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Can This Love Be Translated? Across Korea: 33 Fan-Spotted Spots

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Starring Kim Seon-ho, Go Youn-jung, Sota Fukushi

Cheonggyecheon Stream, Seoul — general view, not the exact Can This Love Be Translated? filming spot (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: w00kie / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0 (resized) · CC BY 2.0
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FAN-SPOTTED 33 places
not yet confirmed
BASE Central Seoul
or Gangnam
ENTRY Mostly free;
museums vary
CHECKED Sep 27, 2026

An interpreter and a star film a show around the world. Here is where the Netflix drama is fan-spotted as filming in Korea, from Seoul neighborhoods to Sokcho and Paju.

Where to watch: Netflix (availability varies by region). Company offices, gyms, rental studios, schools and hospitals are left out.

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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Places marked Fan-spotted appear in the drama, according to fan researchers.

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Gangnam and Samseong

1 place in Gangnam-gu.

1. Grand Mercure Imperial Palace Seoul Gangnam

그랜드 머큐어 임피리얼 팰리스
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A hotel in Gangnam-gu. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation. Appears in the drama, according to a travel magazine and fan researchers.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Every drama filmed at Grand Mercure Imperial Palace →

Fan source: Travel magazine (Yeohaeng Toktok, via Daum)

Beyond Seoul

2 places in Sokcho and Paju.

2. Pinodia Expo Tower, Sokcho

피노디아 엑스포 타워
Sokcho Expo Tower (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Steve46814 (talk) / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS An observation tower by Cheongchoho Lake. Check its official listing for opening hours. Appears in the drama, according to a travel magazine and fan researchers.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Travel magazine (Yeohaeng Toktok, via Daum)

LAST MILE

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3. Sanmeoru Farm, Paju

산머루농원
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A farm winery with tours and wine-making programs. Check the official site for bookings. Appears in the drama, according to a travel magazine and fan researchers.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

Fan source: Travel magazine (Yeohaeng Toktok, via Daum)

LAST MILE

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Gangnam and Samseong

1 place in Gangnam-gu.

4. Raum Art Center

라움아트센터
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS An event and wedding venue that also hosts concerts and pop-ups. Visit only for public events. Appears in the drama, according to a travel magazine and fan researchers.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Fan source: Travel magazine (Yeohaeng Toktok, via Daum)

Yongsan and Haebangchon

2 places in Yongsan-gu.

5. N Seoul Tower

N서울타워
N Seoul Tower, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
© Eugene Lim from Hong Kong, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS The tower on Namsan, reached on foot or by the Namsan cable car.

More filming locations in Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

6. Sinheung Market, Haebangchon

신흥시장 (해방촌)
Sinheung Market entrance, Haebangchon, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Lee Jeong Woo / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A small covered market turned café-and-shop lane in Haebangchon.

More filming locations in Seoul · Yongsan-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Jung-gu, Jeongdong and Euljiro

5 places in Jung-gu, 3 with a map location.

7. HiKR Ground

하이커그라운드
HiKR Ground, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Zero guk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0 KR)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS The Korea Tourism Organization's visitor center at Cheonggyecheon-ro 40, made for international travelers: multilingual travel information desks and free media-art and K-pop exhibits. Check the official site for opening days.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jung-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

10. Lotte Hotel Seoul

롯데호텔서울
Lotte Hotel Seoul at night, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: 서울연구원 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A hotel in Sogong-dong. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jung-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

11. Ambassador Seoul, a Pullman Hotel

앰배서더 서울 풀만
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A hotel in Jangchung-dong. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jung-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Jongno, Samcheong and Seosulla-gil

3 places in Jongno-gu, 2 with a map location.

12. Songhyeon Green Plaza

열린송현녹지광장
Songhyeon Green Plaza, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: 슐라 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS An open public lawn between Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jongno-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

13. Gamgodang-gil

감고당길
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A street of shops and cafés between Anguk and Bukchon.

More filming locations in Seoul · Jongno-gu

Every drama filmed at Gamgodang-gil →

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Gangnam and Samseong

3 places in Gangnam-gu.

15. COEX

코엑스
COEX, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A convention and shopping complex in Samseong-dong.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

16. Park Hyatt Seoul

파크 하얏트 서울
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A hotel in Samseong-dong. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

17. Samseong Haemaji Park

삼성해맞이공원
Samseong Haemaji Park, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
출처: 서울특별시 강남구, 공공누리 제1유형
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A small riverside park in Samseong-dong.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gangnam-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Jamsil

1 place in Songpa-gu.

18. Lotte World Mall (Aquarium and Concert Hall)

롯데월드몰 (아쿠아리움·콘서트홀)
Lotte World Mall, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Christophe95 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS Fans list the Lotte World Aquarium and Lotte Concert Hall, both in Lotte World Mall; they are covered by this one entry.

More filming locations in Seoul · Songpa-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Gangnam and Samseong

1 place in Seongdong-gu.

19. Movieland

무비랜드
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A place in Seongsu-dong shared by fans; check its official listing before you go.

More filming locations in Seoul · Seongdong-gu

Every drama filmed at Movieland →

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Jamsil

1 place in Gwangjin-gu.

