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KPop Demon Hunters (2025)

Where KPop Demon Hunters says it takes place, and where it was really shot.

An animated film with no film set: the Seoul places behind Huntrix's world, from a stadium to a hanok rooftop

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KPop Demon Hunters
Photo: Jeong seolah · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons

Scenes and places

The demon realm and the plan against Huntrix (2025)

The demon king Gwi-Ma, angry at his minions' failures, makes Jinu lead the Saja Boys. Their goal is to steal Huntrix's fans.

Set in Demon realm (Gwi-Ma's domain) — The invented realm where the demon king Gwi-Ma sends the Saja Boys after Huntrix's fans.

A fictional realm with no location on Earth.

Huntrix's opening concert (2025)

Huntrix's concert opens the film, and the crowd's cheers set the stakes for everything that follows.

Set in Concert stadium — Huntrix's concert opens the film, with the crowd's cheers and the 'How It's Done' stage as the opening highlight. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Opened in 1984; hosted the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1988 Olympics and has staged K-pop concerts.

Filmed at Seoul Olympic Stadium (Jamsil Main Stadium) (Songpa, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. Sources say the opening concert recalls it, though the filmmakers haven't said so. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Jamsil Sports Complex Station (Line 2 or 9), then walk to the main stadium. Check event days before you go. The main stadium is under renovation, with completion planned for December 2026 (site photo caption).

The 'Golden' screen above the plaza (2025)

Huntrix premieres 'Golden' and its music video plays on the giant screen while fans watch from below.

Set in K-Pop Square plaza — Huntrix premieres 'Golden' on a giant outdoor screen while fans watch from the plaza below. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A large Seoul shopping and convention complex on Yeongdong-daero.

Filmed at COEX Artium media screen (K-Pop Square), 513 Yeongdong-daero (Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. The pin is the COEX building center, not the exact plaza. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Samseong Station (Line 2), exit toward COEX; the screen is on the outside wall facing Yeongdong-daero.

Rumi and Jinu on the rooftop (2025)

Rumi and Jinu talk on a rooftop at night and sing 'Free' together, the first time the two sides of the story meet.

Set in Hanok rooftop — Rumi and Jinu talk on a rooftop at night and sing 'Free' together. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A residential district in Jongno with traditional homes, many built in the late 1800s and early 1900s.

Filmed at Bukchon Hanok Village, 37 Gyedong-gil (Jongno · Gye-dong, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. The director has named Bukchon as a key inspiration. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Anguk Station (Line 3), exit 2, then walk uphill. It is a residential area, so keep quiet.

The battle on the river bridge (2025)

Huntrix and the Saja Boys chase and fight under a double-deck bridge over the Han River.

Set in Subway bridge over the Han River — Huntrix and the Saja Boys chase and fight under a double-deck bridge; afterwards the group steps off at a station on the river. Google Maps · Apple Maps

A double-deck road-and-rail bridge across the Han River.

Filmed at Cheongdam Bridge (double-deck road and subway bridge) (Gwangjin · Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. The two-level structure matches; the fight itself is invented. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: From Ttukseom Resort Station (Line 7) walk to the river park under the bridge.

Filmed at Jayang Station (Line 7) and Ttukseom Hangang Park (Gwangjin · Jayang-dong, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. The station shown on screen is named 섬유원지역 (formerly Ttukseom Resort Station); Elle identifies it as Jayang Station, 10 Neungdong-ro, Gwangjin-gu, in front of Ttukseom Hangang Park (37.528029, 127.076329). Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Jayang Station (Line 7); the park is next to it on the river.

The showdown below N Seoul Tower (2025)

In the climactic stretch the demons' plan activates, a concert and a battle happen at once, and the city is put in danger.

Set in N Seoul Tower — A concert and a battle happen at once around the tower while the city is in danger. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Opened to the public in 1980 after construction began in 1969; a 236 m radio, TV and observation tower.

Filmed at N Seoul Tower, 105 Namsangongwon-gil (Yongsan · Namsan, Seoul, South Korea) — The film is animated and was not shot on location; this is the real Seoul place its background is modeled on. The tower is the real landmark; the hilltop stadium around it does not exist. Google Maps · Apple Maps

How to get there: Cable car or shuttle bus from Myeongdong or Chungmuro; or walk up Namsan.

Filmed at Naksan Park and Seoul City Wall (Naksan section) (Seongbuk · Naksan, Seoul, South Korea) — Rumi and Jinu meet again at night by the fortress wall, after a note from Duffy the tiger. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Myeong-dong shopping street (Jung · Myeong-dong, Seoul, South Korea) — The Saja Boys give a street performance of 'Soda Pop' and meet fans. Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Gyeongbokgung Palace, Geunjeongjeon hall (Jongno · Sejong-ro, Seoul, South Korea) — A Rumi-in-green-hanbok image on a large chair echoes the main hall (motif). Google Maps · Apple Maps

Filmed at Lotte World Tower area (real tower, stand-in for a fictional skyscraper) (Songpa · Jamsil, Seoul, South Korea) — Huntrix's home is a fictional skyscraper placed where Lotte World Tower stands. Google Maps · Apple Maps

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