Senin, 08 Agustus 2011

CITY HUNTER

 

Profil

  • TV Show: City Hunter
  • Revisi romanisasi: Siti Hyunteo
  • Hangul: 시티헌터
  • Direktur: Jin hyeok
  • Penulis: Tsukasa Hojo (manga), Hwang Kyung Eun- , Choi Soo-Jin
  • Jaringan: SBS
  • Episode: 20
  • Tanggal rilis: 25 Mei 2011 - Agustus, 2011
  • Runtime: Rabu & Kamis 21:55
  • Bahasa: Korea
  • Negara: Korea Selatan

Alur

Lee Yoon-Sung ( Lee Min-Ho ) bekerja di Blue House untuk Tim Jaringan Komunikasi Nasional. Dia lulus dari MIT di AS dan memiliki keterampilan elit sebagai insinyur TI. Di Blue House, Yoon Sung bertemu Kim Na-Na ( Park Min-Young ), yang juga bekerja sebagai pengawal di sana. Dua orang ini saling jatuh cinta meskipun Yoon-Sung diperingatkan untuk tidak jatuh cinta. Sebuah rencana yang rumit untuk membalas dendam adalah misi utamanya.
Lee Jin-Pyo ( Kim Sang-Jung ) dan Park Moo-Yul ( Park Sang-Min ) bekerja sebagai pengawal di rumah Presiden Korea Selatan. Saat presiden dan pejabat tinggi lainnya berangkat mengunjungi Myanmar terjadi ledakan yang dilakukan oleh agen Korea Utara. Ledakan itu tidak membahayakan Presiden Korea Selatan, namun para pejabat Korea Selatan lainnya tewas. Untuk membalas pembunuhan itu, lima pejabat peringkat tinggi Korea Selatan membuat rencana operasi rahasia untuk pergi ke Korea Utara dan membunuh agen-agen Korea Utara. Tanpa pengetahuan presiden, pengawal Lee Jin-pyo dan Park Moo-Yul mengumpulkan orang-orang yang akan mengambil bagian dalam misi berbahaya. Para pria akan dijatuhkan di dekat pantai Korea Utara dan kemudian masuk ke Korea Utara untuk mengemban misi pembunuhan mereka. Saat mereka kembali nantinya, Choi Eung-Chan ( Cheon Ho-Jin ) berjanji  ada kapal selam yang menunggu mereka untuk membawa mereka kembali ke Korea Selatan.
Sementara itu, lima pejabat publik peringkat tinggi Korea Selatan, yang memulai operasi rahasia, berubah pikiran sementara operasi berlangsung. Para pejabat memutuskan untuk menyerahkan pada 21 anggota pasukan khusus lah yang mengambil bagian dalam operasi rahasia.
Anggota pasukan khusus menyelesaikan tugas mereka dan berenang ke laut untuk mencari kapal selam untuk membawa mereka kembali ke Korea Selatan. Mereka melihat kapal selam menunggu mereka dan mencoba untuk naik kapal selam. Namun seorang penembak jitu di kapal selam membunuh semua anggota pasukan khusus kecuali Lee Jin-Pyo - yang bertahan dan berenang kembali ke Korea Selatan.
Lee Jin-Pyo, melaksanakan janji untuk rekan baiknya Park Moo-Yul, pergi ke rumah Park Moo-Yul yang istrinya memiliki seorang bayi. Lee Jin-pyo kemudian bergerak ke Thailand membawa bayi Park Moo Yul. Lee Jin-pyo mendirikan sebuah kamp di hutan Thailand. Dia mengasuh Lee Yung Seong hingga besar dan mengirimkannya ke trainning untuk menjadi seorang tentara elit.
Lee Yun-Seong, sekarang menjadi dewasa. Saat memasuki sebuah desa di Thailand, seorang pria Korea, Bae Sik-Joong ( Kim Sang-Ho ), sedang dihadang oleh anggota geng Thailand. Lee Yun-Seong Bae Sik-Joong melarikan diri. Lee Yun-Seong membawa pria Korea itu kembali ke perkemahannya. Ternyata Bae Sik-Joong pandai masak dan dia mempersiapkan hidangan untuk Lee Seung Yun dan Lee Jin-pyo. Lee Yun-Seong melihat sebuah foto seorang wanita muda bernama Kim Na-Na yang dibawa Bae Sik-Joong. Lee Yun-Seong mengambil foto itu. Dia jatuh cinta pada perempuan dalam foto itu meskipun ia belum pernah bertemu dengannya.
Beberapa hari kemudian, Lee Jin-pyo kehilangan kaki saat menyelamatkan Lee Seung Yun dari ranjau darat. Sementara Lee Jin-Pyo sudah mulai pulih, dia akhirnya mengatakan pada Lee Seung Yun tentang ayah kandungnya dan bagaimana dia dibunuh oleh pemerintah sendiri. Lee Jin-pyo kemudian bersumpah untuk membalas dendam pada lima pejabat pemerintah yang bertanggung jawab atas kematian ayahnya.
Tujuh tahun kemudian, Lee Yun-Seo akhirnya tiba di Korea Selatan. Sebelum tiba di Korea Selatan, Lee Yun-Seo belajar di MIT di Amerika Serikat. Dia juga diperingatkan oleh Lee Jin-Pyo, sebelum memasuki Korea Selatan, untuk menghindari jatuh cinta karena dapat menyebabkan pertumpahan darah...

