I’m hooked with the new K-drama Hometown Chachacha and I ended up looking for its filming locations which I know everyone will like.
The new K-drama of Kim Seon Ho (actor from Start-Up) and Shin Min-a (from My Girlfriend is a Gumiho) ‘Hometown Chachacha’ is the new talk of the town and it’s really a good watch especially this pandemic where everyone hasn’t been to see the beach.
The setting of the drama is in a small village called Gongjin but this village is actually a fictional place. The real locations of the drama are filmed in some places in Pohang which is part of North Gyeongsang and not Gangwon-do which is mentioned in the drama.
The drama is a weekend tvN series that started to air last August 28, 2021, at 9:00 pm Korean time. This drama is actually a remake of the movie, Mr. Hong. The drama is about a Seoulite dentist named Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a) who ended up putting her own clinic at Gongjin after her life goes awry. While Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon Ho) is known as Chief Hong. He used to help everyone in the village here and there. The drama is airing its third episode this weekend and the drama hasn’t shown the second lead character of Ji Seong-hyun (Lee Sang-yi), who is a star variety show production director.
That’s all for the story about the drama so I won’t spoil you if you haven’t seen it. Let’s go back to the main topic of this article which is sharing with you some of the filming locations of this drama Hometown Chachacha.
K-Drama Hometown ChaChaCha Filming Locations
Wolpo Beach [์ํฌํด์์์ฅ]
The scene where Hong Du-sik (Kim Seon ho) was surfing while Yoon Hye-jin (Shin Min-a) arrived at the beach wearing her expensive shoes where she lost the other pair was filmed in Pohang Wolpo Beach.
Wolpo Beach has a length of 900 meters, a width of 70 meters, and a total area of 107,786 square meters where it can accommodate about 50,000 tourists per day. The water at Wolpo Beach is warm and cold, clean and shallow.
Address: 60, Haean-ro 2308beon-gil, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
How to get here: Take the KTX at Seoul Station and take off at Pohang Station. (Train 2 hours and 16 minutes) Check Kakaomap for detailed directions.
Cheongjin 3-ri Community Welfare Center
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In the K-drama, the Yoon Dental Clinic [์ค์น๊ณผ] of Yoon Hye-jin is actually the Cheongjin 3-ri Community Welfare Center at Pohang. This place provides general welfare services to the people living in a village.
Address: 1884-2, Haean-ro, Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
How to get here: You may check Kakaomap for detailed directions on how to get there.
Sabang Memorial Park- Mugeunbong Peak
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The ship at the top of the hill in episode 1 is can be seen at Pohang Sabang Memorial Park – Mugeunbong Peak. The park was opened in 2007 in commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the modern erosion control project in Korea. The project was about the prevention of natural disasters in Korea and they started planting trees and raising river banks during the reign of President Park Chung-hee.
Address: Mugeunbong Peak 8 Mt., Odo-ri Heunghae-eup, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
How to get here: You may check Kakaomap for detailed directions on how to get there.
Chungha Market Coffee Shop
[ํ๋ฎ์ ์ปคํผ ๋ฌ๋ฐค์ ๋งฅ์ฃผ]
ํ๋ฎ์ ์ปคํผ ๋ฌ๋ฐค์ ๋งฅ์ฃผ means Coffee in the Middle of the Day and Beer in the Moonlight. This place serves at the coffee shop in the drama and it is located in Chungha Market [์ฒญํ ์์ฅ]. Yoon Hye-jin used the restroom of this coffee shop which is owned by Oh Cheon-jae (Jo Han-chul), a former singer in the 1990s.
According to this blog that I have read, it’s like a different place compared to what it used to be. So I think that the interior of the coffee shop is only a set. They only used the exterior of this building to match the interior set of the coffee shop.
Address: 1, Minam-ri Cheongha-myeon, Buk-gu Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
How to get here: You may check Kakaomap for detailed directions on how to get there.
Hong Du-sik House
Who wouldn’t love to visit and see that house of Hong Du-sik. Upon checking this house is actually owned by a family so taking pictures inside is quite not easy as the owner also needs some privacy. So please ask for permission before entering the premises. I won’t write the address but this house is actually near Yoon Hye-jin and Halmoni Gam-ri’s house.
Yoon Hye-jin’s House
The house where Yoon Hye-jin staying is also a private property which only used for the drama. This is actually on the upper backside of Halmoni Gram-ri’s house.
As I said, these houses are owned by families so better be quiet when you visit the place. If they don’t want you to take pictures, please understand them.
Halmoni Kim Gam-ri’s House
Halmoni’s house had some tape, maybe they’re still using the place for shooting so no one can enter the place. Taking pictures from the outside is possible but please be quiet and be respectful to those who are living in the houses featured in the drama.
Just took this photo over the bakod. Will be back for the other filming locations!
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Photos are taken by my friend Lala Lee who lives near Pohang. Thanks to her!
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iamraediant says
So convenient for you there to explore filming locations of your favorite K-drama! On my list again to watch!
Owenbondocponce says
Love those sneak peek of everything here.how it exciting and interesting to know more about it. Such a happy day here,isn’t it
Kat says
I want to visit Wolpo Beach. Perfect place to soak and relax without dodging strong waves.
