Filming locations · Itaewon, Seoul
Itaewon Class: A night of new beginnings
이태원 클라쓰
Find DanBam, then take in Saeroyi’s city skyline.
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 · Episode 2
DanBam filming exterior
단밤 촬영 외관 · 녹사평대로40길 57The reunion outside DanBam
Saeroyi and Soo-ah meet again outside the pub at the end of episode 2. The exterior becomes a familiar backdrop to his new start.
Match the building at 57 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil; the current business may differ.
- 2
Filming location · Episode 6
Noksapyeong footbridge
녹사평 육교“I need you” above the city
On the pedestrian overpass, Saeroyi admits that he needs Yi-seo. The city lights and Namsan Tower frame the scene.
Cross the public footbridge and keep its walking lane clear.
Before you set out
Plan this outing
Start before sunset to see the former DanBam exterior clearly, then finish with the Namsan skyline from the footbridge. Two to three hours leaves space for a meal without turning the visit into a bar crawl. The time blocks are editorial suggestions; the route does not depend on any particular restaurant still trading.
Navigate by address, not the fictional pub name
Use Noksapyeong Station as the neighborhood reference and navigate to 57 Noksapyeong-daero 40-gil. KTO records the filming address and notes that the business appeared under different names. Save the street address before leaving so a renamed shop does not send you to an unrelated DanBam search result.
A suggested schedule
Allow extra time for traffic, queues and photo breaks. These are planning estimates, not live journey times.
- First 30–45 minutes · Former DanBam exterior
Identify the building from the public street and compare its shape with the reunion scene. Photograph without blocking the entrance. Treat changed signs, furniture or a closed business as normal changes to a working neighborhood, rather than expecting a preserved film set.
- Next 60–90 minutes · A nearby meal or pause
Choose an open venue after checking its displayed menu. This is time for food and for the daylight to soften, not a third claimed filming stop. If you only want the two scenes, shorten this break and continue straight to the bridge.
- Final 30–45 minutes · Noksapyeong footbridge
Cross the overpass and find a safe viewpoint toward the city skyline. Leave the walking lane clear while taking a photograph. Finish near the station, with a little spare time to check the journey back to your accommodation.
What to budget for
The plan uses public streets and the pedestrian overpass. Allow for your subway or taxi journey and optional food. Do not book a meal on the assumption that a historic filming-location article guarantees the current business, menu or opening hours.
Opening and access
This route includes sloping neighborhood streets and access to a pedestrian overpass. A working lift or a complete step-free alternative has not been verified. If stairs are unsuitable, inspect the exterior and enjoy a ground-level skyline view without treating it as the same camera position.
If the weather changes
Clear dusk gives the best chance of seeing the distant tower. In heavy rain, move the meal indoors and shorten the bridge stop. Check the last useful subway departure for your destination before extending dinner late into the evening.
Travel information sources · checked 6 October 2026
Researched from the references below. Confirm today’s opening times, fares and access with the operator before travelling.
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