A SEVENTEEN trip through Korea does not need to be built around one building or one neighborhood. Some of the most meaningful places for CARATs are spread between Seoul and Jeju, and they connect to different parts of the group’s history: music videos, fan projects, member memories and live stages.
The most rewarding way to plan the trip is to choose places that still have a reason to visit today. A fan landmark along the Han River, a Jeju beach seen in “Love Letter,” or a quiet village connected to Seungkwan can become part of a real travel day instead of a rushed photo checklist.
This guide focuses on publicly visitable SEVENTEEN-related places. It leaves out private residences and staff-only areas and gives priority to places recognized by Korean tourism authorities or local government.
1. Seventeen Star Forest at Nanji Hangang Park
For CARATs visiting Seoul, the Seventeen Star Forest is one of the city’s clearest fan landmarks.
Seoul’s Star Forest project allows fandoms to create named green spaces along the Han River. According to the Seoul Metropolitan Government, SEVENTEEN-themed forests were planted at Nanji Hangang Park in 2023 and again in 2024, adding hundreds of trees in the group’s name.
This makes the location more than a temporary billboard or event installation. It is a permanent fan-supported space that has become part of Seoul’s riverside landscape.
Best for: first-time CARATs in Seoul, a relaxed Hangang walk and fans who prefer a meaningful community landmark over a commercial stop.
Address: Nanji Hangang Park, 162 Hangangnanji-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul.
Official reference: Seoul Metropolitan Government — Star Forest.
2. Samcheong-dong — a Wonwoo photo spot and one of Seoul’s best walking neighborhoods
Samcheong-dong is not a formal SEVENTEEN filming set, but it has become a familiar fan stop thanks to photos Wonwoo shared on social media.
Korea Tourism Organization has highlighted Samcheong-dong as one of the places where fans can recreate idol photo moments, specifically noting Wonwoo’s autumn photos in the area.
The neighborhood works well because it already belongs on a Seoul itinerary. Traditional hanok houses, galleries, cafés and small boutiques line the streets between Gyeongbokgung and Bukchon.
Best for: Wonwoo fans, autumn travel, street photography and travelers who want a CARAT stop that fits naturally into a central-Seoul day.
Combine it with: Gyeongbokgung Palace, Bukchon Hanok Village or nearby museums.
3. Hyeopjae Beach — the “Love Letter” Jeju location
For CARATs, Hyeopjae Beach is one of the most meaningful SEVENTEEN-related destinations outside Seoul.
SEVENTEEN filmed scenes for “Love Letter” on Jeju Island, and Korea Tourism Organization identifies Hyeopjae Beach as one of the locations connected to the song. The white sand, black volcanic rock and view toward Biyangdo Island make the place recognizable even without a fan sign or marker.
The location is especially meaningful because “Love Letter” has long carried a warm connection to CARATs. Visiting the beach feels less like recreating a set and more like stepping into the atmosphere of that era.
Address: 2497-1, Hyeopjae-ri, Hallim-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.
Best for: “Love Letter” fans, first-time Jeju visitors and travelers who want a SEVENTEEN location that is also one of Jeju’s most beautiful beaches.
4. Andol Oreum Secret Forest — Seungkwan’s Jeju connection
Seungkwan’s connection to Jeju makes the island especially important in a SEVENTEEN travel guide.
Andol Oreum Secret Forest appeared in a commercial project featuring Seungkwan and is included in Korea Tourism Organization’s Seungkwan hometown route. The forest combines cypress paths, open meadow scenery and one of Jeju’s quieter inland landscapes.
This is a good example of a member-related location that still works as a normal destination. Even fans who know little about the original commercial can enjoy the forest for its scenery.
Address: 2173, Songdang-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.
Best for: Seungkwan fans, nature photography and a slower east-Jeju itinerary.
Operating hours can change, so check before visiting.
5. Byeolbangjin Fortress — Seungkwan’s hometown landscape
Byeolbangjin Fortress is one of the most personal locations in this guide because its meaning comes from Seungkwan’s Jeju roots rather than from a large commercial production.
Korea Tourism Organization connects the site to Seungkwan’s hometown story and notes the significance of the Hado-ri area. The old stone fortress is especially scenic in spring, when yellow canola flowers bloom around the walls.
The location is quiet, local and very different from the polished Seoul stops. That is exactly why it can feel more meaningful to fans who want to see the Jeju scenery connected to Seungkwan’s identity.
Address: 3354, Hado-ri, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.
Best for: Seungkwan fans, spring travel and visitors already exploring eastern Jeju.
6. Myeonsu-dong Village Hall — a small stop with a strong Seungkwan connection
Myeonsu-dong Village Hall is not a major tourist attraction, but it is one of those places that matters precisely because it is small and local.
