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Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

Netizens have been wondering about the filming locations in new K-Drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha", here is what you need to know.

Kay Sesoko, Kpopmap Editor
2 min to read · Published : Sep 3, 2021 · Updated : Sep 6, 2021

Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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"Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" is the latest drama that has K-Drama fans eagerly waiting for the next episode. It stars Kim SeonHo and Shin MinA and is set in a peaceful countryside beach town called Gongjin. The people of this little town are friendly and approachable, making the atmosphere of this drama particularly heart-warming.

Because of the charming nature of this drama setting, many netizens have been wondering about the filming location, Gongjin. Here is everything that you need to know.

The beautiful seaside village called 'Gongjin' in the drama is actually part of Pohang which is a city in the North Gyeongsang province of South Korea.

Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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The city gained popularity as a refreshing filming location for K-Dramas and tourist spot after the success of the 2019 drama "When The Camellia Blooms".

Now, "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" is also filming there. This beautiful landscape is only one of several reasons why you should watch the drama.

Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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Here Is The Filming Location Of Kim SeonHo's Town In "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha"

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You can get a feel for how calm the seaside village is in this behind-the-scenes video.

This city is the perfect setting for a relaxing romance. Would you visit this part of Korea?

[UPDATE] K-Drama "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" Currently Ranked 6th Most Popular TV Show On Netflix WorldwideKDRAMA STORIES Sep 17, 2021

3 Reasons Why We're Hooked To "Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha" AlreadyKDRAMA STORIES Aug 30, 2021

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The Analysis Of Depression In Different K-Dramas: How Do They Portray It?

Depression has become a main theme for some K-Dramas but each have their own way of discussing such a hard topic. How do they do it?

Kianna, Staff Writer
5 min to read · Published : Apr 22, 2024

The Analysis Of Depression In Different K-Dramas: How Do They Portray It?

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Mental health is a major topic in the world. As society changes and the weight of the world becomes worse, many people deal with mental health issues in different ways. A common but serious mood disorder is depression. Many people experience depression and the condition can sometimes be hard to deal with. Depression takes away your enjoyment of things you once loved and is much more than simply feeling sad. The representation in media is a vast spectrum.

K-Dramas have broken the taboo of discussing depression in shows. Increasingly, more shows choose to address topics of depression and many of them have it as the main focus of their series. Each series is different in how they display their characters' coping mechanisms and symptoms of depression. These 6 K-Dramas address depression throughout the series but all have their unique ways of doing it. Here is how they differ and how K-Dramas have juggled such a difficult topic in their series.

1. "Daily Dose Of Sunshine" Shows Anyone Can Feel Depressed

Probably one of the most realistic depictions of depression in a series, "Daily Dose of Sunshine" talks about a kind nurse who works in a psychiatry hospital and tries to bring sunshine to her patients. Setting in a psychiatry hospital, the series dives deeply into depression and mental health issues for each episode. One that stands out the most comes from the main character herself, Jung DaEun played by Park BoYoung. Jung DaEun sees the mistreatment of mental health patients in society's eyes and has to juggle a difficult job. A tragedy from a patient she was close with sent her into a spiral of guilt and depression.

The drama depicts her depression as various forms of self-sabotage and emptiness. She goes as far as overworking herself, even though she doesn't want to work, to try and ignore her depression. "Daily Dose Of Sunshine" was impressive with their depiction of depression and reminding everyone that it does not have a certain look. People may not expect mental health workers to feel a certain way since their main job is to help others but depression is not linear and anyone can experience it.

2. "Our Blues" Reminds Us Depression Isn't Just "Feeling Sad"

"Our Blues" focuses on a hometown in Jeju and the daily lives of its residents. As they navigate the ups and downs of life, they must also face the problems that life randomly throws at them. Min SeonAh, played by Shin MinA, is a character in the series who suffers from depression. A single mother whose husband left her, the series shows just how much depression can affect a person's time. She has no organization and has a lack of interest in life.

It gets so severe that she even forgets to pick up her son from school because of her mental health. What makes it even more interesting is the choice of colors for her as she is often shown in a blue hue, showing her "blues" and depression. The series shows that depression can have varying effects. It isn't simply feeling sad; sometimes people can not function normally because of it.

3. "Doctor Slump" Shows That Depression Doesn't Have One Look

"Doctor Slump" further reminds us that depression does not have a certain look to it and even if someone seems "perfect" you never know their struggles. The main character HaNeul, played by Park ShinHye, is a perfectionist and wants to succeed in everything she does. So when she realizes she is depressed, she wants to ignore it, resulting in her feeling worse than before. Despite HaNeul's perfect demeanor, she is battling with her mental health and finds comfort in the male lead of the series.

"Doctor Slump" gave some clarity on what depression looks like. Many people may have the image of someone who is untidy, lazy, and cries all the time but that is not always the case. Depression can sometimes be the hard-working doctor who comes into work smiling or your classmate who tends to keep to themselves. The K-Drama tackled the issues and taboos of depression in a wonderful way.

4. "Juvenile Justice" Shows Negative Effects Of Depression

"Juvenile Justice" has a devastating but realistic depiction of depression in the series. This K-Drama follows the story of a judge who does not look kindly on juveniles in the system and various cases of juvenile delinquency cases. One plot line focuses on a group of students cheating on a major exam soon being exposed and tried. Kang ShinWoo, played by Kim JunHo, is the son of the main character, Kang WonJung. His father also happens to be the chief of the Juvenile Justice Division.

