KOREA GUIDE
Finding reliable NewJeans music video filming locations in Korea requires more care than copying pins from a fan map. Some of the group’s best-known videos were filmed overseas, while other scenes used active schools, medical facilities, controlled production areas, temporary sets, and locations that ordinary visitors cannot freely enter.
The clearest NewJeans filming-location trip in Korea is in Daegu. The main school, running scenes, bridge, stairways, and historical streets seen in Ditto were filmed around Gyeseong Middle School, Cheongna Hill, and the former missionary and medical district near Keimyung University Dongsan Medical Center.
This guide separates places fans can responsibly visit from active educational facilities, medical spaces, overseas locations, and unverified internet claims. Gyeseong Middle School is the most recognizable location, but it remains a functioning school rather than an official NewJeans attraction.
Important: Check Access Before Visiting
Gyeseong Middle School is an active educational facility. Do not assume that visitors may enter the campus, classrooms, halls, gym, or historic school buildings. Unless an official school or tourism notice states otherwise, view the property only from a legal public area and avoid school hours.
1. Where Were NewJeans Music Videos Filmed?
NewJeans music videos have been filmed in Korea and overseas. Several videos also combine real locations with sets, editing, digital effects, and spaces that were available only to the production team.
For a Korea-based fan trip, Ditto has the strongest group of identifiable and geographically connected locations. Daegu Tourism and the Korea Tourism Organization have both promoted Gyeseong Middle School and Cheongna Hill as locations connected with the video.
Local reporting also identifies the wider Dongsan area, including historic school buildings, the former missionary district, the medical-campus surroundings, stairs, and nearby streets. These locations work well as one Daegu walking route, but access conditions differ.
Three location categories
| Category |
Meaning |
Fan Travel Rule |
| Public visitor area |
Street, hill, park, cultural district, or public path |
Visit during normal public access |
| Active institution |
School, hospital, office, or working campus |
Exterior viewing unless permission is clearly stated |
| Production-only location |
Studio, temporary set, secured interior, or private property |
Do not include in an ordinary itinerary |
2. NewJeans Filming Locations at a Glance
| Video |
Location |
Korean Search |
City |
Access |
Main Caution |
| Ditto |
Gyeseong Middle School |
계성중학교 대구 |
Daegu |
Exterior or officially permitted area only |
Active school |
| Ditto |
Cheongna Hill |
청라언덕 |
Daegu |
Public cultural and walking area |
Historic buildings may have separate hours |
| Ditto |
Dongsan medical-campus surroundings |
계명대학교 대구동산병원 |
Daegu |
Public streets and cultural areas only |
Do not enter medical areas for filming-location tourism |
| OMG performance version |
Gyeseong school area |
계성중학교 대구 |
Daegu |
Same school-access restrictions |
Do not confuse it with the narrative hospital set |
The Daegu locations are close enough to combine in one half-day or full-day visit. The school should remain an exterior stop, while Cheongna Hill is the best location for a relaxed public walk.
3. Ditto at Gyeseong Middle School
Gyeseong Middle School, written as 계성중학교, is the central visual location in the Ditto music video. The red-brick historic buildings, corridors, stairs, gym spaces, schoolyard, and winter atmosphere create the video’s late-1990s school setting.
Daegu Tourism officially promoted the school as the principal Ditto location in January 2023. The Korea Tourism Organization’s overseas office also highlighted the school in a 2024 Daegu fan-travel video.
| English Name |
Gyeseong Middle School |
| Korean Name |
계성중학교 |
| Address |
35 Dalseong-ro, Jung-gu, Daegu |
| Korean Address |
대구광역시 중구 달성로 35 |
| Nearest Subway Area |
Seomun Market Station or Cheongna Hill Station, depending on the public approach |
| Visitor Access |
Do not assume campus or building access |
Important: Active School
Students and staff use this campus. Do not enter through an open gate, follow students inside, photograph classrooms, record minors, block the school entrance, or organize a large costume shoot without official permission.
