Welcome, First Time in Korea? Filming Locations
9 filming spots (2 confirmed, 7 reported) across 2 guides.
Welcome, First Time in Korea? is a long-running MBC every1 travel reality show that follows visitors on their first trip to Korea while a studio panel watches along. In 2026 it followed KPop Demon Hunters co-director Chris Appelhans, his Korean wife and their young son on a family trip.
Sources: Star News (Apr 1, 2026) , Sports Kyunghyang (May 15, 2026)
Places here come from the broadcaster's episode publicity. The families and guests are private people: only public places are listed, never lodging or homes.
- Confirmed
- backed by two or more official or press sources.
- Reported
- one official or press source.
- Fan-spotted
- identified by Korean fan researchers by matching scenes; not yet confirmed by official sources.
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Welcome, First Time in Korea? in Seoul, Yongin and Hadong: 4 Spots (4 Reported)
Kukkiwon
In the May 21, 2026 episode, the family visits Kukkiwon, the World Taekwondo Headquarters, for a taekwondo session. Press coverage says the directors had visited it as an action reference while making KPop Demon Hunters.
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Gangnam-gu
Korean Folk Village
In the May 28, 2026 episode, the family spends a day at the Korean Folk Village, according to Sports Kyunghyang.
Yongin · Full guide · Gyeonggi
Hwagae Market
In the June 4, 2026 episode, the family stops at Hwagae Market in Hadong and tries river oysters (beotgul), according to BizEnter.
Hadong · Full guide · South Gyeongsang
House of Choi Champan
In the same June 4 episode, the family visits the House of Choi Champan, the hanok complex known as the setting of Park Kyong-ni's novel Toji, according to BizEnter and Newsinstar.
Hadong · Full guide · South Gyeongsang
Welcome, First Time in Korea? in Seoul and Busan: 5 Spots (2 Confirmed)
N Seoul Tower
In the March 9, 2023 episode, the friends ride the Namsan cable car up to N Seoul Tower and look out over the city, according to the broadcaster's episode publicity.
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Yongsan-gu
Kukkiwon
In the same episode, the friends visit Kukkiwon's museum and then try a taekwondo class in uniforms, including their first board break, according to the broadcaster's episode publicity.
Seoul · Full guide · Seoul · Gangnam-gu
Haedong Yonggungsa Temple
In the March 16, 2023 episode, the first Busan stop is Haedong Yonggungsa, the temple by the sea, reached down its 108 steps. Busan City's own release on the episode names it too.
Busan · Full guide · Busan · Gijang-gun
Gwangalli Beach
Busan City says the friends' tour of the city started at Gwangalli's beach. A second source has not confirmed this place yet.
Busan · Full guide · Busan · Suyeong-gu
Hwangnyeongsan Observatory
The group ends the day at the Hwangnyeongsan observatory, staying a long time over Busan's night view, according to Busan City and the broadcaster's episode publicity.
Busan · Full guide · Busan