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Along With the Gods: The Two Worlds

After a heroic death, a firefighter navigates the afterlife with the help of three guides. After a heroic death, a firefighter navigates the afterlife with the help of three guides. After a heroic death, a firefighter navigates the afterlife with the help of three guides.

Kim Yong-hwa
Ha Jung-woo
Cha Tae-hyun
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16 wins & 16 nominations

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Kim Ja-hong

Lee Duk-choon

King of the underworld

Seongju God

Private Won

Kim Soo-hong

Kim Ja-hong's Mother

God of Violence Hell

God of Murder Hell

First Lieutenant Park

Great King Taesan

God of Betrayal Hell

God of Indolence Hell
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Trivia There are a total of seven trials Kim Ja-Hong (played by Cha Tae-hyun ) visits during the film. They are (in order): Hell of Murder (judges if your past actions influenced someone's death) Hell of Indolence (judges if the noble life given to the subject was wasted) Hell of Deceit (judges the lies one has told in one's life) Hell of Injustice (judges refusal to help those in need, especially for selfish gains) Hell of Betrayal (judges the cold-hearted who betrayed faith or trust) Hell of Violence (judges any physical attacks on others) Hell of Filial Impiety (judges dishonor or disrespect of one's parents, elders, and ancestors)

King of the underworld : All humans live in sin.

King of the underworld : Only a few have the courage to beg for forgiveness.

King of the underworld : Only a fraction of those will get it.

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Dec 24, 2017
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Runtime 2 hours 19 minutes
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7 Powerful Korean Works To Watch If You Enjoyed "Hellbound"

Following the smashing success that “ Squid Game ” garnered this year, “Hellbound” also achieved significant popularity worldwide. The plot follows a number of people who have been contacted by a celestial being who informs them of the date and time of their death while condemning them to hell. This supernatural phenomenon sends the world into chaos, as citizens start being hunted down even for the pettiest sins. The mind-boggling question is: What actually happens when your time on Earth is up?

If you’re a fan of apocalyptic storylines, you will love the selection of Korean movies and dramas below. Enjoy!

1. “Save Me”

“Save Me” is about a broke family who moves to the suburbs to start a new life. They are welcomed by a religious group who helps them settle down, showing them kindness and generosity. Soon after, they find themselves amidst a cult with sinister secrets. Trapped between her delusional parents and bullied brother, Im Sang Mi ( Seo Ye Ji ) seeks the help of classmate Han Sang Hwan ( Taecyeon ) to save her from this infernal trap.

Just like “Hellbound,” this drama digs deep into the underlying fraud that is represented in religious cults, which heavily relies on the false idea of preparing for salvation in apocalyptic times. Joined by a handful of talented actors, Seo Ye Ji and Taecyeon showed outstanding performances as they both brought their characters to life. Not only did they fully capture the audience’s attention while playing their respective roles, but one might even forget for a second that they are only actors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Hde08L2nXs

2. “ Along With The Gods: The Two Worlds ”

There are many speculations about what happens when you die. In this plot, each individual must take on a series of trials to save their soul from hell and redeem their soul. Such is the case for Kim Ja Hong ( Cha Tae Hyun ), a firefighter passed away while on duty. His journey is chaperoned by three guardians: Gang Rim ( Ha Jung Woo ), Hae Won Maek ( Joo Ji Hoon ), and Lee Deok Choon ( Kim Hyang Gi ).

Every second from start to finish is breathtaking, with the actors doing stellar jobs embodying their respective characters, and every displayed emotion can be vividly felt by the viewer. Furthermore, the storyline is so intense that if you blink, you might miss out on so much. And the best part? This is but one of two parts that have been released so far.

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3. “ Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days ”

In this “Along With The Gods” sequel, redemption is not only reserved for human beings. The guardians have a mission of their own: guiding their 49th soul through the trials for a chance of regaining their souls, freedom, and blocked memories. This time, Ma Dong Seok joins the cast as Seongju and delivers a powerful portrayal that is comic, emotional, and equally action-driven.

As if the incredible cinematography, script, and acting are not reasons enough to watch this movie and its predecessor, the bundle of messages and life lessons contained in this masterpiece is something to incorporate in one’s daily journey on Earth.

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4. “ Peninsula ”

Four years after the events of “ Train to Busan ,” this stand-alone thriller shows the post-apocalyptic mess that has been roaming the planet following the poison outbreak. A former soldier, a crooked militia, and a surviving family cross paths on the wastelands of the Korean peninsula, where zombies are not the only life-threatening danger.

The movie stars Kang Dong Won as Jung Seok, a former Marine Corps Captain, Lee Jung Hyun as Min Jung, a member of the surviving family, and Kim Min Jae as Sergeant Hwang among others. The ensemble stayed true to their characters to the letter, diving viewers back once more into a world overcome by zombies, fear, and survivor’s guilt.

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5. “Kingdom”

Although the apocalypse is supposed to happen at the end of time, it has been hinted at throughout history every time a disaster hits. In the Joseon era, a crown prince discovers that an infestation befell his country, and he decides to investigate its source in order to eradicate it and save his people from eventual doom.

The “Kingdom” saga includes two full seasons and a prequel, all released on Netflix. The star-studded lineup includes Joo Ji Hoon, Bae Doona , Kim Sung Kyu , Jeon Suk Ho , Ryu Seung Ryong , Kim Hye Joon , Kim Sang Ho , Heo Joon Ho , and Jun Ji Hyun . The drama was critically acclaimed and a commercial success.

6. “Alive”

Oh Joon Woo ( Yoo Ah In ) finds himself trapped alone inside his family home when an uncanny plague starts taking people down one by one. Stuck indoors without food or water and with no way to contact his family as all signals died, he loses all hope and decides to put an end to his misery. His mind changes when he spots another survivor across the street from his building, Kim Yoo Bin ( Park Shin Hye ). The two team up and watch each other’s backs, leaving their faith in the hands of a social media post.

Zombies. Survival. Apocalypse. It seems that this triad has been a leading trend in Korean works over the years, and each release outshines the one before it. Surely, having Park Shin Hye and Yoo Ah In definitely puts this movie on the map, and their performances keep the audience on the edge of their seats.

7. “ The Wailing ”

The sudden arrival of a Japanese man disturbs the peace of a remote Korean village. For some reason, villagers start showing infection-induced symptoms that eventually drive them to murder their own families. Jong Goo ( Kwak Do Won ), a policeman, starts investigating these mysterious happenings, but when his bed-ridden daughter also develops the same symptoms, he becomes determined to put an end to this calamity once and for all. A shaman named Il Gwang ( Hwang Jung Min ) and a mysterious lady ( Chun Woo Hee ) join Jong Goo in his quest to save the village from this apocalyptic-like fate.

If you’re a fan of horror movies, then this watch will keep you on the edge of your seat. There is not a dull moment throughout the entire film. The actors show incredible synergy through both their collective scenes and apart, thus proving once more that the cast perfectly fits the characters.

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Which apocalypse-themed Korean work is your favorite? Let us know in the comments below!

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In Hellbound , supernatural beings appear out of nowhere to condemn people to hell. It doesn’t matter whether these events are a blessing or a curse: a new religious group is interpreting them all as the will of the divine. What unfolds through this predicament is an intense and highly-charged story about people who must survive under conditions of utter social chaos.

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Development [ ].

On April 22, 2020, Netflix announced that it will produce a new Korean original series Hellbound , which will be directed by Yeon Sang-ho who’s best known for his box office hit Train to Busan. Yeon Sang-ho and illustrator Choi Gyu-seok, the author of Songgot , will join forces on the script, while Yeon will also direct the production. [2]

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On July 28, 2020, Yoo Ah-in , Park Jeong-min , Kim Hyun-joo , Won Jin-ah , and Yang Ik-june joined the series as regulars. [3]

The first three episodes were also screened at the 26th Busan International Film Festival in newly created 'On Screen' section on October 7, 2021. [4]
The series was also screened at the 65th BFI London Film Festival in 'Thrill' section on October 15, 2021. [5]

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Netflix’s ‘Hellbound’ is a brilliant new thriller about religious extremism

This korean horror-drama begins with ‘sinners’ being dragged to hell by demonic monsters..

Gavia Baker-Whitelaw

This review includes some general spoilers for the early episodes of Hellbound .

The cartoonishness of Hellbound’ s demons is a feature, not a bug. Netflix ’s new hit miniseries offers up a fantastical premise, and proceeds to take it very seriously: What if demons appeared on Earth and dragged sinners to Hell? In practice, this process looks absurdly schlocky. First, a disembodied head materializes and tells someone that they’re “bound for hell.” Then at the allotted time, a trio of muscular CGI monsters beat this person to a pulp and incinerate the body. It’s divine punishment by way of the Incredible Hulk.

Some viewers find this introduction offputting, but there are plenty of reasons why Hellbound became a knockout hit last week, finally dethroning Squid Game as Netflix’s most-watched series. With a keen eye for the irrational side of human nature, it explores why people turn to reactionary beliefs in the face of disaster.

Objectively, the characters of Hellbound have very little information to work with. Although the initial “decrees” namecheck Hell, there’s no explicit message attached to the resulting deaths. The demons themselves do not speak or communicate. But since this story takes place in South Korea, where Christianity is a dominant religion, the resulting cultural upheaval is rooted in Christian ideals. Created by Yeon Sang-ho ( Train to Busan ), this tale is a disturbing work of speculative fiction, combining vicious social commentary with a gripping supernatural mystery.

Jin Kyung-hoon (Yang Ik-june) is the show’s introductory protagonist, a police detective investigating the first public example of someone being dragged to hell. The cops struggle to analyze the evidence at hand: A violent homicide with seemingly non-human perpetrators, witnessed by dozens of people. Meanwhile, the media turns to the one person offering a confident, expert-sounding explanation: The eerily self-assured religious leader Jeong Jin-soo (Yoo Ah-in), whose group resembles cults like Korea’s infamous Shincheonji Church of Jesus. He claims these deaths are demonstrations of God’s will, punishing people for their sins.