What can fans recognize?
The video prominently uses the school’s historic brick architecture and old institutional atmosphere. Henderson Hall and other heritage structures are frequently identified in local reports and fan comparisons.
Interior rooms, furniture, desks, lighting, snow effects, and hallway details may have been adjusted for production. Even when a building remains recognizable, fans should not assume the filming room is open.
Best way to visit
Use a public sidewalk or clearly designated visitor area and keep the stop brief. Weekends or school holidays may reduce disruption, but they do not automatically create permission to enter the campus.
Check the school, Daegu Tourism, or local access notices shortly before visiting. Construction, examinations, security measures, or school events may change the appropriate viewpoint.
4. Ditto at Cheongna Hill
Cheongna Hill, written as 청라언덕, is the most practical public stop for fans. The hill contains historic missionary houses, gardens, brick architecture, stairways, old trees, and streets that fit the analog atmosphere of Ditto.
The members are associated with running and walking sequences around the hill, bridge, stairs, and neighboring historical district. Unlike the school, Cheongna Hill operates as a recognized Daegu cultural and tourism area.
| English Name |
Cheongna Hill |
| Korean Name |
청라언덕 |
| Address |
2029 Dalgubeol-daero, Jung-gu, Daegu |
| Korean Address |
대구광역시 중구 달구벌대로 2029 |
| Nearest Subway |
Cheongna Hill Station on Daegu Metro Lines 2 and 3 |
| Admission |
General outdoor access is free; museums and historic interiors may follow separate schedules |
| Terrain |
Hill, slopes, and some stair sections |
What to see around the hill
- Historic missionary residences
- March First Independence Movement stairs
- Brick buildings and garden paths
- Daegu First Church exterior
- Connections to the Modern Culture Alley route
- Views toward Seomun Market and central Daegu
Recommended visiting time
Morning or late afternoon offers softer light and a quieter atmosphere. Spring flowers and autumn leaves can make the location look different from the winter mood of the music video.
Allow at least one hour when combining the hill with the historic buildings and stairs. Travelers with limited mobility should check the most accessible entrance because parts of the route are sloped.
5. Dongsan Medical Center and Nearby Street Scenes
Local reporting on the Ditto production identifies the wider Dongsan area, including the medical-campus surroundings and nearby streets. These spaces helped connect the school scenes with the bridge, parking, stairs, and urban winter sequences.
The area must be approached carefully because it combines cultural heritage zones with active medical functions. A historic building visible from a tourism path is different from a hospital entrance, patient route, emergency area, or staff-only facility.
| Map Search |
계명대학교 대구동산병원 |
| General Area |
Dongsan-dong and Cheongna Hill, Jung-gu, Daegu |
| Appropriate Visit |
Public historical streets and designated cultural paths |
| Inappropriate Visit |
Hospital interiors, patient areas, parking-control zones, and staff facilities |
Important: Active Medical Area
Do not enter medical buildings, photograph patients, block ambulances, record near treatment areas, or use hospital parking as a fan-photo location. Stay within clearly public cultural and pedestrian spaces.
6. What About OMG?
The main OMG music video presents a stylized psychiatric-hospital setting. The public information reviewed for this guide does not support treating the narrative hospital interior as an ordinary visitor attraction.
Local Korean reporting states that an OMG performance-version video returned to the Gyeseong school setting. That connection does not make the campus publicly accessible, and it should not be confused with the hospital-style narrative scenes in the main video.
Why the distinction matters
- A main music video and a performance version can use different locations.
- A hospital-looking room may be a controlled set rather than a public hospital.
- A confirmed production location may still be private.
- Visual similarity does not prove a building is the original set.
Fans looking for a detailed OMG location guide should wait for stronger location evidence rather than traveling to an unverified hospital pin.