Catatan

1. Berdasarkan manga "City Hunter" oleh Tsukasa Hojo - diterbitkan oleh Shueisha di Weekly Shonen Jump 1985-1991.
2. Syuting dimulai akhir Maret 2011.
3. "City Hunter" mengambil alih slot waktu penayangan SBS Rabu & Kamis, pukul 21:55 yang sebelumnya ditempati oleh 49 Daysdan diikuti pada bulan Agustus oleh "The Last Secretary".

    Pemain

    City Hunter (Korea Drama)-Lee Min-Ho.jpgCity Hunter (Korea Drama)-Park Min-Young. JpgCity Hunter (Korea Drama)-Lee Jun-Hyuk.jpgCity Hunter (Korea Drama)-Hwang Sun-Hee.jpgCity Hunter (Korea Drama)-Goo Ha-Ra.jpg
    Lee Min-HoPark Min-YoungLee Jun-HyukHwang Sun-HeeGoo Ha-Ra
    Lee Yun-SeongKim Na-NaKim Young-JooJin Soo-HeeChoi Da-Hye
    City Hunter-Kim Sang-Jung.jpgCity Hunter-Cheon Ho-Jin.jpgCity Hunter-Kim Sang-Ho.jpgCity Hunter-Lee Seung-Hyeong.jpgCity Hunter-Baek Seung-Hyeon.jpg
    Kim Sang-JungCheon Ho-JinKim Sang-HoLee Seung-HyeongBaek Seung-Hyeon
    Lee Jin-pyoChoi Eung-ChanBae Sik-JoongSong Young-DukPark Ho-Sik
    City Hunter-Lee Kwang-Soo.jpgCity Hunter-Yun Ye-Hee.jpgCity Hunter-Choi Sung-Ho.jpgCity Hunter-Shin Young-Jin.jpgCity Hunter-Yang Jin-Sung.jpg
    Lee Kwang-SooYun Ye-HeeChoi Sung-HoShin Young-JinYang Jin-Sung
    Ko Ki-Joonfirst ladyJang Pil-JaeKim Mi-OkShin Eun-Ah
    City Hunter-Maeng Bong-Hak.jpgCity Hunter-Jeong Jun.jpg
    Maeng Bong-HakJeong Juni
    Na-Na ayahKim Sang-Kook
    City Hunter-Choi Sang-Hun.jpgCity Hunter-Choi Jeong-Woo.jpgCity Hunter-Choi Il-Hwa.jpg
    Choi Sang-HunChoi Jeong-WooChoi Il-Hwa
    Seo Yong-Hak (cameo)Chun Jae-Man (cameo)Kim Jong-Sik (cameo)
    City Hunter-Lee Hyo-Jeong.jpgCity Hunter-Kim Mi-Suk.jpgCity Hunter-Park Sang-Min.jpgCity Hunter-Min Yeong-Won.jpg
    Lee Hyo-jeongKim Mi-SukPark Sang-MinMin Yeong-Won
    Lee Kyung-Wan (cameo)Lee Kyung-Hee (cameo)Park Moo-Yul (cameo)Min-Hee (cameo)
    Tambahan Cast Anggota:


    Karakter


    Lee Yun-seong played by Lee Min-ho 
    Yun-seong was trained as a killer ever since he was a child. As a result, he has a mastery of martial arts, weapons, and technology. He works on his cases with cold-hearted judgment and calculating reason, but deep inside, he is as warmhearted as they come. He tries to keep his distance from Nana because he knows she’ll be in danger if she loves him, but he can’t hide his true feelings for her. 
    Cowok ganteng ini bener-bener tau bagaimana berakting dengan baik. Dia dapat memerankan berbagai karakter dengan baik. Sebagai city hunter yang cool dan misterius ataupun cowok playboy. Di episode 13, saat dia menangisi  Shik Joong Ajushi yang mengalami kecelakaan, air mata, emosi dan kesediahannya terlihat nyata. Saat dia berperan sebagai Goo Jun Pyo di Boys Before Flower, perannya sangat monoton. Apalagi rambut keritingnya bikin ilfil.  Di Personal Taste, perannya juga datar, biasa-biasa saja... Tapi di City Hunter, dia bisa membuktikan bahwa dia adalah aktor berbakat. Ternyata cucok juga dia main di drama action. Ough, bikin akyu tambah demen aja sama dia...



    Kim Na-na played by Park Min-young 
    Once a top judo master, Nana has done all kinds of jobs (working in coffee shops, making door-to-door deliveries, etc.), but is now working as a bodyguard for the President at the Blue House. She works alongside Yun-seong as his trusty assistant and finds herself falling in love with him.
    Pernah bermain dalam  I am Sam and SungKyunKwan Scandal yang jadi big hit. Cantik ya... Tapi sayang ternyata mukanya artifisial, alias pernah dipermak melalui operasi plastik. Tapi hebatnya, dia ngaku... Tapi emang sih bikin dia tambah cantik, dan yang terpenting dia adalah good actress yang bisa berakting dengan baik. I like Lee Min Ho. I like Park Min Young. But, I like them as a couple more. MinMin couple, Lee Min Ho-Park Min Young made a good-looking-couple. They deserved to win the best couple category. Their romance made this drama not too serious and full of action. Dan surprise-nya, dalam dunia nyata, ternyata mereka pacaran loh... 



    Kim Yeong-ju played by Lee Jun-hyuk 
    Yeong-ju is a prosecutor for the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office. He is a hard-working young prosecutor armed with a sense of responsibility and a deep conviction of his duty to bring about justice. Though he tries to reveal the identity of the city hunter, he ends up admitting that the city hunter is capable of punishing criminals more wisely than he can.
    What a handsome Prosecutor... Nyebelin ya, kenapa juga scriptwriter-nya bikin dia mati di episode terakhir.



    Choi Da-hye played by Goo Ha-ra .
    Da-hye, the daughter of the President, just finished high-school and is preparing to go to college. She is thoughtless, frivolous, and likes to play. She falls in love with bodyguard Yun-seong at first sight and makes him her tutor. Though she gives Yun-seong and Na-na a hard time and makes all kinds of trouble, she is nonetheless a cute and loveable character who is impossible not to like.



    Kim Sang Joong sebagai Lee Jin Pyo

    This ajushi is a great actor. Arrogant, evil, scary... Dia pasti yang paling dibenci dalam drama ini. Rasain loh, di episode terkhir dia tewas diberondong tembakan para pengawal presiden.  



    Kim Sang Ho sebagai Shik Joong ajushi

    Baek Shik Joong, penggila belanja di saluran tv shopping channel. Lucu... His relationship with Yoon Sung always makes me smile. They made another great couple. First time I saw Kim Sang Ho was on the Prosecutor Princess. His character on the Prosecutor Princess was a 180 degree compare with his character on City Hunter. He acted as a serious chief prosecutor on the Prosecutor Princess. I think he can pull out the Shik Joong ajushi character so well. 



    Here they are the favourite scene in every episode...

    Episode 1

    That was when Park Mu Yeol saved Lee Jun Pyo from the bullet after they have finished the secret mission at North Korea. That was the main reason for Jun Pyo revenged. That was a turning point for him. It changed him from the good Jun Pyo to evil Jun Pyo. I love this scene because it was so touching yet so gloomy. I started to adore Jun Pyo because this scene. You can’t blame him. I agree with Jun Pyo revenged. But, I didn’t agree with his method of revenged. Overall, I think that was the best scene in the episode 1. That’s my opinion, what’s yours?

    Episode 2

    Na Na and Yoon Sung first meeting caught my breath. Their chemistry was so great. I shipped them since this scene. They made a super duper great pairing. I wish they will act on the other drama. I need more romance from them. City Hunter was an action drama, so it just contained a little romance. I think they will win the best couple award. Wait, they MUST win the best couple award. Well, we’ll see.

