Winter Sonata (겨울연가)

Series · 2002

The drama that launched the first Korean Wave, filmed largely on Nami Island near Chuncheon — a city synonymous with dakgalbi. Two decades on, fans still ride out to walk the tree-lined lanes and eat the region's spicy stir-fried chicken.

Foods seen in Winter Sonata

01 · Dakgalbi 닭갈비

Filming-region specialty

Chuncheon, the drama's filming region, is the home of dakgalbi — the standard meal on any Winter Sonata pilgrimage. (Regional connection, not a specific-scene claim.)

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What is Dakgalbi? How to eat it

Filming locations

Nami Island · Chuncheon, Gangwon — The drama's signature tree-lined lanes; dakgalbi restaurants cluster near the ferry dock and in Chuncheon proper.

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How to experience it

Try Dakgalbi yourself What it is, how locals eat it, and where to find it. Full guide → Eat it in Korea Verified classic restaurants in Seoul & Busan — sourced, never sponsored. Where to eat → More shows & films Every food–screen connection, verified and sourced. K-Food on Screen →

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