7. Which NewJeans Videos Were Filmed Outside Korea?
Several recognizable NewJeans videos and visual projects were filmed partly or largely outside Korea. Their urban streets, schools, plazas, beaches, and performance spaces should not be copied into a Korea itinerary simply because a similar-looking place exists in Seoul or another Korean city.
Videos frequently identified with overseas production include early releases and later projects filmed in European cities. Exact international locations belong in separate country-specific guides and should be verified through production, municipal, tourism, or venue sources.
How to avoid a false Korea location
- Check the road signs and vehicle license plates.
- Compare street furniture, architecture, and transit systems.
- Look for official behind-the-scenes production information.
- Do not accept a visually similar Korean building as proof.
- Confirm the country before saving a map pin.
8. Studios, Sets, and Unverified Locations
Some NewJeans scenes were produced in studios, controlled interiors, privately rented buildings, or spaces that were modified heavily through lighting and post-production.
A location should not be added to a travel guide when its only evidence is a short-form video, anonymous map pin, or visual resemblance.
Exclude a location when:
- The original source is not named.
- The building is private or access-controlled.
- The scene was filmed on a temporary set.
- The location has been demolished or renovated beyond recognition.
- The pin lies inside a school, hospital, residence, or industrial facility.
- No current visitor route can be confirmed.
- The only evidence is a similar wall, stairway, or hallway.
Important: A Correct Pin Can Still Be Private
Even an accurately identified filming location may be a school, home, studio, hospital, or workplace. Confirmation of filming does not create permission to enter.
9. How to Reach Daegu
Daegu is connected to Seoul and Busan by high-speed and conventional rail, as well as intercity and express buses. Most visitors arrive at Dongdaegu Station before transferring to the Daegu Metro.
| Starting City |
Main Transport |
Arrival |
Next Step |
| Seoul |
KTX or SRT connection |
Dongdaegu Station |
Metro or taxi to central Daegu |
| Busan |
High-speed or conventional train |
Dongdaegu Station |
Metro transfer |
| Other Korean cities |
Intercity bus or rail |
Dongdaegu or another Daegu terminal |
Local metro, bus, or taxi |
Train times and fares change. Check KORAIL, SRT, or the relevant bus operator before building the route around a specific departure.
10. How to Plan the Daegu Route
The most responsible route begins with the public cultural area and treats the school as an optional exterior stop.
- Arrive at Cheongna Hill Station.
- Walk through Cheongna Hill and the Modern Culture Alley area.
- Visit the public stairs, bridge, gardens, and historic exteriors.
- Continue toward Seomun Market for food and a normal market visit.
- View Gyeseong Middle School only from an appropriate public position.
- Return by Seomun Market Station or Cheongna Hill Station.
How long does the route take?
Allow three to five hours for an unhurried route. The filming-location portion can be shorter, but Cheongna Hill, the historic alley, Daegu First Church, missionary houses, and Seomun Market add genuine travel value.
Can the locations be visited from Seoul in one day?
Yes, a Daegu day trip is possible with reserved high-speed rail tickets and an early departure. An overnight stay is more comfortable when adding Dongseong-ro, additional Daegu museums, or evening market activities.
11. Opening Hours, Admission, and Access
| Location |
Admission |
Public Access |
What to Confirm |
| Gyeseong Middle School |
Not a tourist attraction |
Exterior or officially permitted zone only |
School access, events, construction, and security |
| Cheongna Hill |
Outdoor area generally free |
Public cultural route |
Historic building and museum hours |
| Dongsan medical area |
Not applicable for medical facilities |
Public streets and designated cultural paths |
Hospital boundaries and parking restrictions |
| Seomun Market |
Free market entry |
Normal customer access |
Individual shop and night-market schedules |
Do not rely on an old fan post claiming that the school gate was open. Educational access can change immediately because of classes, examinations, repairs, or security concerns.
12. Best Photo Spots and Scene-Matching Tips
Historic brick architecture
Use public viewpoints around Cheongna Hill to photograph brick walls, old trees, stairs, and garden paths. These features capture the visual mood of Ditto without requiring school entry.