This explanation quickly takes root because it plays into people’s underlying beliefs. We want to find meaning in the face of tragedy. We want to believe that only bad people deserve suffering and that good people can avoid it. So instead of treating the demons as Godzilla-like interlopers, the public accepts their existence on religious terms. Their cartoonish lava-gorilla appearance becomes imbued with spiritual meaning, simply because they inspire fear. And so Jeong Jin-soo’s doctrine rapidly takes hold, militarized by a vigilante group known as the Arrowhead, who operate with targeted violence to punish supposed evil-doers. Their storyline involves some of the most convincingly scary depictions of doxxing I’ve seen on-screen, illustrating the alarmingly short distance between some theatrical weirdo yelling invectives online and their targets being mobbed IRL.

While the story’s eventual conclusion is a little too neat for my tastes, Hellbound is one of the best genre shows on Netflix this year. It certainly outstrips the laborious pacing of Midnight Mass . Firmly rooted in reality, Hellbound has plenty to say about the viral spread of cults, preying on people from every demographic. In just six episodes, we see society transform in a worryingly plausible manner, led by an ensemble cast including underground activists, cult enforcers, journalists, and everyday victims of a bizarre, hellish, ultimately inexplicable phenomenon.

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This dark fantasy sets up a world where monsters suddenly appear on earth and bring people to hell. The cast of characters around these events include a charismatic cult leader, a detective determined to uncover the truth, an attorney, and a PD and his wife.

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Hellbound: Episodes 1-3 (Series review)

By quirkycase.

Netflix is really going all in on the Korean drama front. Their newest original offering Hellbound is a dark take on fanaticism and the notion of evil. Mysterious creatures begin viciously killing people and condemning them to Hell, ushering in fear, confusion, and chaos. On one side is Yoo Ah-in , the proselytizing religious cult leader claiming it as a sign of divine retribution. On the other are the skeptics, police officer Yang Ik-joon and lawyer Kim Hyun-joo who take the cult and its fanatics head-on. It’s a grim, wild ride that isn’t shy on the brutality. But if you’re a fan of horror, cult stories, and examinations of the darker side of human nature, this one’s worth a watch.

EPISODES 1-3 REVIEW

We open on an average day with people milling about the city and discussing whether JUNG JIN-SOO ( Yoo Ah-in ) is crazy. He’s famous online for his videos showing executioners (Korg-looking demonic rock monsters) who come to collect those bound for Hell. Jin-soo claims they arrive after an angel issues a proclamation stating the day a person will be taken to Hell.

The drama wastes no time letting us know we’re in for a brutal story. We get our first proof that Jin-soo may not be crazy when a terrified Joo Myung-hoon sits, preparing for his death. At exactly 1:20, the foretold time, three rock monsters come for him. They’re vicious, savagely beating him before extracting his soul and leaving only the man’s charred bones in their wake.

Okay, I have to admit the monsters make me chuckle a bit. They’re supposed to be these terrifying creatures, but they just look like big chunks of rocks with strangely small heads and smushy faces. While their violence is indeed disturbing, their cheesy appearance takes away from the fear factor a bit.

Despite video evidence of massive rock monsters murdering a man in broad daylight, the police treat this like any other case because what else can they do? Here we’re introduced to JIN KYUNG-HOON( Yang Ik-joon ), the somewhat withdrawn yet principled officer tasked with investigating the religious movement called New Truth. Founded by Jin-soo a decade prior, New Truth has been following similar cases throughout the globe and views the appearance of the rock monsters as divine retribution. According to Jin-soo, every victim was an evildoer who committed vile deeds like rape or murder.

Kyung-hoon and Jin-soo immediately butt heads. Jin-soo finds it laughable that the police are treating the “demonstration” of God’s reminder to stay on the path of righteousness as murder, and Kyung-hoon thinks that Jin-soo is a manipulative cult leader full of nonsense. Jin-soo’s pessimistic view that only fear compels people to be righteous doesn’t sit well with the more idealistic Kyung-hoon who still believes in the law despite feeling failed by it. Kyung-hoon’s wife was murdered six years ago, and although the culprit was arrested, he only received a sentence of 10 years due to being under the influence of drugs at the time of the murder. He was recently released after serving six years.

Jin-soo and Kyung-hoon have this brief conversation about theology that seems to strike a chord with Jin-soo. In response to Jin-soo’s belief that the rock monsters are God’s message to humanity to live right, Kyung-hoon remarks that Jin-soo’s God must not believe in free will. Jin-soo thinks it’s an interesting point but strikes back by asking if human law provided true justice for Kyung-hoon’s wife’s murder.

Jin-soo claims he’s not a cult leader, yet he amasses quite the fervent following. He’s treated like a celebrity by his devotees; an elderly lady even tries to give him her seat on the subway. Despite his fame, he lives in a goshiwon (tiny dorm) and prefers to take public transportation. Everything about him reads humble, yet there’s something off about him.

Yoo Ah-in is great here as the mysterious religious leader. He takes a quiet, understated approach to the character that lends him an air of inscrutability and almost apathy. But he also looks intensely weary. Jin-soo has a morbidity to him, a sense of macabre, which makes sense when your religion hinges on violent death. When he first meets Kyung-hoon and his investigative partner HONG EUN-PYO ( Park Jung-pyo ), Jin-soo shares that he grew up in a Catholic orphanage and planned to die as soon as he gained independence at 20. He traveled to a remote region of Tibet for this purpose and witnessed the rock monsters claiming a victim. And just like that, he found his life’s mission.

Jin-soo’s entire existence is wrapped up in his religious fervor and proselytizing, leaving little room for anything else. He uses any and every opportunity to advance his ideals in ways that are often callous. When the next victim Park Jung-ja – a single mother with two young children – is told by a glowing-eyed apparition (the supposed “angel”) that she’s Hell bound in five days, Jin-soo’s response is to offer her three billion won to let him live broadcast her being sent to Hell.

Jung-ja decides to take the money on the off chance this is all real and her children are left destitute orphans. She goes to lawyer MIN HYE-JIN ( Kim Hyun-joo ) for help facilitating the transaction. Hye-jin is measured and resolute with a straightforward personality. Most of her life seems dedicated to her work, and the only aspect of her personal life we see is that she’s the primary caretaker for her mother who has cancer. Publicly, Hye-jin has been a staunch opponent of New Truth, known for going after the cult and its fanatics.

Fanaticism is a central theme of the drama and its main embodiment here is Arrowhead, the radical offshoot of New Truth that takes matters into their own hands by assaulting sinners and “putting them on the right path.” They go after anyone who disparages “God’s will” or encourages others not to believe in the New Truth doctrine. Or pretty much does anything they deem problematic. Their spokesperson is this bonkers live streamer with a dramatic makeup and wig situation who believes screaming everything gets his point across better. Unfortunately, he has quite a large following of like-minded fanatics willing to do anything for the cause.

The drama pulls no punches in demonstrating extremism and mob mentality with Arrowhead’s various atrocious deeds. Our first taste of what they’re willing to do is when a group of teenagers record while they viciously beat a man for speaking out against the organization for being dangerous. While they seem like a small fringe group at the start, it becomes clear that Arrowhead holds more power than initially assumed. They even have agents within government organizations who feed them information on “sinners” who need to be cowed. One such bit of information leaked is the identity of Jung-ja and her children. Arrowhead goes crazy digging into social media to find intel, and the kids have to be secretly flown out of the country for their wellbeing. Protestors surround Jung-ja’s house, cheering her demise and demanding she repent of her supposed sins of which they can only speculate.

[ BEWARE: some serious spoilers from here on out ]

We reach a turning point in episode three, and things start getting really ugly. Until now, no one has known what to believe about the video evidence of the rock monsters from Hell. Even those who disparage the cult, like Hye-jin, can’t help but have doubts. With Jung-ja’s “demonstration” being made public via New Truth, it gives the nation the chance to witness for themselves whether it’s all true.

The most frightening aspect of the drama isn’t Hell and its monsters, but the cruelty of humanity. Jung-ja’s date with Hell essentially turns into a public execution with front row seats given to New Truth funders who conceal their identity under masks. Jung-ja sits in her living room, the outside wall knocked down so the cameras and crowd outside have a good view of the spectacle. New Truth sounds a blaring alarm announcing the time has come, and there’s even a countdown. People barely pay heed to the actual terrified woman sitting before them, awaiting her own demise. The whole nation watches in fascination and growing horror when the rock monsters do show up and savagely beat Jung-ja to a pulp before collecting her soul. And now, everyone is a believer.

This signals a large shift in the culture now that people are taking New Truth and its doctrine seriously. There’s panic and confusion with people opting to just stay home in fear of facing their own divine retribution. Only New Truth and particularly Arrowhead revel in this horrifying era of judgment, fear, and mercilessness. Arrowhead not only brazenly attacks specific anti-New Truth targets like Hye-jin and her colleague, but brutally go after innocent people associated with them. The idea that anyone could call this unbridled violence “righteousness” is laughable, and it becomes clearer by the minute that eradicating sin is merely an excuse for some to unleash their depraved tendencies.

A tragic side plot that grows relevant here involves Kyung-hoon’s teenage daughter JIN HEE-JUNG ( Lee Re ). Kyung-hoon discovers in the first episode that she’s been volunteering with New Truth and obviously isn’t a fan, but he’s hesitant to push since working with them seems to make her happy. She’s been reticent since her mother’s death, and their relationship is strained. There’s a distance there that Kyung-hoon can’t figure out how to cross. She doesn’t seem like a fanatic, so he ends up leaving her be.

