Popular as Gongjin in 'HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA', Here are Interesting Facts about Pohang City, Now Flooded with Tourists

Kapanlagi.com - HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA only has 4 episodes left, which means we're just counting the days until this drama ends. However, its popularity continues to skyrocket with the airing of the latest episodes. Not only because of the intriguing storyline that makes many curious about Hong Banjang's (Kim Seon Ho) past and his love story with Yoon Hye Jin (Shin Min Ah). But, the filming location in this drama also catches the attention of KDrama lovers.

Set in a coastal village with breathtaking ocean views popularly known as Gongjin, the area is actually called Pohang, which is now bustling with tourists. Take a look at the interesting facts, let's go!

1. Gongjin is a Fictional City, Filming is Done in Pohang

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In HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA, Gongjin is depicted as a small city where Hong Banjang resides and where Yoon Hye Jin escapes to open her own dental clinic. However, Gongjin is actually a fictional city that only exists in the drama itself.

The depiction of Gongjin was taken in a city named Pohang, which is a part of North Gyeongsang Province. Pohang is the largest city in the province and also serves as the main port in the region. While Gongjin is known in the drama as a city with main seafood products such as squid and fish, in real life, Pohang is known for its agricultural and wine products.

2. Beautiful Beach that Became the First Meeting Location of Hong Banjang and Doctor Yoon

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The beautiful beach scenery dominates the scene in this drama. Starting from Hong Banjang's first meeting with Hye Jin, to becoming the second date location for these two characters when they are already dating.

The beach that appears in this drama is Wolpo Beach located in Wolpo Village, Cheongha-myeon, Buk District, Pohang City. Just like what you see on the screen when watching the drama, this beach is known for its clear blue water, which is its main charm.

3. Original Houses of Gongjin Residents

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The row of houses of Gongjin residents that serves as the setting in this drama indeed has its own aesthetic elements. It turns out that these houses really exist and belong to the residents in Pohang. The shooting location itself is in Seokbyeong Village, which is the residence of Hong Du Shik, Yoon Hye Jin, and Kim Gam Ri in the drama.

Because Pohang is now flooded with tourists from various regions, tvN has posted a notice asking not to visit the houses that serve as shooting locations in the film, as they are the actual homes of Pohang residents.

4. Yoon Dental Clinic is a Community Welfare Center

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After moving to Gongjin, Yoon Hye Jin decided to build her own dental clinic. The neat white building is actually an asset of Pohang city rented by the production team to support the storyline of HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA.

In real life, Yoon Dental Clinic in the drama is a community welfare center, or Cheongjin 3-ri Community Welfare Center.
This Community Welfare Center operates as a community welfare center for the people in Cheongjin and also serves as a multipurpose building. Its location is at 423-3, Cheongjin Village, Cheongha-myeon, Buk District, Pohang City.

5. Pohang Sabang Memorial Park

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Do you still remember the iconic ship on the hill owned by Hong Du Shik in the drama? It turns out that this ship is a setting created by the production team to support the drama's storyline. The hill where the ship is located is Sabang Memorial Park or Mugeunbong Peak, which was opened in 2007.

The production team has confirmed that the ship will remain on top of the hill and can be visited by fans who want to take photos there. This ship is also one of the popular tourist destinations in Pohang.

6. Also the Shooting Location for Other K-Dramas!

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Booming as the shooting location for HOMETOWN CHA-CHA-CHA, Pohang has actually been frequently chosen as the shooting location for other K-Dramas. Previously, WHEN THE CAMELLIA BLOOMS starring Gong Hyo Jin and Kang Ha Neul in 2019 also filmed in this city.

The beautiful sea view and various iconic buildings showcased in Pohang are the reasons why this city has now become a favorite tourist spot. Are you planning a vacation to Pohang too, KLovers?

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