Bridge and stair scenes
Check the public route between Cheongna Hill, the medical-campus surroundings, and the Modern Culture Alley. Do not block stairs or repeat running scenes when other pedestrians are using the path.
School exterior
Use only a legal public position. A longer lens can capture architectural details without approaching the gate, photographing students, or pointing a camera through classroom windows.
Match permanent features
- Brick color and window layout
- Building roofline
- Stair direction
- Tree position
- Bridge rails
- Road and alley shape
- Church and historic-building silhouettes
Temporary snow, props, bicycles, school furniture, costumes, and production lighting are unlikely to remain.
13. Fan Etiquette and Privacy Rules
- Do not enter the school campus without explicit permission.
- Do not photograph students, minors, teachers, patients, or medical staff.
- Do not block gates, sidewalks, stairs, or emergency access.
- Do not use loud music or perform choreography near classes or medical buildings.
- Do not fly a drone above a school or hospital.
- Do not organize a commercial costume shoot without permits.
- Do not attach signs, stickers, ribbons, or fan messages to historic buildings.
- Stay on designated public paths around Cheongna Hill.
- Follow security and staff instructions immediately.
- Take all rubbish with you.
Why school etiquette matters
Students should not lose privacy or safe access to their school because a music video became internationally popular. A respectful exterior visit protects both the community and the long-term reputation of fan travel.
14. Sources and Verification Notes
The principal Daegu locations are supported by official tourism promotion and established local reporting. Current school access must still be checked independently because a tourism post confirming filming does not create permanent campus entry.
Daegu Tourism: Cheongna Hill
Visit Daegu Official Blog
Korea Tourism Organization: NewJeans Ditto Filming Location in Daegu
VISITKOREA Official Website
15. NewJeans Filming Locations FAQ
Where was NewJeans Ditto filmed?
The principal Korean locations are in central Daegu, especially Gyeseong Middle School, Cheongna Hill, and the surrounding Dongsan historical and medical district.
Can fans enter Gyeseong Middle School?
Do not assume entry is allowed. It is an active school. Use a public exterior viewpoint unless the school or an official tourism program explicitly authorizes access.
Is Cheongna Hill free?
General outdoor access is free. Individual museums, historic residences, or exhibitions may have separate opening schedules.
Was OMG filmed at the same school?
Local reporting connects an OMG performance-version video with the Gyeseong school setting. This should not be confused with the hospital-style narrative scenes in the main music video.
Can fans visit the OMG hospital?
This guide does not recommend a hospital visit because a publicly accessible original narrative location has not been verified strongly enough. Do not enter a medical facility based on a fan pin.
Can the Daegu locations be visited in one day?
Yes. Gyeseong Middle School, Cheongna Hill, the Dongsan district, and Seomun Market are close enough for a half-day or full-day central Daegu route.
Which location is best for photographs?
Cheongna Hill is the most practical because it offers public paths, brick architecture, stairs, gardens, and historic streets without requiring school entry.
Were all NewJeans music videos filmed in Korea?
No. Several well-known videos used overseas cities and locations. Confirm the country before adding a location to a Korea itinerary.
Are the original sets still standing?
Permanent buildings remain, but temporary props, snow effects, classroom arrangements, costumes, lighting, and production decoration were removed after filming.
Do I need a reservation?
The public Cheongna Hill route does not normally require a reservation. Special tours, museums, events, or approved school visits may follow separate rules.
Should I use Naver Map?
Naver Map and Kakao Map are useful for Korean place names, metro routes, recent photographs, and current access information. Save 계성중학교 대구 and 청라언덕 before departure.
A responsible NewJeans music video filming locations trip should focus on the public cultural areas around Cheongna Hill while treating Gyeseong Middle School as an active school rather than a fan attraction. Daegu offers a strong connection to the analog world of Ditto, but privacy and normal community life must come before an exact scene recreation.
