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IVE Music Video Filming Location in Korea: Gwangmyeong Speedom Guide

 

Wide view of Gwangmyeong Speedom’s curved indoor cycling track and modern stadium exterior, the confirmed filming location for IVE’s BLACKHOLE.

The confirmed IVE music video filming location covered in this guide is Gwangmyeong Speedom, a large indoor cycling stadium in Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation officially identified the venue as a filming location for IVE’s “BLACKHOLE” music video.

This article does not include locations based only on fan speculation, visual similarities, short social-media clips, or unverified addresses. It focuses on one place with a direct official source, a public address, visitor facilities, and confirmed weekend racing operations.

Important: Check the Current Event Notice

Race schedules, admission conditions, internal access, and temporary displays can change. Confirm the current KCYCLE schedule before traveling. The official IVE photo-zone event ended on June 28, 2026, so this guide does not treat the photo zone as a guaranteed current attraction.



Infographic showing Gwangmyeong Speedom’s address, transport, race days, visitor access, photography rules, and temporary IVE photo-zone warning.

1. Why This Guide Includes One Confirmed Location

IVE has released music videos containing elaborate interiors, fantasy architecture, outdoor scenes, performance spaces, and cinematic street backgrounds. A visually recognizable setting does not automatically mean that it is a permanent Korean location open to ordinary visitors.

A location is included here only when the connection is supported by an official organization responsible for the venue. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation published a post on March 12, 2026 identifying Gwangmyeong Speedom as the stadium used in IVE’s “BLACKHOLE” music video.

No estimated rooftop, private building, studio address, overseas set, or visually similar road has been added. This makes the guide shorter than a fan-compiled location list, but it also prevents travelers from visiting the wrong property or attempting to enter a restricted production space.

  • Confirmed song: BLACKHOLE
  • Confirmed venue: Gwangmyeong Speedom
  • Confirmed city: Gwangmyeong, Gyeonggi-do
  • Official confirming organization: Korea Sports Promotion Foundation
  • Normal venue function: Indoor cycle-racing stadium and public leisure complex

2. Gwangmyeong Speedom at a Glance

Category Confirmed Information
English name Gwangmyeong Speedom
Korean name 광명스피돔
Official address 721 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Related music video IVE — BLACKHOLE
Official filming confirmation Korea Sports Promotion Foundation post dated March 12, 2026
Regular race days Friday, Saturday, and Sunday according to official KSPO sources
Nearest practical subway gateway Gwangmyeongsageori Station; the official direction page places the venue about 1.6 km from the station
Published admission reference A September 10, 2025 KSPO release listed ₩1,000 general admission and ₩700 through SpeedOn
Parking 2,256 spaces and free parking on the official direction page
IVE photo-zone event Official event period was June 12–28, 2026

The admission amount in the table is a dated official reference rather than a guaranteed current price. Check the latest KCYCLE notice before traveling or budgeting the visit.

3. The BLACKHOLE Filming Connection

The strongest evidence is direct rather than speculative. The Korea Sports Promotion Foundation’s official account states that the familiar space appearing in IVE’s “BLACKHOLE” music video is Gwangmyeong Speedom cycle-racing stadium.

The venue is visually distinctive because of its enormous indoor cycling track, curved seating structure, high roof, and exterior inspired by the form of a bicycle helmet. These architectural features make it suitable for large-scale performance filming without requiring fans to identify an unmarked street or private interior.

The official confirmation establishes the venue-level filming connection. It does not mean that every area visible in the production is open to ordinary visitors. Camera positions used by a professional production may have been inside track, staff, equipment, or controlled filming zones.

Important: A Filming Angle Is Not an Access Route

Do not enter the racing track, athlete areas, staff corridors, equipment spaces, closed seating sections, or barriers to reproduce a music-video shot. Use only areas currently open to ordinary visitors.

Fans should use the official music video for personal scene comparison and photograph the stadium architecture from an approved visitor area. Avoid reposting music-video screenshots as travel-blog images without appropriate rights.

4. Can IVE Fans Visit Gwangmyeong Speedom?

Yes. Official KSPO materials describe Gwangmyeong Speedom as a cycle-racing stadium and public leisure complex where races are held every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The complex also contains family and leisure facilities rather than functioning only as a closed production site.

A KSPO press release published on September 10, 2025 described indoor facilities including a children’s playroom, library, arcade-style games, basketball games, and coin karaoke. The same release stated that most facilities could be used after paying the venue admission charge.

Outside the stadium, Pedal Plaza is described as a public space for bicycles, inline skates, skateboards, festivals, and local activities. Visiting the outdoor complex may still be possible when a particular internal space is unavailable, but entrance to the stadium should always follow the current event and race notice.

Best day to consider: Friday through Sunday, when official sources state that races are normally held. Confirm the exact race calendar because special competitions, holiday programs, maintenance, and facility events may affect access.

Recommended visit duration: Allow roughly two to three hours if the goal is to see the architecture, check the approved IVE-related visitor area, and watch part of the cycling program. A full day is unnecessary unless another Gwangmyeong attraction is added.

Check the current race calendar and venue notices on the official KCYCLE website.

5. What Is Confirmed About the IVE Photo Zone?

The official KCYCLE Instagram account announced an IVE photo zone at Gwangmyeong Speedom on June 11, 2026. The display included member standees, a photo wall, and additional photo objects connected to “BLACKHOLE.”

