The 12 Best K-Pop & K-Drama Experiences in South Korea

1.Full Day Tour In The Soop BTS Ver in PyeongChang Filming Location

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,709 reviews · from $138Our pick

Follow BTS connections from Seoul to the In the SOOP filming location at Phoenix Blue Canyon, then Hyangho Beach’s famous BTS Bus Stop. Expect a long but comfortable bus day, BTS videos, quizzes, photo time, official merchandise, and guides such as Sarah, Anna, Cherry, or Jaden, depending on the date.

“La experiencia es inigualable. Si eres fan debes ir a ver las instalaciones y tomar foto y video de todo. Es maravilloso. Por otro lado, en el punto de encuentro no había ninguna señalización del tour así que toco confiar, identificar a más gente que había reservado y preguntar a los choferes que había ahí si eran parte del tour. El chofer fue muy amable y todo el tiempo traía musica de BTS así que te iba poniendo en ambiente durante el traslado de casi 3 horas. La van en la que nos transportaron era comoda y limpia. Los freebes fueron muy escuetos, por lo que podrían poner un poco…”

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2.Nami Island, K-drama Garden & Rail Bike Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 724 reviews · 10 hours - 690 minutes · from $61

Spend a full day outside Seoul with a guide such as Rose, Yamy, Jesse, or Alex, visiting Nami Island, Garden of Morning Calm, and, if selected, Gangchon Rail Park. Expect comfortable transport, photo stops, a local lunch break, and a shared four-seat rail bike. Winter departures may include Eobi Valley and the Garden’s lighting festival.

“Zero was very organised and had a very positive attitude. She helped us take a lot of photos too”

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3.The Painters Live Art K-pop Dance Show Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 708 reviews · 1h 15m · from $24Best value

At Kyunghyang Art Hill in central Seoul, The Painters combine live drawing, media art, comedy, and K-pop choreography. Watch four to eight performers recreate famous works by Michelangelo, Van Gogh, and Klimt through quick-change painting techniques and audience interaction. The 75-minute show works well for families and visitors who want an entertaining evening without a language barrier.

“Love it. Talented performers all around. And their engagements with the audience were entertaining.”

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4.MBC Insider Live K-Drama Rehearsal & VIP Studio Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 208 reviews · 7 hours · from $101

Enter MBC Dream Center with guides such as San, Joon, and Professor Jo, watch working actors rehearse on selected days, inspect sets and props, then visit MBC Headquarters in Sangam-dong. Transport from central Seoul, a guide, and studio admission are included. Choose carefully: rehearsal access is offered only on Monday and Wednesday.

“This was an amazing day because San & Jun are excellent tour guides…a very knowledgeable tour …. Everything was number one in my book and the Professor was an enthusiastic person was so much knowledge to share with us all … if you come to Korea this tour is a must!!!🫶🏻🥰”

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5.ARMY Must Visit BTS Tour in Seoul

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 149 reviews · from $48

Follow BTS’s early Seoul story with a guide such as Rachel, Sophie, Grace, or Leo, visiting Jamsil Sports Complex, Hakdong Park, the old Big Hit site, former dorm cafe Hyuga, HYBE, and Yoojung Sikdang. A vehicle links the spread-out stops, while walking shoes help with hills and short visits.

“Locations visited aren't close together so prepare to drive in traffic. Lots of winding roads. Perfect tour for all ARMYs regardless of age. Visited their old dorm, current HYBE building, old BigHit building, etc.”

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6.Dae Jang Geum Park Historic K-Drama Set Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 143 reviews · 5 - 11 hours · from $55

Visit MBC’s Dae Jang Geum Park from Seoul with an English or Japanese-speaking guide such as Rachel, Leo, Stella, or Sophie. Walk through palace courtyards, fortress walls, homes, and streets used in major K-dramas, then pose at BTS Suga’s Daechwita filming locations. Optional pickup and small-group bookings are available.

