• A classic K-drama, a romantic comedy full of excitement 'Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha'

        • 08/13/2024

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  • When it comes to 'K-Drama', genres such as zombies and thrillers are the mainstream, but in the past, romantic comedy with Korean emotion was the first contributor to the Korean Wave boom by forming a fandom in Asia. Here's a drama where you can see the power of the romance that gets immersed the more you watch it. It is a remake of the movie 'Mr. Hong(Hongbanjang)' with a healing romance between Hyejin, a city slicker and the jack-of-all-trades Chief Hong(Hongbanjang). The story takes place against the backdrop of a beautiful seaside town called 'Gongjin', which is warm-hearted, and has been well-received as a 'K-Melodrama', receiving great love both at home and abroad. Wonderful drama shooting spots make Pohang beautiful.

    Cheongha Market
    6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로200번길 6)

    Gongjin is a fictional village in the background of the play. In Cheongha Market, the actual venue of Gongjin Market located in Gongjin, the 'Chungha Five-day Market' is actually held on the 1st and 6th of every month. From seafood to fresh produce and homemade food, it is full of shoppers and a variety of products. Please refer to the information boards that clearly indicate the location of the ‘Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha’ filming set and nearby tourist spots throughout Cheongha Market.

    Cheongho Hardware Store
    6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Cheongha Market) (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로200번길 6(청하시장))

    It is a hardware store with a cute sign that catches the eye even from a distance. In the play, Bora comes out to a place run by her father, and the letters written on the windows with paint and the props hanging on the wire mesh look the same as in the drama. There is a chair on the deck, where you can take a pretty picture. You cannot look around the inside, but you can fully feel the atmosphere in the play.

    Gongjin banjeom
    3 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로200번길 3)

    It is a Chinese restaurant where Hong banjang (played by Kim Seonho) worked part-time, and its actual name is 'Iga Restaurant'. After changing the sign and interior for filming, it has been maintained as it is. Thanks to this, you can get a vivid proof shot. Hot Soup, soft meat Beef Bone Soup, and Rice Soup with Dried Pollack and Bean Sprouts with a refreshing taste are popular menu items. The friendly owner makes the meal even more enjoyable.

    Bora Super
    1 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로200번길 1)

    It is a supermarket run by Bora's mother, who is pregnant. It has a cute appearance such as a red mailbox, an old vending machine, and a poster. Inside, there are benches and props as they are. There is a photo zone outside where you can take a picture, and inside, you can try making Dalgona, making visitors happy.

    Coffee in the middle of the day & Beer in the moonlit night
    6 Cheongha-ro 200beon-gil Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (Cheongha Market) (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로200번길 6(청하시장))

    In the front, the entrance painted in light blue and the ivy surrounding the building gives off a vintage look. You can't go inside the building, but if you go back to the side of the building, you can see the poster, guitar, and license plate of former singer Oh Yoon inside the window. No matter where it is set as the background, it produces great results and makes you automatically press the shooting button.

    Yeongil Meat Restaurant
    5-8, Cheongha-ro 192, Cheong-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, Republic of Korea (경북 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로192번길 5-8)

    This is a restaurant that actors and staff used to use while they were there for filming. The menu consists mainly of meat from various cuts, but it is fresh and of high quality, so there are many regulars. Among them, the most popular Stir-fried Pork is delicious when cooked over a fire and simmered in the soup. The side dishes provided when ordering are also neat and tasty.

    Yoon Restaurant
    2F, 1884-2 Haean-ro Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 해안로 1884-2 2층)

    Yoon Dental Clinic, which Hyejin (Shin Mina) opened in Gongjin, has been operating as a restaurant after the drama ended. However, it still retains its appearance in the drama. The pale yellow building, the turquoise signboard, and even the information board for medical departments inside remain intact, attracting many visitors. The view of Pohang Beach through the long glass window of the restaurant is excellent, so any menu you eat will double the taste.

    Sabang Memorial Park
    1801 Haean-ro Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 흥해읍 해안로 1801)

    It is a park to commemorate the history of 'erosion control' by planting trees in mountains and raising river banks to prevent natural disasters. If you climb to the top of Mukeunbong through the stairs in the park, you can directly witness the boat on the mountain where Hyejin and Hongbanjang meet in episode 1. The ship set by Hongbanjang's grandfather for her grandmother, Sunim, blends with the sea in the background, creating an unexpectedly wonderful scene. The stairs are a bit steep, so be sure to bring comfortable shoes and water when going up.

    Kunlunsan Mountain Gliding Site
    1366-42 Haean-ro Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do (경상북도 포항시 북구 흥해읍 해안로 1366-42)

    This is the mountain that Hongbanjang and PD Ji climbed together for a tour of the filming location. When you climb to the top of the 177m high mountain, with the blue sea in the middle, Chilpo Port on the left and Chilpo Beach on the right unfold like a picture. On the one hand, there is a Paragliding Gliding Site, where experts help you experience it safely. Advance reservations are required for the experience, and the availability of the experience will be announced on the site depending on weather conditions.

    Seokbyeong 1-ri (Hongbanjang’s house, Hyejin’s house)
    207 Ilchul-ro Guryongpo-eup, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do(Seokbyeong 1-ri Village Hall) (경상북도 포항시 남구 구룡포읍 일출로 207(석병1리 마을회관))

    This is where the residents of Gongjin Village live, with Hongbanjang's house on the sea side and Hyejin's house on the hill. However, these houses are inhabited by real residents, so you should look around quietly from the outside. Passing the village hall where the residents were having a feast and reaching the end of the breakwater, there is a red lighthouse where Hongbanjang and Hyejin had their wedding. The clear color makes it even prettier in the photo, so be sure to take a proof shot.

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