Filming locations for Perfect Crown

In 21st-century Korea under a constitutional monarchy, a chaebol heiress with everything but status tries to take control of her future after crossing paths with a lonely prince with nothing but his title. Together, bound by a contract marriage, they begin a class-defying romance to rewrite destiny.

• Seong Hee-ju (IU): The second daughter of a chaebol family and a capable executive who has it all, yet she faces social stigma and discrimination for being an illegitimate child of commoner origins. To elevate her status and overcome her limitations, she proposes a calculated contract marriage to Prince Lee-an, a member of the royal family.
• Prince Lee-an (Byeon Woo-seok): A son of the King who bears the sorrowful fate of being unable to claim anything for himself. He meets Seong Hee-ju amidst rumors and suspicions that he is vying for the throne, as well as pressure from the Queen Dowager to enter into a political marriage.

Gocheok Sky Dome Filming Information

Gocheok Sky Dome in Guro-gu is Korea’s first and only domed baseball stadium, opened in 2015. Besides professional baseball games, it hosts large concerts and events throughout the year, and the dome keeps events running in any weather.

Nearest station: Guil Station (Line 1), about a 5-minute walk from Exit 2
Best season: Spring through autumn for baseball season, and any time of year for concerts and events
Nearby: Anyangcheon Stream walking paths

Gocheok Sky Dome: 430 Gyeongin-ro, Guro-gu, Seoul (5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Guil Station)
고척스카이돔 : 서울 구로구 경인로 430 구일역

Seoul National Cemetery

Seoul National Cemetery in Dongjak-gu is the national burial ground for soldiers, patriots, and distinguished figures who served the country. It’s a solemn site with wide green grounds and a quiet atmosphere, so visitors should keep their behavior respectful.

Nearest station: Dongjak Station (Lines 4 and 9)
Best season: Spring for cherry blossoms, autumn for foliage
Nearby: Banpo Hangang Park, Sebitseom, Dongjak Bridge

Seoul National Cemetery: 212-6 Dongjak-dong, Dongjak-gu, Seoul
국립서울현충원 : 서울 동작구 동작동 212-6

National Museum of Korea

The National Museum of Korea in Yongsan-gu is one of the largest museums in the world, holding a vast collection of Korean art and artifacts. The grand building and its reflecting pond make it a popular visit in any weather, and the permanent exhibitions are free to enter.

Nearest station: Ichon Station (Line 4 / Gyeongui-Jungang Line), about a 5-minute walk from Exit 2
Best season: Year-round, and a good indoor choice in winter or on rainy days
Nearby: Yongsan Family Park, War Memorial of Korea, Ichon Hangang Park

National Museum of Korea: 137 Seobinggo-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul (5-minute walk from Exit 2 of Ichon Station)
국립중앙박물관 : 서울 용산구 서빙고로 137 이촌역2번출구 도보5분

Gyeongbokgung Palace

Gyeongbokgung is the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, built in 1395 in the center of Seoul. Its grand halls, the Gyeonghoeru Pavilion, and the changing of the guard ceremony make it the city’s most iconic historic site.

Nearest station: Gyeongbokgung Station (Line 3), Exit 5
Best season: Spring and autumn, and night openings when available
Nearby: Bukchon Hanok Village, Samcheong-dong, National Folk Museum, Gwanghwamun Square

Gyeongbokgung Palace: 161 Sajik-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul
경복궁 : 서울 종로구 사직로 161

Jongmyo Shrine

Jongmyo is the Confucian royal ancestral shrine of the Joseon dynasty and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Its long, simple wooden halls and quiet forested grounds give it a solemn atmosphere unlike Seoul’s other palaces.

Nearest station: Jongno 3-ga Station (Lines 1, 3, and 5), Exit 7
Best season: Autumn for foliage, spring for fresh greenery
Nearby: Changdeokgung and Changgyeonggung Palaces, Ikseon-dong Hanok Village, Gwangjang Market
Visiting note: Entry is often by guided tour, so check the current rules and reservations before going.

Jongmyo Shrine: 157 Jongno, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Exit 7 of Jongno 3-ga Station)
종묘 : 서울 종로구 종로 157 종로3가역 7번출구

Jamsugyo Bridge

Jamsugyo is a low-level bridge across the Han River in Seocho-gu, built beneath the upper Banpo Bridge. It closes to traffic when heavy rain raises the river level, and at night the nearby Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain makes the area a popular evening spot.

Nearest station: Express Bus Terminal Station (Lines 3, 7, and 9) or Sinbanpo Station (Line 9), then a walk toward the river
Best season: Late spring through early autumn, preferably in the evening
Nearby: Banpo Hangang Park, Sebitseom, Banpo Bridge Moonlight Rainbow Fountain

Jamsugyo Bridge: 649 Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu, Seoul
잠수교 : 서울 서초구 반포동 649

Hwaseomun Gate

Hwaseomun is the west gate of Suwon Hwaseong Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site built in the late 18th century. It sits along the fortress wall, so it’s easy to combine with a walk around the stone ramparts.

Nearest station: Suwon Station (Line 1 / Suin-Bundang Line), then a bus or taxi to the fortress area
Best season: Spring and autumn for walking the wall, and evenings when the fortress lights are on
Nearby: Hwaseong Haenggung Palace, Janganmun Gate, Suwon Hwaseong walking trail

Hwaseomun Gate: 331 Jangan-dong, Paldal-gu, Suwon-si, Gyeonggi-do
화서문 : 경기 수원시 팔달구 장안동 331

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