'Gyeoul Yeonga' (Winter Sonata) was first released in Korea in January of 2002 quickly becoming one the most popular shows on television. This hugely popular TV drama was produced by Ho Yunseok, the same man responsible for immensely popular TV drama, 'Gaeul Donghwa'(Autumn in my Heart). This director has begun a seasonal theme of TV dramas. The third in his series is 'Yeoreum Hyanggi'(The Scent of Summer), which aired in the summer of 2003 in Korea.
Namisum Island was where many scenes were shot, so it became a must-see sight for all the tour groups from Singapore. A 10 minute ferry ride takes ones to this tranquil island, when I suppose its not overrun with tourists.
The three tree-lined avenues must be what everyone female fan of the show go to the island for, to imagine themselves in the arms of Bae Yong-Joon, whom I dislike even though I have never seen him in anything. Walking around, you understand why they set the drama there.
They have even erected some statues in the likeness of the lead characters of the serial, milking all they could from the popularity of the show and the stars in the region. Posters of the series were also prominently displayed. It was quite fascinating to watch some Japanese tourists positioning themselves such that it appeared as if it was their faces right next to Bae's, living out their fantasy in plain sight of every passer-by.
Great credit has to be given to the Korean Tourism authorities for making so much out of a small island that was created from the construction of Cheongpyung Dam. Would have been nice to have a few more hours to stroll down these avenues and explore the edges of the lake...
The three tree-lined avenues must be what everyone female fan of the show go to the island for, to imagine themselves in the arms of Bae Yong-Joon, whom I dislike even though I have never seen him in anything. Walking around, you understand why they set the drama there.
They have even erected some statues in the likeness of the lead characters of the serial, milking all they could from the popularity of the show and the stars in the region. Posters of the series were also prominently displayed. It was quite fascinating to watch some Japanese tourists positioning themselves such that it appeared as if it was their faces right next to Bae's, living out their fantasy in plain sight of every passer-by.
Great credit has to be given to the Korean Tourism authorities for making so much out of a small island that was created from the construction of Cheongpyung Dam. Would have been nice to have a few more hours to stroll down these avenues and explore the edges of the lake...
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