Filming locations for Queen of Tears

Baek Hyun-woo, a Seoul National University Law School graduate, falls in love with and marries Hong Hae-in, a third-generation chaebol heiress and the president of Queens Department Store. However, after three years of marriage, he decides to divorce her due to the suffocating atmosphere of living with her family and a lack of communication.

While preparing for the divorce, Hong Hae-in is diagnosed with a rare, terminal illness. Upon learning of her condition, Baek Hyun-woo rediscovers his concern and affection for her; together, they overcome the crisis and find themselves drawn back to one another.

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Queen of Tears

Ongdalsaem Hapjeong Gamjatang

Ongdalsaem Hapjeong Gamjatang is a local restaurant in Mapo-gu serving gamjatang, a hearty Korean pork bone and potato stew. It’s a classic comfort food, and a bowl of it is especially welcome on a cold day. Its location steps from Hapjeong Station makes it easy to fit into a Hongdae-area outing.

Nearest station: Hapjeong Station (Lines 2 and 6), Exit 7
Best season: Autumn and winter, when a hot stew is most appealing
Nearby: Hongdae shopping and street culture, Hapjeong and Mangwon cafés, Mangwon Market, Yanghwa Hangang Park

Ongdalsaem Hapjeong Gamjatang: 9, Dokmak-ro 2-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul (Hapjeong Station, Exit 7)
옹달샘 합정감자탕 : 서울 마포구 독막로2길 9 합정역 7번출구

Gwangtonggyo Bridge

Gwangtonggyo is a stone bridge over Cheonggyecheon Stream in central Seoul, one of the oldest bridges in the city. Its Joseon-era origins are part of its character, and the bridge crosses the stream near the starting point of the Cheonggyecheon walking path. It looks especially atmospheric at night, when the stream lights come on.

Nearest station: Jonggak Station (Line 1), Exit 5, about a 3-minute walk
Best season: Spring and autumn, and any evening for the lights
Nearby: Cheonggye Plaza, Bosingak Belfry, Insadong, Jogyesa Temple

Gwangtonggyo Bridge: 1-11, Seorin-dong, Jongno-gu, Seoul (Jonggak Station, Exit 5; 3-minute walk)
광통교 : 서울 종로구 서린동 1-11 종각역 5번출구

Aqua Planet Ilsan

Aqua Planet Ilsan in Goyang is a large aquarium in the Hallyu World area. It features a wide range of marine life and themed exhibit zones, so it’s a popular indoor outing for families and couples, and a good choice on rainy or cold days.

Nearest station: Daehwa Station (Line 3), then a bus or taxi. Check the route in advance, since the area is easier to reach by car.
Best season: Year-round, and especially convenient in winter or in bad weather
Nearby: KINTEX exhibition center, Hallyu World area, Ilsan Lake Park

Aqua Planet Ilsan: 282, Hallyu World-ro, Ilsanseo-gu, Goyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
아쿠아플라넷 일산 : 경기 고양시 일산서구 한류월드로 282