• Netflix's No.1 drama in the world 'Squid Game'

        • 08/13/2024

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  • , which not only became the first Korean drama to top Netflix, but also set a record by taking first place in all countries where Netflix is serving! Following , dramas of various genres continue the K-drama myth on Netflix. 'Squid Game' is the first non-English-speaking country to win an Emmy Award, including achieving No.1 on Netflix. Let's go to the wonderful filming location where the famous scenes of the drama are drawn in front of you, though it is small.

    Ssangmun-dong Baegun Market & Paldo Dried Seafood
    36 Samyang-ro 154-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 도봉구 삼양로154길 36)

    The actual location of 'Sangwoo's Fish' that Gihun (Lee Jungjae) stops by in the play is Paldo Dried Fish in Baegun Market in Ssangmun-dong. The grilled fish that Gihun was packing is actually for sale. In the market, there is also a squid game experience hall where a doll 'Younghee' welcomes you. Various props such as costumes, masks, and photo cards for the characters in the play are provided and you can also experience playing marbles and a game of slap-match.

    CU Ssangmun Uicheon Branch
    11 Uicheon-ro 39-gil, Dobong-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 도봉구 우이천로39길 11)

    It is a convenience store where game participant No. 1 Ilnam (played by Oh Youngsoo) and No. 456 Gihun met again after the first game, drinking Soju over Ramen and chatting. The scene where the two meet again was filmed here over four days. You can find a lot of fans recreating the two of them sitting on a green chair with Soju and Ramen on a small table placed outside the convenience store.

    Toin
    48 Insadong-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 종로구 인사동길 48)

    It is a retro-style store that sells nostalgic toys and snacks. The small space is filled with colorfully colored wrapping paper and toys that are difficult to understand at first glance. As soon as you enter this place, children and adults will feel excited and their eyes will sparkle. Among the various products, the most popular item is by far the Dalgona set. It is good to make new memories by choosing snacks and toys that suit your taste.

    Incheon My Land
    7 Wolmi-ro 234beon-gil, Jung-gu, Incheon (인천광역시 중구 월미로234번길 7)

    The place where gangster Jang Deoksoo and gang members met in the rain was My Land, the oldest amusement park in Wolmido Island. Vikings boasting a tremendous incline and size and the frantic 'Tagada Disco' are the highlights of this place. In spring, cherry blossoms are in full bloom, creating a more romantic atmosphere.

    Ganghwa-gun Gyodong Elementary School
    29 Daeryongan-gil Gyodong-myeon, Ganghwa-gun, Incheon (인천광역시 강화군 교동면 대룡안길 29)

    It is a historical school that opened in 1906. A scene where the main characters when they were young played a squid game with their friends was filmed. It is forbidden to enter the school, so you should only look outside the school. Daeryong Market near the school is a market that retains the appearance of the 60s and 70s, and you can experience games that appeared in the play, such as Dalgona, marble picking, and slap-match (takji-nori). There are many things to see, such as murals and sculptures full of personality, as well as unique foods such as traditional snacks. The milk tea shop, which serves beverages such as coffee in Sesame Oil bottles, is especially popular.