That turns out to be a mistake. Hee-jung’s grief and anger make her vulnerable to Jin-soo’s influence. He does more than indoctrinate her, though – he goes so far as to locate her mother’s murderer who’s roaming free. Then, he instigates her to burn him alive . Yes, he incites and assists a teenage child to commit “righteous” murder. When Kyung-hoon discovers what Jin-soo has done, he’s out for blood. He sets out to find Jin-soo, which is exactly what Jin-soo wants and leads us to the biggest turning point yet.

From the start, it’s been clear that Jin-soo is hiding something, and the end of episode three finds both Hye-jin and Kyung-hoon separately learning that secret. Jin-soo calls Kyung-hoon to meet him and shares that 20 years ago, he received a proclamation that he’s bound for Hell in exactly 20 years. With only 10 minutes left to live, he’s still not sure what sin he committed as a good child. In fact, he never found any evidence of the Hellbound being worse sinners than anyone else – it was all lies. But Jin-soo’s fear made him live properly for 20 years, which is why he believes the only way to create a more righteous world is through making everyone feel this fear.

Now we see Jin-soo for who he truly is: a desperate, broken man unraveling from spending 20 years in terror. Although the entire premise of New Truth is a lie, he’s convinced himself he’s doing the world a favor by providing order, a reason for why people are being killed and taken to Hell. He’s both terrible and pitiful. Jin-soo seems intrigued by Kyung-hoon and his notion of justice, so he leaves it to him whether he exposes the truth or not. If Kyung-hoon records Jin-soo being taken to Hell, the world will devolve into further chaos upon learning of Jin-soo’s lies. If he stays silent, he may prevent further chaos but has to live burdened by the truth. Kyung-hoon stands helpless while the rock monsters murder Jin-soo. He doesn’t record.

We briefly meet Jin-soo’s New Truth successor KIM JUNG-CHIL( Lee Dong-hee ), and it looks like we’re in for even more destruction to come. Although Jin-soo was awful in his own right, something about Jung-chil feels more malicious. Per Jin-soo’s instructions, Jung-chil meets with Hye-jin and shares the truth of Jin-soo’s prophesized death. Then, he shares with Hye-jin that Jin-soo has ordered him to kill her. He doesn’t want to get his hands dirty, so he calls in Arrowhead. He drives away while they beat her to death. Holy crap.

Whew. That was a lot, and we’re only halfway. I have to say, I did not expect to lose 2/3 of our main trio already. From the start, it’s felt primarily like Kyung-hoon’s narrative, and this explains why. He’s now the last one standing with the heavy knowledge that this new world is built on a false premise. If Jin-soo is right that people aren’t taken to Hell because they’ve committed a major sin, what is the driving force? With Jin-soo’s reveal, we’re pretty much back to square one with this whole situation. Now that Kyung-hoon has been clued in, will he lay low or try to figure out the truth behind the Hellbound?

My main complaint thus far is that I don’t feel particularly connected to the characters. Even if they intellectually interest me like Jin-soo did, I’m not emotionally engaged. For the most part, that hasn’t mattered much since this is a more plot-driven and thematic drama, and that’s keeping me plenty invested. But it did mean that Hye-jin’s death, while tragic and awful, didn’t hit me in the way that I think it should’ve. I’ve felt neutral about Kyung-hoon from the start, but I think in part it’s because he’s been in a more reactionary position. Now that he’s in the know, I hope he gets to be more proactive.

Heading into the second half, I’m no longer sure what to expect in terms of plot or where we’ll come down on the philosophical notions of righteousness and evil. I find it ironic that the best, most applicable line so far came from the obnoxious Arrowhead douche: “Never underestimate the resilience of human stupidity.” I’m curious to see where we end up, but whatever happens, I’m betting on a grotesque display of human stupidity.

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1 halofan68

November 23, 2021 at 4:26 pm.

I am halfway through this myself and IMO, this drama is more thoughtful and better acted than Squid Game but I also find it MUCH more disturbing, to the point I ask myself whether I am actually enjoying it. I suspect I would not have thought so twenty years ago, but especially after the last five, the responses of the populace, writ both large and small, strike a frightening chord with me when I think about what is happening in the U.S. I have not experience a piece of entertainment that has made me feel misanthropy this strongly since reading Camus in high school.

November 23, 2021 at 5:10 PM

I completed the series and I had a Beanie already!

Wow, that first three episodes did a great well-done job for Yeon Sang-ho! He was that man who behind Train to Busan so did the second/final half of the first season. As well as the most energetic powerhouse cast did had a fantastic ensemble here! Now, back to the first of second half of the episodes (Eps 1-3), that opening scene from Episode 1 was very jampacked action scenes and even those wonderful CGI monsters as what the same-named webtoon said. I also love the beautiful cafe BGM that was moments before the events of Hellbound began. Also on Episode 1, I saw a Starbucks PPL and even the another PPL of Maxim coffee.

Now, I want to know what TeenTok TV as what I seen during the Arrowhead livestream scenes means it just like a unexpected parody of Tiktok and I suspected that it could be targeted for (local?) teens but for supposed-to-be all-ages. Also during the Arrowhead livestream scenes, I suspected that Arrowhead goes bald!

November 23, 2021 at 5:18 PM

I couldn't make it past the first episode of 'Sweet Home' even though I really wanted to- is 'Hellbound' scary in a similar way? 'Squid Game' I had no problem with, but 'Sweet Home' has made me a bit apprehensive about Netflix K-Dramas described as thrillers >-<

lackingfive

November 24, 2021 at 9:59 pm.

Hellbound is more disturbing than Sweethome..this one is really crazy..the amount of violence is the worst out of all netflix series

November 25, 2021 at 5:34 PM

Oh bummer- guess I will give this a miss then! Thanks for letting me know!

November 25, 2021 at 6:14 PM

I think it’s quite different kind of gore with sweet home. Sweet home is more like disgusting look of monsters made by flesh and covered in blood with dramatic size of body parts, in this one the monsters look ugly but didn’t make you feeling “yikes”. The way they tortured and kill the “sinners” are cruel, but fast, no slow killing. For me personally, i bear much better on watching Hellbound.

4 dramalover4ever

November 23, 2021 at 7:29 pm.

Yoo Ah-in is everything you've described @quirkycase His seems detached and weary, until his face changes at the end of episode 1 and we see him smirk. He's a complex character. We are both repelled and also feel sympathy for him.

The second 3 episodes are important, adding significance to what's happening and how people react.

I found it uncomfortable viewing, particularly the instigation to burn the murderer alive. In spite of the monsters looking like Michelin men, I found the demonstrations horrible. People were taken to Hell after much physical suffering. But did the fear of such an ending make people any less sinful? The actions of the New Truth people show that they increasingly became more and more capable of horrible deeds in order to hang onto their power. The interesting thing about that was their seeming lack of awareness of their own corruption.

Correct me if I'm wrong, but no one who received a declaration thought they deserved it. The most wicked were the loudest in proclaiming their Innocence. Jin-soo was sure he'd lived a blameless life. Only Jung-ja humbly accepts her fate, and we never learn what her henious deeds were, except that she had children by different men who may have been already married.

In spite of this obvious failure to recognise oneself as deserving of eternal damnation, it increasingly becomes clear that the reasons why some are sent to Hell are not always straightforward or easily understood as deserved. So that becomes the turning point of the second half.

The suffering of the innocent is the great unexplained mystery for believers, and this becomes a logical stumbling block for those who make capital out of hellfire and brimstone punishment for bad behaviour.

The drama is very skilful in its reuse and reinvention of some key religious symbols, and it made me want to try to understand the point it was making. The epilogue was imo key to everything that happened. It turns the story around and may even offer a different perspective on punishment and damnation, although I'm not sure I'd like a 2nd season.

November 23, 2021 at 9:18 PM

I'm not sure if the "damned" were really even sent to hell by those monsters. We only have Big Face's word for it. What if BF and co. are just nasty evil spirits messing with humans, and have nothing whatsoever to do with god? It's clear that many if not most of the victims were just ordinary people, and some of them were even exceptionally loving, like poor Park Jung-ja (who was obviously a damned good mother). But thanks to the repulsive spin that Jung Jin-soo has put on the phenomenon, even the most innocent victim might feel guilty, not just because of Big Face and the monsters, but also because of the spotlight that New Truth and the entire nation would put them under.

In that sense it's not a million miles from some real-life religious institutions that prioritise brimstone and hellfire over grace and love. I'm sure generations of small children have been traumatised by such infernal guilt-trips.

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November 24, 2021 at 4:13 pm.

I never thought of that. If Big Face is a big hoax, we could be in for a cosmic battle in season 2, if it ever happened. 😆

November 24, 2021 at 8:46 AM

I find it interesting that only Jin-soo--as far as we know--was given a lot of time to prepare for his judgment, a whole twenty years. The other victims only had days to prepare. Why is this? I feel that there is something important here.

November 24, 2021 at 1:30 PM

Curious if his fate could have changed over the time,like say he didn't kill that murderer last minute or incite to murder,would his judgment be gone or not...

November 24, 2021 at 4:11 PM

It would have been interesting if people had their proclamations retracted.

November 24, 2021 at 6:18 PM

Spoiler here: later we see a guy who got around 5 years. So I don't think Jung Jin-soo got special treatment. I don't think it's a judgement either, cos he seems to have been as randomly picked as Park Jung-ja or the guy in ep1. What's interesting about him is how he responded to it. Again, it's not that different from what real life is like: people who have endured great suffering might rise nobly above it and even help others to deal with it or avoid it, or they might end up believing that since they've suffered others should suffer too.

November 25, 2021 at 8:30 AM

Yes, I wrote this before watching the final half. I use the term "judgment" only because the characters do. I am interesting in seeing where the show goes if we do get a second season. And yes, I do think that how people respond to the proclamations/judgments are interesting (we see an important example of this in the second half).

November 25, 2021 at 8:21 AM

I wonder about that as well.

