For BLINKs, a BLACKPINK trip through Korea can take several different forms. You can follow locations from BLACKPINK House, visit a music-video set in Yongin, stop by a workshop Jisoo and Rosé used in 24/365 with BLACKPINK, or leave Seoul entirely for the open fields seen in “Lovesick Girls.”
The most useful way to plan the trip is not to chase every place connected to the members. It is to choose locations that are still publicly visitable, have a clear BLACKPINK connection, and are worth the journey even after you have taken the photo.
This guide focuses on places that fit that standard. It avoids private residences and non-public workspaces, and it gives priority to locations recognized by Korean tourism authorities or places that continue to operate as normal visitor destinations.
1. The former BLACKPINK House — now SANRIO LOVERS CLUB in Hongdae
One of the easiest places for a BLINK to recognize is the building used as the group’s base in BLACKPINK House, the 2018 reality series that followed the members during the early years of their career.
The building did not disappear after filming. It is now operated as SANRIO LOVERS CLUB, a character-themed exhibition space and café in Hongdae. The pastel exterior still makes the site easy to recognize if you remember the show.
This is a particularly good pilgrimage stop because you are not standing outside a private property. The building is an active visitor venue. The first-floor shop can generally be visited without a café reservation, while the upstairs café may require advance booking depending on current operations.
Address: 18, Wausan-ro 19-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Best for: first-time BLINKs, BLACKPINK House fans and anyone already spending time in Hongdae.
Official visitor reference: VISITKOREA — SANRIO LOVERS CLUB.
2. Ceramic Cafe JOOL — where Jisoo and Rosé made pottery
Ceramic Cafe JOOL is one of the most hands-on BLACKPINK-related stops in Seoul.
Jisoo and Rosé visited the studio in 24/365 with BLACKPINK and made pottery there. The studio continues to offer classes, which means fans can do more than stand in the same room for a photo.
This is the kind of location that works especially well in a fan itinerary because the activity itself is memorable. You can make a mug or another small ceramic piece and leave with something connected to your own trip rather than just another screenshot recreation.
Address: 11, Sinchon-ro 4-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Best for: Jisoo and Rosé fans, couples or friends traveling together, and visitors who want an activity rather than a quick stop.
Classes require reservations, so check the studio before going. Official reference: VISITKOREA — Ceramic Cafe JOOL.
3. the SameE — the public YG fan space
BLACKPINK’s agency headquarters is in Mapo-gu, but the office itself should not be treated like a tourist attraction. The better stop is the SameE, the public fan space across from YG Entertainment.
The venue was created for fans and has operated with a café, merchandise area and artist displays. That makes it a more appropriate place to visit than waiting around employee entrances or trying to enter a working office building.
For BLINKs, this stop is mostly about being in the neighborhood connected to YG and browsing the public fan facilities. It is not a guaranteed BLACKPINK encounter, and it should not be approached as one.
Address area: Huiujeong-ro 1-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Best for: YG fans, merchandise browsing and a stop that can be combined with Hongdae or Hapjeong.
Korea Tourism Organization includes YG Entertainment and the SameE together in its BLACKPINK fan guide. Current opening days and store operations can change, so check before making it the only reason for a trip.
4. Kyung Hee University Global Campus Outdoor Theater — “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST”
One of BLACKPINK’s more recognizable music-video locations is outside central Seoul at Kyung Hee University’s Global Campus in Yongin.
The outdoor theater appeared in the “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” music video, where the large stepped seating area and monumental stage architecture were transformed with BLACKPINK’s pink lighting.
The location works well for fans because the theater itself is visually distinctive even without the music-video connection. The campus also has a lake behind the theater, so the visit can be more than a five-minute photo stop.
Address: 1732, Deogyeong-daero, Giheung-gu, Yongin-si, Gyeonggi-do.
Best for: fans of the early BLACKPINK era and travelers who want one recognizable MV location near the Seoul metropolitan area.
This is a university campus, so behave like a guest. Avoid disrupting classes, events or restricted areas. Korea Tourism Organization identifies the outdoor theater as an “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” filming location.
5. Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch — the “Lovesick Girls” open-field location
If “Lovesick Girls” is one of your favorite BLACKPINK eras, Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch in Pyeongchang is the strongest regional destination in this guide.
