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[All] Where was the filming location for "First Love"? Character Relationship Chart: Kim Min-kyu (ft. Bread Eater, Fat Rice Cake)
tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "First Love" is a healing family romance set in the village of Cheonghae. Lead actor Kim Min-kyu's gentle performance and the appearance of creator Bbangtteok (Yang Yoo-jin) are generating buzz. The drama's filming locations are also a hot topic. Where did they film?
1. What is the basic information for 'First, For Love'?
tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "First, For Love" is a heartwarming story of youth and middle-aged love, rooted in a healing family romance. Its beautiful filming locations and captivating directing garnered significant anticipation even before its premiere.
title | First, for love |
organization | August 4, 2025 - September 9, 2025 Every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM |
Episode | 12 episodes |
supervision | Yoo Je-won (Gaetmaeul Chachacha, Ilta Scandal) |
author | Voice actors |
OTT | TVING, Wavve |
Genre |
Family, Romance, Healing |
2. Who are the main characters?
The tvN drama "For First Love" is a heartwarming, emotionally healing drama depicting warm familial love and romance. The reunion of Lee Ji-an and Ryu Jung-seok, coupled with the youthful romance of their children, promises to leave a lasting impression!
Lee Ji-an (Yeom Jeong-ah) | The construction site manager, who dominates the site. A single mother who has lived a life of hardship for her daughter, she reunites with her first love, Ryu Jeong-seok, in Cheonghae. |
Lee Hyo-ri (Choi Yoon-ji) | As Ji-an's daughter, she drops out of medical school at Korea University and heads to Cheonghae. Diagnosed with a brain tumor, she wanders, but in Cheonghae, she attempts to find her own life for the first time. |
Ryu Jeong-seok (Park Hae-joon) | A renowned architect with international architecture awards and a prickly single life. Ji-an's former first love and currently runs an architectural firm in Cheonghae. |
Ryu Bo-hyeon (Kim Min-gyu) | A young man who runs a flower farm and is the son of Jeong-seok. A chance encounter with Hyori foreshadows a sweet youthful romance. |
Lee Sook (Yang Yu-jin, Bbangtteok) | Hyori's best friend. Her cheerful and bright personality adds energy to the drama, and she plays a supporting role. |
Kim Seon-yeong (Kim Seon-yeong) | Ji-an's friend and Hyori's aunt. She emotionally supports Ji-an's family. |
3. Where is the filming location?
The fictional town of Cheonghae was created using locations across the country. We've compiled a list of beautiful, real-life filming locations!
- Beach & Nature Background
Sacheon Beach (Gangneung City)
Bunam Beach (Samcheok City)
Galnam Port (Samcheok City)
Heonhwa-ro area (Gangneung-si)
- Village/rural filming locations
Yaromyeon Zelkova (Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)
Jeonggeumgyo Bridge, Ssanggyero, Bridge 130, Hwagaecheon Stream (Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)
Gujeong-ri Village (Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)
- Hospitals & Schools
Korea University Anam Hospital (Seongbuk-gu, Seoul)
Haksan Middle and High School (Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do)
4. What was the audience reaction to Kim Min-kyu's acting?
Kim Min-kyu, who plays Bo-hyun, appears as a warm-hearted young man who runs a flower farm. Viewers are praising his expressive gaze and gentle tone of voice, and anticipation is high for his chemistry with Hyori. Many are particularly praising Kim Min-kyu's signature laid-back and sincere way of speaking, saying it fits perfectly with the "healing drama" atmosphere.
5. YouTuber Bbangddeok, will he be good at acting?
Creator Yang Yu-jin (aka "Bbangtteok"), with 1.3 million subscribers, appears in this drama as Hyori's best friend, Lee Sook. Despite being her first acting role, her bright personality and portrayal of a stable life have earned her rave reviews, with viewers praising her for being "the very essence of the Bbangtteok character."
Q&A
Q. Where was the filming location for First Love?
A. It was filmed at locations across the country, including Gangneung Heonhwa-ro, Samcheok Bunam Beach, Gyeongnam Hapcheon, and Gyeongbuk Uljin.
Q. How many episodes are there in total in the drama?
A. It's a 12-episode series. It will air every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM, starting August 4, 2025.
Q. Where can I watch OTT?
A. It is available on TVING and Wavve.
Q. Who is the actress who plays Lee Hyo-ri?
A. I am actress Choi Yoon-ji, and I previously appeared in 'Trunk' and 'Someday, Wise Resident Life'.
Q. What role did Kim Min-gyu take on?
A. I'm Ryu Bo-hyun, a young man who runs a flower farm. I plan to develop a romantic relationship with Lee Hyo-ri.