Cover Rumi, Mira and Zoey are in fighting form in the Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Rumi, Mira and Zoey are in fighting form in the Netflix hit K-Pop Demon Hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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Here’s how—and where—you can relive your favourite ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ scenes
Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters is a certified pop-culture phenomenon, becoming the streaming giant’s most-watched film ever. With 236 million views and more than 393 million streaming hours, it has surpassed previous hits like Red Notice and Squid Game. A sing-along version further expanded its reach with sold-out theatrical screenings, driving the soundtrack—featuring four simultaneous Top 10 Billboard Hot 100 hits—to global chart dominance.
The movie transforms some of South Korea’s most recognisable landmarks into dramatic backdrops for battles, music performances and heartfelt encounters. Seoul Olympic Stadium, Myeongdong’s neon-lit streets and UNESCO-listed folk villages all feature prominently, turning familiar cultural sites into cinematic stages.
K-Pop Demon Hunters is part of a growing wave of K-pop and K-drama productions driving cinematic tourism. Fans are eager to experience the places they’ve seen on screen—whether it’s retracing a rooftop duet in Bukchon Hanok Village or standing under the glowing lights of Namsan Tower. For many, these sites offer a deeper connection to the story, a way to experience their pop culture favourites in real life.
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Seoul Olympic Stadium or Jamsil Olympic Stadium
Above Huntr/X makes a dramatic entrance in the opening scene of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’. (Photo: screencap from K-Pop Demon Hunters/ Netflix)
Above The real-life Jamsil Olympic Stadium has hosted BTS and Coldplay. (Photo: Visit Seoul Official Website)
Huntr/X makes a dramatic entrance in the opening scene of ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’. (Photo: screencap from K-Pop Demon Hunters/ Netflix)
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In K-Pop Demon Hunters, Huntr/X leap from the sky—sans gear—to land onstage at Seoul’s Jamsil Olympic Stadium. They even battle demons to the beat of their hit song “How It’s Done,” proving that they belong in the same league as global icons BTS, IU, NCT Dream and Coldplay—legendary acts who have also graced the stadium’s stage.
Built for the 1988 Summer Olympics, Huntr/x fans had no problem filling up the venue’s 69,950 seating capacity and sealing the Honmoon with their collective voices.
Andong Hahoe Folk Village
Above In the film, Hahoe is the birthplace of demon hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above In real life, Hahoe Village is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. (Photo: Visit Seoul Official Website)
In the film, Hahoe is the birthplace of demon hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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In K-Pop Demon Hunters, Hahoe Village is depicted as the birthplace of the first demon hunters, female warriors who created the Honmoon barrier. In reality, this Unesco World Heritage Site is known for its preserved traditional houses and dramatic natural surroundings of mountains, forests and rivers.
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Coex K-Pop Square
Above Huntr/X debuts their music video for “Golden” on Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above Seoul’s largest 3D LED display can be found in Cox K-Pop Square. (Photo: Visit Seoul Official Website)
Huntr/X debuts their music video for “Golden” on Netflix’s K-Pop Demon Hunters. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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Where else would the biggest K-pop girl group debut their latest single but at Coex K-Pop Square? This public plaza, dedicated to all things K-pop, sits next to Coex Stadium and is impossible to miss, thanks to the massive LED screen that continuously streams content from your favourite idols, including performances and MVs like Huntr/x’s “Golden” debut.
Myeongdong Street
Above The Saja Boys debut their catchy pop song in Myeongdong. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above Myeongdong is maze of shops, restaurants, cafés, and street food stalls. (Photo: Maggie Adan)
The Saja Boys debut their catchy pop song in Myeongdong. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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If you’re looking to capture the hearts—or souls—of local and global K-pop fans, there’s no better place to do it than Myeongdong. In K-Pop Demon Hunters, the busy street is where the demon K-pop boy band Saja Boys debuted their catchy pop anthem “Soda Pop” and where they first encounter Rumi, Mira and Zoey.
Bukchon Hanok Village
Above Rumi and Jinu hang out at Bukchon Hanok Village in ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters.’ (Photo: screencap from K-Pop Demon Hunters/ Netflix)
Above Bukchon’s well-preserved hanok houses. (Photo: Maggie Adan)
Rumi and Jinu hang out at Bukchon Hanok Village in ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters.’ (Photo: screencap from K-Pop Demon Hunters/ Netflix)
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This popular tourist site, where hundreds of traditional hanok dating back to the Joseon era cluster near Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung Palaces, serves as the perfect backdrop for Rumi and Juni’s moonlit rooftop encounters. It’s here that she learns about Jinu’s past and begins to open her heart to him, culminating in the emotional duet “Free.”
Naksan Park
Above Rumi and Jinu on one of their “dates”. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above Naksan Park has also been featured in popular K-dramas like ‘Itaewon Class’ and ‘Strong Girl Bong-soon’. (Photo: Visit Seoul Official Website)
Rumi and Jinu on one of their “dates”. (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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Naksan Park at night, with its sweeping views of the city, lush forest trails and the historic Seoul City Wall softly lit against the skyline, sets the stage for another of Rumi and Jinu’s “not-a-date” dates. Featured in K-dramas like Itaewon Class and Strong Girl Bong-soon, the park has become a favourite romantic setting—perfect for the moment their connection begins to deepen.
Cheongdam Bridge and Jayang Station
Above HUNTR/X vs demons (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above (Photo: saejun_oh / Instagram)
HUNTR/X vs demons (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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One of the film’s most action-packed scenes unfolds here, as hundreds of demons pour through a tear in the Honmoon. Rumi, Mira and Zoey battle atop a speeding train while performing “Takedown,” in a sequence that combines music, teamwork and high-stakes combat.
Namsan Tower
Above Honmoon successfully sealed (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
Above Namsan Tower during the day (Photo: Maggie Adan)
Honmoon successfully sealed (Photo: screencap from ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters / Netflix)
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In the climactic finale, the members of Huntr/x find their true voices with the soaring anthem “What It Sounds Like”, just in time to take down Gwi-ma and break the spell cast by the Saja Boys. As the final note fades, they rise above the crowd to see Namsan Tower and the rest of the city bathed in the glow of the Honmoon.
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Maggie Adan is a content writer, editor, and strategist with extensive experience across print, digital, and social media publishing. Formerly editor-in-chief at K-Zone Philippines, Summit Books and Content Lab, she has written lifestyle stories covering everything from entertainment and travel to beauty and wellness. A storyteller at heart with a keen editorial eye and a passion for narrative, she contributes to various publications and helps brands create and curate content for their social media platforms.