The wide fields seen in the music video, including the convertible-driving sequence, were filmed at the ranch. Unlike a temporary set, the landscape remains a real attraction with open views, ranch experiences and tractor rides.
This is not a practical half-hour detour from Seoul. Pyeongchang deserves a full day, and the trip becomes much more satisfying if you combine the ranch with other local attractions rather than returning immediately after the photo.
Best for: “Lovesick Girls” fans, nature trips and travelers who want one major BLACKPINK destination outside Seoul.
VISITKOREA specifically lists Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch as the “Lovesick Girls” filming location and recommends combining it with other Pyeongchang attractions. See VISITKOREA — BLACKPINK in Pyeongchang.
6. Rakkojae in Bukchon — BLACKPINK’s 2020 summer photoshoot
For a very different BLACKPINK atmosphere, Rakkojae in Bukchon Hanok Village connects the group with traditional Korean architecture.
The hanok hotel was used for BLACKPINK’s 2020 summer photoshoot. Seoul Tourism has highlighted it as a BLACKPINK pilgrimage location because the setting combines a recognizable fan connection with one of the city’s most atmospheric historic neighborhoods.
This is important: Rakkojae is an operating accommodation, not an open public photo set. Fans should respect guest privacy and current access rules. The better way to use this stop is to explore Bukchon, appreciate the hanok setting and only enter areas that are clearly open to visitors or guests.
Best for: BLACKPINK photo-book fans, traditional architecture and a Jongno day that already includes Bukchon or nearby palaces.
Seoul Tourism includes Rakkojae in its official BLACKPINK fan route.
7. Supsok Hanbang Land — a BLACKPINK House jjimjilbang stop
Some of the most memorable moments in BLACKPINK House were ordinary Korean experiences rather than glamorous stages.
Supsok Hanbang Land in Seodaemun-gu appeared in the show when the members visited a jjimjilbang and tried traditional sauna culture along with classic snacks such as sikhye and roasted rice cake.
For an international fan, this can be more interesting than a simple filming-location photo because it gives you the chance to try the same type of everyday Korean experience.
Best for: BLACKPINK House fans, travelers interested in jjimjilbang culture and a slower day in Seoul.
Facilities and admission conditions can change, so confirm that the venue is operating normally before making the trip. Korea Tourism Organization includes it in its official BLACKPINK House Seoul route.
8. Namsan Park — Jisoo and Lisa’s spring outing
Namsan is one of those BLACKPINK-related places that works because you would probably enjoy it even if you were not following the group.
Jisoo and Lisa visited Namsan Park during BLACKPINK House, including a spring outing among the cherry blossoms. The park and the N Seoul Tower area remain among the most recognizable views in the city.
This is a good stop for a first-time visitor because it does not require a dedicated fan day. You can include it in a normal central-Seoul itinerary and still have the BLACKPINK connection in the background.
Best for: first-time Seoul visitors, Jisoo and Lisa fans, spring travel and night views.
Combine it with: Myeongdong, Korea House or a central Seoul evening.
9. Danha Maison — the fashion connection behind “How You Like That”
Not every meaningful BLACKPINK location has to be a filming site.
Danha is the Korean fashion label that designed the modernized hanbok pieces worn in the “How You Like That” music video. The look became one of the most discussed visual elements of the release because it reworked traditional Korean motifs into contemporary stage fashion.
For fans interested in styling, costume design and Korean fashion, this is a more interesting stop than another generic photo location. Korea Tourism Organization has included Danha in its BLACKPINK fan recommendations.
Best for: fashion-focused BLINKs, “How You Like That” fans and travelers already exploring Jongno.
If you want to visit or inquire about custom work, check Danha’s current visitor and reservation policy first.
10. PETERPAN 1978 — a Jennie food stop in Yeonhui-dong
For a lighter, everyday kind of pilgrimage, PETERPAN 1978 is a long-running bakery in Yeonhui-dong that Jennie featured during a bread-focused outing on her YouTube channel.
This is less about recreating a dramatic BLACKPINK image and more about adding a member-related stop to an ordinary Seoul day.
The bakery has been operating for decades, so it has its own local identity beyond the celebrity connection. That makes it a useful example of how a fan trip can lead you into neighborhoods you might not otherwise visit.
Address: 10, Jeungga-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul.
Best for: Jennie fans, bakery stops and a relaxed Yeonhui-dong afternoon.
