Collection of Domestic Filming Locations for The Queen of Tears
From the Queens' residence in Seoul to the filming sites in Yongdu-ri, a journey exploring both screen and actual spaces
The tvN drama 《The Queen of Tears》 illustrates the luxurious Seoul of a chaebol family and the hometown of Baek Hyun-woo in Yongdu-ri, showcasing the evolution of their relationship as they travel between these places. This collection includes only the domestic filming locations verified through official materials from organizations like the Korea Tourism Organization, Suwon City, and the Seoul Tourism Foundation.
The Queens Department Store, which appears as one building, actually consists of different locations for its indoor commercial space and rooftop garden, while the large mansion of the Queens family is not a residential house but a museum. We've organized scene, space, and visiting information to differentiate between the on-screen settings and the original purposes of the locations.
Department stores, hotel banquet halls, museums, arboreta, and theme parks all prioritize their actual operations. Since the spots in Mungyeong that create the atmosphere of Yongdu-ri are also dispersed, make sure to check travel times, reservations, and holidays, and please do not enter restricted areas in search of filming angles.
Ilwol Arboretum
Ilwon Arboretum
Scene in the Drama
This is the location that appears as the rooftop garden of the Queens Department Store, where Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo have a conversation, and Hyun-woo desperately searches for the raccoon 'Yeongsuk.' This scene was also filmed at the arboretum's exhibition greenhouse and garden area.
Story of the Actual Location
Ilwon Arboretum is a city-themed arboretum managed by Suwon City, featuring exhibition greenhouses, ecological gardens, and walking paths through meadows. It is a public facility that displays plants and hosts seasonal garden culture programs.
Screen vs. Reality
While the drama edited the well-kept greenhouse and benches to look like the department store's rooftop garden, it is actually a paid arboretum. Although the benches used in filming have sometimes been utilized as photo zones, the exhibition and facility arrangements may differ when you visit.
Visiting Information
You can check transportation and parking information by searching for Suwon Ilwon Arboretum. It’s advisable to verify regular closure days, entry deadlines, fees, and seasonal exhibitions on the official website of the Suwon City Arboretum before your visit.
When Visiting
Please do not block the greenhouse pathways or enter the planted areas for filming. Tripod and commercial filming regulations may apply, and during busy times, it's best to avoid occupying the photo zones for too long.
Grand Walkerhill Seoul Aston House
Scene in the Drama
This is the location where the lavish wedding ceremony of Hong Hae-in and Baek Hyun-woo was filmed. The independent banquet space overlooking the Han River and garden completed the formal wedding atmosphere of the Queens family.
Story of the Actual Location
Aston House, located within the Grand Walkerhill Seoul premises, is a reserved facility for weddings and banquets. It features a garden setting separated from the hotel main building, offering views of the Han River across all seasons.
Screen vs. Reality
Though the screen adds wedding decorations and guest movement, the location is not a public set available at all times. Even if it appears identical in appearance, access may be significantly restricted on days when ceremonies or banquets are taking place.
Visiting Information
The hotel operates shuttle buses from Gwangnaru Station and Gangbyeon Station, but the schedule may change. Since Aston House requires banquet reservations, confirm with the hotel whether it is possible to simply visit the filming location.
When Visiting
The ongoing wedding and banquet take precedence. Do not enter the building or garden event areas without a reservation, and refrain from filming the bride, groom, and guests as they exit.
Filming Location Verification
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Mungyeong Eco World
Scene in the Drama
This is the filming location for the scene where Cheon Da-hye visits the amusement park one last time before leaving Hong Soo-cheol. It serves as a space intertwined with both happy family memories and feelings of farewell.
Story of the Actual Location
Mungyeong Eco World is a complex theme park that connects the region's industrial heritage and natural environment with facilities for exhibitions, experiences, and leisure. It is a paid tourist destination that has a wide outdoor area and several experience halls, attracting many family visitors.
Screen vs. Reality
While the drama constructs an emotional storyline centered around rides and character expressions, the actual location is a park with several exhibitions and experiential facilities scattered around. The decorations and operating hours might differ from what was shown during filming.
Visiting Information
The official address is 114-da, Wangneung-gil, Gaeun-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Operating facilities and closing times may change depending on the season and maintenance, so check entrance fees, closure days, and whether experiences are available on the official website before your visit.
When Visiting
Please follow the safety lines and staff guidance in operation areas. Access to zones where filming or events are ongoing may be restricted, and if you are accompanied by children, confirm age and height requirements for each facility.
Filming Location Verification
Source 1
Mungyeong Cheolro Bike Gulangri Station
Mungyeong Cheongro Bicycle Gulang-ri Station
Scene in the Drama
This is where Baek Hyun-woo set up a date for Hong Hae-in before her surgery. The quiet scenery around Gulang-ri Station and the railway becomes an important backdrop for the intertwined feelings of happiness and anxiety.
Story of the Actual Location
This is a rail bike experience site that utilizes a discontinued railway. The architecture of Gulang-ri Station, resembling a gate, and the tracks, along with the surrounding mountain views, make it easy to compare the spatial arrangement of the drama's scenes.
