The First Time 52 filming locations
The First Time filming locations in Korea
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📍 52 filming locations
- 1
Seongmisan-ro 29-gil
서울 마포구 성미산로29길 20
In episode 4, after being refused a walk to school together by Yoon Tae-o (Ji Soo), Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) walks out from home onto this street. Tae-o zips past her on his scooter, and she watches him leave in disbelief
- 2
Complex Hanok Space Got
서울특별시 종로구 계동길 52-11
The teahouse appears as Han Song-i's (Jung Chae-yeon) house (built by her father), from which she is evicted in Ep.1
- 3
Sowol-ro
서울 용산구 용산동2가 5-2146
In ep.1, Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) and Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) ride Tae-o's scooter to school and pass the Boseong Girls' Middle & High School entrance bus stop on this street. It briefly reappears in ep.15, right beside the stairs where Tae-o and Song-i meet
- 4
Jeonju Jeondong Cathedral
전라북도 전주시 완산구 태조로 51
In episode 12, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) comes to talk with her mother after seeing her.
- 5
Daehyeon Culture Park
서울 서대문구 대현동 146
In Ep.6, Choi Hun (Kang Tae-oh) and Oh Ga-rin (Choi Ri) walk through this park. In Ep.9, Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) and Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) come out to the park steps and chat over drinks. Tae-o suggests talking more about Do-hyeon and Song-i based on his 'over-20-year friendship' with Song-i, but Do-hyeon politely declines, saying 'dating is all about getting to know someone.'
- 6
Inwangsan Hanyang City Wall Trail Stairs
서울특별시 종로구 무악동 통일로18나길
In episode 6, after a long scooter ride, Yoon Tae-o (Ji Soo) and Seo Do-hyun (Jinyoung) stop by here for a chat.
- 7
Jeonju Express Bus Terminal
전북 전주시 덕진구 가리내로 70
Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon), Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) and Yoon Tae-o (Ji Soo) arrive at this bus terminal from Jeonju in episode 12 (season 2, ep 4) of Because This Is My First Life
- 8
Adamas 253
경기 파주시 탄현면 헤이리마을길 47
In episode 3, Choi Hoon (Kang Tae-oh) performs at this cafe-restaurant as a drama extra and brings along Oh Ga-rin (Choi Ri) so she can earn a little money too.
- 9
Gyeongsin Middle-High School Entrance Stop
서울특별시 성북구 성북로 52-1
In Ep.4 of Because This Is My First Life, Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) chases after Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon)
- 10
Hwajeong Bus Terminal
경기도 고양시 덕양구 화신로260번길 74
In episode 12 (seasons 2 and 4), Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) and Yun Tae-o (Jisoo) arrive at this bus terminal ('Jeonju Intercity Bus Terminal') from Seoul. On their way back, Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) appears at the bus terminal to return to Seoul with Song-i.
- 11
Jungang High School
서울 종로구 창덕궁길 164
School scene
- 12
Ihwa Jungsim
서울 종로구 낙산성곽서1길 18-4
Featured as a filming location (closed)
- 13
Cafe Da Bianco
서울 종로구 동숭길 123
Cafe scene
- 14
Choi Ina Bookstore
서울특별시 강남구 선릉로 521
In episode 6, Yoon Tae-o (Ji Soo) comes to buy a book with Ryu Se-hyun (Hong Ji-yoon). Here, Se-hyun shows her father Tae-o a published photo book and shares one of her pearls of wisdom.
- 15
Bukchon Hanok Village
서울특별시 종로구 계동길
Hanok village scene
- 16
Ojukheon Grounds
강원도 강릉시 율곡로3139번길 24
In the final episode, the place where Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) and Do-hyun (Jung Jin-young) decide to go on a field trip to Gangneung together
- 17
Ihwa Store
서울 종로구 율곡로19길 68-24
Shop scene
- 18
Hwaseong Building
서울특별시 마포구 양화로6길 50
In ep.3, Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) comes riding along with Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) carrying a fruit tart for Ryu Se-hyeon (Hong Ji-yoon). While waiting, they talk about Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon), and Tae-o says he hopes someone will quickly date her, since he can no longer look after her once she starts dating
- 19
The Baek Food Truck
서울 용산구 신흥로20길 45-1
Food truck scene
- 20
Incheon International Airport
인천광역시 중구 공항로 272
In Episode 1, Oh Ga-rin (Choi Ri) arrives here and evades two bodyguards sent by her mother to where Yoon Tae-oh (Jisoo) is.
- 21
Seoul Huam Elementary School
서울 용산구 두텁바위로 140
School scene
- 22
Hansung University
서울특별시 성북구 삼선교로16길 116
Part of this university appears as the university attended by Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo), Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) and Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon).
- 23
Tabiya Guesthouse
서울 마포구 성미산로29길 29-8
Guesthouse scene (closed down)
- 24
Tinkle You
서울특별시 마포구 성미산로26길 33
Featured as a filming location
- 25
Seoul City Wall Trail
서울 종로구 무악동 46-2149
Fortress-wall path scene
- 26
Hyanggyo-gil
전라북도 전주시 완산구 향교길 105
Having arrived in Jeonju, Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) and Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) walk down this street in Episode 12.
