KPop Demon Hunters
KPop Demon Hunters Real Seoul Inspirations
An animated film — these are not filming locations. They are the real places that gave shape to the movie's world.
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An animated film — these are not filming locations. They are the real places that gave shape to the movie's world.
Explore all 9 inspiration locations on the interactive map. Cards and map are linked.
In the film's opening sequence, the protagonists descend by …
Powered by the soundtrack 'Takedown,' a battle sequence soar…
The scene where the 'Golden' music video teaser is unveiled …
Set against the backdrop of the Seoul City Wall trail at Nak…
The narrow alleys and tiled roofs of Bukchon Hanok Village p…
N Seoul Tower is both the recurring background throughout th…
Set against the bustling streets of Myeongdong, Saja Boyz pe…
Lotte World Tower does NOT directly appear in the animation.…
Gyeongbokgung does NOT directly appear in the animation. In …
Find each location's role in the film and visit info.
In the film's opening sequence, the protagonists descend by parachute over the Seoul Sports Complex. The vast space of the Olympic Stadium and auxiliary stadium unfolds as a stage for action. Immediately after, their debut performance 'How It's Done' takes place in this very district.
Powered by the soundtrack 'Takedown,' a battle sequence soars between subway trains and downtown rooftops. The elevated roads and subway lines along the Han River near Cheongdam Bridge and Jayang Station form the skeleton of the action.
The scene where the 'Golden' music video teaser is unveiled on the large outdoor screen at COEX K-POP Square (Samseong-dong, Seoul). The media facade at the entrance of Starfield COEX Mall serves as the backdrop for the movie's media event.
Set against the backdrop of the Seoul City Wall trail at Naksan Park, Jinwoo and Rumi confirm their feelings for each other. The curve of the fortress wall, the panoramic view of downtown Seoul, and the golden hour light create the emotional climax.
The narrow alleys and tiled roofs of Bukchon Hanok Village provide the backdrop as Jinwoo and Rumi walk while singing 'Free' together. The characters' emotional shift contrasts with the tranquil stillness of the hanok alleys.
N Seoul Tower is both the recurring background throughout the film and the spatial climax where Saja Boyz's final performance unfolds. The night view of Seoul from the observation deck forms the emotional peak of the film's finale.
Set against the bustling streets of Myeongdong, Saja Boyz perform an impromptu street show singing 'Soda Pop.' The high-rise buildings and crowded commercial district transform into an energetic performance space within the movie.
Lotte World Tower does NOT directly appear in the animation. However, the visual design used in the Huntrix team's base and hideout — including the glass cube formations, metallic textures, and vertical spatial composition — took Lotte World Tower's architecture as a visual motif. In other words, it is accurate to describe it as a 'design reference, not a filming location.'
Gyeongbokgung does NOT directly appear in the animation. In the flashback sequence where Jinwoo enters the 400-year-old Joseon era, the palace's spatial structure, dancheong (traditional decorative coloring), and the silhouette of its tiled roof serve as the architectural inspiration shaping Jinwoo's inner world. In other words, it is not a 'filming location' but the 'source of the visual universe.'
A one-day route connecting 7 locations in geographic order. Gyeongbokgung and Lotte World Tower are separate visits.
Opening parachute drop + debut stage — the film's first impression
Han River overpass action sequence — "Takedown" OST
Heart of Gangnam media culture — "Golden" teaser reveal scene
Quiet hanok alley walk — Jinwoo & Rumi sing "Free"
Downtown street performance — "Soda Pop"
Secret meeting on the fortress wall — emotional peak at sunset
Film climax — Saja Boyz final performance
Not in the film directly — Huntrix base design motif
Not in the film directly — Jinwoo's 400-year-old memory world inspiration
