[K-Entertainment Guide] The Na Young-seok Tour: 5 Filming Locations Fans Are Pilgrimaging To

Garachico, Spain (Youn's Kitchen 2)

Emerald seas, white walls, and red flowers blooming upon them. The small town of Garachico on the island of Tenerife, Spain, captured the hearts of viewers worldwide through Youn's Kitchen 2. Since the broadcast, it has become famous as 'the village where the Korean restaurant was located,' and many travelers still visit to enjoy the relaxed local atmosphere.

Bacalar, Mexico (Jinny's Kitchen)

Called the 'lake of seven colors,' Bacalar in Mexico is a top travel destination simply for its surreal scenery. The transparent blue waters of Bacalar captured by PD Na Young-seok's camera are considered one of the best examples of cinematography in Korean variety shows. It is the ultimate destination for those who want to personally experience the lakeside scenery viewed while eating tteok-bokki sold at the snack bar.

Iceland (Youth Over Flowers)

Iceland can be called the classic 'Na Young-seok Tour.' The journey to find endless glaciers, waterfalls, and the aurora inspired a sense of romance about travel in viewers. Iceland's harsh yet overwhelming nature has surged in popularity since the broadcast as a place travelers from all over the world must visit before they die.

Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand (Earth Arcade)

Earth Arcade, which perfectly captured the sensibility of the MZ generation, fully grasped the hip charm of Thailand. From flashy night markets to sophisticated cafes and rooftop bars, it showed how to enjoy the energy of Bangkok and Chiang Mai 200%. It is perfectly suited for travelers who want to explore Thailand's delicious food and hot places by following the footsteps of the variety show.

Samcheok, Gangwon-do (Three Meals a Day)

Three Meals a Day can be called the roots of Na Young-seok's variety shows. Among them, the quiet seaside village in Samcheok, Gangwon-do, is the place that best showcased Korean sentiment and peacefulness. Although it is not a flashy tourist destination, it is a healing spot that any traveler dreaming of a 'slow life,' where they enjoy simple meals while listening to the sound of the waves, would want to visit at least once.

How to Enjoy the Na Young-seok Tour 200%

Remember the Cinematography: Try to find the specific compositions or landmarks shown in the show and take photos. Recreating the broadcast screen you saw yourself will become the best memory.

Communication with Locals: The charm of Na Young-seok's shows lies in the small interactions the cast shares with locals. You too should taste local food, look around local markets, and feel their culture with your whole body at that location.

Slow Travel: The locations in Na Young-seok's shows are places where there is no need to hurry. Indulging in the atmosphere the place provides—that is the core of a 'Na Young-seok style trip.'