Korea Tourism Organization includes the bakery among BLACKPINK-related places and notes Jennie’s visit.
11. LE SOLEIL — another Jennie-recommended bakery stop
LE SOLEIL in Yongsan is another place connected to Jennie through her YouTube content. The bakery specializes in small baked goods such as madeleines, canelés and financiers.
This is not a major pilgrimage site, and I would not cross the entire city just for it unless Jennie-related stops are the focus of your trip. It works much better when you are already in Yongsan, Hannam or Itaewon.
Best for: Jennie fans, café-and-bakery itineraries and travelers who prefer small lifestyle connections over formal filming locations.
VISITKOREA currently lists LE SOLEIL as a Jennie-related travel tip in its BLACKPINK House Seoul guide.
12. Byukchoji Gardens in Paju — a Jennie photo location
Byukchoji Gardens in Paju is connected to Jennie through a social-media photo taken among the garden’s flowers.
The location is already well known as a filming site for Korean dramas and films, so it is another place where the celebrity connection is only part of the reason to go. Seasonal flowers and landscaped gardens are the real draw.
Best for: Jennie fans, garden photography and travelers who already want a Paju day trip.
Because the appearance of the garden changes by season, check what is blooming before going specifically to recreate a photo.
What I would not treat as a BLACKPINK tourist attraction
A good fan trip needs boundaries.
YG Entertainment is a working office. Visiting the public fan space across the street is reasonable; waiting around private entrances in the hope of seeing an artist is not.
The same applies to homes, hotels used privately by members, unpublished schedules and addresses circulated only through fan communities. A location should be part of a travel guide because it is public and visitable, not because someone might appear there.
How to choose your BLACKPINK route
If this is your first BLACKPINK trip to Seoul
Start with the former BLACKPINK House in Hongdae, Ceramic Cafe JOOL and the SameE. They can be combined without spending the entire day crossing the city.
If you care most about music-video locations
Prioritize Kyung Hee University Global Campus for “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” and plan a separate Pyeongchang day for Daegwallyeong Sky Ranch and “Lovesick Girls.”
If Jennie is your bias
Add PETERPAN 1978, LE SOLEIL or Byukchoji Gardens depending on which neighborhood or day trip already fits your schedule.
If you want Korean culture as well as BLACKPINK
Choose Rakkojae and Bukchon, Danha in Jongno, or a jjimjilbang stop. These locations give you something meaningful to experience beyond the fandom connection.
A realistic two-day BLACKPINK Seoul plan
Day 1 — Hongdae and Mapo: former BLACKPINK House → Ceramic Cafe JOOL → lunch or café in Hongdae → the SameE in the YG neighborhood.
Day 2 — Central Seoul: Bukchon and Rakkojae area → Danha or nearby Jongno streets → Namsan Park in the late afternoon or evening.
If you have an extra day, choose either Yongin for the “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST” outdoor theater or Pyeongchang for the “Lovesick Girls” ranch. Trying to force both into the same day would make the trip unnecessarily rushed.
Before visiting a BLACKPINK fan location
- Save the Korean place name and address in Naver Map.
- Check current operating hours and reservation requirements.
- For workshops and cafés, confirm that the business still operates at the same location.
- Respect university, hotel and workplace rules.
- Do not enter private or staff-only areas for photos.
- For Pyeongchang and Paju, check the return route before leaving Seoul.
- Check seasonal conditions for gardens, ranches and outdoor locations.
Plan the practical side first
If this is your first Korea trip, sort out transport, maps and mobile data before building a BLACKPINK pilgrimage route. Our Korea map-app guide, Seoul public transportation guide and SIM and eSIM guide cover the basics.
For event-day planning, see How to Book K-Pop Concerts, Fan Meetings, Pop-Ups and Experiences in Korea.
The best BLACKPINK trip depends on which era you remember most
For one fan, the most meaningful stop may be the pastel building from BLACKPINK House. For another, it is the huge outdoor theater from “AS IF IT’S YOUR LAST.” Someone else may remember the first time they heard “Lovesick Girls” and decide that the open fields of Pyeongchang are worth the long day trip.
That is the point of an artist pilgrimage. The goal is not to finish a checklist. Choose the places that connect to your own memories of BLACKPINK, then build a real Korea trip around them.