KOREA GUIDE
Finding real SEVENTEEN music video filming locations in Korea is more complicated than matching a colorful wall, tunnel, or industrial building to a few seconds of footage. K-pop music videos often combine public locations, private studios, temporary sets, overseas filming, computer-generated backgrounds, and tightly controlled commercial properties.
This fan travel guide focuses on places in Korea that have been connected with SEVENTEEN productions and can be considered for an actual trip. The main examples include Kwangwoon University in Seoul, Camp Market in Incheon, and Hwalok Cave in Chungju.
Each destination requires a different approach. A university campus is not an entertainment attraction, a former military site may contain restricted sections, and a commercial cave attraction follows its own admission and safety rules. Check current access before traveling, even when older fan posts describe a location as open.
Important: Check Current Access
Campus rules, construction zones, park boundaries, admission fees, transportation schedules, and photography restrictions may change. Search the Korean place name on Naver Map or Kakao Map and review the latest official notice before traveling.
1. Where Were SEVENTEEN Music Videos Filmed?
SEVENTEEN music videos have been filmed across Korea and overseas, as well as inside private studios and purpose-built sets. This means there is no single official SEVENTEEN filming-location route that includes every background seen in the group’s videos.
For travel planning, the most useful locations are places that meet three conditions. The site should have a reasonable connection to a specific production, it should still exist, and visitors should have a lawful way to see it without crossing restricted boundaries.
Kwangwoon University is the easiest location to add to a Seoul itinerary. Camp Market can be visited as part of an Incheon trip, while Hwalok Cave requires a separate journey to Chungju and normally involves an admission ticket.
What counts as a useful filming location?
- The real place can be identified by an official or credible source.
- The location still exists in a recognizable form.
- Visitors can view it from a public or authorized area.
- The trip offers more than an unsafe or intrusive photo opportunity.
- The location can be found using a Korean map search term.
2. SEVENTEEN Filming Locations at a Glance
| Production |
Location |
Korean Map Search |
Region |
Visit Type |
Planning Level |
| MAESTRO |
Donghae Arts Center area at Kwangwoon University |
광운대학교 동해문화예술관 |
Seoul |
Campus exterior viewing |
Easy |
| Ready to Love |
Camp Market |
부평 캠프마켓 |
Incheon |
Publicly accessible sections only |
Moderate |
| Spell |
Hwalok Cave |
충주 활옥동굴 |
Chungju |
Ticketed attraction |
Advanced |
These three locations should not be treated as a single-day route. Seoul and Incheon may be combined only with a carefully planned schedule, while Chungju is better handled as a separate day trip or regional stop.
3. MAESTRO at Kwangwoon University in Seoul
The area around Kwangwoon University’s Donghae Arts Center, written as 광운대학교 동해문화예술관, has been connected with filming for SEVENTEEN’s MAESTRO. The recognizable appeal comes from the large institutional architecture and open space around the building.
This is an active university campus rather than a permanent K-pop exhibition. Fans should focus on the outdoor architecture and avoid interrupting students, staff, classes, rehearsals, or scheduled performances.
| English Name |
Donghae Arts Center, Kwangwoon University |
| Korean Name |
광운대학교 동해문화예술관 |
| Campus Address |
20 Gwangun-ro, Nowon-gu, Seoul |
| Korean Address |
서울특별시 노원구 광운로 20 |
| Nearest Station |
Kwangwoon University Station |
| Admission |
No separate ticket for ordinary outdoor campus access; event areas may have restrictions |
Important: Active University Campus
Campus buildings may be closed to outside visitors, and access can change during examinations, events, construction, or security operations. Do not enter classrooms, rehearsal rooms, offices, backstage areas, or controlled entrances without permission.
How to reach the campus
Travel to Kwangwoon University Station and search for 광운대학교 동해문화예술관 in a Korean map application. The final walking route may pass through or around different campus gates, so follow current pedestrian access rather than relying only on an old fan map.
Best way to photograph the location
Use the outdoor plaza or another publicly accessible position that shows the building’s scale. Avoid photographing students at close range, setting up large equipment during class changes, or blocking building entrances.
A weekday can offer the normal campus atmosphere, but it is also the busiest time for students. A quiet daytime visit may be more respectful, provided the campus has not announced a restricted-access period.
4. Ready to Love at Camp Market in Incheon
Camp Market, written as 부평 캠프마켓, is a former military site in Bupyeong, Incheon. Sections of the site have gone through return, cleanup, redevelopment, and phased public opening, which means older photographs may not match the current layout.