When ShinWoo is found to be involved in the cheating scandal, his father chastises him to the point he tells him if he plans to end his life, he shouldn't involve his family. This results in ShinWoo attempting to end his life, leading his father to feel an immense sense of guilt. However, this arc in the series shows that ShinWoo was severely depressed with his academics. He never seemed to do well like his brother and being the son of a prominent figure only made him feel even more inferior.

5. "Weak Hero Class" Shows Us Outside Forces Can Cause Depression

In a similar fashion to "Daily Dose Of Sunshine", "Weak Hero Class" addresses the main character's depression and his forms of self-sabotage. Our protagonist, SiEun played by Park JiHoon, comes from a broken home with neglectful parents. They are too busy to deal with him and most times they are not even at home. Without any guidance or support from them, he chooses to isolate himself from the world. He studies despite not enjoying it anymore.

He doesn't have friends and feels a sense of emptiness in his everyday life. SiEun's reasons for his depression show that many things can trigger someone into depression. "Weak Hero Class" did an amazing portrayal of how outside factors can negatively impact an individual to the point they can fall into depression.

6. "Sweet Home" Shows How Depression Is Not Linear

"Sweet Home" shows the many layers of depression and how sometimes people fall into it due to various factors building up over time. "Sweet Home" is about a boy who has to deal with mysterious monsters after a strange incident in his apartment. Our main character, Cha Hyunsoo played by Song Kang, intentionally isolates himself and plans to end his life due to his depression. Bullied in school, and isolated from his classmates and family, he has many layers to his depression and what led him to his decision. The major turning point in his mental health was when he was the only survivor of a car crash that ended the lives of his family.

The drama shows how this has built up over time with all of the tragic events in his lifetime. There was not one main reason for him to feel depressed but various factors affected him mentally. What makes "Sweet Home" so interesting is the use of horror and monsters as battles of mental health issues. Confronting and battling his inner monster in this series gives the illusion of tackling his inner turmoil and depression. The series hits the nail on the coffin when HyunSoo chooses to help himself. No one forces him out of his depression and it is not magically cured, it's something he will need to improve on because he wants to.

As more and more K-Dramas discuss the topic of depression, many of them will choose to talk about it in their unique ways. Whats important is that these series are bringing to light a serious topic that needs to be discussed more in media.

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Kim SeonHo Returns To Manila & Brings In A "Color+Full" Fan Meet To His Filipino Fans In Partnership With UFC Mixes

Kim SeonHo will be coming to Manila, Philippines as part of his 2024 Asia fan meeting tour. The prominent actor is set to meet his Filipino fans on April 13, 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

YuJun, Kpopmap Editor
2 min to read · Published : Feb 27, 2024

Kim SeonHo Returns To Manila & Brings In A "Color+Full" Fan Meet To His Filipino Fans In Partnership With UFC Mixes

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South Korean actor Kim SeonHo will be coming to Manila, Philippines as part of his 2024 Asia fan meeting tour. The prominent actor is set to meet his Filipino fans on April 13, 2024 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena, Mall of Asia Complex in Pasay City.

Get a chance to be part of Kim SeonHo’s upcoming “Color+Full” in Manila fan meeting tour when you purchase any of the exclusive fan packages. All the attendees can take home an official poster, an exclusive merch pack, and a UFC gift pack. There are also a lot of fan benefits to look forward to such as a Hi-Bye session, a group photo, special exclusive event poster, signed postcards, and signed poster.

Presented to you by UFC the fan packages for the fan meeting are now available for purchase at makeitlive.asia. All the tiers are seated and reserved seating with the following prices:

Ultimate Good Boy Feast (VVIP) - PHP 12,000.00

Hometown Chow Chow Chow (VIP) - PHP 11,000.00

Mr. Dimples - All Occasion Faves (Patron) - PHP 9,500.00

Start Up, Feast Up (Lower Box Premium) - PHP 8,500.00

Start Up, Snack Up (Lower Box Regular) - PHP 7,000.00

Frycious Banjang Fest (Upper Box) - PHP 3,500.00

K-Treat Bundle (General Admission) - PHP 1,500.00

Kim SeonHo began his career on stage and appeared in numerous plays such as “Sherlock Holmes,” “New Boeing Boeing,” “True West,” “Closer,” and “Voice of Millenium” before making his debut in the 2017 drama “Good Manager.” He started acting as a way to overcome his childhood trauma and enrolled in an acting academy during high school. Serious about his craft, he later pursued a degree in Broadcasting and Entertainment at the Seoul Institute of the Arts.

The actor later rose to prominence with his role in the 2020 hit television series “Start-Up.” His popularity only grew even more when he took on the lead role in the 2021 drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha”, and in the noir film “The Childe.” He won awards such as Gallup Korea’s Actor Of The Year in 2021, and the New Actor Award at the 59th Grand Bell Awards and Buil Film Awards.

Apart from starring in other dramas like “100 Days My Prince,” “Welcome to Waikiki 2,” and “Run On,” he also sold out shows for stage plays like “Ice,” and “Touching The Void.” However, his breakthrough performance that earned the hearts of many people is his appearance as part of the cast in the KBS2 reality show “2 Days & 1 Night.” This led him to be chosen as the face of many brands in South Korea and Southeast Asia. Many brands achieved record sales thanks to the actor and labeled this success as “The Kim SeonHo Effect.”

The Philippines has always loved Kim SeonHo’s good boy charms and his versatility as an actor. The best boy Kim SeonHo is back to charm his way to your heart as UFC Mixes together with Fanconsea and MakeitLive brings Kim SeonHo’s “Color+Full” Fan Meeting in Manila!

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