The site was a collaborative project between the Nonsan City government and the production company of Mr. Sunshine.
The tram track installed on the main street is a functional reproduction of the historical streetcars used in Seoul in the early 1900s.
The Gloria Hotel set is a multi-story structure that houses an operational cafe for visitors.
The architecture specifically blends traditional Korean elements with the Western-style brick buildings that began appearing in Korea during the 1890s.
The film set was designed to be modular to accommodate different camera angles and scenes for various historical productions.
It is situated adjacent to the Sunshine Land complex, which includes a military-themed experience zone.
Many of the interior props used in the dramas are preserved and displayed within the building sets.
The site frequently hosts professional production crews filming new period dramas and movies.
Sunshine Studio is an open-air historical film set located in Nonsan, South Korea, designed to replicate early 20th-century Korean architecture. It was built as the primary filming location for the 2018 hit K-drama Mr. Sunshine. The site reconstructs late Joseon Dynasty and early colonial-era streets, featuring period-accurate buildings such as Western-style boutiques and traditional Hanok structures. Visitors can walk through sets used for specific scenes, including the Gloria Hotel and the iconic tram tracks. The location serves as both a functional movie set and a tourist attraction. It covers approximately 1,500 square meters of themed space. Unlike many static museums, the studio maintains an immersive atmosphere that mimics a living town from the 1900s. It remains a popular site for historical re-enactment photography.
The central bridge and the tram tracks looking toward the Gloria Hotel building.
Rent period-appropriate costumes from the nearby rental shops to enhance your photos and immersion.
Bring an umbrella or parasol as there is very little natural shade along the main streets.
Visit on a weekday if you want to avoid crowds of students and tourists during peak photo hours.
Do not wander into areas cordoned off with tape, as they are often active, fragile set pieces.
Closed on Wednesdays.
Do not touch or move props inside the film sets; professional-grade filming equipment requires prior authorization.
