{
  "id": 8840765,
  "title": "Favorite K-drama scenes become real-life vacation spots",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/favorite-k-drama-scenes-become-real-life-vacation-spots-8840765",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-21T04:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/entertainment/shows-dramas/20260921/favorite-k-drama-scenes-become-real-life-vacation-spots"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the final credits fade on a beloved K-drama series, the emotional connection fans share with their favorite shows can spark a desire to experience the world depicted on screen. A new exhibition in Seoul is turning that longing into an opportunity for real-world discovery, offering visitors the chance to transform their virtual adventures into tangible journeys across Korea. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has joined forces with production studio Studio Dragon to present an interactive exhibit titled Scenes to Destinations. This exhibition is set to run until November 19 at HiKR Ground, Seoul’s multistory tourism innovation center renowned for its immersive technology and K-content showcases. The goal of the exhibition is to turn global fan devotion into real-world travel by connecting famous television moments to actual locations, thereby encouraging foot traffic and tourism.\n\nThe exhibition boasts iconic scenes, soundtracks, props, and detailed location guides from more than forty hit Korean series, encompassing both domestic gems and international sensations. Highlights include the epic narratives of \"Guardian: The Lonely and Great God,\" \"Crash Landing on You,\" \"Mr. Sunshine,\" \"Hotel Del Luna,\" \"Vincenzo,\" \"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha,\" \"Queen of Tears,\" and \"The Tyrant’s Chef.\" Visitors can explore the exact spots where their favorite characters lived, fought battles, fell in love, or found solace, turning their screen time into a personal travel itinerary. Instead of merely reminiscing about beloved moments, attendees are encouraged to venture out and experience the landscapes and culture that brought those scenes to life.",
  "summary": "Long after the final credits roll, the emotional pull of a beloved television show can leave viewers yearning to step into its world. A new exhibition in the heart of Seoul is turning that impulse into a blueprint for exploration, inviting fans to translate their screen time into real-world adventures across Korea. The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has partnered with production studio Studio…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Favorite K-drama scenes become real-life vacation spots",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/21/favorite-k-drama-scenes-become-real-life-vacation-spots",
        "published": "2026-09-21T03:07:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}