Visiting Kdrama filming locations gives Kdrama fans a feeling of excitement. If you are a fan of the 2018 Korean drama Mr. Sunshine, you are probably thrilled to know that there is a place where they filmed most of the scenes in that drama. It is called Nonsan Sunshine Studio 논산 선샤인스튜디오 located in Nonsan, Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea. Nonsan is an agricultural city known for their strawberries and rice harvest. Moreover, you may have also heard of Nonsan because a lot of Korean celebrities completed their basic military training from ROK Army Training Center in the city. Few kilometers from the ROK Army Training Center is the Nonsan Sunshine Studio. According to its website, Sunshine Studio is the first public-private joint drama theme park in Korea where Nonsan city provided the site and infrastructure. Let’s take a look on its main facilities and attractions IMAGE SOURCE NONSAN SUNSHINE STUDIO WEBSITE GLORY HOTEL This hotel is one of the most utilized location in the drama where majority of important and remarkable scenes were filmed. WITH SCREENSHOTS FROM tvn The first floor of the hotel has the lobby, a mini theater where they play some scenes from the drama and a merchandise shop where some memorabilia from the drama are on display. On the second floor is the Sunshine Gabaejung Café and a photo area where the character of Kim Hee-sung usually gambles. You can also enjoy the view of whole studio from the second floor. WITH SCREENSHOT FROM tvn HANSUNG ELECTRIC CO. This is a restoration of the First Electric Company building. There is a café on the first floor and an exhibition called “Light and Motion” showing the story of the history from the drama. Meanwhile on the second floor, you can see Eugene Choi’s office where his uniform is on display together with a photo exhibit of the major characters of Mr. Sunshine. The iconic scene of Go Ae-shin and Eugene Choi’s covering of each other’s’ face was filmed here. JONGNO STREET Can you still remember the bridge where Go Ae-shin and Eugene Choi first met? This area is actually a restoration of Jongno street in 1900s. WITH SCREENSHOTS FROM tvn MADANG HOUSE Madang House is a hanok style structure which served as the house of Go Ae-shin’s grandfather. WITH SCREENSHOT FROM tvn DONGMAE’S HOUSE On the first floor is the Japanese restaurant where our favorite trio Eugene Choi, Kim Hee-sung and Goo Dong-mae usually have a drink. It has calligraphy displays which are lines from the drama. Dong-mae’s room is on the second floor. WITH SCREENSHOT FROM tvn BLANCHER BAKERY STORE Ae-shin and Hina Kudo had a heart-to-heart talk in this bake shop. Note though that the pastries on display are not edible. They are just props. WITH SCREENSHOT FROM tvn HANYARK STORE And who could forget Eugene and Ae-shin’s unique way of communication through a letter in a drawer? You can find that drawer where Eugene and Ae-shin leave their secret letters inside the Hanyark store. WITH SCREENSHOTS FROM TVN BOSINGAK PAVILION This is a restoration of Bosingak. People were using this bell this to keep the time during the Joseon era. Near the pavilion, you could see some of the items that they use as props in the marketplace scenes. WANTED POSTERS Another notable item inside the studio are the posters of wanted people in the drama. Can you recognize them? HANSUNG ELECTRIC TRAM The drama production used this tram in several of the scenes. WITH SCREENSHOTS FROM TVN GYEONGUI LINE The last significant moments from Mr. Sunshine’s finale was filmed in this train. If you haven’t watched it yet, spoiler alert! SEE YOU AGAIN GARDEN Speaking of the Mr. Sunshine’s finale, this remarkable garden in the last episode is there too. WITH SCREENSHOT FROM TVN To complete the Mr. Sunshine experience, they are also playing Mr. Sunshine’s OST all over the place. Sunshine Studio is definitely one of the best Kdrama filming location that you could visit Korea for a minimal fee. Did you know that the ending of the Kdrama The King Eternal Monarch” was also filmed in Sunshine Studio? Image Source ScreenSHOTS from SBS’ The King Eternal Monarch OTHER INFORMATIONS Operating hours 1000 AM – 600 PMAddress 102, Bonghwang-ro Nonsan-si, Chungcheongnam-do 충남 논산시 연무읍 봉황로 102Admission fee 7,000 Korean won krw for adult. See other prices below HOW TO GET THERE 1. From Seoul, you can take a train from Yongsan station 용산역 to Nonsan station 논산역. It usually takes 1 hour and 30 minutes via KTX 28,100 krw+ and 2 hours and 30 minutes by Mugunghwa train 18,400 krw. Other option You can also take a bus from Seoul Central City Terminal – Honam to Yeonmudae Express Bus Terminal 연무대고속터미널 which usually takes 2 hours and 20 minutes. Premium bus costs 21,400 krw+; cheapest bus costs 12,400 krw+; or drop off at Nonsan Express Bus Terminal 논산고속터미널 which usually takes 2 hours and 10 minutes. Premium bus costs 20,200 krw+; cheapest bus costs 11,700 krw+. 2. From Nonsan train station, go to Nonsan Intercity Bus Terminal few minute walk and take bus number 201, 202, 203,204, 211, 212, 213, 216, 220 or 221 and get off at Hullyeonso Ipsodaedae Bus Station 훈련소입소대대. Walk around 1 km to get to Sunshine Studio; or Other option From Yeonmudae Express Bus Terminal 연무대고속터미널 or Nonsan Express Bus Terminal 논산고속터미널, take bus number 216 to Hwanghwa 4 ri [황화4리] and walk around 4 mins to get to Sunshine Studio. Important Reminder If you are going to commute and take the bus, make sure to check the local bus schedule so you will not end up waiting for hours for the next bus to arrive. Disclaimer Note that the estimated fees and fares are updated as of this writing but it may change in the future. If you find this article helpful, share it with your friends. For more Korea travel tips like this, subscribe to KoreabyMe and read my other published articles on the site. You can follow me on Instagram too! Related Articles Related TopicsHallyuhallyu tourismkdramakdrama filming locationkdrama tourmr. sunshinenonsannonsan sunshine studio A scholar, marketer, educator, traveler, and ultimately, a fangirl currently living in South Korea. I mostly write about Hallyu-related places as well tips on traveling and living in Korea. 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