From the Bongcheon-dong hillside neighborhood to Sunyang Theater: a 90-minute route at the Suncheon Drama Film Set
The Suncheon Drama Film Set began in 2006 as the outdoor set for the SBS series <Love and Ambition>. It recreates Suncheon town in the 1960s, the Bongcheon-dong hillside neighborhood in the 1970s, and the outskirts of Seoul in the 1980s all in one open-air studio. By dividing the route between the sloping hillside neighborhood section and the flat area with Sunyang Theater and its shopping streets, even first-time visitors can plan an itinerary that takes 1 to 1.5 hours.
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How the 2006 Set Transformed a Former Military Base Site
Suncheon Drama Film Set began as an outdoor set created for filming the 2006 SBS drama <Love and Ambition>. It used a former military base site and was later operated as an open set accessible to the general public. According to Suncheon City materials, the tourist site covers 40,463㎡, and its designation date as a tourist site is recorded as January 25, 2006.
The space is not a preserved village from an actual period but a reconstructed set built for filming. It connects streets of 1960s Suncheon-eup, the hillside neighborhood of Bongcheon-dong in 1970s Seoul, and an outskirts street of 1980s Seoul, so it is easiest to understand it as a place where the urban history of Suncheon and the residential history of Seoul can be compared along the same route.
- Representative productions listed in Suncheon tourism materials include the 2006 <Love and Ambition>, the 2012 <A Werewolf Boy>, the 2014 <Gangnam Blues> and <The Golden Era of the Sangs>, and the 2018 <Mal-Mo-E: The Secret Mission>.
- Guidance from Korea Tourism Organization-affiliated sources introduces the site as having hosted more than 80 dramas and films.
- The address is 24 Biryegol-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam (Jorye-dong), and the entrance information telephone number is 061-749-4540.
Suggested Viewing Route Connecting 1960s Suncheon-eup, 1970s Bongcheon-dong, and 1980s Seoul
After buying a ticket, it is efficient to begin with the nearly level streets of 1960s Suncheon-eup, pass through the 1980s section with Sunyang Theater and shops, and then climb to the Bongcheon-dong hillside neighborhood while you still have energy. This order places the narrow, sloping sections at the end and reduces the need to retrace your steps downhill.
The hillside neighborhood has the greatest changes in elevation throughout the film set. Because the density of building facades, alleys, and stairs is high, visitors taking photographs tend to linger there, but the area is inconvenient for people pushing strollers or large suitcases. Korea Tourism Organization Open Tourism guidance explains that wheelchair access is possible, although some slopes are steep, at approximately 20 degrees.
- The recommended viewing time is about 60 minutes, but allowing approximately 90 minutes is better if you include the school-uniform experience and production exhibits.
- Sunyang Theater, an old classroom and school-uniform experience, and a space for listening to nostalgic music are among the listed experiential attractions.
- If you need to avoid sloped sections, it is safest to focus on the area around the entrance and the level streets, and decide whether to enter the hillside neighborhood after considering whether your companions can provide assistance.
Planning Entry Around 09:00–18:00 Hours and the 17:00 Ticketing Deadline
Suncheon Drama Film Set operates from 09:00 to 18:00, with the last admission at 17:00. Although it is listed as open year-round, on-site operations may change because of filming, events, or weather conditions, so it is advisable to check announcements on the Suncheon City tourism website on the day of your visit. The official tourism website is https://www.suncheon.go.kr/tour/.
Individual admission fees are ₩3,000 for adults, ₩2,000 for youths and military personnel, and ₩1,000 for children. For groups of 20 or more, the fees are ₩2,500 for adults, ₩1,500 for youths and military personnel, and ₩800 for children. Suncheon residents pay ₩1,500 for adults and ₩1,000 for youths and military personnel, while children enter free, as stipulated by ordinance.
- Children are defined as ages 7–12 and elementary school students, while youths are defined as ages 13–18 and middle and high school students.
- Annual passes cost ₩20,000 for adults, ₩10,000 for youths and military personnel, and ₩5,000 for children.
- Arriving immediately before the 17:00 admission cutoff makes it difficult to properly see the hillside slopes and exhibits, so arriving at least 60 minutes in advance is appropriate.
Getting from Suncheon Station to the Pedestrian Bridge by Buses 71 and 77
For rail travelers, connecting by city bus from Suncheon Station is the most practical option. Bus 71 goes to its terminal in front of the pedestrian bridge at the drama film set, and crossing the pedestrian bridge opposite the bus stop leads toward the film set. Bus 77 also passes Suncheon Station and the “Drama Film Set–Wangji Hyundai Apartments” stop.