The location has been associated with the industrial and open-space visuals seen in Ready to Love. However, visitors should never assume that every building or fenced section shown in an old image is currently accessible.
| English Name |
Camp Market |
| Korean Map Search |
부평 캠프마켓 |
| Area |
Bupyeong-gu, Incheon |
| Nearest Major Transit Area |
Bupyeong and Bupyeong Market area, followed by a local walk or bus depending on the active entrance |
| Admission |
Public sections may be free; special programs or events may have separate rules |
| Recommended Time |
Daylight during officially announced opening periods |
Important: Do Not Enter Restricted Sections
Camp Market may contain fenced, closed, contaminated, under-construction, or controlled areas. Enter only through officially open gates, follow signs and staff instructions, and never cross barriers to recreate a music-video scene.
Why recent information matters
The site has changed as different areas have been returned and redeveloped. A building visible in an older video or fan photograph may be closed, altered, removed, or located beyond the current public boundary.
Check Incheon or Bupyeong local-government notices before visiting. Recent map photos can help with orientation, but an official access notice should take priority over user reviews.
Photography advice
Photograph only from open paths, plazas, or event areas. Industrial-looking buildings can tempt visitors to move closer, but fences and warning signs are not decorative parts of the filming location.
Large tripods, commercial filming, drones, and organized shoots may require permission. A handheld phone or small camera is less disruptive for an ordinary fan visit.
5. Spell at Hwalok Cave in Chungju
Hwalok Cave, written as 충주 활옥동굴, is a former mine transformed into a paid visitor attraction in Chungju. Its large underground chambers, stone surfaces, tunnels, and lighting create a setting that works naturally for performance-focused video production.
The cave has been connected with filming for Spell. Unlike a temporary studio set, Hwalok Cave is a real attraction, but visitors must follow the attraction’s normal admission, safety, and photography rules.
| English Name |
Hwalok Cave |
| Korean Name |
충주 활옥동굴 |
| Address |
26 Mokbeoran-gil, Mokbeol-dong, Chungju-si, Chungcheongbuk-do |
| Korean Address |
충청북도 충주시 목벌안길 26 |
| Nearest Major Transport Hub |
Chungju Station or Chungju Bus Terminal, followed by local transport or taxi |
| Admission |
Paid admission; confirm the current ticket price on the official page |
| Visit Conditions |
Cool underground temperature, uneven surfaces, and possible closures or restricted zones |
Important: Ticket and Safety Rules Apply
Opening hours, closing days, ticket prices, cave sections, and photography rules may change. Wear suitable shoes, bring a light layer for the cool interior, and follow all staff instructions and safety barriers.
How to reach Hwalok Cave
Travel to Chungju by train or intercity bus, then continue by local bus or taxi. The final public-transport connection may be less frequent than transportation in Seoul, so check both the outward and return route before departure.
A taxi can reduce transfer time, especially for a small group. Save the Korean name 충주 활옥동굴 and the Korean address so the driver can confirm the destination.
What to expect inside
The underground environment can feel colder than the outdoor temperature, even during warmer months. Comfortable shoes are useful because floors may be damp, uneven, or slippery in some sections.
Do not step beyond railings or enter closed tunnels to match an exact camera angle. The production may have filmed in sections or under conditions that are not available during normal public admission.
6. Locations Not Included in the Korea Route
Not every memorable SEVENTEEN music-video background belongs in a Korea travel guide. Some videos were filmed partly or entirely overseas, while others rely on private studios, temporary structures, closed industrial sites, or backgrounds that cannot be confidently identified.
This article does not list a location as visitable when one of the following problems applies:
- The place is outside Korea.
- The scene was created inside a private production studio.
- The set was temporary and removed after filming.
- The location is based only on visual similarity.
- The property is private and has no lawful public viewpoint.
- The area is unsafe, abandoned, fenced, or restricted.
- The filming evidence cannot be separated from fan speculation.
A missing location is not necessarily an oversight. It may have been excluded because the site cannot be responsibly recommended as a travel destination.
7. How to Plan Your SEVENTEEN Location Trip
The most realistic plan is to divide the locations by region. Trying to visit Seoul, Incheon, and Chungju in one day would create more transit time than actual sightseeing time.
| Plan |
Main Location |
Suggested Combination |
Recommended Time |
| Seoul stop |
Kwangwoon University |
Northern Seoul attractions or another confirmed Seoul K-pop location |
Half day |
| Incheon trip |
Camp Market |
Bupyeong or another nearby Incheon attraction |
Half or full day |
| Chungju trip |
Hwalok Cave |
Another confirmed Chungju attraction with a practical transport connection |
Full day |
Fans with limited time should start with the Seoul location. Camp Market works for travelers already interested in Incheon, while Hwalok Cave offers the strongest standalone attraction but requires the most transportation planning.