Tintin Babela says
I haven’t watched it yet but it looks interesting. I will check it out. Their filming locations are so amazing and I will add this to my bucketlist ๐ Thank you for sharing this Ate jin ๐
pacioalita9 says
I havent seen the drama yet. but I love the idea of visiting filming locations!
Blair villanueva says
You are so lucky to visit these filming locations. You can organized an exclusive tour using your knowledge about these places.
Hyejin says
I haven’t been there. I just listed it for reference. Before the pandemic, I usually tour some friends who are visiting in Seoul.
Christianforemost.com says
I havenโt heard of this kdrama, but these places look unlike most kdrama shooting locations ah!
Joaquin Eli Bacod says
Nakaka amaze ang mga kdrama kahit hndi ko po ito ganun kahilig galing nilang umakting and ang gaganda tlga ng mga filming location nila โค๏ธ๐ค
. says
This is it. I am alwaya waiting for your post as regards the newest in the kdrama world. Thank you. Another one on my list. ๐
May Palacpac says
I’ve seen this on Netflix! Looks appealing. I may need time to marathon it as I’ve got tons of other K-Dramas to catch up to, like Itaewon and Law School
www.WanderWoMom.com says
ang bilis bilis mo dito girl!!! di ko pa nga pinapanood kasi antayin ko matapos. alamo naman ako palagi nagpapahuli hahah ayoko kasi yung pabitin!! hahahah!!!! abangan ko yung me pictures ka sa locations!
Hyejin says
I really wish makapunta ko dyan one of these days. Kaso nga lang kasi malayo hahaha! Yung daan daw dyan sabi ng friend ko parang Baguio hahahaha
Ivan Jose says
Those are all beautiful locations. If I were a K-drama fan, Iโd surely visit those places.
Angelo Lopez says
It’s refreshing to watch a Kdrama in a current timeline to be shot out of Seoul. I watched the first 2 episodes available in Netflix and I’m enjoying it so far.
Chriss Tabamo says
Very interesting po itong Movie na ito. For sure na magugustuhan din talaga ng mga manunuod ito.. Ang ganda din talaga ng Mga Filming location nila…
Chriss Tabamo says
Love this place Napaka gandang experience po talaga na makapag visit dito sa Filming location of Hometown Chachacha. Talaga namang babalik balikan ko ito at Siguradong marerelax at mag eenjoy ka dito..
Jursalyn Lhar Beatingo says
Thank you po for sharing this blog. I really appreciate everything in the location of the drama series. Best spot to visit someday if I had a chance. All things was amazing. It is very interesting kdrama and I’ll loved to watch.
Mildred Jayag says
Thanks for sharing this โค๏ธ Hoping soon mapanood ko Po ito
Karla Nina Mallannao says
Medyo busy ako this past few weeks dahil sa work kaya di pa ko makapanuod nito. Sana this weekend may time na ko para masimulan ko na to!! Miss ko na si good boy haha
Wendyflor says
gurl, kelan ka punta ng Pohang? would love to see your photos there. ang ganda ng scenes sa beach. you should go within the week na or else maabutan ka na ng lamig. Autumn na dyan sa Korea.
Hyejin says
Naku ate malayo kasi so 0% ang chance unless mag KTX ako with son. Yung husband ko nauna because of work.
Polly Amora says
I started watching Hometown ChaChaCha 2 days ago at medyo nag-fangirl ako upon seeing these places! When you go please take tons of pictures, please?!?! ๐
Hyejin says
I will!
Misskhae says
Nasa list ko na tong panoorin ah because hello, that’s Shin Min-a! And as always, parehas sa iba mong blogs on filming locations, maiinggit nanaman me. Sana all nalang talaga! โคโคโค
Hyejin says
Pray lang tayo na sana maging okay na lahat at ng makapagtravel na tayong lahat!
Travel with Karla says
Grabe super hooked talaga ko sa Hometown Chachacha! Gusto ko mapuntahan yung cafe, kahit yung set lang haha!
Hyejin says
Same here! Something new to see lalo ngayon hindi tayo makapagtravel lahat.
OC says
Thank you for the post and love the drama. I too am interested to find out the locations as well. I have found the location where Seon-ho and Sang-yi scene shot at the lighthouse in Episode 5. Happy to share.
Regine Raymundo says
Wow super ganda cguro nyang palabas na yan hindi ko pa sya napanood pero dahil sa blog nyo naencourage ako na dapat panoorin mo ito thank you for sharing this
Aira M. says
I’ve always been wondering about their filming locations. These are so aesthetic and comforting and it makes me want to live there!! No wonder the drama is so loved by many. I hope to see your blog once you get to travel to these places! Thank you for this ๐
Aira M. says
Thank you for this! I’ve always been wondering about their filming locations. These are so aesthetic and comforting, it makes me want to live there! I hope to see your blog once you get to travel here! ๐
Hyejin says
Thank you so much for visiting my blog!
laptop says
Itโs refreshing to watch a Kdrama in a current timeline to be shot out of Seoul. I watched the first 2 episodes available in Netflix and Iโm enjoying it so far.
WANDER WITH JIN says
Glad you are enjoying this drama. Hope you can visit the FL’s too!