atrium that bathes its interiors in natural light, the property has served as a sophisticated muse for modern television, memorably framing the stylish athletic and romantic journeys in Run On and providing a serene, cinematic refuge away from the city.