KPop Demon Hunters Locations in Korea: Real Places You Can Visit

Published Jul 16, 2026 · 5 min read

KPop Demon Hunters is an animated film, so there are no live-action sets to walk through. The "locations" fans ask about are real places in Seoul, plus one historic village near the city of Andong, that the film's artists used as visual references. Most sit within a short subway ride of central Seoul, and you can reach almost all of them for the price of a transit fare. As of July 2026, both Netflix and the Korea Tourism Organization publish guides that map scenes to real addresses, so you are not working from fan guesswork alone.

This guide lists the main real-world places behind the film's best-known scenes and how to get to each one. It is written for travelers already planning a Seoul trip. It does not list ticket prices for every venue, since those change often, and there is no official film tour, because the movie was drawn rather than shot on location.

What is KPop Demon Hunters, and why does it have real locations?

KPop Demon Hunters is a 2025 animated musical made by Sony Pictures Animation for Netflix, which released it on June 20, 2025. The story follows a K-pop girl group called Huntrix (stylized HUNTR/X) who secretly hunt demons, and their rivals, a boy band named the Saja Boys who are demons in disguise. Netflix has reported it as one of its most-watched films.

Because the movie is animated, its "filming locations" are real Korean landmarks that the design team rebuilt on screen, not places where cameras rolled. Netflix's official Tudum locations guide and the Korea Tourism Organization both tie specific scenes to real addresses, which is how fans know, for example, that the finale plays out around N Seoul Tower.

Which places can you reach by subway?

Nearly all of them, and the subway is the easier choice because Seoul road traffic is heavy. The table below lists the main spots, the closest station, and the scene each one inspired, based on the Netflix guide and the Korea Tourism Organization's official site, VisitKorea.

A single-day loop works if you group by area. The palaces and hanok villages sit together in the northern old town, while COEX and the Olympic Stadium are east of the river on Line 2.

N Seoul Tower and the film's finale

N Seoul Tower sits on top of Namsan (South Mountain), a wooded hill in the middle of the city, and the tower structure itself is about 236 meters tall. The guides tie it to the climactic fight against the demon Gwi-Ma. You reach it two ways: the Namsan cable car from near Myeongdong, or a walking trail up through Namsan Park that takes most people 30 to 40 minutes at an easy pace. Near the base of the tower you will find the fences of "love locks" the area is known for.

Palaces, hanok houses, and the old city wall

Gyeongbokgung Palace, the largest of Seoul's royal palaces, stands in as the backdrop for the song "Golden." Two practical notes matter here. The palace's official visitor information states it is closed on Tuesdays, so plan around that day, and it grants free entry to visitors wearing hanbok, the traditional Korean dress you can rent from shops nearby. If your dates overlap a major public holiday, confirm hours first; our rundown of Korea's national holidays and what closes covers the days when opening times shift.

Bukchon Hanok Village, which the Netflix guide links to a quiet rooftop scene, is a real neighborhood of more than 900 hanok (traditional tile-roofed houses). People live there, so posted signs ask visitors to lower their voices and stay out of private courtyards. Early morning on a weekday is the calmest time to go, and the nearest station is Anguk on Line 3.

Naksan Park follows a restored stretch of the Seoul City Wall (Hanyangdoseong), the fortress that once ringed the old capital. The film uses the wall trail for a nighttime reunion. Come near sunset for the skyline view; the closest station is Hyehwa on Line 4.

Myeongdong, COEX, and the Olympic Stadium

These three cover the film's louder, city-scale moments. Myeongdong is Seoul's best-known shopping and street-food district, and the Netflix guide ties it to the Saja Boys' street performance. COEX, in the Gangnam district, holds the K-Pop Square with its large curved LED screen and the Starfield Library, and the film recreates its promo screens. Seoul Olympic Stadium in Jamsil, the main venue of the 1988 Seoul Olympics, stands in for Huntrix's concert. COEX is at Samseong Station and the stadium at Sports Complex Station, both on Line 2, which makes them an easy pair to visit in one afternoon.

Going beyond Seoul: Andong's Hahoe Village

One key place sits well outside the capital. The Netflix guide identifies Hahoe Folk Village near Andong as the on-screen birthplace of the first demon hunters. Hahoe is a real, still-inhabited village that UNESCO added to its World Heritage List in 2010 as part of the "Historic Villages of Korea" listing, which you can confirm on the UNESCO World Heritage Centre site. Getting there takes planning: most travelers ride a KTX high-speed train to Andong, then take a local bus to the village. If Korean trains are new to you, our primer on rail passes, tickets, and seat reservations explains how to book ahead.

A few tips before you go

• Ride the subway rather than drive; every location above has a station within walking distance, and traffic in central Seoul is slow.
• Group stops by area to save time: old-town palaces and hanok in the north, COEX and the stadium on Line 2 east of the river.
• Visit hanok villages on weekday mornings, keep noise low, and skip private courtyards, because residents live there.
• Check closing days before you set out, especially Gyeongbokgung on Tuesdays and any date near a national holiday.