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드라마 · 2018 · Period Drama

Mr. Sunshine

Mr. Sunshine
Synopsis
Complete guide to Mr. Sunshine filming locations. Visit the stunning historical sites that brought the Joseon era back to life in this epic period drama.
Locations
3 spots
Region
충남 · 인천 · 경북
Released
July 7, 2018
Director
Lee Eung-bok
All Locations
3 · in order
Itinerary

A Day's Journey

A route that follows the work's scenes in order. Match the travel times and filming hours, and the air of that day will come close to you.

01
논산 명재고택 (고애신 생가)
고애신의 생가로 등장하는 명재고택. 조선 후기 양반가의 품격을 그대로 보여주는 아름다운 한옥입니다.
논산역에서 택시로 약 20
02
강화도 성공회성당
구한말 서양 문물이 들어오는 장면의 배경이 된 성공회성당. 한옥과 서양 건축이 결합된 독특한 양식이 인상적입
강화버스터미널에서 도보 1
03
경주 양동마을
드라마 속 조선시대 마을 풍경이 촬영된 유네스코 세계문화유산 양동마을. 500년 역사의 전통 마을입니다.
경주역에서 버스 203번
Editorial · 01

Mr. Sunshine, the Weight of Forgotten Names

Mr. Sunshine, the weight of forgotten names

tvN's 2018 <Mr. Sunshine>, written by Kim Eun-sook, is a 24-episode epic melodrama set in the Korean Empire of the 1900s. Born a slave, Eugene (Lee Byung-hun) returns as a U.S. Marine; his love with the noblewoman Go Ae-shin (Kim Tae-ri) follows the road of a fallen nation.

Most exteriors were shot at 'Sunshine Studio' in Nonsan, where an entire 1900s Seoul street was newly built. A 20-billion-won set was constructed to capture a film-grade mise-en-scène.

The stone steps at Manilam-ji in Ganghwa, the final shooting scene at Sinseongri reed field, Mancheonha Skywalk in Danyang — across 24 episodes, the road crosses the peninsula.

I would like — for someone to remember that I lived. — Eugene Choi
Mr. Sunshine
Still · 2018 · Lee Eung-bok
Behind · 02

What happened behind the scenes?

01
Sunshine Studio in Nonsan
An entire 1900s Hanseong street was built from scratch — 78 buildings in Korean, Western, and Japanese styles, 1.2 km of alleys. After filming, the site was opened to the public and is still operating.
02
Ganghwa Manilam-ji stone steps
The first shooting practice between Eugene and Ae-shin. Five scenes were shot in a single day in the rain on the ruined temple's stone steps.
03
Sinseongri reed field
The final shooting sequence. The second week of November, when the reeds glow the most golden. The scene viewers most often returned to rewatch.
Guide · 03

Where should you go?

Best Season
Late October to mid-November (reeds + foliage + autumn light)
Transport
KTX Nonsan + intercity bus to Ganghwa + KTX Danyang, in stages
DAY 1 · Sunshine Studio Nonsan
10:00
Nonsan Bus Terminal → Studio
20-min bus · book tickets in advance.
12:00
Hanseong street walk
Tailors, teahouses, newspaper offices — exteriors as built.
15:30
Glory Hotel exterior
Eugene's hotel · a major photo point.
DAY 2 · Ganghwa
09:00
Bus to Ganghwa
Sinchon Terminal → Ganghwa Terminal · 1 hour.
11:30
Manilam-ji stone steps
Temple ruins, 30-min hike up the mountain.
15:00
Ganghwa Peace Observatory
View of North Korea; feel the era's backdrop.
Pilgrimage · 04

How are fans visiting?

How to Pose
01
Sunshine Studio Hanseong street
Hanbok or 1900s suit; stand mid-alley with the signs as background.
02
Sinseongri reed field
Wide lens at reed-height; backlit golden silhouette.
Check-ins
6,210
People who have walked this journey
Visitor Notes
Renting a hanbok at Sunshine Studio multiplies the mood. Weekday mornings are quietest.
@nonsan_walk · 2023.11
Manilam-ji in Ganghwa is hard to find without signage. Save the GPS in advance.
@kanghwa_diary · 2024.10
Sinseongri reeds peak in the second week of November. Either side of that and the color isn't there.
@autumn_kdrama · 2023.11
Nearby · 05

What's near the filming spots?

Sunshine Studio Nonsan
3 SPOTS
Gwanchoksa Eunjin Mireuk
20 min by car · Treasure No. 218 stone Maitreya statue.
Culture
Nonsan Baekhwa Brewery Museum
Early-1900s brewery preserved — matches the work's tone.
Exhibit
Nonsan local Korean restaurants
Three crew-favorite spots.
Food
Ganghwa
2 SPOTS
Ganghwa Peace Observatory
View of North Korea · binoculars free.
View
Ganghwa Goryeo Palace Site
Site of the Goryeo Gangdo capital · a walking tour.
Culture
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DIAGRAMMATIC · SWAP FOR LIVE MAP
s01 · 논산 명재고택 (고애신 생가)
s02 · 강화도 성공회성당
s03 · 경주 양동마을
충남 · 인천 · 경북
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