November 25, 2021 at 8:31 AM

@miky88 If the proclamation had been a prophecy of sort, then it was like he fulfilled it. Then again, we do not know why he received that proclamation in the first place. We do not learn the "sins" of many of those who receive death proclamations. We only know New Truth's interpretation of these strange events. So was he issued a death proclamation because he would end up being a murderer? Or because he would deceive others? Who knows. We do not really know the reasoning behind these judgmements. I wonder if there'll be a second season to disucss these things.

Correction: "judgments" and "discuss." I couldn't edit my reply because of the pop-ups.

November 25, 2021 at 10:28 AM

The Director said he would do a continuation of the world after the end of S1 but in comic form and will be released,don't know if he'll do a proper S2 but well we never know..

November 26, 2021 at 10:00 AM

As much as I don't like multiple seasons, I would like to have some live-action follow-up to the show.

November 26, 2021 at 2:54 PM

I dropped at 2 and half? episode and just fast forward the rest. I realized it was not my cup of tea and too much to handle with the violence scene though I'm enjoying 'Sweet Home' and 'Squid Game'.

April 23, 2024 at 11:50 AM

I would argue that Jin-soo may have lived 20 years on the "right path", but now he has instigated mob violence, ordered Hye-jin's death and caused a teenager to commit gruesome murder - which should qualify him for Hell just fine. Did the sentence he received 20 years ago CAUSE him to become the sinner who deserved to go to hell? Or was he always bound for evil deeds and punishment?

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K-Movie: The Seven Hell Gates in Korean Afterlife

Along with the gods: the two worlds | 신과 함께: 죄와 벌 (2017).

It’s only natural to be curious about the unknown, about what would happen after our death. That’s why it makes sense that there are so many myths, stories, and theories worldwide to give us an image of the afterlife. If we go deep into the traditional Buddhism theories that most East Asian countries based their old beliefs on, the life after death gets very interesting and vast. A Korean movie that talks about this East Asian afterlife folklore is ‘Along With the Gods: the Two Worlds’ .

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‘Along With the Gods’ is currently ranked as the third highest-grossing film in South Korea, after Roaring Currents and Extreme Job (listed January 2021). The plot originates from a famous WEBTOON ‘ Along With the Gods ’ by Homin Joo. The original work had over 200 episodes and was divided into three seasons, which is why the movie is running in sequels as well - the second movie ‘ Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days ’ was released in 2018! The movie does not follow the plot of the WEBTOON very accurately, but it still has its own amazing storyline based on the unique and Korean culture-esque afterlife folklore. Just from this very novel setting of the film, people from around the world were just bound to be intrigued!

To ease you into the storyline, I must tell you the background of the Korean Buddhism afterlife traditions. When a person passes away, people go through a funeral ceremony called ‘49 Jae.’ From the day of the passing, the loved ones go through seven rituals, once each week, for forty-nine days. In these rituals, tables full of food are served for the dead and on the 49th day, all clothes and belongings of the dead are burnt to leave the land completely. Since Buddhism believes in reincarnation, families pray that the dead would reincarnate somewhere nice and peaceful during the ceremony.

Buddhists also say that there are seven gates of hell in the Korean afterlife, and the movie links this concept to the 49 Jae ceremony. The movie portrays court trials for the dead in these seven hells to take place for the forty-nine days, for one’s afterlife fate to be decided. Depending on the crimes and wrongdoings during one's lifetime, the Gods of each court judge the guilt and sentence years to the dead spirit if necessary. If you pass through all the gates, you get to be incarcerated, but if you’re judged guilty, you’ll need to serve your time. The seven gates of hell include the murder hell, the indolence hell, the deceit hell, the injustice hell, the betrayal hell, the violent hell, and the filial impiety hell. At each gate they have brutal and ruthless punishments that make you look back in your life, worried about whether you’d have to end up in any one of those when you’re dead 🥲

Kim Ja-Hong ( Cha Tae-Hyun ), is the main lead of ‘ Along With the Gods ’, who died a heroic death as a firefighter trying to save a young kid’s life. With all the good deeds that Ja-Hong did in his life, he is labelled a ‘paragon’ (a noble) that’s treated as a VIP in these hell gates and trials. After his death, he encounters three guardians of death, a.k.a. The grim reapers, who seem quite excited to meet him. These guardians are Ja-Hong’s lawyers that proves his innocence at the courts, helping him to be reincarnated with honor. The guardians’ story is that if they manage to reincarnate forty-nine spirits within a thousand years, they too, get to leave the underworld and be reincarnated. As they were designated to a paragon for their 48th client, these guardians were expecting the trials to go nice and smooth. Yet, with the twist and turns, their adventure through the hell gates do not go as swiftly as predicted.

The movie makes us question whether Ja-Hong is a worthy candidate for a reincarnation as his life story continues to be revealed in each trial. His complex life gets us worried, angry, sad, relieved, and also feeling very much related to him. Everyone lives a different drama and times of both good and bad. Each action would only be understood when your full story is explained, and not one action can be judged by itself. It's not just Ja-Hong's story that we get to look into, but also his family and the familial love that was disguised as guilt with misunderstandings.

As a lover of both the movie and the WEBTOON, I recommend Along With the Gods as a heart-moving watch & read in any media form possible. We’re also getting the news that the third and fourth movie is being filmed in 2021, so I’m definitely looking forward to that - rumours also saying that shooting crews are planning on a K-Drama as well 🤞 If you were curious about Korean traditional folktales and legends, this first sequel of Along With the Gods would be an interesting surprise for you! Check out the trailer below to see a bit of the brilliant acting, actions & computer graphics of Korea’s top box office films!

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South korea starts here.

It’s taken me many years to put this Korea itinerary together. As I described in my popular South Korea photo post , it wasn’t until my latest visit to Korea—my fourth—that I finally ventured outside of Seoul and Busan.

The good news about the years between my troupe of trips, of course, is the perspective they have given me. In addition to curating a satisfying list of things to do in Korea, I’ll intersperse anecdotes about the experiences that have led me to make my choices, as well as the underlying emotional insights.

To be sure, the next couple dozen paragraphs might read more like a Korea travel blog than a comprehensive guide, though I promise you they’re as practically helpful (I’ll help you decide the best time to visit Korea or how many days in South Korea you should spend, for example) as they are entertaining.

Practical Matters

When to visit south korea.

My last trip to Korea took place amid the Korea cherry blossoms , so I’m a bit biased: Spring is my favorite time to visit South Korea, at least as of now. On the other hand, I’m eager to travel to South Korea during the autumn, which basically every Korean person I met told me was the country’s best season. My first couple of trips to Korea took place during the summer and winter, respectively, and while there was something beautiful about the frigidity of the Korean winter, I can’t really recommend going during summer.

Where to Stay in South Korea

It’s crazy, but after four trips, I can’t decide on a single best hotel in Korea, or really even name a couple that stand out. On my last trip to Seoul, for example, I splurged on a room at Royal Hotel Seoul —and it honestly wasn’t that much better than the much cheaper Makers Hotel where I’d stayed the previous time. This is also true in the rest of the country: The pricey Hanok Sodamjeong in Gyeongju was objectively less enjoyable than Busan’s Hotel Gray , but inexplicably costs thrice as much.

How to Get Around South Korea

Organization and efficiency are the key to executing any Korea itinerary, though transport here isn’t quite as great as it is in Japan . The KTX (Korea’s answer to the Shinkansen) basically just connects Seoul and Busan (and a few points in-between); and local trains are very slow. Taking fast trains means you don’t have to belabor the point of how many days to spend in South Korea quite so much.

On the other hand, fast intercity buses (which depart from and arrive at intercity bus terminals, rather than the “express” ones you find in most cities) are a great way to get around the country, with frequent departures, reasonable prices and manageable travel times. Both Seoul and Busan have good subway systems; in other cities, it’s buses and taxis (but not Uber—it doesn’t exist in Korea).

What to Eat in South Korea

Korean food is more diverse than you might imagine if you’ve never been, or have only traveled to Korea once or twice. I mean, I love bibimbap and Korean BBQ as much as the next traveler, but lesser-known foods from simple tteokboki rice cakes, to gourmet street food like roasted lobster tails make my list of best Korean dishes, at least if I go all the way to Korea to eat them. As is the case with beer in Germany, local spirit soju is cheaper than water in South Korea, which should be comforting if you’re a drinker.

Money, Costs and Communications

When it comes to your Korea trip budget, my advice is simple: Plan on spending more than you expect, but less than you fear. Just as South Korea is slightly less fulfilling than Japan in many ways, it’s also less expensive. This is especially the case when it comes to food, transport and other daily incidentals, though I’d argue hotels in Korea are even more expensive , in terms of ROI, than those you find in Japan and the rest of developed Asia.

Likewise, you’ll only need to spend about 40,000 Korean won on a Korea SIM card that will last for a trip up to a month in length, to say nothing of all the fast, free WiFi everywhere—and the much-hyped 5G internet, though I imagine it won’t roll out in a noticeable way for many more years. As far as language is concerned, the rumors are true: English is very poorly spoken in Korea, so you might want to learn some Korean if you can (and I haven’t, hypocrite that I am).

Where to Go in South Korea

Seoul and the dmz.

Most every South Korea itinerary will begin in Seoul —many of them will end there as well, regardless of whether you make it out of the city or not. Base yourself in the heart of the city in Myeongdong , then spend your days taking excursions to the DMZ and the fortress city of Suwon , and evenings traipsing through districts like Insadong, Hongdae and Itaewon , or ascending Seoul viewpoints like Ansan Mountain or the N Seoul Tower .

Which is not to say that all the things to do in Seoul are tangible and quantifiable. To be sure, with the exception of Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung (the two palaces that border Bukchon Hanok Village on either side), Seoul is less about seeing attractions, and more like gradually developing an understanding about one of the largest and most dynamic cities in the world.