“It was really nice to see all those kdrama sets. The tour guide Grace gave us recommendations, took the photos of us, gave us time to enjoy. She was really great. Felt like I was in kdrama by myself 🙂 I really recommend. They were shooting at the time we were there.”

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7.BTS K-Pop Star Footsteps Journey ARMY Fan Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 115 reviews · 10 hours - 810 minutes · from $77

Spend a full day tracing BTS sites with guides such as Stella, Julia, Jenny, Jonathan, and Nammin. Choose Seoul’s trainee-era restaurants, old Big Hit building, HYBE, and filming locations, or the winter route to Jumunjin Beach, Neungpadae, and Samyang Roundhill. Transport, admission, and English or Korean guiding are included.

“The day was magical! I could never done all this on my own. It was sooo worth it!”

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8.K-Pop Dance Class & idol short Video shooting&Hair/Makeup Styling

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 25 reviews · from $35

Meet near Yonsei University for a Korean and English K-pop class led by professional choreographers connected with major acts such as BTS, BLACKPINK, ITZY, TWICE, and Chungha. Choose a basic lesson, add a professionally edited video, or upgrade to hair, makeup, photos, and gimbal filming. The dance and beauty sessions must be booked separately.

“I met a professional and friendly tutor and I enjoyed the class. Especially for foreign tourists, it may be a suggestion to find the venue early.”

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9.Jeju East: K-Drama Filming Spots Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 7 reviews · 9 hours · from $96

Spend nine hours visiting Jeju filming sites from Welcome to Samdal-ri, Extraordinary Attorney Woo, BTS, Running Man, All In, and more. Your English-speaking guide drives you between Gwaneumsa Temple, Secret Forest, Ilchul Land, Gwangchigi Beach, Seongsan Ilchulbong, Ojo Port, and Seogwipean Bakery. Hotel pickup, drop-off, transport, and entrance fees are included.

“Aucune préférence, tout était au top. Le choix des sites était à la hauteur de notre attente. Merci particulier à notre chauffeur, Choi pour son professionnalisme et sa gentillesse. Il a partagé avec nous son amour pour sa culture et son Pays. Je le recommande fortement. Merci encore.”

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10.K-Drama Spot When Life Gives You Tangerines Hotel Pick

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $96

Spend nine hours exploring Jeju filming spots and cultural landmarks with an English- or Chinese-speaking guide such as Sunny. Visit Ora-dong’s seasonal flower fields, Seongsan Ilchulbong, the Haenyeo Museum, Delmoondo Café, Gimnyeong Beach, and Jeju-mok Gwana. Hotel pickup within Jeju City, admission fees, and transport are included. Lunch is extra.

“The tour was fun. Sunny has been very helpful and friendly throughout the trip.”

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11.Western Jeju K-Drama Spots Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 9 hours · from $96

Follow a licensed English and Chinese-speaking guide across western Jeju, from Samdal-ri and Extraordinary Attorney Woo locations to windmill roads, horse lighthouses, and dolphin-viewing sites. Guides such as Jayden, Sam, Kevin Choi, and Steven have helped guests with photos and local trivia. Hotel pickup, transport, and entrance fees are included, but lunch costs extra.

“Jayden knew all the k-drama places and took photos everywhere of us and took our photo even when I wasn’t thinking there was a photo there. He saw things I wasn’t looking for. I take a lot, a lot of photos so truly impressed. There were things I saw to photo and he accommodated. Very easy … very fluid … over and above. We love k-dramas and saw so many places we’ve seen. Forever grateful 💕 Highly recommended 🥰💞”

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12.BTS Are You Sure?! Filming Locations Private Taxi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 5 - 8 hours

Visit BTS Are You Sure?! locations around Jeju with a private taxi and driver, choosing a 5 hour or 8 hour route. Driver Kim JeongEok is praised for fluent English, BTS music, helpful photos, and flexible planning. You will need to pay meals and admission fees separately.

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