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Boys Over Flowers Across Korea: 6 Spots (1 Confirmed)

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Starring Lee Min-ho, Ku Hye-sun, Kim Hyun-joong

Keimyung University main building, Daegu — the Shinhwa High exterior, a Boys Over Flowers filming location (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Tndus1108, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
VERIFIED 1 confirmed
3 reported
BASE Central Seoul
(for Seoul/Paju stops)
ENTRY Mostly free
some paid venues
CHECKED Oct 6, 2026

The 2009 classic that introduced K-drama to the world. Shinhwa High's grand exterior is a real university in Daegu — and the F4's playgrounds stretch from Seoul to Namhae.

Seoul, Daegu, Paju, Cheonan, Namhae and Yangpyeong stops. Overseas locations (New Caledonia, Macau) are not covered. Where to watch: Netflix (availability varies by region).

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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STOPS

Places marked Fan-spotted appear in the drama, according to fan researchers. Fan source for every fan-spotted place here: Boys Over Flowers fan wiki — filming locations.

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Daegu

1 place in Daegu.

Confirmed · 3 sources cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

1. Keimyung University

계명대학교
Keimyung University main building, Daegu — the Shinhwa High exterior (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Tndus1108, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The exterior of Shinhwa High School — filmed at the Seongseo campus. Confirmed by Keimyung University's own statements via Seoul Economic Daily (2026), Wikipedia, and Creatrip.

GETTING THERE KTX to Daegu · Daegu Metro or taxi to the Seongseo campus COST / TIME Free (campus) · 1–2 hours ACCESS University campus. Visitors welcome; keep quiet during class hours. An overnight trip from Seoul.

More filming locations in Daegu

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SOURCES (3)
  1. Seoul Economic Daily — Keimyung University on its filming history (Sep 9, 2026)
  2. Wikipedia — Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)
  3. Creatrip — Boys Over Flowers filming locations

Yangpyeong

1 place in Yangpyeong.

Reported · 2 sources cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

2. Yangpyeong English Village

양평영어마을

Shinhwa High interiors were filmed here. A second independent source has not confirmed this stop yet.

GETTING THERE Check the map — public transport from Seoul needs verification COST / TIME Unknown · 1 hour ACCESS The facility has changed operators and functions over the years (now a talent-development campus). Public access is unconfirmed — check before you go.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

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SOURCES (2)
  1. Wikipedia — Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)
  2. Creatrip — Boys Over Flowers filming locations

Seoul — Yongsan

1 place in Yongsan-gu.

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

3. N Seoul Tower

N서울타워
N Seoul Tower at night (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: lumoplank, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons

Jun-pyo and Jan-di's romantic date spot. A second independent source has not confirmed this stop yet.

GETTING THERE Cable car from Myeongdong or shuttle bus to the summit COST / TIME Paid observatory · 1–2 hours ACCESS Operating observatory and plaza.

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SOURCES (1)
  1. Klook blog — K-drama locations in Korea

Paju

1 place in Paju.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

4. Byeokchoji Gardens

벽초지수목원
Byeokchoji Gardens entrance sign, Paju (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Ez2AC, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
GETTING THERE Intercity bus to Paju · taxi COST / TIME Paid admission · 1–2 hours ACCESS Operating arboretum. Check seasonal hours.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

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Cheonan

1 place in Cheonan.

Fan-spotted · 1 fan source cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

5. Independence Hall of Korea

독립기념관
Independence Hall of Korea main hall, Cheonan (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: NYPD9990, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
GETTING THERE KTX to Cheonan-Asan · bus or taxi COST / TIME Free (parking paid) · 2–3 hours ACCESS National museum. Day trip from Seoul possible.

More filming locations in South Chungcheong

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Paju

1 place in Paju.

Reported · 1 source cited · Checked Oct 6, 2026

6. Artinus Farmer's Table

파머스테이블

The Shinhwa High cafeteria, per Creatrip citing the Korea Tourism Organization. A second independent source has not confirmed this stop yet.

GETTING THERE Intercity bus to Paju · taxi COST / TIME Restaurant prices · 1 hour ACCESS Operating restaurant in the Paju art village area. Confirm hours before visiting.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

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SOURCES (1)
  1. Creatrip — Boys Over Flowers filming locations

PLACES WE COULDN'T VERIFY

NOT VERIFIED YET
  • Gu Jun-pyo's family mansion. No source names a specific filming address.
  • The Flying Workshop cafe in Goyang (now a different business). Only one fan source names it, and the building's use has changed.
  • The Bonjuk Songsan building in Dongseon-dong. Demolished in 2013.
  • Neverland bookstore in Paju (the F4 meeting room). Closed.
  • New Caledonia and Macau. Overseas locations — kdramapins.com covers Korea.

WHERE TO STAY

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Central SeoulBase for Seoul and Paju stops.Hotels on Expedia →DaeguOvernight base for Keimyung University.Hotels on Expedia →

MORE DETAIL

Last checked: Oct 6, 2026

Boys Over Flowers filming locations

Seven stops from Daegu to Namhae.

The school

Keimyung University in Daegu is the real Shinhwa High exterior — confirmed by the university itself. Interiors were filmed at Yangpyeong English Village, though its current public access is uncertain.

Seoul and beyond

N Seoul Tower hosted the romantic date scenes. In Paju, Byeokchoji Gardens was the F4’s garden and Artinus Farmer’s Table the school cafeteria. Independence Hall of Korea in Cheonan stood in for Yi-jung’s family museum, and Ananti Namhae hosted resort scenes.

Sources

All sources for this guide

Accessed Oct 6, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.

  1. Seoul Economic Daily — Keimyung University on its filming history (Sep 9, 2026)
  2. Wikipedia (Korean) — Boys Over Flowers (2009 TV series)
  3. Creatrip — Boys Over Flowers filming locations
  4. Klook blog — K-drama locations in Korea
  5. Boys Over Flowers fan wiki — Filming locations

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FAQ

Is Shinhwa High a real school?
The grand exterior is Keimyung University in Daegu (stop 1). Interiors were filmed at Yangpyeong English Village (stop 2). Neither is an actual high school.
Can I visit Gu Jun-pyo's mansion?
No specific filming address has been confirmed for the mansion — it is not listed as a stop.
Will this page use drama stills?
No.

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