Seoraksan and Sokcho

I have to be honest: Seoraksan National Park seemed like a perfunctory part of my South Korea itinerary, and didn’t excite me very much, especially since I hiked there outside of the autumn season. However, my early morning sojourn to Ulsanbawi rock turned out to be one of the highlights of my trip—and not just because I was the first one to the top, whether perfect weather and pristine skies greeted me.

Which is not to say that Seoraksan Mountain is the only place worth visiting in northeastern South Korea. For example, while most people use the small port city of Sokcho as little more than a base for Seoraksan hiking, I found it to be one of the most picturesque places in Korea, from its colorful harbor, to its massive seafood market, to beaches I totally would’ve swum at had it been a few degrees warmer.

Other Places to Visit in South Korea

As of October 2021, I still haven’t made it to South Korea’s much-hyped Jeju island, the self-described “Oriental Hawaii.” And while many of my friends who have explored Jeju attractions have found themselves somewhat let down, I imagine my inevitable future trip will be satisfying, or at least meaningful enough to create a valuable blog post.

When it comes to other destinations to include on your Korea itinerary…well, I’m kind of stumped, if I’m honest. With the exception of national parks during autumn and certain small- and medium-sized cities throughout the country, South Korea simple doesn’t offer the diversity of experiences that its neighbors China and Japan offer—this is good and bad, in my opinion.

How Long Should You Spend in South Korea?

As you can see from the wide variety of things to do in Korea I’ve listed above, the country is a lot bigger than it looks on the map. Ideally, I’d recommend spending two weeks in Korea, which would allow you to take a trip that looks something like the follow:

3-5 days in Seoul, including a day-trip the DMZ
1-2 days in Seoraksan National Park and Sokcho
1-2 days in Gyeongju or Daegu
2-3 days in Busan
2-3 days in Jeju

However, if you have a shorter amount of time and don’t mind traveling at a faster pace, you can see all these destinations within a Korea itinerary 10 days (but not much more brief than this, unless you don’t mind cutting out Jeju). How long to spend in South Korea is open to interpretation!

Is South Korea Safe?

Regardless of the shape your South Korea itinerary takes, it’s natural to wonder whether the country is safe or not. Although one could argue that tensions have lessened recently, it’s not inaccurate to say that South Korea is under the constant threat of annihilation from the North. On the other hand, most South Koreans seem not to give this much thought on a daily basis—I suggest you do the same.

Initially this might seem hard, even if you’re not up on the latest news. There are disaster kits everywhere in South Korea (especially in Seoul), and uniformed soldiers marching through seemingly every street. However, South Koreans conduct themselves with a persistent and pervasive joie de vivre , so if you’re feeling like you’re in danger in Korea, put your situation in perspective—ask yourself “is North Korea safe?” and be thankful you’re in the South instead.

Other FAQ About Planning a South Korea Itinerary

How many days in korea is enough.

As a general rule, I like spending between 10 days and two weeks in South Korea. This allows you a few days each in Seoul and Busan, which you can use as bookends for destinations such as Seoraksan, Geongju and Jeju, which you can visit in-between Korea’s large cities. How many days to visit South Korea is a fluid question.

How much does an average trip to South Korea cost?

If you want to spend two weeks in South Korea, you can expect to spend around $2,000 per person, not including the cost of flights between your home country and Seoul. Note that this is an average: It’s possible to travel in Korea on less than this, and fairly easy to overshoot such a figure.

What is the best month to go to Korea?

I love visiting Korea in April, when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom and in November, when autumn leaves color the country’s hillsides red, orange and yellow. On the other hand, don’t stress too much if you can’t precisely time your visit—Korea is a 365-day destination if there ever was one. The best time to visit South Korea is whenever you can get there!

The Bottom Line

If this Korea itinerary proves one thing, it’s that the country is far more than the poor man’s Japan—regardless of your decision about how many days to spend in Korea. Even if you spend all your time in Seoul and Busan (as I did during my first few trips—this is not an entirely bad idea!), you’ll be able to gain an appreciation for the unique place South Korea occupies within Asia , and in global culture generally. Stay two weeks in Korea (or longer!), adding in excursions to historical Gyeongju, scenic Seoraksan and idyllic Jeju to get an even more complete picture of the country, and to gain an appreciation for it that’s more profound still. Consider hiring me to plan your Korea trip .

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First Timer's Jeju Itinerary (3 Days, With or Without Car)

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I’ve just completed my fourth trip to Jeju Island, so I think it's about time I update my itinerary— a lot can & has changed in two years! Originally I wrote this Jeju itinerary to fit all seasons, but I've since added tips for visiting in winter, and for traveling by car or by bus.

I believe that even if you only have a long weekend to explore Jeju, maybe from Seoul or Busan , there's no reason it can't still be fantastic. Both now and during the three years I was teaching English abroad in Korea, Jeju has been by far my favorite weekend getaway.

It's the perfect addition to a Korea itinerary , especially considering how inexpensive the flights are. But n o matter how many chances you have to visit, if you carefully decide on what to do, what to eat, and where to stay in Jeju, then the memories will last a lifetime.

Click here to read about to where to stay in Jeju!

Since this is a truly massive Jeju travel guide, please click around using the table of contents below.

Guide to Jeju Island | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

✈️ Basics of Travel in South Korea
⛄ Visiting Jeju Island In Winter
🚗 Arrival & Getting Around in Jeju
🎒 Where to Stay on Jeju
🤔 What to Do in Jeju
🍲 What to Eat in Jeju
📝 Sample Jeju Itinerary: 3 Days
💡 Travel Tips For Jeju Island
🔍 Practical Travel Info
📋 Jeju Island Travel FAQ
🎢 Jeju Attractions Map

✈️ Basics of Travel in South Korea

Visa: Most travelers will need a K-ETA ( Korean Electronic Travel Authorization ), applied for at least 72 hours before departure. If you needed a visa before, you'll need a K-ETA now. Note that from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, passport holders from 22 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and several EU nations, can visit visa-free – no K-ETA required!

Currency: South Korean won ( KRW or ₩ )

Arrival in Korea: all international flights arrive at Incheon Airport (ICN), one of the best-rated airports in the world. It usually takes about 1 hour to get through security & pick up checked bags.

Getting Around: Korea has an extensive & reliable public transport system. A refillable T-Money card is your ticket to buses and trains across the country; you can buy and refill yout TMoney card at any subways station or convenience store in Korea.

Internet & SIM Cards: Rent a Wi-Fi egg or purchase a prepaid Korean SIM card at the airport, available for up to one month of connection.

Travel Insurance: always recommended, though some credit card companies offers limited coverage when booking.

⛄ Visiting Jeju Island In Winter

Does it snow on Jeju? How cold does Jeju get in the winter? When is low season on Jeju? So many people have asked me about traveling to Jeju in winter that I decided to add a section on just for that. To answer the overall query: it's totally possible to visit Jeju Island during winter, and Jeju is seriously one of the most underrated places to visit in Korea during winter.

To answer the above questions: yes it snows, it can get as cold as -7C/20F, and winter is low season on Jeju. But no worries, there are plenty of things to do on Jeju, even when the temps hit single digits. Just remember:

Pack layers, including thin heat tech layers you can remove every time you go inside places. Wintertime on Jeju runs from November to March, though the end of March will see cherry blossoms and can have some very warm days (though still some cold nights).
Jeju weather is fickle, just like on the Korean peninsula, so in the winter it's possible to have snow anytime, though it is rare outside of December and January. Jeju in December is also really pretty, especially if it's just snowed on Hallasan. Be extra careful when driving.
On that note, winter activities on Jeju include picking hallabong (Jeju oranges) and gyul (Jeju tangerines), without much other interference. Most things don't close on Jeju in the winter, even Hallasan; you can still hike everywhere, though I wouldn't recommend a beach day.
Popular things to do on Jeju in winter include: Love Land, the Aquarium, wandering Camellia Hill, and visiting all of Jeju's many museums!
If you're on Jeju from mid-December to mid-January, definitely check out the Jeju Winter Festival, if only for the street food.

So if you're deciding between Jeju or Busan in winter , I'd suggest heading to Jeju. It's quieter and the flights are more affordable, and so is the food & accommodation. Plus, unlike Busan the snow stays untouched and pristine for quite awhile on Jeju!

🚗 Arrival & Getting Around in Jeju

Transportation in Jeju can be a bit of a mess. Since it's an island, actually getting to Jeju is a relatively simple matter of taking a flight. Note that if you are flying out early from Gimpo Airport, the airport closes each night from 12am-4:30am. Though some people have a fear of flying, and may choose to get to Jeju by ferry .

Either way, once you arrive you will find yourself on the north side of the island, nearly inside Jeju City. It's certainly possible to get around Jeju by public bus or taxi, but not recommended, as the first costs lots of time, and the other costs lots of money.

But for those who hate to drive as much as I do, I've also shared tips below on how to get around Jeju by bus. As for the infamous tour packages that most Koreans seem to favor, the jury is still out on that one.

I've experienced some amazing tours in South Korea, but it certainly limits what you see and how much time you spend there. The best option by far is to rent a car, or bring your own over on the ferry from the mainland.

I've gotten around Jeju by tour bus, public bus lines, and driving a rental car. There's no metro or train system on the island, though there are ferries. So if you choose not to or simply can't rent a car on Jeju, you're left with the bus.

Traveling Jeju By Bus

As I've said, this is not my favorite option, but it's doable. If you travel Jeju by bus, you'll want to stay along the coast so you're no more than two buses from where you want to go. I recommend staying in Seogwipo, so that you can follow the itinerary below.

Your favorite bus line on Jeju will be the 201, which takes you in a ring around the island. The scene along the coast is particularly gorgeous from April to June. For your initial arrival, Jeju airport limousine bus 800 and 800-1 will take you from the airport to Seogwipo the most directly, with buses every 15 minutes between 6am-10pm daily.

Most of the bus routes stop running just before 10pm. If you arrive after 10pm, I'd recommend staying in Jeju City for the first night; you can take the 3000's lines to a few different places, but those also stop at 12am. Taxis will always be waiting to take you somewhere, but the lines are always long at night.