    Episode 3

    Target number 1, DONE! The action scene was so epic. I love when City Hunter use the spoon as a weapon. That was super duper cool. Oh, I love the glasses too. James Bond combined with Detective Conan = City Hunter. Lol. I was so happy that he didn’t kill the target number 1. I agree with his method of revenged. Live in the jail will be more cruel than died. And the target number 1 deserved it. I love this scene.

    Episode 4

    Jun Pyo vs Yoon Sung. Oh no, who should I support? Yoon Sung of course. Even though Jun Pyo is my favorite character, he can be so annoying sometimes (well, lot of time actually. Duh!). When I saw this scene, I was sure 100% that Jun Pyo will stop the car. It really made me shock because Jun Pyo didn’t stop the car and hit Yoon Sung. It proved that Jun Pyo has lost his heart. He became so evil. Evil. Evil. Evil. Super duper evil. Yeah, that’s Jun Pyo. I think I’m going crazy because I adore this evil ajushi so much.

    Episode 5

    I have 2 favorite scenes from this episode. I can’t choose which one I love the most. Here they are:

    The elevator scene, I love it sooooo much. Jun Pyo with the small gun vs a bunch of polices with a big guns, thanks God, Yoon Sung saved him. I love this dad-son relationship. Even though they against each other, I’m sure Yoon Sung cared to his ‘dad’, and vice versa. That was a nerve wrecking scene, awesome.
    Next, my another favorite scene from episode 5.

    What a sweet scene. I love MinMin couple more and more. It always makes me smile when I watch this scene. I love Yoon Sung smiling face. I love Na Na expression when she pushed Yoon Sung face. Owhhh, so cuttteee~ I picked this scene as my favorite MinMin couple scene from the whole City Hunter episode. Please, can you guys just dating for real?


    Episode 6

    Omoooo,, they finally lived together.. I loved this episode so much. There’re so many sweet scenes. I love it love it love it so much. The king-of-denial, Yep, that’s Lee Yoon Sung. He said that Na Na wasn’t his type. Oh come on dude. You like her at the first sight, I just knew it. I adore their chemistry. I hope they will be paired up in the other dramas. Please to all the Korean drama’s director, paired them up. Pretty pleaseeee..

    Episode 7

    Oh God, I love this couple so much. That was my favorite scene from episode 7. Jealousy, denial, tears, smile, laugh, they completed each other. A handsome man paired with a beautiful woman that’s them. For me, this is the best couple ever. Go MinMin couple!


    Episode 8

    Sweettttttt. Too sweeeettttt. I want to eat them both. Grrraaawww. One thing I love from Lee Min Ho is his eyes. It was so clear and beautiful. That sofa scene took my breath away. Thanks to Jun Pyo called (I hate him in this case). I love this episode. Thanks to all City Hunter crews.

    Episode 9

    Jun Pyo smiling face was the scariest thing I ever see. I was shivering when I saw this scene. That ajushi was sure so evil. So scary. I adore their acting skill. They can make the situation so intense. I love this scene. I don’t know why. I just love it.

    Episode 10

    I love that window jumping scene. Lee Yoon Sung,, why so cool? Na Na finally knew Yoon Sung real identity. That was a beautiful scene. I love when Na Na saved him from Kim Young Ju. James Bond always has a bond girl. Here, City Hunter has City Hunter girl as well. What a great drama.

    Episode 11

    Episode 11 was one of a heartbreaking episode. Na Na saved Yoon Sung from the bullet. You go girl! This girl was so awesome. Actually, I’m ready to kill the scriptwriters if they killed Na Na. Thanks God, she’s alive. The scriptwriters saved for this time.

    Episode 12

    Yoon Sung gave Na Na his blood. That was so sweeeetttt. I love this scene so much. It proved us that Yoon Sung like Na Na for sure. Well, I knew he like her, but I need proves. I choose this scene as my favorite for episode 12.

    Episode 13

    Why I love this scene? I love Lee Min Ho tears. The emotion seems so real. He’s a great actor. Seeing he cried, broke my heart into the pieces. I love you,, Lee Min Ho. I think he will win the best actor for this year for sure.

    Episode 14

    Yoon Sung stabbed his hand till bleeding. Oh God, not just Jun pyo who got shock, I got a heart attack as well. Again, Lee Min Ho acting skill amazed me. Those two men knew how to give me a heart attack. I love those men. I love this scene as well.

