10 Times Appeared in K-Pop MV - Famous Korean Drama, Turns Out These Iconic Buildings Have Been Abandoned for 20 Years

Kapanlagi.com - Shooting similarities in Korean dramas or films may already be common, but it turns out that this also happens in some K-Pop Music Videos (MV). In fact, there is one iconic place that is often used as a shooting location, whether it's for Korean dramas or K-Pop MVs.

One of them is a circular building with a dome on top, which is known to be an abandoned building for 20 years. Originally, this building, which was built in 1999, was intended to be the campus of Korea Health University in Gimcheon.

The building was left abandoned because it did not receive funding from the government, coupled with the global economic crisis at that time. Although it has been closed to the public since 2009, the place is still regularly checked for security, as it is often rented for shooting K-Pop MVs and Korean dramas to raise funds.

Here are 10 K-Pop MVs and Korean dramas that use the abandoned building as a shooting location.

1. MV Stray Kids 'Hellevator'

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Many may not know, but K-Pop idol group Stray Kids also used this iconic building for shooting the MV Hellevator. Interestingly, in this MV, Stray Kids had not fully debuted yet, but their talent combined with the high-quality production from JYP Entertainment still captured attention with a dark atmosphere.

2. MV AB6IX 'CLOSE'

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AB6IX also utilized this iconic building to film the MV CLOSE. The structure of the building is clearly visible, with the interior dome becoming the iconic backdrop in the MV. Additionally, AB6IX filmed during the daytime, allowing every corner of the building to be seen in the MV.

3. MV LOONA 'Eclipse'

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Compared to the MV, it may be more appropriate to call it a member introduction video. Indeed, before forming as they are now, LOONA introduced their members one by one with unique concepts. In the introduction video titled Kim Lip's 'Eclipse', this abandoned building was once again chosen as the shooting location.

4. MV ONEUS 'TO BE OR NOT TO BE'

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This abandoned building is still a favorite shooting location for MVs, as ONEUS chose it to film their MV 'TO BE OR NOT TO BE'. In fact, through this ONEUS MV, anyone can see that the abandoned building still looks magnificent and iconic.

5. MV VIXX 'The Closer'

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Have you seen the MV 'The Closer' by VIXX? When it comes to MVs, this K-Pop idol never plays around. Even in this MV, they present a plot that is so complicated with running in all directions in that abandoned building. Nevertheless, the characteristic of the building still catches the eye.

6. MV VICTON 'Mayday'

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Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, VICTON is actively creating the best MV for their latest comeback. In the MV Mayday, VICTON showcases several monochromatic scenes with this iconic building as the background. The different camera angles inside the deserted building actually give a luxurious impression to this MV.

7. MV ONF 'Why'

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Still using the same building, ONF comes with creativity and uniqueness for the MV Why. As the title suggests, this MV seems to depict 'why' this building is abandoned like this.

8. MV Minseo 'ZERO'

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Known as one of Korea's solo singers, Minseo also used this abandoned building for the MV ZERO. Moreover, with dynamic camera angles, almost all sides of the iconic building are clearly visible, making it seem like a movie set was built.

9. Hotel del Luna

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If you have ever watched the Korean drama Hotel del Luna, you will find scenes featuring this abandoned building. The difference is that in this drama, the building appears to have better color. Although it is not the main hotel location, the building is iconic because it shows how Man Wol (IU) is connected to the Moon Tree.

10. Vincenzo

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Last but not least, there is a Korean drama called Vincenzo that has been very popular lately, because it is also starring Song Joong Ki. In episode 10, this drama features this iconic building, where Vincenzo threatens to throw the hostages from the abandoned building.

Well, those are some K-Pop MVs and Korean dramas that were filmed in the same iconic but abandoned building. I wonder if there will be more that will utilize it, huh?

(kly/tmi)