My Love from the Star Filming Locations Worth Visiting: A Self-Guided Korea Travel Guide
My Love from the Star (별에서 온 그대) was filmed across several locations in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province. This guide focuses only on locations with real travel value — places that are publicly accessible and worth visiting on their own terms.
The drama's filming locations are spread across central Seoul and the outskirts of the city, from historic cultural venues to a French-themed village in Gapyeong County.
Drama Info
| Director | Jang Tae-yoo |
| Writer | Park Ji-eun |
| Genre | Fantasy, Romance, Drama |
| Episodes | 21 |
| Released | December 18, 2013 – February 27, 2014 (SBS) |
| Cast | Kim Soo-hyun, Jun Ji-hyun, Park Hae-jin, Yoo In-na |
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
Do Min-joon is an alien who arrived on Earth during the Joseon Dynasty and has lived among humans for 400 years. Cheon Song-yi is a famous actress living in the same apartment building. The drama follows what happens when their lives become entangled — combining fantasy, romance, and humor across a story that moves between present-day Seoul and glimpses of the past.
Why This Drama Is Popular Among Travelers
My Love from the Star was one of the most widely watched Korean dramas internationally at the time of its broadcast, gaining particular popularity across East and Southeast Asia. Visit Seoul's official travel guide includes several of the drama's filming locations, and the drama remains a reference point for Korean drama tourism more than a decade after its release.
Filming Locations Worth Visiting
The locations below are associated with the drama and are widely listed by official and reliable travel sources as filming sites.
1. National Theater of Korea (국립극장)
Associated drama setting: awards ceremony and reunion scenes
About this location: Listed by Visit Seoul's official drama travel guide as the location associated with the Korea Film Festival Awards scene and the reunion of Do Min-joon and Cheon Song-yi. The National Theater of Korea is a major performing arts venue located on the slopes of Namsan in Seoul, with its own independent cultural value as the country's central state theater. The surrounding Namsan area and the theater's outdoor spaces offer scenic views of central Seoul.
Region: Jung-gu, Seoul
Can you visit? Yes — the outdoor grounds are accessible to the public. Indoor venue access is typically tied to performances. Check the current schedule for performances and events before visiting.
Worth visiting without a car? Yes — accessible from Dongguk University Station on Seoul Subway Line 3.
Public transport access: Use Dongguk University Station on Seoul Subway Line 3 as your starting point, then continue on foot, by local bus, or by short taxi ride toward the theater. Routes and travel times may vary, so check Naver Map or Google Maps before traveling.
Best time to visit: Year-round. The Namsan hillside setting is pleasant in spring and autumn. Evening performances make for a natural combined visit.
Self-guided tip: Combine with a walk toward N Seoul Tower or the Namsan Park area. The surrounding hillside views make the area worth exploring beyond any drama connection.
Local food tip: The Namsan and Itaewon area nearby is known for a range of Korean and international dining options. Casual Korean restaurants and cafes are available in the surrounding streets.
2. Petite France, Gapyeong (쁘띠프랑스)
Associated drama setting: outdoor romantic scenes
About this location: A French-themed cultural village in Gapyeong County, listed by Visit Seoul, Trazy, and multiple travel sources as the location of romantic scenes between the two lead characters. The village is built in the style of a European town with pastel-colored buildings, galleries, and exhibition spaces. Its French village theme gives it a distinctive visual character that stands apart from ordinary urban filming locations. Petite France has been a consistent drama filming destination and has independent travel appeal as an unusual theme village near Nami Island.
Region: Cheongpyeong-myeon, Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province
Can you visit? Yes — it is a ticketed attraction. Admission fees and opening hours may vary, so check current information before visiting.
Worth visiting without a car? Possible. Gapyeong is accessible by rail from Seoul, and Petite France is reachable by local bus or taxi from Gapyeong Station or Cheongpyeong Station.
