K-Pop Demon Hunters Locations: 8 Real Seoul Spots 2026
Updated September 27, 2026
KPop Demon Hunters is animated, but almost every big scene is drawn from a real Seoul landmark you can visit on the subway.
This guide lists the K-Pop Demon Hunters locations that fans and Netflix itself have tied to the film, what happens there in the story, and practical tips for visiting each one. There is no physical film set, so think of these as the real places behind the animation. Most of them fit into two easy subway routes, one in central Seoul and one in the Gangnam and Jamsil area.
The 8 spots
1. N Seoul Tower: the Saja Boys’ final concert
The tower on Namsan is the backdrop for the Saja Boys’ big concert near the end of the film. The stadium under the tower is invented, so don’t go looking for a concert hall. Walk up through Namsan Park, take the Namsan cable car, or ride a Namsan circular bus to the base. The park is free and the observatory needs a ticket. Go at sunset if you want the mood of the film’s closing scenes.
2. Bukchon Hanok Village: where Rumi and Jinu first meet
Rumi and Jinu’s first secret meeting takes place among Bukchon’s tiled hanok roofs. This is a lived-in neighborhood, and Jongno-gu now limits tourist visits to the core lanes (around Bukchon-ro 11-gil) to 10:00–17:00, with fines for entering outside those hours. Plan your visit for the daytime, keep your voice down, and don’t photograph into people’s homes.
💡 Tip: Bukchon and Gyeongbokgung are a 10–15 minute walk apart, so do them together in the morning before the lanes get crowded.
3. Naksan Park: the fortress-wall meeting
Rumi and Jinu’s second private meeting happens along the old Seoul city wall at Naksan Park. From Hyehwa Station (Line 4), it’s roughly a 15-minute uphill walk. The wall is lit after dark and the view over the city is one of the best free ones in Seoul. Ihwa Mural Village is on the way if you want a detour.
4. Gyeongbokgung Palace: Jinu’s flashback
The palace grounds appear in Jinu’s flashback. Gyeongbokgung is closed on Tuesdays. Entry is free if you wear hanbok, and the royal guard changing ceremony at Gwanghwamun Gate runs at 10:00 and 14:00 on open days. Hanbok rental shops line the streets around Anguk and Gyeongbokgung stations.
5. Myeongdong: disguises and the Saja Boys’ debut
The busy shopping streets where HUNTR/X walk around in disguise, and where the Saja Boys first perform, are modeled on Myeongdong. Come in the evening, when the street-food stalls open and the neon comes on. It’s also the easiest place in Seoul to combine the film with K-beauty and K-pop merch shopping.
6. Seoul Olympic Stadium: HUNTR/X’s opening concert
The film opens with HUNTR/X performing in a huge stadium inspired by Seoul Olympic Stadium in the Jamsil Sports Complex (Sports Complex Station, Line 2). Access to the inside depends on events, so for most visitors this is a photo stop from outside.
7. Lotte World Tower: the HUNTR/X headquarters
The sleek tower that serves as HUNTR/X’s headquarters appears to be based on Lotte World Tower in Jamsil, Korea’s tallest building. The Seoul Sky observatory at the top needs a ticket, while the mall, Seokchon Lake, and the plaza around it are free to walk.
8. COEX K-POP Square: the giant LED screen
The huge outdoor screen that promotes HUNTR/X’s new song matches the media wall at COEX K-POP Square, outside Samseong Station (Line 2). It shows free K-pop content and ads throughout the day, and it’s a two-stop ride from Lotte World Tower.
⚠️ Reality check: The film mixes and stylizes these places, so you won’t match every frame. Fans also connect the final bathhouse scene to Korea’s jjimjilbang culture, and Namsangol Hanok Village to Jinu’s past. Both make good extra stops if you have time.
Two routes that cover all the K-Pop Demon Hunters locations
Route A, central Seoul: Gyeongbokgung in the morning (skip Tuesdays), then walk to Bukchon before 5 p.m. Head to Myeongdong for dinner and street food, then finish at N Seoul Tower at night. Swap in Naksan Park for sunset if you prefer city views without a ticket.
Route B, Gangnam and Jamsil: Everything here is on subway Line 2. Start at COEX K-POP Square (Samseong), ride two stops to Sports Complex for the Olympic Stadium, then continue to Jamsil for Lotte World Tower and an evening walk around Seokchon Lake.
If you’re building a longer K-culture trip, pair this with our K-drama filming locations tour guide. Our K-pop idol cafe guide and top K-pop artists foreigners love give background on the music scene the film is based on.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the K-Pop Demon Hunters locations real?
Yes. The film is animated, but its scenes are based on real Seoul places, including N Seoul Tower, Bukchon Hanok Village, Naksan Park, Gyeongbokgung Palace, Myeongdong, Seoul Olympic Stadium, Lotte World Tower, and COEX K-POP Square. All of them can be visited by subway.
Where do Rumi and Jinu meet in Seoul?
Their first secret meeting is set in Bukchon Hanok Village, and their second takes place along the fortress wall at Naksan Park. Bukchon limits visits to its core lanes to 10:00–17:00, while Naksan Park is open at night and has great city views.
Can I see all the locations in one day?
It’s possible but rushed. Two half-day routes work better: central Seoul (Gyeongbokgung, Bukchon, Myeongdong, N Seoul Tower) and the Line 2 route in Gangnam and Jamsil (COEX, Olympic Stadium, Lotte World Tower).
Before You Go
These spots are worth visiting even without the film. Opening hours and ticket prices change, so check before you go. Netflix published its own KPop Demon Hunters locations guide, and the official Seoul tourism site lists current hours, tickets, and events.
