Spring Fever

청하중학교 경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 청하로151번길 26

Cheongha Middle School in Pohang's Buk-gu, the main stage of the in-show school where Yoon Bom takes up her exchange-teacher post. The leisurely look of a country school ringed by low hills and fields conjures the mood of the small seaside town of Sinsu-eup exactly. Most of the scenes where Bom moves between classroom and yard, clashing with the kids and with Jae-gyu, play out against this backdrop. It's an operating school, so weekday entry for outsiders is restricted; realistically, capturing the front gate and yard from a distance over a break or weekend is the way to go.

구룡포 근대문화역사거리 경상북도 포항시 남구 구룡포읍 구룡포길 153-1

Guryongpo Modern Culture History Street in Pohang, where traces of a Japanese quarter from the colonial era remain. The Japanese-style houses lining the narrow slope, the old signboards, and the Cheongpodo teahouse tucked among them (an alley that feels time-stopped) appear as the cozy everyday spaces of Sinsu-eup. It served as the backdrop for Bom and Jae-gyu jostling with the townsfolk or sitting across from each other in the teahouse, bickering. Climb the observatory above the alley and Guryongpo Harbor opens up at a glance, letting you look down on the drama's town for real.

죽도시장 경상북도 포항시 북구 죽도동

Jukdo Market, the largest traditional market on the East Coast, called the kitchen of Pohang's people. Stalls of fresh-caught fish still flapping, steaming snack shops and the tangle of vendors' calls fill the frame with energy. This is where Bom and Jae-gyu drop in to shop or cut through the market lanes bickering, in scenes pressed close to daily life. You can taste Pohang specialties like mulhoe and gwamegi here, making it perfect as a food course rolled into the location pilgrimage.

호미곶 해맞이광장 경상북도 포항시 남구 호미곶면

Homigot Sunrise Plaza, at the eastern tip of the Korean peninsula, famous for the giant hand sculpture 「Hand of Coexistence」 rising from the sea. The wide-open horizon and bracing sea wind become the stage that holds up the drama's most emotional moments. It appears as the backdrop for Bom and Jae-gyu gazing at the sea side by side, or standing face to face again after sorting out their feelings. It's also a renowned sunrise spot, so it's worth coming early to meet, in person, the scene of the sun rising over the very sea from the show.

월포해수욕장 경상북도 포항시 북구 청하면 월포리

Wolpo Beach, a quiet shore near Cheongha. Thanks to its long stretch of white sand and the Donghae rail line running close by, it carries the secluded seaside feeling of somewhere apart from crowded tourist spots. It served as the backdrop for the calm scenes of Bom walking the shore alone to gather herself, or the two of them strolling side by side in silence. It's close to Cheongha Middle School, the school stage, so it slips naturally into a route that ties the locations together.