Wednesday, November 22, 2017

South Korea: Seoul: Sights to See in Konkuk University



University Museum
More than what we see in Goblin, the building behind Kim Shin is Konkuk University Museum.


In October 1945, shortly after the liberation of Korea in August, Dr. Yoo setup a private school called 'Konkuk Charity School' in the building where the Northwest study society (Seobuk Hakhoe) had been previously located. (The building is now used as the Konkuk University Museum).


Exhibited in the museum are the university's history, about the founders, explanation on being a charity school and how it became fully running university, how it established the medical college and its hospital line.






The relics would include those of Dr. Yoo's and University items. From cigarette lighters, clocks, recorder, to medicine and medial appliance; stamps and seals from colleges and university badges.




They have kept the original version of the School Song (University Hymn) and memorial tablets.



They also display the festival banners and awards received by the University. They also have relics and cultural asset from the previous buildings.


There is also a wall dedicated to the notable alumni in arts, sports, business and politics.  While from entertainment industry, to name a few are Lee Jong-suk, Lee Min-ho, Choi Min-ho (SHINee, who also welcomed US First Lady on 2017 visit to Seoul).




Autumn Scene


Ox Statue





Administration Building


Hongyegyo Bridge (near Student Union Bldg)


Date Visited: 2017 November


Korean Drama Filming Locations

Bride of the Water God, also known as The Bride of Habaek (tvN, 2017) Episode 5
A flashback scene when Yoon So-A (Shin Se-Kyung) saw her friend Jo Yeom-Mi (Choi Woo-Ri) and asked about Ahn Bin’s (Gong Myung) whereabouts in Episode 5 (43:06 – 43:32) happened here. Yoon So-A was discussing her intention of returning his diamond ring given to her as a gift.


Goblin (Dec 2016, tvN) Ep 7
Kim Shin (Goo Yoo) visited Ji Eun-Tak to celebrate the entrance examination by giving he flowers.  However, he got dissappointed when  he saw Eun-Tak talking to another guy.


Ji Eun-Tak (Kim Go-Eun) is taking a stroll nearby the lake, when she was about to get hit by a baseball.  Tae-Hee (Jung Hae-In) appeared to protect Eun-Tak. (Lake Ilgam)


Goblin (Jan 2017, tvN) Ep 12
The school appeared twice, first is when while Eun-Tak is walking and captured a selfie video that she sent to Kim Shin. (Ox Statue and near the Administration Building)

Next is when Wang Yeo (Grim Reaper, Lee Dong-wook) visited Eun-Tak at her school and sharing his thoughts on his identity in the past.

Goblin (Dec 2016, tvN) Ep 13
Wang Yeo (Grim Reaper, Lee Dong-wook) visited Eun-Tak at her school and requested to draw the sword she was seeing in Kim Shin. (Seating Area in Student Union Bldg. A)


While You Were Sleeping Episode 10 (SBS, 2017)
When character of Suzy saved the group of the students, but the guy get angry and run after her.  This is on the bridge and the characters were running towards her.



How to go to Konkuk University Museum 건국대학교박물관




Summary: Autumn Itinerary for 5 days in Seoul, South Korea, 2017

Day
Places to see
Food and Restaurants
Where to Sleep
1
World Cup Park [Autumn/Bong Soo]
Seoul Forest Station [Autumn/K2]
Konkuk University [Autumn/Goblin]
Underground Market (Seoul Bus Terminal)

2
W Hand Steak [Battle Trip]
Cocoon Guest House
3
Digital Media [Best Punch]
Cocoon Guest House
4
Alver [Arirang Live]
Blute [Bok Joo]
Pork Soup Restaurant
Cocoon Guest House
5
Bupyeong Luggage Locker
Inha University [Autumn/Bok Joo]
Café Valor [Beauty Inside]
Paris Baguette
Cocoon Guest House