8. How to Find the Locations on Naver Map
English place names may produce incomplete or outdated results in Korea. Copying the Korean place name into Naver Map or Kakao Map usually gives better walking routes, local bus information, current photographs, and closure notices.
| Location |
Copy This Search Term |
| Kwangwoon University filming area |
광운대학교 동해문화예술관 |
| Camp Market |
부평 캠프마켓 |
| Hwalok Cave |
충주 활옥동굴 |
What to check in the map listing
- Whether the listing is marked open, closed, relocated, or temporarily unavailable.
- The most recent official notice or venue announcement.
- Recent visitor photographs showing the current entrance.
- The last public-transport departure for the return journey.
- Walking routes that avoid restricted gates or private roads.
- Whether reservations or tickets are linked from an official page.
9. Photo Tips and Fan Etiquette
The safest way to match a music-video scene is to use public viewpoints and compare large visual features such as building shapes, columns, tunnels, walls, and open spaces. Temporary props and lighting effects may no longer exist.
- Do not block campus entrances, park paths, ticket gates, or emergency routes.
- Do not photograph students, staff, residents, or other visitors without permission.
- Never cross fences, warning tape, locked doors, or construction barriers.
- Ask before using a tripod or filming inside a commercial attraction.
- Keep group visits small and avoid loud music or choreography practice in busy areas.
- Do not move furniture, signs, barriers, plants, or venue equipment.
- Do not fly a drone without checking aviation and property rules.
- Do not republish copyrighted music-video screenshots as travel images without permission.
A filming location remains a campus, park, workplace, or paid attraction after the production team leaves. Respecting its normal function is more important than recreating an exact camera position.
10. Nearby Places to Add to Your Trip
Near Kwangwoon University
Combine the campus stop with another northern Seoul destination that fits your interests and transport route. Check the subway travel time rather than assuming that all Seoul attractions are close together.
Near Camp Market
Bupyeong has shopping, dining, and local cultural areas that can make the journey more worthwhile. Choose places near your active Camp Market entrance so you do not spend most of the visit transferring between buses.
Near Hwalok Cave
Add another Chungju attraction only after checking the real transport connection. Two places that look close on a map may still require a long taxi ride or an infrequent local bus.
Recheck the following details shortly before your trip:
- Current public access to the university campus.
- Events, examinations, or construction affecting the Donghae Arts Center area.
- Which Camp Market sections and gates are open.
- Temporary Camp Market closures or redevelopment work.
- Hwalok Cave opening hours and regular closing days.
- Current Hwalok Cave admission fees.
- Photography, tripod, and commercial-filming restrictions.
- Local bus schedules and return transportation.
- Weather warnings that could affect outdoor access.
- Whether the visual features seen in the music video still remain.
Use official university, local-government, tourism, and venue pages whenever possible. Recent user photographs are useful for orientation but should not overrule an official restriction.
12. SEVENTEEN Filming Locations FAQ
Are all SEVENTEEN music videos filmed in Korea?
No. SEVENTEEN music videos may include overseas locations, private studios, temporary sets, and digitally created backgrounds. This guide covers selected places in Korea that can be considered for a real visit.
Can fans enter the buildings at Kwangwoon University?
Do not assume that campus buildings are open to outside visitors. Outdoor areas may be accessible, but classrooms, offices, rehearsal spaces, backstage areas, and event facilities can be restricted.
Is every part of Camp Market open?
No. Access can differ by section, construction phase, cleanup work, and official opening arrangements. Follow current signs and local-government notices.
Do I need a ticket for Hwalok Cave?
Hwalok Cave operates as a paid attraction. Confirm the current admission fee, opening schedule, and ticket conditions through the official venue information before visiting.
Can all three locations be visited in one day?
No practical route connects Seoul, Incheon, and Chungju in one comfortable day. Visit the Seoul and Incheon locations separately or with careful planning, and reserve another day for Chungju.
Which location is easiest for international travelers?
Kwangwoon University is usually the easiest because it is within Seoul’s public-transport network. Camp Market requires checking the correct public entrance, while Hwalok Cave involves intercity travel and local transportation.
Is photography allowed?
Ordinary personal photography may be possible in open areas, but interior photography, tripods, drones, commercial filming, and organized shoots can require permission. Follow the rules posted at each location.
Should I use Google Maps or Naver Map?
Google Maps can help with general orientation, but Naver Map and Kakao Map are usually more useful for Korean place names, walking routes, local buses, current business information, and recent visitor photographs.
A successful SEVENTEEN music video filming locations trip depends on realistic planning and respectful behavior. Confirm the latest access information, use Korean map searches, and never cross a restricted boundary for a photograph.
