Squid Game Real Life Filming Locations: Where Was The Hit Series Shot In Real Life?

Viewers worldwide have been addicted to Squid Game, but although the action occurs on an island where the games are lethal, most of the show was filmed in regular locations throughout South Korea. Detective Hwang Jun-ho may have had a hard time tracking down the place in the show, but you don’t have to — these filming spots are real and easier to find than you’d think.

Filming Around Seoul

Seoul, the active capital of South Korea, was the location of much of the film. Ssangmun-dong, a neighborhood of the Dobong District, is one of the more recognizable places, as you can view the neighborhoods where the characters lived. Namsan Mountain Park, notable for its impressive N Seoul Tower with panoramic views of the city, is another noteworthy location. As per Netflix Tudum, actor Park Sung-hoon, who played Hyun-ju, noted that part of the show getting attention was the ability to promote Korean culture and traditional games to the world.

Viewers will also likely not forget the tense subway scenes, filmed at Seoul Forest Subway Station in Seongdong District. This is where Gi-hun first met the Recruiter in the infamous ddakji game. Park mentioned how proud he was that Squid Game showed off Korea’s famously clean subway system.