Gamcheon Culture Village

A world-famous artistic village that has become a K-pop landmark through visits, murals, and music videos.

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A world-famous artistic village that has become a K-pop landmark through visits, murals, and music videos.

Gamcheon Culture Village, often called the 'Machu Picchu of Busan,' is a stunning hillside community of brightly colored houses, twisting alleys, and street art. Its unique and picturesque scenery has long made it a popular tourist destination, but its status has been elevated to a K-pop holy ground. The village features a large, famous mural of BTS members Jimin and Jungkook, which became an attraction in itself. This connection was solidified when Jimin personally visited the village, taking photos and exploring the area, causing a massive surge in interest from fans worldwide. Beyond BTS, the village's cinematic quality has attracted other artists; Stray Kids filmed a music video here, and Kang Daniel showcased its charm in his reality show. Today, it's a living gallery where K-pop history is painted directly onto the landscape.

"Gamcheon Culture Village, often called the 'Machu Picchu of Busan,' is a stunning hillside community of brightly colored houses, twisting alleys, and ..."

Apink

Activity: Variety Show Filming
Members Chorong and Hayoung visited the village as part of their trip to Busan for the popular KBS travel variety show 'Battle Trip'.

Jimin (BTS)

Activity: Personal Visit & Fan Landmark
Jimin visited his hometown and the village, taking photos at The Little Prince statue and near a famous mural of him and fellow member Jungkook. His visit turned the entire village into an essential pilgrimage site for ARMY.

Kang Daniel

Activity: Reality Show Filming (2020)
Kang Daniel explored the colorful alleyways and enjoyed the artistic atmosphere of the village while filming for his solo reality program, 'DANIEL FORESTO'.

Stray Kids

Activity: Music Video Filming (2020)
The vibrant, maze-like streets of Gamcheon served as a primary filming location for the music video of their song 'Mixtape: On Track'.