Hongdae (the area around Hongik University) is well known for its hip hop clubs, Latin Bars, and clubs featuring live bands. This area is popular not only among those who love listening to music late into the night but also for those who appreciate Korean drama such as “Spring Waltz” which was shot on location in the Hongdae section of Seoul, Korea.

The number of overseas tourists who visited Korea to see where special Korean films were made in the Hongdae section of Seoul exceeded 1 million in 2005, spending 1.4 trillion won in total. Many foreign tourists visiting Korea hope to get a glimpse of popular Korean actors including Bae Yong-jun. Foreign visitors to Seoul want to know where many of these popular entertainers shop and dine. As a result, the city of Seoul is producing a tourist map highlighting these locations. For more information on obtaining a map, please contact Korea Tourism Organization at 800-Tour-Korea.