Screen vs. Reality
While the screen depicts a quiet date for just the two of them, in reality, it's a paid experience facility where visitors move around according to time slots. The props and atmosphere of the controlled tracks differ from the usual operating conditions.
Visiting Information
Gulang-ri Station is located at 20 Gulang-ro, Maseong-myeon, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. There are regulations regarding the number of riders, ticket reservations, and weather-related cancellations, so check the official reservation guide of Mungyeong tourism facilities before your visit.
When Visiting
Do not enter the operating tracks for unauthorized photos and follow staff instructions for boarding and alighting. The operational schedule may change due to rain, heat waves, or cold weather, so prioritize safety notices over scene recreation.
Inca Maya Museum & Camping Ground
Inca Maya Museum & Camping Site
Scene in the Drama
This is where Hae-in and Hyun-woo’s families enjoy camping together in the final episode. It portrays the relaxed atmosphere of family reunion after a long conflict.
Story of the Actual Location
This site operates as a museum exhibiting Central and South American cultural artifacts and a camping ground, remodeled from a closed elementary school. The nostalgic impression from the former classrooms, expansive playground, and large trees remains intact.
Screen vs. Reality
While the drama staged camping props and the family’s setting in the playground, the actual camping arrangements and usage areas may change according to reservations. Unlike the family's private space in the drama, museum visitors and campers share the areas.
Visiting Information
The address is 13-10 Jeongok-gil, Gaeun-eup, Mungyeong-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do, and conditions for museum visits and camping reservations may differ. Closures, entry fees, and available camping days should be confirmed with the operator before your visit.
When Visiting
The camping area is a living space for reserved users, so do not film around the tents or vehicles or walk through their area. Follow the museum's exhibition filming regulations and children's safety rules as indicated on-site.
Filming Location Verification
Source 1
The Hyundai Seoul
Scene in the Drama
This location has been selected as a filming site for the official Seoul tourism program 'SOUL SPOT'. It was used in the drama to showcase the modern department store space of the Queens Group.
Story of the Actual Location
This large department store in Yeouido features a high atrium, indoor garden, and commercial and cultural spaces on each floor. Since it is an actual shopping facility, the operational entity and spatial layout differ from the setting of the Queens Department Store in the drama.
Screen vs. Reality
Specific corridors and indoor structures were selected to make it appear like the Queens Department Store, but the rooftop garden scenes were filmed at a different location, similar to Suwon Ilwon Arboretum. Not every scene was filmed in this one building.
Visiting Information
The address is 108 Yeouidaero, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, accessible from Yeouinaru Station and Yeouido Station. The department store's closing days, floor hours, pop-up events, and parking conditions can be checked on the official website.
When Visiting
As this is a busy shopping area during business hours, do not linger for long in corridors and escalators for filming. Avoid filming inside stores and customer faces, and follow security and filming guidelines.
Filming Location Verification
Source 1
Woori Old Stone Museum
Uri Old Stone Museum
Scene in the Drama
This location is officially introduced by the Seoul Tourism Foundation as the filming site for the mansion where Hyun-woo and Hae-in live. The building and garden on the hill of Seongbuk-dong, along with urban views, were utilized as an independent living space for the chaebol family.
Story of the Actual Location
This museum specializes in the exhibition of Korean stone artifacts and has indoor exhibition halls, an outdoor garden, and rooftop viewing areas. It is a cultural facility with visiting regulations, not a private mansion as depicted in the drama.
Screen vs. Reality
While the drama edited the location to appear as the Queens family's private home, the site is filled with stone artifacts and exhibition pathways. The furniture, vehicles, and daily items shown during filming were added for the show, leading to significant differences from the current viewing experience.
Visiting Information
The address is 66 Daesaem-gil 13, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul. Being located on a hillside, consider the incline when approaching on foot and verify operational hours, closure days, entry fees, and any exhibition changes with the museum or through the official Seoul tourism guide before your visit.
When Visiting
Please do not lean against or touch outdoor stone artifacts and use the designated viewing pathways. Follow the filming regulations for exhibitions and rooftops, and do not confuse it as a private space like in the drama, avoiding restricted areas.
In Seoul, consider timing your visit to The Hyundai Seoul, the Uri Old Stone Museum, and the Aston House according to their operating schedules, while a separate half-day schedule for Suwon's Ilwon Arboretum is advisable. The three locations in Mungyeong can be grouped together within the area, but you should calculate reservation times and travel durations in advance.
While the Queens' residence and Yongdu-ri are fictional spaces, actual places like the arboretum, museum, former school, and railway complete the world of the drama. By exploring the exhibitions and local stories in each location, rather than just replicating scenes, your travel experience becomes much richer.
Operating hours, fees, photo zones, and filming props may vary. It’s best to check the official websites just before your departure and responsibly visit the venues, prioritizing the on-site guidance for business spaces, event venues, tracks, and exhibition areas.
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