20. Universal Arts Center

유니버설아트센터
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A performance hall in Gwangjin-gu. Check the official schedule for shows.

More filming locations in Seoul · Gwangjin-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Han River

5 places in Seodaemun-gu, Yeongdeungpo-gu and Seocho-gu, 3 with a map location.

21. Swiss Grand Hotel

스위스그랜드호텔
Swiss Grand Hotel building (formerly Grand Hilton), Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Carambol / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A hotel at Yeonhui-ro 353, Seodaemun-gu, operating as of September 2026 according to its official website. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation.

More filming locations in Seoul · Seodaemun-gu

Every drama filmed at Swiss Grand Hotel →

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

22. Dorimdong Catholic Church

도림동성당
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS An active Catholic church. View the exterior only, and don't visit during Mass.

More filming locations in Seoul · Yeongdeungpo-gu

Every drama filmed at Dorimdong Catholic Church →

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

23. Seoraeseom Island

서래섬
Seoraeseom Island canola flowers, Seoul (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Pkccccj / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE Nearest subway station: check Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A small man-made island in Banpo Hangang Park.

More filming locations in Seoul · Seocho-gu

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

Beyond Seoul

8 places.

26. Incheon Chinatown

인천 차이나타운
Incheon Chinatown, Incheon (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Mobius6 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS Fans list a restaurant in Incheon's Chinatown; the district itself is covered here.

More filming locations in Incheon

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

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27. Solchan Park, Songdo

솔찬공원
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A seaside park in Songdo.

More filming locations in Incheon

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

28. Sokcho Beach

속초해수욕장
Sokcho Beach, Sokcho (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Mobius6 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS The city beach of Sokcho.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

29. Alpensia Resort

알펜시아
Alpensia Resort, Pyeongchang (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Albert Lee1 / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A mountain resort in Pyeongchang. Listed as a filming place, not a lodging recommendation.

More filming locations in Gangwon

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

30. Onyang Folk Museum

온양민속박물관
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A private folk museum in Asan. Check the official site for opening days.

More filming locations in South Chungcheong

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

31. Buyeo National Museum

국립부여박물관
Buyeo National Museum, Buyeo (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Republic of Korea / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A national museum of Baekje history in Buyeo.

More filming locations in South Chungcheong

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

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32. Iham Campus, Yangpyeong

이함캠퍼스
GETTING THERE From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A design campus in Yangpyeong; check its official listing before you go.

More filming locations in Gyeonggi

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

33. Kyungnam University

경남대학교
Kyungnam University, Changwon (location photo, not a drama still)
Photo: Worlf4218 / Wikimedia Commons (CC0)
GETTING THERE KTX from Seoul Station takes about 2 hr 20 min–3 hr 30 min depending on the train. From Seoul, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map (English UI). ACCESS A university campus in the Masan area of Changwon. Follow the campus rules for visitors.

More filming locations in South Gyeongsang

Fan source: Fan location research (kdramamap.com)

LAST MILE

Bus numbers and times are not listed here. Check the local bus app, or use the Kakao Map and Naver Map links on this card for today's route.

Getting around Korea →

WHERE TO STAY

AFFILIATE LINKS · DISCLOSURE

Neighborhood hotel searches, not recommendations.

Jung-gu / Myeong-dongClose to Cheonggyecheon, Jeongdong-gil and HiKR Ground.Hotels on Expedia →Gangnam / SamseongClose to COEX and Samseong-dong.Hotels on Expedia →

MORE DETAIL

Last checked: Sep 27, 2026

About this page

Can This Love Be Translated? (이 사랑 통역 되나요?) is a Netflix romantic comedy released on Jan 16, 2026, with all 12 episodes at once. Kim Seon-ho plays an interpreter, Joo Ho-jin, who travels with a top actress, Cha Mu-hee (Go Youn-jung), as she films abroad; Sota Fukushi also stars. The Hong sisters wrote it.

Every place here is fan-spotted: fan researchers and travel writers matched the places to scenes, and we say only that they appear in the drama. The drama also filmed in Japan, Canada and Italy; those places are not covered here.

Getting there

In Seoul, use Naver Map (English UI) or Seoul Metro for the nearest subway station. For Sokcho, Pyeongchang, Asan and Buyeo, check Korail or search the route on Naver Map.

Sources

All sources for this guide

Accessed Sep 27, 2026 (Asia/Seoul) unless noted.

  1. About Netflix — Can This Love Be Translated? premieres January 16
  2. Netflix — Can This Love Be Translated?
  3. Yeohaeng Toktok via Daum (travel magazine; treated as a fan-level lead) — Filming location guide
  4. HiKR Ground (official) — http://hikr.visitkorea.or.kr/
  5. Korail — https://www.letskorail.com/

New to transit in Korea? See Getting around Korea for map apps, transit cards and train booking.

FAQ

Are the scenes in Japan, Canada and Italy covered?
No. This guide covers filming places in Korea only.
Will this page use drama stills?
No. The only drama footage is the official trailer embedded from YouTube.

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Some locations were first identified by Korean fan researchers. Fan location research (kdramamap.com)