Nepal, Sept. 22 -- Away from the fast-paced life of the Korean mainland, Jeju Island offers a sweet escape for both tourists and residents alike and even serves as the ideal place for filming picturesque Korean dramas.

South Korea's largest island, Jeju, lies in the Korea Strait between the Korean Peninsula and Japan and offers numerous tourist attractions like crystal clear beaches, stunning rock formations, breezy farms, volcanic landscapes and hiking trails. Hence, from fantasy K-dramas to thrilling mystery ones, Jeju offers locations that fit every genre.

Most recently, When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025), a Netflix Korean drama starring IU and Park Bo-gum, was filmed on Jeju Island. Taking place over a span of a few decades, it f...