    Episode 15

    After a few nerve-wrecking episodes, finally in this episode I can take a breath. The scriptwriter was sure a genius. Even though sometimes they so annoying. They push and pull methods were great. Thanks for giving us a sweet scene from MinMin couple in this episode. This is my favorite scene on episode 15.

    Episode 16

    What the,, the president is a Yoon Sung real dad? What what what? It caught me off guard when I saw that scene. I got a heart attack (again). That’s way I’m a little afraid watch this drama. I can die because of the heart attack. And this drama gave me so much shocking scenes. Once again, I adore the scriptwriter. Genius.

    Episode 17

    Target number 4 was the most evil target from all of the targets. He sent those men to hurt Jun Pyo. Oh no,, Thanks God, Yoon Sung saved him again. I love their fighting scene. Jun Pyo and Yoon Sung,, what a great pairing.

    Episode 18

    The creepy man kidnapped Na Na. Of course Yoon Sung saved her. That water scene was absolutely a masterpiece. Great scene. Thanks City Hunter.

    Episode 19

    This is the first time I cried for Korean Drama. That scene made me cry like a baby. I think he will not die. Just like Na Na who’s got shot on episode 11. I hope he will alive just like Na Na. But why he must die? I have a reason to kill the scriptwriter now.

    Episode 20

    Once again, I cried a lot, A LOT, for this drama. This episode was the best episode for me. My tears can stop flowing because of this scene. I know that I love Jun Pyo. This ajushi was the best. He loved his ‘son’ so much. He admitted as a City Hunter for Yoon Sung. He didn’t deserve to die. Why he must die? Why? Why? Why?

    Here’re the favorite songs from this drama soundtrack...

    1. Kim Bo Kyung – Suddenly

    You’ve to hear this song. Great vocal, great song, perfect. This girl sure know how to sing. Her voice is absolutely beautiful.

    2. Jonghyun’s Shinee – So Goodbye

    This song fitted perfectly for Yoon Sung and Na Na scene. I love this song. Jonghyung’s vocal was so great.

    3. Girl’s day – cupid

    What a cute song. I didn’t know that Girl’s Day can sing this well. They’re great.

    And my favorite is...


    [City Hunter OST] Yim Jae Bum - Love MV (eng lyrics & rom)


    The eyes of the masked man are always sad. He seeks to revenge his father’s death, but he is too weak in the face of his enemies’ tremendous authority and power. He runs, falls, and gets back up; he’s bleeding now, but the masked man never gives up. One by one, he delivers sweet justice upon his foes. He is the City Hunter. 


    City Hunter, the drama, is an adaptation of the Japanese manga series of the same name created by Tsukasa Hojo and set in Tokyo in the 1980s. 


    Each episode of this fast-paced story is bursting with action scenes skillfully executed by actor Lee Min-ho (the main character) who sheds the prince-like image he bore in the beloved KBS drama ‘Boys Over Flowers.’ Fight scenes in which Lee Min-ho uses everyday objects (a spoon, a radio, a water bottle, etc.) to triumph over his enemies are particularly loved by viewers and created a sensation just after being aired.




    The romance between Lee Min-ho and Park Min-young, who was recognized for her acting in the KBS drama‘Sungkyunkwan Scandal’with Park Yu-cheon of JYJ, balances out the overall tone of the drama, which otherwise would have been quite dark.


    The streets of Buam-dong, ‘Road of Wind’ on Mapodaegyo Bridge, and the Seoul Color Park served as filming locations for the drama’s romance scenes and are still visited by a large number of drama fans.


