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Queen of Tears: Inside the world of Queens

눈물의 여왕

A department store empire and the garden behind the family’s grand home.

2 filming stops · 4–5 hours · Self-guided

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The Hyundai Seoul interior, a filming location for Queens department store.
The Hyundai Seoul interior, a filming location for Queens department store.

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Your day, scene by scene

Follow the stops in order. Scene descriptions contain story spoilers.

  1. 1

    Filming location

    The Hyundai Seoul

    더현대 서울

    Hae-in’s department store

    The atrium and retail spaces stand in for Queens Department Store, where Hae-in leads the family business.

    Explore the public shopping floors. The fictional rooftop is a separate filming location.

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  2. 2

    Filming location

    Korean Stone Art Museum

    우리옛돌박물관

    The Queens family estate

    The museum’s stone garden and exterior were used for the Queens family mansion.

    Check museum admission before travelling uphill. Follow visitor paths in the garden.

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Before you set out

Plan this outing

Pair the public shopping world of Queens with the hillside museum garden used for the family estate. These are two separate visits across Seoul, not adjoining parts of one mansion. Keep four to five hours after arriving at The Hyundai Seoul. The schedule below is an editorial plan and works only when the museum is open.

Start at The Hyundai Seoul after opening

The department store's official directions connect Yeouido Station Exit 3 with the basement approach. The posted regular opening time is 10:30; check the monthly closure calendar before traveling. Starting then leaves more room for the museum than arriving at the shopping center in mid-afternoon.

A suggested schedule

Allow extra time for traffic, queues and photo breaks. These are planning estimates, not live journey times.

  1. 10:30–11:45 · The Hyundai Seoul

    Explore the atrium and public shopping floors, with a short refreshment break if desired. Shops and events can change the view. The greenhouse used as the fictional rooftop garden is in Suwon and is not an extra floor to find in this building.

  2. 11:45–13:15 · Lunch and the transfer

    Allow this block for lunch and travel toward the Korean Stone Art Museum at 66 Daesagwan-ro 13-gil. Check the live journey before lingering over lunch. A taxi for the final uphill approach may suit some visitors better than walking the entire climb.

  3. 13:15–15:00 · Museum garden and departure

    Buy the relevant museum admission and use the permitted garden paths to compare the estate setting. Leave room to see the collection rather than treating it solely as a photo backdrop. Confirm the return pickup or downhill connection before leaving the entrance area.

What to budget for

Department-store shopping and food are optional. Budget separately for the cross-city transfer and museum admission. The museum's published guide says ticket prices can vary by exhibition; an old standard price is not a reliable quote for your chosen date.

Opening and access

Check the museum's closure day and last admission before setting off. The former stone museum address also appears in Museum Wave exhibition listings, so confirm the current exhibition and garden access for that exact address. The hillside approach and outdoor paths are not certified step-free by this guide.

If the weather changes

The department-store stop provides an indoor option in poor weather, but the estate comparison depends on the outdoor garden. If garden access closes or rain makes the hill unsuitable, visit the store alone and keep the museum for another day.

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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Location references checked 24 September 2026. Opening hours and access can change.