SEOUL GUIDE
LE SSERAFIM filming locations in Seoul range from a modern aquarium in Jamsil to a working traditional market and a museum village filled with retro Korean spaces. The locations do not all have the same type of connection. Lotte World Aquarium is associated with the aquarium sequence in the official “CRAZY” music video, Cheongnyangni Traditional Market appears in the “WEIRD GARLIC” visual for the “SPAGHETTI” era, and Donuimun Museum Village hosted missions for LE SSERAFIM’s official variety content.
This guide separates those connections instead of describing every place as a music video set. It also excludes studio-only spaces, overseas locations, private logistics yards, demolished structures, and addresses supported only by fan speculation. The goal is to help FEARNOTs visit recognizable public locations without entering restricted property or disrupting active businesses.
Important: Check Before You Visit
Aquarium hours, ticket prices, market shop schedules, exhibitions, and filming displays can change. Check each venue’s official website, current map listing, or social media before traveling. A location may remain open even when the exact background seen in a video has been renovated or removed.
1. Which LE SSERAFIM Locations Can You Visit?
Three Seoul locations have enough public information and visitor access to support a realistic LE SSERAFIM fan itinerary. However, their evidence levels are different, so it is important to understand what each connection means before traveling.
Lotte World Aquarium matches the aquarium environment shown in the official “CRAZY” music video and is commonly identified as the location connected to that sequence. The official video confirms that an aquarium setting was used, but publicly available production credits do not clearly list a street address. This guide therefore treats Lotte World Aquarium as a strong location match rather than claiming that every aquarium shot was filmed in a publicly accessible visitor area.
Cheongnyangni Traditional Market has a more specific public connection. A Seoul fan-tour guide identifies the market as the filming location for the “WEIRD GARLIC” concept connected to “SPAGHETTI” and names individual shops associated with Sakura, Hong Eunchae, and Kim Chaewon.
Donuimun Museum Village is not a music video location. It is included because LE SSERAFIM completed missions in several buildings there for official variety content. The village is a public cultural attraction, so it is easier to visit responsibly than a private studio or commercial production facility.
Before visiting, compare the current location with the official CRAZY music video and the published LE SSERAFIM Seoul fan-tour reference. Video sets, signs, displays, products, and storefronts may look different from the filming date.
2. LE SSERAFIM Filming Locations at a Glance
| Location |
LE SSERAFIM Connection |
Nearest Subway |
Admission |
Recommended Time |
Lotte World Aquarium
롯데월드 아쿠아리움 |
Strong public match for the aquarium sequence in “CRAZY” |
Jamsil Station, Lines 2 and 8 |
Paid ticket required |
90 minutes to 2 hours |
Cheongnyangni Traditional Market
청량리 전통시장 |
“WEIRD GARLIC” visual connected to the “SPAGHETTI” era |
Cheongnyangni or Jegi-dong Station |
Free to enter; purchases optional |
60 to 90 minutes |
Donuimun Museum Village
돈의문박물관마을 |
LENIVERSE mission and variety-content location |
Seodaemun Station, Line 5 |
Generally free |
60 to 90 minutes |
The locations are spread across central, eastern, and southeastern Seoul. Visiting all three is possible in one day, but the route requires several subway transfers. Travelers who prefer a slower schedule should divide the trip into a central-and-east Seoul day and a separate Jamsil visit.
3. Lotte World Aquarium: The CRAZY Aquarium Sequence
The official “CRAZY” music video moves through deliberately unexpected spaces, including a bathhouse and an aquarium. The aquarium sequence stands out because of the deep blue light, large marine displays, and choreography staged against moving sea life. Lotte World Aquarium in Jamsil is commonly connected with this sequence and is the most practical public aquarium for fans seeking a similar visual environment.
The location is inside Lotte World Mall rather than inside the Lotte World Adventure theme park. These are separate attractions with separate tickets and entrances. Do not follow signs for the amusement park after arriving at Jamsil Station. Follow signs for Lotte World Mall and the aquarium.
Essential visitor information
| Korean name |
롯데월드 아쿠아리움 |
| Address |
300 Olympic-ro, Songpa-gu, Seoul, inside Lotte World Mall B1 |
| Nearest station |
Jamsil Station on Subway Lines 2 and 8 |
| Public access |
Yes, with a valid aquarium ticket |
| Typical hours |
Often opens from 10:00; closing time and last admission vary by day |
| Ticket price |
Standard on-site prices and online discounts can change; check the official booking page |
Important: The Exact Production Area May Differ
A music-video crew may film before opening, use temporary lighting, restrict part of a venue, or combine practical footage with studio and visual-effects work. A normal admission ticket does not guarantee access to every angle seen in “CRAZY.” Do not enter staff doors, service corridors, maintenance zones, or roped-off areas.