    Drama Information
    Produced by: Kim Young-seop Directed by: Jin Hyeok Screenplay by: Hwang Eun-gyeong, Choi Su-jin Broadcast Period: May 25, 2011 – July 28, 2011 Production Company: SSD Cast: Lee Min-hoPark Min-young, Lee Jun-hyuk, Goo Ha-ra
    Synopsis
    Twenty-one military men are sent to North Korea on a secret mission. As a result of the military operation, the men find themselves on the brink of termination by the South Korean government, who fears that disclosure of the mission will lead to diplomatic chaos. Jin-pyo (played by Kim Sang-joong), who barely escapes from the termination order, trains the young Lee Yun-seong (played by Lee Min-ho), the son of a friend who scarified his life to save Jin-pyo’s. As he trains his young ward, Jin-pyo awaits the day he can bring justice upon the five people who had given the fateful order. As a result of Jin-pyo’s training, Yun-seong grows up as a competent city hunter with a strong mind and body, a mastery of mechanics, and an arsenal of seemingly unbeatable martial arts moves. He goes to work as a bodyguard for the President and secretly investigates the five people who were responsible for his father’s death. Instead of killing the five people as Jin-pyo orders, he sends documents to the young prosecutor Kim Young-joo (played by Lee Jun-hyuk) in order to reveal the five people’s identities and put them each on trial. Unfortunately, the relationship between the prosecutor and the notorious five and the secret identity of the President cause unexpected trouble for Yun-seong.
    Characters
    Lee Yun-seong played by Lee Min-ho  Yun-seong was trained as a killer ever since he was a child. As a result, he has a mastery of martial arts, weapons, and technology. He works on his cases with cold-hearted judgment and calculating reason, but deep inside, he is as warmhearted as they come. He tries to keep his distance from Nana because he knows she’ll be in danger if she loves him, but he can’t hide his true feelings for her.
    Kim Na-na played by Park Min-young  Once a top judo master, Nana has done all kinds of jobs (working in coffee shops, making door-to-door deliveries, etc.), but is now working as a bodyguard for the President at the Blue House. She works alongside Yun-seong as his trusty assistant and finds herself falling in love with him.
    Kim Yeong-ju played by Lee Jun-hyuk  Yeong-ju is a prosecutor for the Special Investigation Unit of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office. He is a hard-working young prosecutor armed with a sense of responsibility and a deep conviction of his duty to bring about justice. Though he tries to reveal the identity of the city hunter, he ends up admitting that the city hunter is capable of punishing criminals more wisely than he can.
    Choi Da-hye played by Goo Ha-ra  Da-hye, the daughter of the President, just finished high-school and is preparing to go to college. She is thoughtless, frivolous, and likes to play. She falls in love with bodyguard Yun-seong at first sight and makes him her tutor. Though she gives Yun-seong and Na-na a hard time and makes all kinds of trouble, she is nonetheless a cute and loveable character who is impossible not to like.
    Filming Locations
    ‘Road of Wind’ on Mapo Bridge The Road of Wind is where Yun-seong is tormented by the thought that his mother is not living a happy. An art installation found at the southern end of the Mapo Bridge near Yeouido Park, the ‘Road of Wind’ is famous for its night views. Walk up the twisty turny stairs to enjoy the cool river breeze and the waves of shadow cast by the headlights of passing cars. 
    ☞ Night veiw from Mapo Bridge
    Seoul Color Park Seoul Color Park is the filming location of the scene where Yun-seong coldheartedly leaves Na-na even though he knows how she feels about him. The art structure is made up of 10 bars of colors (red, blue, gray, etc.) that seem to change color depending on the angle from which they are viewed. Made to mimic the shape of the waves along Hangang River, Seoul Color Park is coupled with benches and is a popular weekend resting spot for those gathered along the river. 
    ☞ Click here for more on Seoul Color Park
    Riverview 8th Street Riverview 8th Street is an observatory situated downstream of Gwangjingyo Bridge, a popular walking course along the Hangang River. The observatory has space for exhibits by famous Korean and non-Korean artists, a performance stage for jazz, rock, and other music performances, and a rest area. The view of the Hangang River seen through the glass floors and walls is spectacular. In City Hunter, Riverview 8th Street appears as the office of Jin-pyo, but was also a filming location of the KBS drama ‘Iris.’ 
    ☞ Click for more on Riverview 8th Street
    Buam-dong Nestled in Mount Bugaksan, Buam-dong is one of the hidden jewels of Seoul. The area is home to charming cafes and unique restaurants and shops and is a place where nature flourishes. Close to Gyeongbokgung Palace and Insa-dong and connected to Changuimun Gate and the Bugaksanseong Fortress trail, Buam-dong offers a pleasant mix of culture, tradition, and convenience. In the drama, it is the filming location of scenes showing Yun-seong’s mother’s house and neighborhood. Buam-dong has also appeared in the dramas ‘My lovely Sam Soon’ and ‘The First Shop of the Coffee Prince.’ 
    ☞ Click for more on Buam-dong
    The Botanical Garden BCJ (Byeokchoji) in Paju Opened on September 9, 2005, the Botanical Garden BCJ features Korean-style and Western-style gardens, themed gardens, walking trails, a pond, a greenhouse, an experience center, and a grass plaza. The arboretum has been featured in numerous TV dramas and commercials thanks to its scenic beauty. In ‘City Hunter,’ it is where the characters go for shooting practice. ☞ Click here for more on The Botanical Garden BCJ (Byeokchoji)