Introducing the T-Money card, a transportation card like no other. Mine was attached to my credit card while I lived in Korea, but you can also get one at any of the convenience stores in Korea. You can use your T-Money card to get all around the island, even in most taxis (but always bring cash just in case).

Most fares will be ₩1250 (~$1USD) each way, though the cost of taxis depends completely upon distance. Be sure to download the Naver Maps app before arrival so that you can get bus route info immediately.

Overlooking the ocean on Jeju Island, South Korea.

Driving in Jeju

Driving in Jeju is quite safe, with lots of open roads and several paths across the island in addition to the loop around it. A self-drive in Jeju is also the best way to see the beauty of the island's countryside vistas, stay flexible with plans in case of weather interruptions, and stay in cheaper hotels if budget is an issue.

The only requirements to rent a car in Jeju is a license in your home country and an international license (which is applied & paid for separately, almost always before you arrive to South Korea).

Koreans drive on the right hand side of the road, just as they do in the US and most of the rest of the world. Driving in Jeju City isn't very challenging, though going into more rural parts can be challenging since the roads narrow quite a bit.

Your Korean GPS will give you numerous speed warnings every time you're approaching speed cameras (so you have no excuse for getting a ticket!), so don't freak out when it chirps and beeps at you a lot.For a car rental, Jeju Island is one of the easiest spots I've ever rented in.

We just followed the signs in the airport, took the shuttle to Lotte Rental Cars, pulled a number for help in English, and we were in our car within 15 minutes. That was on a public holiday, too! Rental Car places are called " ren-ta-ca ," so try saying that if nobody seems to be able to help you in English.

Having a car on Jeju got us to about twice as many sites across the island, not to mentioned allows you to rent a scooter on Udo Island (if that's your kind of thing).

🎒 Where to Stay on Jeju

Choosing where to stay on Jeju Island may not seem like as big a decision as it actually is. Jeju is by no means small, but it is of a manageable enough size that you could spend one night in each part of the island and still see everything you're interested in.

Yet most people wouldn't choose to change accommodation every night if they don't have to. So in this post I narrowed it down to the four best regions in which to base yourself, and a different spot for every budget and comfort level.

If you're unsure of where to stay at all, or just have a day or two, then I highly recommend you stick to the transportation hub of Jeju City. If you're spending at least 3 days on Jeju, consider splitting up your accommodation and staying in two different parts of the island.

If you follow my sample Jeju itinerary below, it would be best to stay near Udo Island on the first night, and then in Seogwipo for the last 2 nights. I know that all the place names can be confusing, so I made a map of Jeju attractions that goes along with the 3 day Jeju itinerary below.

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🤔 What to Do in Jeju

Jeju has innumerable sites that involve the sea and nature, including 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But the island has its fair share of quirk and Korean tradition (naked hot tubs, anyone?). This list could seriously go on for hours if I listed out everything that locals do for fun.

So to stick to the more accessible stuff for 3 days in Jeju, I'll share just the weird, the natural, and the educational, divided by region. Don't forget to carry around a few extra thousand-won notes to pay for parking!

Surprisingly, I found the points of interest in Jeju to be more accessible than those in Seoul or Busan. Most everything was available in Korean, English and Chinese, and many more people were able to speak English than I expected.

So don't shy away from something that sounds interesting, just because it looks rural. Looks can be deceiving, and Jeju Island is the land of things-built-only-as-tourist-attractions.

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Love Land (erotic museum) /// ₩9000 entrance /// 9am-midnight daily

Love Land is a very blasé name for this unusual park full of penises and other erotic sculptures. It was actually opened in 2004 by a group of art students from Seoul's Hongik University (of 'Hongdae' fame). Please note that you must be at least 19 to enter the park .

Hallasan Hiking /// free /// roughly sunrise to sunset

It's tough to designate a specific starting point to hike Hallasan, considering that it's at the center of the island. Hallasan is actually an active volcano, though it ' spews no lava or smoke at the moment, and it's the reason why Jeju island exists at all. T 's safe to hike, and t he views from the top are unforgettable .

Note that it is not safe to Hike Hallasan in the rain and that you should bring extra layers no matter the weather when you start.

Orange Picking Experience /// ₩3000-₩6000 /// usually 8am-6pm

With peak orange season from November to February, orange picking is a winter activity on Jeju that most everyone participates in, local or tourist. You pay a flat fee per person to pick and eat as many oranges as you want & bring home a kilogram.

Manjanggul (lava cave) /// ₩3000 entrance /// 9am-6pm daily (closed first Wednesday of every month)

As one of Jeju's 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites, the 1,000 meters of cave open to the public gets quite packed on weekends. The slippery floors can become extra hazardous, so bring grippy shoes and plan to spend about an hour exploring the cave and surrounding property.

Manjanggul Lava Cave | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

Jeongbang Waterfall /// ₩2000 entrance /// 8am-6pm

Jeongbang's claim to fame is as the only waterfall in Asia to fall directly into the ocean, which is honestly really cool sight. There's also a tiny beach in front of it, just before the vast ocean extending way beyond. The walk down is worth it in nice weather, but can be a bit treacherous in rain or snow.

Olle Trails (Oedolgae Rock) /// free /// roughly sunrise to sunset

A rock may not sound like a very impressive attraction, but this stunning viewpoint is the perfect spot from which to admire the ocean & the many small islands off the coast of this side of Jeju-do. Many people come here each day just to trek the well-trod trails and stop at a lookout every once in awhile to soak it all in.

Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs /// ₩2000 entrance /// roughly sunrise to sunset

Often compared to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Island, the Jusangjeolli cliff faces are another act of nature bestowed upon Jeju by the volcano that formed its body. Easily less than 5 minutes from the parking lot, the cliffs are deep grey rectangular and square formations which jut picturesquely out into the ocean.

Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

Jeju Folk Village (Jeju Minsokchon) /// ₩11000 /// 8:30am-5pm or 6pm (spring & summer)

Jeju Island is the land of the unexpected, and on my last trip I ended up in this tiny mountainous village for lunch, in an area I later learned was called Minsokchon . The traditional Jeju Folk Village appears as if it had sprung out of the mountains, populated with short, flat-rooved structures which recall traditional living on the island.

Aqua Planet Jeju /// ₩37200-₩40900 /// 10am-7pm

If you're visiting Jeju with kids, this is a must-see. This massive aquarium has not only penguins and sea lions, but whale sharks. They offer daily demonstrations and educational programs about the animals (in Korean), while all of the aquatic animals found around Jeju are in their large main building (with English signage).

Seopjikoji (scenic view point) /// free /// roughly sunrise to sunset

Just across from Seongsan is Seopjikoji, an area famous for being the filming location for several dramas and a gorgeous area, to boot. The draw here is the defined walking trail along the cliffs and a beach side restaurant, though the most gorgeous scenes are when the canola flowers bloom in the spring .

Trinkets from Jeju | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

Submarine Ride to & from Udo /// ₩36000-₩55000 /// departing 8:55am-4:30pm

This is not a cheap activity, but it is one that you'd be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Jeju is famous not only for its women divers, but also for its scuba diving. Children of all ages are able to experience the beauty of the ocean, without the need to swim in it.

Explore Udo /// ₩10.500 (same-day round trip ferry) /// 7:30/8am-⅚:30pm (varies by season)

Despite the fact that Jeju has become famous for their black pork, Udo Island is actually named for a cow, which the island is said to be shaped like. Like the rest of Jeju, Udo is know for its great views and it's beaches, but unlike the rest of Jeju, Udo has a special dessert: peanut ice cream.

Seongsan Ilchulbong (sunrise peak) /// ₩2000 /// Summer 7:10am-7pm & Winter 7:30am-6pm

The immensity of the green and the brightly colored flowers that greet you here in the spring could very well distract you from ever climbing to the top. This fairy tale mountain was formed long ago by a volcanic eruption, just like the rest of Jeju , and is great for a quick hike, and horseback riding and boating for a bit extra.

The Entrance to Seongsan Ilchulbong | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

Western Jeju-do

The Chocolate Museum /// ₩6000 /// 10am-6pm

Built to resemble a castle, this massive museum is actually the second-largest chocolate museum in the world, behind the one in Cologne, Germany. Its exterior is covered in a volcanic landscape inspired by the island, while the inside smells as if it were coated in chocolate.

There are exhibits on chocolate history and chocolate making, as well as a cafe and a sales area where you can buy boxes of the sweet stuff. It's a chocolate lover's paradise, but I'll also admit that I've seen better. Note that the Jeju chocolate museum closes an hour early in winter and an hour late in summer.

Sanbangsan Carbonate Springs /// ₩12000 base entrance /// 6am-midnight (indoor hot springs)

This will be one of the strangest experiences of your life if you've never been to a Korean sauna. Everybody here is naked, albeit separated by gender. The hot springs, glorified swimming pools in many ways, are available in a variety of temperatures and with various healing properties.

O'Sulloc Tea Fields & Museum /// free /// 9am-6pm

Being a tiny museum near a massive tea field, I wouldn't expect much in the way of tea education. But if you came for the green tea products, then this is your spot. The small museum is attached to a massive cafe serving up a variety of teas from their farm, plus coffee and desserts, with an Innis Free cosmetics store a hundred meters away .

The best part for most people will be the tea plantation itself, however, which is situated across the street from the museum and simply laden with photo-ops. There are honestly so many things to do in Jeju , but it's all so different that it's unlikely that everything will appeal to you.

So just pick your favorites in each area, and then move on to the next one.

Jeju Black Pork barbeque dinner | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary #food #foodie

🍲 What to Eat in Jeju

Confession time: despite being a food blogger, I don't center my schedule around meals. I might center the occasional day around dessert for dinner, but for the most part, I carry my chocolate & some almonds in my bag and like to see where the wind takes me.