Seungkwan performed a mini-concert in the area, and Korea Tourism Organization includes it in a route built around his hometown memories. The surrounding stone walls and sea views make the stop feel closely connected to the Jeju community rather than to a staged K-pop set.
Address: 13, Myeonsu-gil, Gujwa-eup, Jeju-si, Jeju-do.
Best for: Seungkwan fans who are already visiting Byeolbangjin Fortress or Hado-ri.
Treat this as a quiet village stop rather than a place to gather loudly or block local access.
7. Incheon Asiad Main Stadium — a concert-memory landmark
Not every fan landmark needs to be a filming location. For CARATs who followed SEVENTEEN’s large-scale tours, Incheon Asiad Main Stadium has become part of the group’s live-performance history.
Korea Tourism Organization notes that the stadium has hosted major world-tour concerts by SEVENTEEN as well as other top K-pop acts.
Outside event days, this is not a place where you should expect unrestricted stadium access. Its value is mostly emotional: fans who attended a show there may want to return to the area, or future concert travelers may want to understand the venue and its surroundings before event day.
Best for: CARATs attending an Incheon concert or revisiting a memorable tour stop.
8. Yongsan — the neighborhood around HYBE and year-round fan events
SEVENTEEN’s connection to HYBE and PLEDIS makes Yongsan relevant to some fans, but the most useful part of the neighborhood is not the office building itself.
Korea Tourism Organization notes that birthday cafés and fan events are frequently organized near HYBE’s Yongsan headquarters for artists including SEVENTEEN. That makes the wider neighborhood a practical place to watch for temporary CARAT events during member birthdays, comeback periods or anniversaries.
The important distinction is that HYBE is a working office, not a public SEVENTEEN museum. Do not wait around employee entrances or treat private working areas as fan spaces.
Best for: temporary birthday cafés, fan advertisements and CARAT events when something is actually running.
Combine it with: the National Museum of Korea, Yongsan Station or the Han River.
How to plan a SEVENTEEN trip without overloading the itinerary
If this is your first CARAT trip to Seoul
Start with Nanji Hangang Park and Samcheong-dong. They are both public, easy to combine with normal sightseeing and do not depend on a temporary event.
If Seungkwan is your bias
Jeju is the obvious choice. Build a full day around Andol Oreum Secret Forest, Byeolbangjin Fortress and Myeonsu-dong Village Hall rather than trying to squeeze them between unrelated attractions.
If “Love Letter” is one of your favorite songs
Make Hyeopjae Beach a priority and give yourself time to stay through sunset. It is one of the few SEVENTEEN locations that works equally well as a fan pilgrimage and a classic Jeju travel stop.
If you are traveling for a concert
Check the exact venue first. Incheon Asiad Main Stadium, Goyang Stadium and other large venues can require very different transport plans, especially after the show.
A realistic SEVENTEEN itinerary
Seoul Day 1: Samcheong-dong → Bukchon or Gyeongbokgung → Yongsan if a fan event is running.
Seoul Day 2: Nanji Hangang Park and the Seventeen Star Forest → World Cup Park or a riverside evening.
Jeju Day 1: Andol Oreum Secret Forest → Byeolbangjin Fortress → Myeonsu-dong Village Hall.
Jeju Day 2: Hyeopjae Beach → west-Jeju cafés or nearby coastal stops.
You can technically combine SEVENTEEN locations in eastern and western Jeju in one day, but rushing across the island usually makes the trip less enjoyable.
Before visiting a CARAT landmark
- Save the Korean place name and address in Naver Map.
- Check current opening hours for forests, cafés and ticketed venues.
- Do not enter private or staff-only areas around entertainment-company offices.
- Keep noise low around village halls and residential areas.
- Check Jeju weather before planning outdoor stops.
- For concert venues, confirm the return route before the show begins.
Plan the practical side before the fan route
If this is your first Korea trip, start with our Korea map-app guide, Seoul public transportation guide and Seoul accommodation guide.
For concert travel, use Getting Home After a K-Pop Concert in Seoul before event day.
Official tourism references for the Jeju locations can be found in VISITKOREA’s Seungkwan hometown guide. Seoul’s official Star Forest page confirms the Seventeen forests at Nanji Hangang Park.
The best SEVENTEEN trip feels personal
A CARAT who loves “Love Letter” may care most about Hyeopjae Beach. A Seungkwan fan may find a quiet Jeju village more meaningful than any major Seoul landmark. Another fan may want nothing more than to sit beside the Seventeen Star Forest and remember a concert night.
That is what makes an artist pilgrimage worth doing. The strongest itinerary is not the one with the most locations—it is the one that connects your own memories of SEVENTEEN with places in Korea that are still worth experiencing today.