Public transport access: From Seoul, take the ITX-Cheongchun or a regular train toward Gapyeong Station or Cheongpyeong Station. From the station, use a local shuttle bus or taxi to reach Petite France. Routes and travel times may vary, so check Naver Map or Google Maps before traveling.
Best time to visit: Spring or autumn. The village is located near the North Han River and the surrounding scenery is pleasant year-round. Combine with a visit to Nami Island nearby for a full day in the Gapyeong area.
Self-guided tip: Petite France and Nami Island are both popular Gapyeong destinations. A combined day trip from Seoul covering both is a common itinerary for international visitors. Check current shuttle schedules from the station before visiting.
Local food tip: The Gapyeong area is known for freshwater fish dishes and countryside Korean meals. Local restaurants near the station area serve regional dishes including dakgalbi (spicy stir-fried chicken), which is associated with the broader Chuncheon–Gapyeong region.
3. Seoul Museum of Art (서울시립미술관)
Associated drama setting: outdoor and courtyard scenes
About this location: Listed by Visit Seoul's official drama travel guide as a filming location associated with the drama. The Seoul Museum of Art is located along the Deoksugung Stone Wall Walkway in central Seoul, combining its own architectural character with the historically rich surroundings of the Deoksugung Palace area. The museum combines a historic facade with a contemporary exhibition space, giving it a distinctive architectural character. It has strong independent travel value as a public art museum in one of Seoul's most pleasant walking areas.
Region: Jung-gu, Seoul
Can you visit? Yes — the outdoor areas and many gallery spaces are accessible to the public. Some exhibitions may have separate admission. Check current exhibition schedules before visiting.
Worth visiting without a car? Yes — accessible from City Hall Station on Seoul Subway Lines 1 and 2.
Public transport access: Use City Hall Station as your starting point. The museum is a short walk from the station along the Deoksugung Stone Wall Walkway. Routes and travel times may vary, so check Naver Map or Google Maps before traveling.
Best time to visit: Autumn for ginkgo foliage along the Deoksugung walkway. The museum is worth visiting year-round for its exhibitions and outdoor space.
Self-guided tip: Combine with a walk along the Deoksugung Stone Wall Path and a visit to Deoksugung Palace for a natural half-day itinerary in central Seoul.
Local food tip: The City Hall and Jeongdong area has a range of cafes and casual Korean dining options. Gwanghwamun and Cheonggyecheon nearby offer additional food options.
How to Watch Outside Korea
My Love from the Star is available on streaming platforms in many regions. Availability, subtitle languages, and audio options may vary by country. Search by both the English title and the Korean title, 별에서 온 그대, to find current streaming options in your region.
Final Travel Summary
| Location | Region | Visitable? | Without a Car? | Best Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Theater of Korea | Jung-gu, Seoul | Yes | Yes | Year-round |
| Petite France | Gapyeong County, Gyeonggi Province | Yes (ticketed) | Possible (shuttle) | Spring / Autumn |
| Seoul Museum of Art | Jung-gu, Seoul | Yes | Yes | Autumn / Year-round |
My Love from the Star gives travelers a natural reason to combine central Seoul landmarks with a day trip to the Gapyeong area — a destination that pairs naturally with Nami Island for a full day outside the city. For travelers already in central Seoul, the National Theater of Korea and Seoul Museum of Art are both within easy reach of the Namsan and City Hall areas.
Sources and Notes
This guide was compiled using official tourism pages, Korean travel media, and reliable drama location sources. Filming location details may vary by source, so some locations are described as "associated with" or "widely listed by travel sources" as filming sites.
- Visit Seoul — My Love from the Star filming locations — Official Seoul tourism guide including National Theater of Korea and Seoul Museum of Art
- Trazy — Shooting Locations of My Love from the Star — Location details including Petite France in Gapyeong
- Backroad Planet — K-Drama Filming Locations in South Korea — Overview including Petite France
Travel information such as admission fees, opening hours, shuttle schedules, and access conditions may change. Please check Google Maps, Naver Map, and official tourism pages before visiting.
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