It's how I travel anywhere, so it's not really fair of me to recommend you any specific restaurants around which to plan your day. However, I freely offer food recommendations, and the must-try foods on Jeju are...

Sannakji ("live" octopus)
Abalone (Sea Snails)
Green Tea Anything
Hallabong (those big oranges grown throughout the island)
Peanut Latte
Jeju Chocolate

Bonus: many local friends told me that Jeju is known for their Indian food, so if you're feeling some international fare, consider going out for Indian food in Jeju (see travel tips below).

📝 Sample Jeju Itinerary: 3 Days

3 days is enough to see the major sites of Jeju, so on the map I've outlined where to go for each day. This assumes that you can arrive at the first spot around 9am, and will be tired enough for dinner and relaxation around 7pm.

If this sounds like you, this may be your perfect Jeju itinerary. 3 days may not be enough for some, but never fear— not everything will appeal to you, and this is easy enough to remove stuff from or add to. You can read more about each site above.

At the bottom of the page is a map of the island, with all of these points of interest marked off. Proceed at your leisure.

Jeju Itinerary Day 1

9am // Manjanggul : If you're traveling by bus, skip to the next stop, as you won't have time for this part. Start out the day at the lava caves, a kilometer of dark, firey history, and a look into how the island was formed. You can only explore the first 1000 meters of the more than 13,000 formed.

B ut the multi-lingual signage will explain how rivers of lava burst from the earth and tunnel upwards to form the basis of modern-day Jeju Island. It's chilly down there, so bring a jacket. This can be done either first or last, depending on your starting point, but remember that they close at 6pm.

10am // Udo : The first ferry to this island is not particularly early, but they can get packed on weekends. If you're visiting on a Saturday or Sunday, be prepared to wait a bit for the next ferry, and don't forget to buy round trip tickets.

It's only a 15-minute ride, so once you're on the island, head straight from the ferry terminal to Udo Seobin Baeksa , a gorgeous beach just a 10-minute walk from the port.

Once you're there, grab some peanut ice cream and walk along the beach. Other things to do on Udo are: rent bikes to ride around the island, watch locals dive in the ocean, go horseback riding, grab a coffee on the pier, and hike Udobong. I highly recommend having black pork burgers for lunch.

4pm // Seopjikoji or Seongsan Ilchulbong at sunset : Once you've returned from your half day on Udo, head just a few kilometers down the road to the beautiful look out point of Seopjikoji.

If you don't go now, I'm afraid you'll be too tired to go at the end of the day, so just muster up the will power to see one more beautiful site, if only from just a wee bit closer up. Alternatively, even closer by is Seongsan Ilchulbong.

Walking around Seongsan Ilchulbong, I swear you'll think you're walking into a scene straight from the highlands of Northern Ireland. Seongsan Ilchulbong is one of Jeju's UNESCO World Heritage sites, and you'll immediately understand why.

Two hours is just enough to walk around and take pictures, observe the famous women divers of Jeju, maybe take a boat ride, and hike to the top of the small mountain. Going later in the day also allows you to look around without the mid-day sun glaring in your eyes, and with many fewer people.

One view from the top of Seongsan Ilchulbong | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

Jeju Itinerary Day 2

9am // Jeongbang Waterfall : Literally a one minute walk to the falls (& the ocean), and another few minutes for the close-up view, this is a perfect first stop for day 2. If your legs are sore from the day before there's no need to go down for a closer look, and there's a coffee shop right in the parking lot, should you need it.

10am // Oedolgae Rock : Just like with the waterfall, this can be a more or less involved part of your trip. If it's raining or you're tired, then just walk over to where the view point is and admire the gorgeous natural scenery. Trekking is available here, however, and is quite possible. It can get rather crowded here on nice weekend afternoons, so head over before lunch.

11am // Jusangjeolli Lava Cliffs : If you're traveling by bus, skip to having lunch, as you won't have time for this part. Unlike the lava caves you (may have) visited yesterday, these cliffs are a spectacular representation of what happens after the lava shoots out of the earth.

Looking just like the legos you played with as a kid, these lava tubes are a wonderful photo-op for any kind of traveler.

11:30am // Lunch Time : Most people's favorite time of day. Head into downtown Seogwipo and look around for a barbeque restaurant that served black pork, and ask for samgyeopsal .

This is pork belly, and they'll bring it out in long strips that look like thick-cut bacon, and you can thank me later. Don't worry, all the side dishes they bring out are included in the price of the meat. Note that the more side dishes, the more respect they're showing you.

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1pm // Chocolate Museum : If you're traveling by bus , you should choose 2 of the 3 activities left today. After a nice hearty meal, it's time for some dessert! Once you get over the immense grounds of this castle-like factory, head inside and learn all about how chocolate is made, and some history about chocolate (plus free samples).

Kids and adults are all huge fans of the delightful aroma and variety of samples on offer, as well as the reasonably-priced gifts in the shop, though it's definitely more of an introductory-level chocolate experience.

3pm // Green Tea Fields : Once you manage to drag yourself away from the chocolate factory, make the short drive over to the green tea fields. O'Sulloc's tea plantation is famous throughout Korea for its quality tea (despite the name, the plantation produces a number of different teas from this one variety).

But if you're still full from the pigging out and the chocolate, then work off the calories by strolling around the endless fields of green. Peak season in from April to June.

6pm // Love Land : If by some miracle you're still able to take in more sites, I highly recommend Love Land. It is Korea's only Adult Theme Park, though I think of it as more of an erotic photo zone. However, it's also open until midnight.

So if you're traveling with kids, I'd recommend grabbing dinner first and then leaving them in the hotel for a movie while you get your adulting on in the erotic theme park you never knew you would see.

Jeju Itinerary Day 3

9am // Hike Hallasan : I hope you're not still sore from walking around the day before yesterday, because today is hiking day! Sort of. Mount Halla actually has 5 trails, and each is vastly different from the others. One of them only takes half an hour each way, though you don't see much.

The route that starts at Eorimok Trail and returns down Yeongsil Trail is rightfully the most popular, however. This trip take about 5 hours total, so be sure to bring water bottles and snacks. If you're using public transport, bus 740 heads to Eorimok and stops by Yeongsil, as well.

2pm // Late Lunch : After all that exertion, it's only right to grab some nice warm soup to re-hydrate. Stop in at any of the many local restaurants at the bottom of the trail head, or head towards the hot springs and eat closer to there (though there aren't any restaurants right around the springs).

3pm // Sanbangsan Carbonate Springs : This was honestly one of the weirdest and one of my favorite parts of Jeju. There are saunas and jjimjilbangs everywhere in Korea, but outdoor hot springs or pools are much harder to find.

Especially good for relaxing your muscles after a hike and challenging your definition of too many naked people, the Sanbangsan Carbonate Springs are heavenly. You can pay the extra ₩3000 for access to the outdoor pools and hang out with your significant other.

Alternately, you can just stay in the cocoon of warmth inside, scrubbing off all the dead skin once you've had enough. General relaxation is a great theme for your last night on Jeju. Now that you have an idea of what the island has to offer, you're just about ready for your trip to Jeju Island.

A view of Hallasan from the coast, visible even in fog. | #travel #korea #jeju #island #itinerary

💡 Travel Tips For Jeju Island

Get a sim card with calling capabilities . I literally lived in Korea for three years using only a pre-paid sim card from Olleh. That cost me ₩20000 (~$17USD) a month for 2GB of data, and another few thousand a month for calling, and it saved me many times over the years to have someone be able to call a hotel or taxi for me using my own phone.
Speaking of calling, the Korea Travel Hotline , known to expats as the "English Help Line," should be your go-to with any issue. Simply dial 1330 and press 1 for English, and you'll be connected to someone at any hour of the day, any day of the week. They can help with ticket prices, bus schedules, attraction locations, and even translating for taxi drivers. They also speak Japanese and Chinese.
Rent a car (remember your international driver's license!). If my helpful info on renting a car in Jeju wasn't enough convincing, keep in mind that most attractions are far from cities and far apart. Taxis can also be hard or impossible to come by after 10pm (coincidentally, also when most of the buses stop running).
Travel the island in sections . Take a careful look at attractions' opening hours & days, because even though the island appears small at first, it can be a very long drive to backtrack to somewhere you've already been, just to see that one museum.
It does get very cold in the winter , so pack a heavy winter coat from November-March, and a light jacket in October and April. While you could have some less cold days in the winter, it can get downright freezing in January and February.
Just as in the rest of Korea, Google Maps isn't useful or detailed on Jeju, so do remember to download the English-language version of Naver Maps , the Korean map app.
Try Indian food — no, seriously. Jeju has a small but sizable Indian population, and along with that, some bomb-a*s Indian food.
Beaches close for winter , at least for swimming. Just like in the rest of Korea, from September to May you're not allowed to swim in the water around Jeju, though you can certainly still walk along the beach and take pictures. This is for safety reasons, as that water is frigid .
Jeju has a decent salsa dance scene, but don't come here for the nightlife . Since it's mostly a family holiday and honeymoon destination, there aren't many clubs and there are few bars in Jeju City and Seogwipo. You'll have more luck finding a noraebang (Korean Karaoke bar) to sing it up in after dark (and karaoke is definitely wirth adding to you Jeju Island itinerary !) .
Speaking of early nights, try to start your day early . Lots of attractions open around 8am or 9am, and close around 5pm or 6pm; the last ferry from Udo Islandcomes back before 7pm, so after sunset there's not much to do but sleep and set your alarm for the sunrise.

🔍 Practical Travel Info

Language: Korean people speak Korean, and most of those who work in tourism will speak a little English. Often someone will also speak some Japanese and Mandarin, while outside of tourist areas you'll have the best luck finding English-speaking young people.

There's also a strong regional accent on Jeju, so even if you speak Korean you may have trouble understanding older people.

Population: ~600,000 people.