The associated certification event ran from June 12 through June 28, 2026, with the winner announcement scheduled for July 3. The published event period has ended.

The official event post does not establish a permanent operation period beyond the event dates. For that reason, this guide does not promise that the standees, photo wall, or objects will be present during a later visit.

Important: The Official Photo Event Has Ended

Do not travel only for the IVE standees or photo wall without a newer official notice confirming that they remain available. The filming-location connection is confirmed, but the temporary display is not treated as permanent.

The venue’s architecture and role in the music video remain the more reliable reasons to visit. A fan trip should still be worthwhile even when no temporary promotional display is available.

6. How to Get to Gwangmyeong Speedom

Official address: 721 Gwangmyeong-ro, Gwangmyeong-si, Gyeonggi-do
Korean address: 경기도 광명시 광명로 721
Telephone: 02-2067-5000

Gwangmyeongsageori Station on Seoul Subway Line 7 is the practical subway gateway. The official KCYCLE direction page places Gwangmyeong Speedom approximately 1.6 kilometers from the station.

Because the venue is not immediately outside the station, check the current local bus route or use a short taxi ride for the final section. Search the Korean name 광명스피돔 or the full Korean address in a Korean map application before departure.

Do not confuse Gwangmyeongsageori Station with Gwangmyeong KTX Station. They are different stations in different parts of the city. Check the station name carefully when planning a route from Seoul.

For drivers, the official direction page lists 2,256 parking spaces and free parking. The published parking hours are 09:00–20:00, with a note that hours may change depending on season and circumstances.

7. Photography and Access Rules

Gwangmyeong Speedom is an operating sports venue. Fan photography must not interfere with racing, athletes, staff, spectators, facility security, or normal visitor movement.

  • Remain inside areas currently open to ordinary visitors.
  • Do not cross track barriers or enter athlete and staff zones.
  • Do not block aisles, stairways, entrances, or emergency routes.
  • Avoid photographing identifiable spectators, athletes, or children without permission.
  • Follow staff instructions about tripods, lighting, video equipment, and commercial photography.
  • Do not move promotional objects, signs, seats, or barriers for a photograph.
  • Keep music and dance recreations away from active race and spectator areas.
  • Use the official visitor entrance rather than searching for a production access point.

Best photo approach: Use wide compositions that show the curved stadium interior or helmet-inspired exterior. These architectural views communicate the filming-location identity without requiring access to a restricted camera position.

Recommended time: Arrive after confirming the day’s race and opening notice. Daylight is better for photographing the exterior, while an operating race session gives the clearest sense of the venue’s normal function.

8. What to Add to Your Gwangmyeong Trip

Gwangmyeong Speedom can be the main fan-travel stop, but many visitors will not need an entire day at the stadium. Adding another confirmed public attraction makes the journey from central Seoul more efficient.

Gwangmyeong Cave is the strongest established attraction in the same city. It is not beside the Speedom and requires a separate transfer, so check the route before combining the two. The pairing works best for travelers who start early and confirm both operating schedules.

A practical route is to visit the attraction with the stricter opening time first, then continue to the second location. Do not assume that a race day, cave ticket, and local transfer will fit together without checking the final admission time.

9. Is the Filming Location Worth a Separate Trip?

Gwangmyeong Speedom is most suitable for fans who specifically want a location officially connected to “BLACKHOLE,” enjoy large modern architecture, or are interested in seeing a Korean cycle-racing venue.

It is less suitable for a traveler expecting multiple IVE sets, a permanent exhibition about the group, access to the exact professional camera position, or a guaranteed promotional photo zone. The official event period for the 2026 IVE display has already ended.

Traveler Recommendation Reason
Dedicated DIVE visiting filming sites Good choice The filming connection is officially confirmed.
Architecture or sports-venue visitor Good choice The venue has a distinctive exterior and large indoor cycling track.
Traveler expecting a permanent IVE exhibition Do not plan around it Only the limited 2026 photo-zone event is officially documented.
First-time visitor with one free day near Seoul Combine with another Gwangmyeong attraction The stadium alone may not require a full day.

10. Final Checklist Before Visiting

  1. Check the current Friday, Saturday, or Sunday race schedule on KCYCLE.
  2. Confirm the latest admission amount instead of relying only on the 2025 published price.
  3. Search 광명스피돔 rather than using an unofficial English map pin.
  4. Do not confuse Gwangmyeongsageori Station with Gwangmyeong KTX Station.
  5. Plan the final 1.6-kilometer section from Gwangmyeongsageori Station.
  6. Do not assume that the June 2026 IVE photo zone remains available.
  7. Use only public visitor areas inside the venue.
  8. Ask staff before using tripods, lights, costumes, or commercial camera equipment.
  9. Keep athletes, spectators, children, and staff out of close photographs without permission.
  10. Check the return route before adding Gwangmyeong Cave or another attraction.

Gwangmyeong Speedom is currently the clearest officially supported IVE music video filming location for a public fan-travel guide. The “BLACKHOLE” connection is confirmed by the organization operating the venue, and the stadium has a published address and regular visitor activity.

The most reliable plan is to visit for the architecture and filming history rather than for a temporary promotional installation. Confirm the current race notice, respect restricted zones, and combine the stop with another Gwangmyeong attraction when building a full day.

Official references: KSPO’s BLACKHOLE filming-location confirmation, the official 2026 IVE photo-zone event notice, and KCYCLE’s official Gwangmyeong Speedom directions.

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