If you take Bus 77 and get off at “Drama Film Set–Wangji Hyundai Apartments,” route information indicates that you must walk approximately 15 minutes to the entrance. By contrast, Bus 71 lets you get off in front of the pedestrian bridge, making it simpler for travelers who want to reduce stair and hill travel. Bus routes and schedules may change frequently, so check Suncheon City bus information again just before departure.
- Bus 77 passes Suncheon Station, Suncheon Express Bus Terminal, and the Drama Film Set–Wangji Hyundai Apartments stop.
- Bus 71 is introduced as a route that turns around in front of the pedestrian bridge at the drama film set.
- For those driving, set the navigation destination to “24 Biryegol-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam.”
Wear a School Uniform on Weekend Mornings and Prepare Slip-Resistant Shoes for the Hillside Neighborhood
The school-uniform experience is a major activity at the film set, but a 2016 on-site report quoted staff as saying that uniforms could run out early on weekends. Current rental quantities, fees, and operating status may vary by season, so if wearing a school uniform is important to you, it is safest to arrive at opening time and first ask the ticket office about the conditions for that day.
The Bongcheon-dong hillside neighborhood is an outdoor set with continuous stairs and slopes, so shoes with good traction, such as sneakers, are more suitable than high-heeled shoes. Slopes can be particularly challenging just after rain, and if you plan to spend a long time filming, it is advisable to bring water and a light outer layer. Because of the sloped sections, the area may not be suitable for independent wheelchair or stroller travel.
- Visitors wearing school uniforms and waiting in line to rent them can be seen in photographs from a 2016 coverage report by the Overseas Culture and Public Relations Service of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
- Because movement is slower in the hillside neighborhood than on the level sets, it is advisable to allocate about half of the total viewing time to that area.
- Restrooms are available, and a parking lot is provided. The parking fee could not be clearly confirmed from the latest official guidance, so inquiries on site are necessary.
Pause at Sunyang Theater and Bonghwa High School Classroom, and Separate the National Garden from Your Itinerary
Sunyang Theater is the landmark that most quickly conveys the character of the 1980s street within the film set, while the Bonghwa High School classroom and nostalgic music listening space add indoor experiences. A quick walk focused only on the exteriors can be completed in 60 minutes, but 90 minutes is more realistic if you include the school-uniform experience and indoor features.
Trying to combine Suncheon Bay National Garden, Suncheonman Wetland, and Naganeupseong Walled Town all in one day requires continually compressing travel and admission time. The drama film set is described as approximately 3.4 km from the Suncheon Station Tourist Information Center and about 4 km from the East Gate Information Center of Suncheon Bay National Garden. On a day when you arrive by train, it is therefore less rushed to combine the film set with a meal in the city center and set aside a separate half-day for the national garden.
- The distance from the Suncheon Station Tourist Information Center is listed as approximately 3.4 km.
- The distance from the East Gate Information Center of Suncheon Bay National Garden is listed as approximately 4 km.
- The film set information telephone number is 061-749-4540, and general tourism inquiries are handled by the Suncheon City Tourism Division at 061-749-4003.
Before You Go
- Address
- 24 Biryegol-gil, Suncheon-si, Jeonnam (Jorye-dong)
- Hours
- 09:00–18:00 (last admission at 17:00)
- Closed
- Open year-round
- Admission
- Individuals: adults ₩3,000 / youths and military personnel ₩2,000 / children ₩1,000
- Phone
- 061-749-4540
- Official site
- https://www.suncheon.go.kr/tour/
- Transport
- Bus 71: terminal in front of the drama film set pedestrian bridge. Bus 77: via Suncheon Station; get off at the Drama Film Set–Wangji Hyundai Apartments stop, then walk approximately 15 minutes.
- Parking
- Parking lot available. The fee could not be confirmed from the latest official guidance.
- Time needed
- Approximately 60 minutes, or approximately 90 minutes including the school-uniform experience and exhibits
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair access is possible, but some slopes are steep at approximately 20 degrees. Take care in the hillside neighborhood when traveling independently with a stroller or wheelchair.
The information above is current as of the time of writing. Check the official guidance again before visiting.
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Jukdobong ParkA park where you can stroll along forest trails and enjoy views of Suncheon city.
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