Where to look for a similar photo
The best result is not an exact frame-by-frame recreation. Look for wide public viewing windows with deep blue lighting and enough space to stand without blocking other visitors. Keep the camera close to your body, avoid using a tripod in a crowded passage, and wait for a quieter moment rather than asking other guests to move.
Aquarium glass reflects phone screens, bright clothing, and overhead lights. Turn off the flash, lower the screen brightness, move the lens close to the glass without touching it, and shoot at a slight angle. Flash photography can disturb animals and usually produces worse images because the flash reflects directly from the glass.
What to combine with the aquarium
The aquarium works well as the final stop of the day because it is indoors and close to restaurants, shopping, Seokchon Lake, and Seoul Sky. It is not efficient to add Lotte World Adventure unless you have reserved most of the day for Jamsil. The theme park requires a separate ticket and can easily take six hours or more.
4. Cheongnyangni Traditional Market: The WEIRD GARLIC Visual
Cheongnyangni Traditional Market is the most specifically documented LE SSERAFIM location in this route. A published Seoul fan-tour guide identifies the market as the setting for the “WEIRD GARLIC” concept connected with “SPAGHETTI.” The visual places the members inside an active Korean market rather than a controlled studio recreation.
The guide names Geumgang Sanghoe in connection with Sakura, Chamsae Bangatgan in connection with Hong Eunchae, and Bada Susan in connection with Kim Chaewon. Store signs may be written only in Korean, and a business may renovate, relocate, close for the day, or replace its sign. Save the Korean market name and the individual Korean business names in your map app before leaving the hotel.
Essential visitor information
| Korean name |
청량리 전통시장 |
| Reference address |
49-3 Gyeongdongsijang-ro 2-gil, Dongdaemun-gu, Seoul |
| Nearest stations |
Cheongnyangni Station or Jegi-dong Station; the best station depends on the shop |
| Public access |
Public market lanes are accessible; shop interiors remain private business space |
| Admission |
Free; purchases are optional |
| Best visit period |
Late morning to mid-afternoon when more shops are likely to be active |
Important: Active Businesses, Not Permanent Photo Sets
The named shops are working businesses. Do not enter storage areas, move products, block customers, photograph employees at close range, or recreate poses that interfere with sales. Ask permission before taking detailed photographs inside a shop. A polite purchase is appreciated when you spend time photographing a storefront.
How to find the correct market area
Cheongnyangni is not one single compact tourist market. Several markets and specialized commercial streets connect around Cheongnyangni, Jegi-dong, and Gyeongdong Market. Searching only “Cheongnyangni Market” can take you to a general entrance that is not close to the exact storefront you want.
Save each business separately in Naver Map or Kakao Map. Compare the Korean shop sign with the concept visual and recent visitor photographs. Do not rely entirely on English transliteration because small businesses may appear under different spellings.
What to photograph
A wide street-level photograph works better than standing directly in a doorway. Include the market sign, product displays, and surrounding lane to preserve the atmosphere of the original concept. Early afternoon usually gives more natural light under the market awnings, while evening can make small signs harder to read.
Avoid using an official screenshot as your blog or social-media image unless you have permission from the copyright holder. Take your own market photographs and describe the scene connection in the caption.
5. Donuimun Museum Village: LENIVERSE Mission Locations
Donuimun Museum Village is included as an official-content location rather than a music video set. LE SSERAFIM completed missions around the village while experiencing retro Korean daily life and cultural activities. The preserved and reconstructed spaces make this stop useful for fans who want a location with recognizable buildings, exhibits, and clear public access.
Locations associated with the missions include Cheoukh Music Cafe, Saemunan Comic Bookstore, Saemunan Theater, Donuimun Military Band, the Life History Exhibition Hall, and Samgeori Beauty Salon. Exhibition names, room numbers, props, and access routes can change when the village updates its displays.
Essential visitor information
| Korean name |
돈의문박물관마을 |
| Address |
14-3 Songwol-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul |
| Nearest station |
Seodaemun Station on Subway Line 5 |
| Published schedule pattern |
Tuesday to Sunday, commonly 10:00-19:00; usually closed Monday |
| Admission |
General village entry is commonly free; some programs may require booking or a separate fee |
Begin at the information area and check the current village map. Building numbers are more useful than wandering according to appearance because several structures have similar façades. Ask staff whether LE SSERAFIM-related photographs or filming references are still displayed before searching every room.
Best photography approach
Photograph the exterior first, then enter only buildings marked as open. Indoor exhibits can be narrow, so a phone or compact camera is more practical than a tripod. Do not touch vintage objects or rearrange exhibit props to recreate a mission.
The village is close to Gyeonghuigung Palace, the Seoul Museum of History, Jeong-dong, and Gwanghwamun. Adding one nearby attraction makes more sense than crossing Seoul immediately after a rushed 20-minute visit.
