10 Korean Cities You Will Want To Travel To Because Of K-Dramas

If you're a fan of Korean culture, you surely already know a lot about South Korea's capital city - Seoul. The metropolis is a mixture of modernity and traditionalism, which steals everyone's hearts with its bustling social life and diversity of entertainment. However, there are a lot of cities in the country also worth admiration. While Seoul might be a hotspot for a K-Drama filming location, there are fortunately many series that introduce us to other beautiful places around Korea.

Whether you're looking for inspiration for your next trip or you simply want to explore new destinations through your favorite content, you will definitely want to save this article! Here is an ultimate list of 10 must-visit Korean cities (besides Seoul) and recommended K-Dramas in which you can see them:

 

1. Busan

K-Drama recommendation: "Now We Are Breaking Up"

Busan is South Korea's 2nd biggest city, located in the southern part of the country. It is known for its futuristic skyscraper skyline, majestic mountains, and beautiful coastline with an ocean view. It is said that Busan is an ideal choice for those preferring the city lifestyle but are too overwhelmed by the rush pace of Seoul. Additionally, film lovers will definitely get intrigued by Busan since it hosts an international film festival every year.

 

2. Gwangju

K-Drama recommendation: "Youth of May"

GwangJu holds a painful memory of the Gwangju Uprising, which took place in 1980 and resulted in the death of many protestants, who wished for the democratization of the country. Besides being an important historic site, the