K-Drama Filming Locations in Spain: 'The Legend of the Blue Sea'

Welcome to another post in which we are going to explore some Spanish locations in which Kdramas were filmed! In this case, we are going to focus on the SBS K-drama called 'The Legend of the Blue Sea', which was broadcasted during 2016 and 2017.

Directed by Jin Hyuk, this drama is inspired by the story of a mermaid that is inside of an anthology of stories known as "Eou Yadam" of Joseon Yu Mong In. This drama marks the last role of superstar Lee Min Ho before entering his mandatory two-year military service, as well as Jun Ji Hyun's first role after giving birth to his baby. The series has locations in Girona, Barcelona and La Coruña.

South Korean Tourism keeps increasing in Spain

In 2014, a television program, starring four retirees who toured several Spanish cities, achieved audience records in South Korea. Not only that, but the desire of many South Koreans to know our country increased, increasing travel reservations. Well documented, the series The grandparents are better than flowers (Ggot Boda Halbe), was dedicated to travel and kept millions of citizens glued to the TV, while they knew Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Granada, Ronda and Segovia. A few months ago another series filmed in Villafranca del Bierzo was premiered in the Korean hostel in Spain program, which in its first program reached an audience of 7.6% of viewers.

NCT 127 performs tonight in Seville MTV EMAs 2019

NCT 127 is set to perform tonight for the first time in Seville, after the introduction of new award categories that value Korean talent in these western awards. The Kpop boy band announced their performance some days ago via Twitter.

All you need to know if you want to learn Kpop dance in Madrid!

A few months ago, Kiss and Makeup reached number one on LOS40 list, the most famous radio in Spain. Its peculiarity is evident: English and Korean are mixed in the song of Dua Lipa and Blackpink. K-pop is internationalized, as evidenced by the boom in collaborations with well-known artists worldwide. His fan base also grows. The days when these fans moved only online are behind, with more and more events to enjoy this music in person.

Among those occasions are the hangouts, which serve as informal fan meetings. They dance the choreographies of each of the hits, sing their lyrics regardless of language, compete in competitions ... But, above all, they talk to people like them, who are passionate about the same music. Their activities vary, but they have random dance in common. In it, the attendees form a circle and those who know the choreography of the song that sounds are placed in the centre and dance until they move on to the next one.

5 essential places to visit in Madrid if you are a fan of Korean Culture

K-Pop, or Korean pop, has become one of the most revolutionary musical genres internationally. Sounds that were only marketed within their own territory until groups such as BTS or BlackPink have made the leap to the international market and, consequently, have triumphed with their songs.

Believe it or not, these groups have millions and millions of followers around the world. One of those countries that are characterized by the expansion of this phenomenon in Spain. The fan clubs of these so-called 'idols' join forces daily to get their attention and get them to step on their country, or at least, Madrid and Barcelona.

Walking through the capital, we have met several meeting points of fans of this musical style. So if you are one of them, watch out because this may interest you.