Featured photo: Suwon Hwaseong Fortress; surrounding-area context for the Haenggung-dong walk, not a drama still. Photo: hyejoon Kim / Unsplash, Unsplash License. Resized for display.
If Lovely Runner is the reason Suwon is on your Korea itinerary, you do not need to spend a full day hunting scattered addresses. The Korea Tourism Organization has published an official Haenggung-dong walking route linking filming locations from the drama, with a route of roughly 790 meters.
Why Haenggung-dong works well for a fan visit
The route sits in a real neighborhood around Haengnidan Street rather than a closed studio set. That makes the visit useful even if not everyone in your group watched the drama: you can combine filming spots with cafés, neighborhood streets and the wider Suwon Hwaseong area.
How to approach the walk
Use the official VISITKOREA course as your location map, but allow more time than the raw distance suggests. The official route is about 790 meters and links Haengnidan Street, Haenggung-dong Mural Village, Hwahongmun Gate and Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion. Fans will stop for photos, compare scenes and browse nearby shops, so a short route can easily become a relaxed one- to two-hour neighborhood visit.
Four stops on the official route
Haengnidan Street appears as the setting for Sun-jae and Sol’s first date. Haenggung-dong Mural Village is associated with their school-route scenes. At Hwahongmun Gate, the bridge in front of the gate is identified by VISITKOREA with Sun-jae’s confession scene. Banghwasuryujeong Pavilion, beside the pond and fortress walls, appears in the bicycle scene. These four stops make the route easier to follow than an unverified fan list of scattered addresses.
What to add around the filming walk
The route sits beside Suwon Hwaseong, so the day does not need to end when the drama locations do. Allow time for the fortress scenery, a café stop around Haengnidan Street and a meal in the neighborhood. VISITKOREA also identifies Café Mong Ted as the house used for Sol’s home; because it is an operating business, check current opening information and respect customers and staff rather than treating it as a permanent set.
Do not expect every location to look frozen in time
Filming locations are working streets and businesses. Signs, paint, storefronts and access can change after production. The useful mindset is to look for the urban setting and scene geography rather than expecting every prop or angle to remain exactly as it appeared on screen.
Pair it with Suwon, not just the drama
If you are traveling from Seoul, make the journey more worthwhile by combining the fan walk with Suwon Hwaseong, a café break and a meal. That creates a complete day even if one filming location is temporarily inaccessible. For more screen-tourism ideas, browse our K-Drama & Film guides.
Fan-etiquette checklist
- Keep doorways and residential lanes clear.
- Do not enter private property for a matching camera angle.
- Ask before photographing staff or residents closely.
- Check opening hours if a filming spot is an active business.
FAQ
Is the official Lovely Runner route long?
No. VisitKorea lists a compact route of about 790 meters, but fan stops can make the visit much longer than the walking distance suggests.
Can I do it as a half-day trip from Seoul?
Yes. The filming walk itself is short enough to combine with other Suwon sights. Transport time from your Seoul neighborhood will determine whether a half day feels relaxed.
Are the filming locations guaranteed to be accessible?
No. These are real places, and access, business hours and appearance can change. Respect current conditions on site.
Official source
Verified September 15, 2026. Korea Tourism Organization / VisitKorea: Lovely Runner Suwon Haenggung-dong walking course. Individual businesses and private spaces may change access without notice.