6. Locations Not Included and Why
Many online LE SSERAFIM filming-location lists combine confirmed places with visual matches, private facilities, overseas sets, and addresses copied between fan accounts. This guide does not include a location simply because another K-pop artist filmed there or because the architecture looks similar.
| Excluded Category |
Reason for Exclusion |
Safe Alternative |
| Studio-only sets |
Not normally open to independent visitors |
Visit a confirmed public attraction instead |
| Container yards and logistics facilities |
Industrial property may have vehicle, cargo, and security risks |
Photograph only from legal public space when a location is officially confirmed |
| Former detention or redevelopment sites |
Structures may be demolished, fenced, or under construction |
Check recent municipal notices and current photographs |
| Overseas music-video locations |
They do not belong in a Seoul travel route |
Keep them in a separate international filming guide |
| Unverified fan pins |
A similar wall, tunnel, or storefront is not filming evidence |
Look for official videos, production material, venue posts, or credible local references |
Do not travel to an industrial site or residential address solely because a social-media caption says that LE SSERAFIM filmed there. Confirm the exact scene, current land use, public access, and legal photography position first.
7. A Practical One-Day LE SSERAFIM Route
The most efficient order is Donuimun Museum Village, Cheongnyangni Traditional Market, and Lotte World Aquarium. This order begins at a venue with fixed daytime exhibition hours, places the market around lunchtime, and saves the indoor Jamsil attraction for late afternoon.
| Suggested Time |
Stop |
Plan |
| 10:00-11:30 |
Donuimun Museum Village |
Check the current map, visit open mission buildings, and photograph exteriors |
| 11:30-12:15 |
Subway transfer |
Travel from Seodaemun toward Jegi-dong or Cheongnyangni |
| 12:15-14:00 |
Cheongnyangni Traditional Market |
Find the named shops, take respectful exterior photos, and eat lunch nearby |
| 14:00-15:00 |
Transfer to Jamsil |
Allow extra time for walking inside large stations and Lotte World Mall |
| 15:00-17:00 |
Lotte World Aquarium |
Explore at a relaxed pace and look for public aquarium views resembling the video atmosphere |
| After 17:00 |
Optional Jamsil extension |
Walk around Seokchon Lake, eat at the mall, or visit Seoul Sky with a separate ticket |
This schedule assumes normal subway service, moderate crowds, and no long ticket line at the aquarium. It is not suitable for a Monday unless Donuimun Museum Village confirms that it is open. On weekends, book the aquarium in advance when possible and expect heavier foot traffic around Jamsil.
Fans interested mainly in “CRAZY” should skip the cross-city route and build a Jamsil half-day around the aquarium, Lotte World Mall, Seokchon Lake, and Seoul Sky. Fans interested in Korean market culture and official variety content will get more value from Donuimun and Cheongnyangni.
8. Photography Rules and Fan Etiquette
A filming location is still an aquarium, market, museum, workplace, or neighborhood after the production crew leaves. Your visit should not prevent other people from using the space normally.
- Stay in public visitor areas and follow barriers, floor markings, and staff instructions.
- Do not use flash near aquarium animals or reflective exhibition glass.
- Ask before photographing market workers, customers, or the inside of a shop.
- Keep entrances, aisles, escalators, and narrow museum rooms clear.
- Avoid tripods, lighting stands, speakers, and repeated dance takes in busy public areas.
- Do not touch exhibits, products, signs, tanks, windows, or production-related displays.
- Use your own photographs instead of reposting copyrighted music-video screenshots.
- Leave immediately if staff explain that photography or access is restricted.
For dance videos, choose an open plaza or park where filming does not obstruct movement. The aquarium and market are better suited to short handheld clips and still photographs than full choreography recordings.
9. Final Checklist Before Visiting
- Check the aquarium’s official opening calendar, last admission, and current ticket price.
- Confirm that Donuimun Museum Village is open and review current exhibition notices.
- Save 청량리 전통시장 and the individual shop names in a Korean map app.
- Download or screenshot the relevant official video references before leaving Wi-Fi.
- Carry a charged phone, portable battery, and transportation card.
- Allow extra transfer time between central Seoul, Cheongnyangni, and Jamsil.
- Use only public entrances and visitor paths.
- Ask permission before photographing inside an active market business.
- Do not expect temporary props, signs, or displays to remain unchanged.
- Remove any location from your route when current access or filming evidence cannot be confirmed.
The best LE SSERAFIM fan trip is not the route with the largest number of pins. It is the route built around locations that can be identified, reached by public transportation, and visited without crossing a boundary. Lotte World Aquarium, Cheongnyangni Traditional Market, and Donuimun Museum Village each show a different side of Seoul while connecting fans with “CRAZY,” the “SPAGHETTI” era, and LENIVERSE content.
Recheck every location shortly before departure. Seoul changes quickly, and a responsible fan guide should change when the evidence, business status, or visitor rules change.