- 27
Hansung University Library
서울 성북구 삼선교로16길 116
University building scene
- 28
State Tower Namsan
서울 중구 퇴계로 100
In Episode 2, it appears as the hotel where Oh Ga-rin's (Choi Ri) mother stays.
- 29
Plumb Line
경기도 파주시 문발로 165
In Ep.6, this building appears as the talent company 'Act Musical Company,' which recruits actor Choi Hun (Kang Tae-oh) not as an actor but as a substitute actor when he comes here for a contract.
- 30
Gaeppul
서울 종로구 낙산성곽서1길 26
Featured as a filming location
- 31
Sinchon Mural Tunnel
서울 서대문구 신촌동 74-12
In episode 13, Yun Tae-o (Jisoo) and Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) shared their stories in this tunnel.
- 32
Eoulmadang-ro
서울 마포구 서교동 365-28
In episode 7, as part of their date, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) and Seo Do-hyun (Jung Jin-young), having finished an enjoyable painting activity, walk down this street.
- 33
How Any
서울 종로구 계동길 73-1
In episode 11, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) comes to this flower shop. She asks the owner if he has seen her mother recently.
- 34
Dream Art Center
서울특별시 종로구 동숭길 123
In episode 7, at a project gathering, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) comes here with her fellow students.
- 35
Ilsan Culture Plaza
경기 고양시 일산동구 중앙로 1271-1
In episode 10, Choi Hun (Kang Tae-oh) and Oh Ga-rin (Choi Ri) run across this footbridge after narrowly helping Ga-rin's family staff escape. Catching his breath, Hun apologizes and confesses to Ga-rin that it was he who, tempted by money, revealed her whereabouts.
- 36
Sowol-ro Stairway No.4
서울특별시 용산구 소월로20길 6
In episode 15, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) is surprised by Yoon Tae-o (Ji Soo), who returns from Jeju after spending time with his mother
- 37
Ssangdaepo Salt-Grilled Pork Main
서울특별시 용산구 청파로 291
In episode 15, Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) comes here with his father (Park Su-yeong) to drink and have a candid talk.
- 38
Wonhyo Bridge
서울 영등포구 여의도동 87-2
In Episode 2, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon), tired and lonely, is crossing this bridge.
- 39
Seoul Design Foundation
서울특별시 중구 을지로 281
In episode 16, Yun Tae-o (Jisoo) and Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) stroll here after finishing their last late-night shopping.
- 40
Seongmisan-ro 26-gil
서울특별시 마포구 성미산로26길 35
In episodes 4, 5, and 7, Han Song-i (Jeong Chae-yeon) passes by these two shops on her way home.
- 41
Jeonwon Building
서울특별시 마포구 와우산로 64
In Episode 9, Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) takes Han Song-yi (Jung Chae-yeon) to this record store. Then, while she is listening to a record, he kisses her.
- 42
Ssamzigil
서울 종로구 인사동길 44
Complex space scene
- 43
Myeongdong Shopping Street
서울특별시 중구 명동길 명동쇼핑거리
In Because This Is My First Life Ep.9, while on a date they stop at a food truck across from H&M and buy egg bread
- 44
Ichon-ro 29-gil
서울 용산구 한강로3가 40-45
In Episode 2, on his way home, Yun Tae-o (Ji Soo) had to stop in front of the railroad tracks on this street because of a passing train.
- 45
CTS Christian TV
서울특별시 동작구 노량진로 100
In episode 5, Do-hyun (Jung Jin-young) bought churros for Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) at this older woman's food-truck stand in front of this building.
- 46
Ministop Ilsan Western
경기도 고양시 일산동구 정발산로 23 102/103호
This is the convenience store where Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) works part-time in Because This Is My First Life Ep.2. In Ep.5, Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) comes to find Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) with tteokbokki after a fierce basketball match with him
- 47
Paik's Coffee Sinsa Intersection
서울특별시 서초구 강남대로 605 휴먼타워 1층
After Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) saves Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon), who is being harassed by a senior, the two head to a cafe for a drink in ep.9
- 48
Paro Grand
서울특별시 중구 을지로5길 26
In Episode 9, Seo Do-hyeon (Jung Jin-young) and Han Song-yi (Jung Chae-yeon) come here on a date.
- 49
Gayarang Building
서울특별시 용산구 회나무로 66
This is the restaurant where Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) lives. Han Song-i (Jung Chae-yeon) works part-time (see Episodes 1, 2, 5), and Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) looks for her in Episode 2.
- 50
Milk Workshop
서울 종로구 낙산4길 57
Workshop scene
- 51
Dongjak Bridge
서울 용산구 이촌동 385
In Ep.6, after deciding to date, Yoon Tae-o (Jisoo) and Ryu Se-hyeon (Hong Ji-yoon) ride his scooter across this bridge to take her home.
- 52
Sottovoce
강원도 홍천군 화촌면 군업안말길 153-15
In Episode 9, he goes on a trip with his girlfriend Ryu Se-hyeon (Hong Ji-yoon). At the pool, the first kiss between Do-hyeon and Song-yi is seen only by Tae-o.
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