Filming locations · Myeongdong & Namsan, Seoul
The Legend of the Blue Sea: A rooftop romance and a first-snow promise
푸른 바다의 전설
Climb from Cheong and Joon-jae’s rooftop encounters to the Namsan promise he waits to keep.
2 filming stops · 2–3 hours · Self-guided
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Your day, scene by scene
Follow the stops in order. Scene descriptions contain story spoilers.
- 1
Filming location
Myeongdong Artmonstay rooftop
명동 아트몬스테이 루프탑Cheong and Joon-jae above the city
The guesthouse rooftop overlooking Seoul was used for romantic encounters between Cheong and Joon-jae. Its city backdrop is part of the scene’s appeal.
Arrange access with the property at 42 Toegye-ro 20na-gil before your trip. Guests have rooftop use; other visitors need permission.
- 2
Filming location
Namsan Seoul Tower
남산서울타워Waiting for the first-snow promise
Cheong asks Joon-jae to meet at Namsan when the first snow falls. He waits while she is delayed by an accident; the tower is a confirmed filming location for the series.
Walk to the lower cable-car station and continue to the tower’s outdoor plaza. This route marks the Namsan setting, not a verified exact bench.
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Location references checked 24 September 2026. Opening hours and access can change.