Must Be in the K-Popers List, 4 Traditional Tourist Destinations in Korea that Became BTS Shooting Locations

Kapanlagi.com - Although it is still difficult to go to Korea amid the pandemic, watching some Korean variety shows can feel like taking us on a virtual tour to tourist attractions in the Land of Ginseng. One of them is BTS who has been a guest star on several variety shows and shooting locations that can be tourist destinations for us.

As one of the popular K-pop stars worldwide, BTS has promoted many traditional tourist destinations to us. Which traditional tourist destinations have become BTS shooting locations?

1. Museum & Hotel Awon in Jeollabuk

Museum & Hotel Awon © visitkorea.or.id

In the BTS Summer Package 2019, BTS made the Museum & Hotel Awon as the shooting location. This tourist destination located in Wanjugun, Jeollabuk consists of a Hotel, Museum, and café.

If ARMY remembers the cover image of BTS Summer Package 2019, the photo was taken at Hotel Awon. The hotel itself is divided into four rooms, including the Cheonjiin - Manhyudang hall. But there are still many other rooms, namely the Sarangchae - Yeonhadang hall, the Anchae - Seolhwadang hall, and the Byeolchae - Cheonmokdasil room. You can take photos and stay overnight in these places.

The beauty of this tourist spot doesn't stop there. The area below the hotel is a museum. This museum showcases modern art at the Oz Gallery, and offers a limited menu of tea and coffee. Don't forget to take a walk in the bamboo forest behind the hotel, KLovers!

BTS also visited nearby places such as Soyang Oseongje House and Uibongsanseong Fortress during filming. Soyang Oseongje House was originally built in Jinju, Gyeongsangnamdo, but it was relocated to Hanok Oseong Village, which is its current location. Despite the move, the 250-year-old house still maintains the dignified lifestyle of a scholar from the Joseon era.

2. Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul

BTS when performing at Gyeongbukgung Palace for Tonight Show © Billboard

Have you ever heard of Gyeongbokgung Palace? This palace is also one of the shooting locations for BTS when they performed the song Idol, specifically recorded in front of the Geunjeongjeon Hall for The Tonight Show in 2020.

As reported by visitkorea.or.id, this hall is registered as National Treasure No. 223 and is the main building in the palace.

The second location of this palace is in front of the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion when BTS performed Mikrokosmos.

The pavilion appears to be floating above the surrounding pond when illuminated from above. This place is very popular in spring, when the weeping cherry blossom trees around the pond are in full bloom.

3. Korea House in Seoul

BTS photoshoot at Korea House © visitkorea.or.id

Do you still remember when BTS became the cover of Billboard magazine? The location of the photoshoot was taken at Korea House, located in Junggu, Seoul.

Korea House is a multi-complex that promotes all kinds of Korean traditions, from traditional food to performing arts, and even traditional wedding ceremonies. Visitors can try the royal table d'hote, watch traditional performances, and even participate in cultural programs.

The cover image itself was taken at Nogeumjeong Pavilion, which is one part of Korea House.

4. Korean Furniture Museum in Seoul

Korean Furniture Museum © visitkorea.or.id

Another traditional tourist destination that became a shooting location for BTS is the Korean Furniture Museum. This museum is a unique museum that collects and displays traditional Korean wooden furniture. The items are grouped according to their location and function in traditional houses, according to material, and region of origin. Located in Seongbukgu, Seoul, this museum occupies ten traditional houses on a hill that have been restored for fifteen years.

Here we can learn about the basic structure of a hanok house, including its distinctive interior design, flower-patterned lattice work, chimneys, and front yards.

Not only that, it turns out we can also learn about the culture of Korean housing, which harmonizes furniture and nature. This museum is the best way to learn more about the beautiful traditional Korean culture.

Curious to visit the BTS shooting location?

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