Currency: the Korean won (KRW), written as either ₩ or 원 (in Korean). 1000 won is equal to about $0.85USD or ₱42.

Korea Visa: While there are still 112 countries whose citizens don’t need to apply for visas before visiting Korea for 30 to 90 days, as of September 2021, ALL visitors from those approved countries still need to have an approved K-ETA before arriving in Korea. K-ETA stands for Korea-Electronic Travel Authorization.

You can check if yours is one of those visa-exempt, countries and how long your visa lasts for, here . Common countries: USA (up to 90 days), Canada (up to 6 months), South Africa (up to 30 days), Malaysia (up to 90 days), Singapore (up to 90 days). But remember, even if you don’t need to apply for a visa, from now on you do still need to apply for a K-ETA , which is good for two years form the date of approval.

Voltage: 220v/60Hz, with two round holes for the plug (type F).

Best Time to Visit Jeju

There's really no bad time to visit Jeju, since the weather on the island is so much milder compared to the mainland. But summer is definitely peak season, with mid-July to the end of August seeing the most visitors (when kids are off school). The best month to visit Jeju Island, and Korea in general, is in May.

Spring and Fall are my favorite times because the prices are a bit cheaper, the weather is still mild, and there are colors popping everywhere. Since most people come to Jeju for just 3 or 4 days at a time, flights are much cheaper to arrive Sunday through Wednesday & depart Wednesday, Thursday or Saturday .

Safety Level: 10/10

Because this is Jeju Island , there's really nowhere for criminals to hide. That said, just like the rest of Korea, Jeju is just generally a very safe place to explore. The entire country outlaws guns, except for the military, and the crime rate is extremely low. There aren't any dangerous parts of Jeju, either, unless you count those really tall cliffs people like to hike up to.

Sample Jeju Budget: 3 Days

This Jeju travel budget assumes you're spending 3 nights on the island, and are traveling alone using the guide above. These prices will lower a bit per person as you share the cost of a rental car. If you travel by bus & taxi combined, you'd travel slower, but spend more like $10-20 a day per person. Note that the current exchange rate is roughly 1200KRW per 1USD.

Lodging : $70USD
Transport : $60USD (flights are so varied in cost that those are not included in this budget, and neither is the cost of a rental car )
Activities : $50USD
Food : $70USD

Total : $250USD

Basic Korean Lesson

So you're all ready for your trip, but you don't know any Korean! So let's consider the language barrier. I don't discuss it much on this site, but for a native English speaker, Korean is one of the harder languages to learn. Lucky for you, I've already broken down this barrier several times over.

So to help you prepare for your trip, I've compiled a shortlist to help you order food and just be generally polite. Many Koreans speak enough English to understand your order in a restaurant, but it's always polite to throw in a little Korean.

If you get beyond ordering food in a restaurant, the language barrier only gets more obvious. I'd also highly recommend downloading a picture-capable translation app before you go, like Google Translate.

Hello // An-nyeong-ha-se-yo . (안녕하세요.)

I don’t speak any Korean. // Han-guk-aw jal-moat-hae-yo. (한국어 잘못해요.)

Do you speak English? // Yeong-aw jal-hae-yo? (영어 잘해요?)

Thank you // Gam-saahm-ni-da . (감사합니다.)

How much is it? // Eol-ma-yeh-yo? (얼마예요?)

One of these, please. // Ee-gaw ha-na ju-say-yo. (이거 하나 주세요.)

It's to-go/takeout. // Po-jahng ee-eh-yo or Tay-kow-shi-yay-oh. (포장 이예요.)

Lesson complete! Now let's pack.

A display of various Korean street foods.

📋 Jeju Island Travel FAQ

When deciding how many days to spend in Jeju Island, you could spend as little as 2 days in Jeju and see most of the top sights, but most visitors find 3-4 days to be ideal.

The best months to visit Jeju Island are April, May, and September, due to the open hours of attractions and lack of crowds, but still beautiful weather and reasonable prices on hotels.

Yes! Jeju Island is absolutely worth a visit, and quite beautiful at any time of year, but particularly in the spring and fall.

When figuring out how to get to Jeju Island from Seoul, there are three options, one of which is markedly more appealing than the other two: by plane. You can also take a train and then a ferry or a bus and then a ferry, but since Seoul to Jeju and vice versa is actually the most-traveled route in the world, there's no shortage of cheap flights to Jeju from Seoul.

🎢 Jeju Attractions Map

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Cherry blossoms in spring, Seoul in Korea.

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Reader Interactions

May 02, 2022 at 12:47 am

Thank you for this very comprehensive post! We're planning for our South Korea trip in September 2022 and intend to visit Jeju Island as well. I'll slowly read this and take note of all your recommendations!.

May 02, 2022 at 7:24 am

Thanks Henry! I'm actually headed to Jeju tomorrow morning, coincidentally enough, so it will be updated again before your trip. Happy planning, and have a lot of fun on Jeju!~

krishna says

June 25, 2022 at 5:30 am

This was the clearest guide, broken down by region, with the most useful descriptions for me to organise my recent trip! (so useful i thought i'd even make a comment before closing the tab!)

gracias + adios from seogwipo

June 26, 2022 at 11:25 pm

Awwww thank you so much, Krishna! I'm so glad to have played a small role in making your trip enjoyable! 😀

July 28, 2022 at 11:51 pm

thank you for this post and recommendation! i'll be going to sk next month and also planning for a solo jeju trip for 3 nights. i wanted to rent a car but unfortunately found out that my country's IDP was not under the specified convention. was crushed but your recc for bus line is a good starting point for me. hopefully i'll be able to figure out how to go about in jeju! thank you!

July 29, 2022 at 12:41 am

Oh, what a disappointment, that's terrible! I'm sorry you can't rent a car, but I hope you're still able to visit your most important stops via the bus. That's been my transport of choice the last two times I went, so it's doable, but you'll definitely have to plan carefully. Good luck, and enjoy your trip, Eri!

Pepper says

August 08, 2022 at 6:53 am

Hi thanks for the very detailed articles ! However can I check if the itinerary is written with driving in mind. When I tried to google for public transport according to the itinerary, I need to usually travel for 1.5 hrs between places and left with minimal time for exploring. Hope I can see more itineraries about traveling withour a car in jeju from you 😇

August 09, 2022 at 4:32 pm

Yes! So to adjust for taking public transport, you'll definitely need to remove a couple stops & still be left with a bit less time in some places. But I realize it can be hard to tell what makes sense to leave off, so I adjusted the article with recommendations of what to skip and how that affects the timing. I hope this helps!

September 14, 2022 at 8:29 pm

What a wonderful guide for traveller who wants to plan his/her own trip. I really appreciate your effort and it is extremely helpful. Well done!

September 14, 2022 at 9:16 pm

Thanks, Kai! I'm glad you found it helpful!!

Clarisa says

November 27, 2022 at 10:01 pm

Thank you so much for this very informational post! I am planning a trip to Jeju in Oct 2023. I am extremely excited!! Would it be too early to book hotels right now or when do you recommend?

November 28, 2022 at 2:20 pm

Hi, Clarissa! Glad to be of help. Since October isn't high time in Jeju, I wouldn't book more than 6 months out, with an ideal book time somewhere around June (for the best prices). Enjoy your trip!!

Marie bartolome says

January 04, 2023 at 10:59 am

I have been researching for my trip and you have the best site to help travelers ! Thank you so much… I do have a question , I am traveling from USA to Incheon and would like to travel directly to jeju island. What is the best way to do it? From my reading it seems I have to take public transport to gimpo airport to avail all the flights? Is there an easier way to travel to jeju from incheon ? Thank you so much for your help!

January 04, 2023 at 3:31 pm

Thank you for your kind words, Marie! Yeah, to go directly to Jeju from Incheon it's best to take the Airport Railroad line (the AREX) directly to Gimpo and then fly from there; it's about 30 minutes' ride between the airport, and costs just a few bucks. Gimpo will also by far have the best prices for flights between Jeju, and will drop you a bit closer to Seoul if you have time to go there before departing Korea. Enjoy your trip!

January 16, 2023 at 2:49 pm

Thanks you so much this very comprehensive advice about Jeju Island. We are going in May and your article has helped me so much!!! a I will probably follow most if not all of your 3-day itinerary!I assume that road signs are not difficult to figure out if one can’t read Korean?

January 17, 2023 at 12:25 am

Hi, Jen! Thank you for your kind words. Yes, road signs will all have English translations next to the Korean, and if you rent a car they will put an English-speaking GPS in there for you. May is such a lovely time to be on Jeju-- enjoy your trip!!

January 30, 2023 at 6:11 pm

My family and I are traveling to Seoul in July 2023 from the USA. Unfortunately, for one of my daughters (college student) time is very limited. We want to make sure we travel to Jeju but due to the limited timeq, 2 full days will be the maximum of our stay in Jeju. Where should we stay and what are the MUST see in Jeju so I can start booking the accomodations as we do not want to change the lodging. We will probably take the first flight out of Gimpo and take the last flight back to Seoul as my daughter can only stay a week in Korea.

January 31, 2023 at 2:50 am

That's definitely unfortunate, Min, but you can get a lot out of essentially a weekend in Jeju! In that case I'd stay in Seogwipo City and rent a car, and spend one day on the east and one day on the west sides of the island. If renting a car, I'd stay in one of the inns or hotels that offer breakfast so that you can get on the road sooner & are more likely to get free/reasonably-priced parking. It's hard to say exactly what your family would absolutely love, but my can't-miss in the east would be either Seongsan Ilchulbong if you enjoy a bit of hiking or Seopjikoji if you'd prefer a long walk. Both have beautiful views and are fantastic at sunrise, if you can get the kids up that early. My can't miss on the west side would be O’Sulloc Tea Fields & Museum, just because you can walk around and take a tour, then also check out the museum and shop and enjoy the cafe, so it's easy to get parking and take a rest after touristing. In July you may even be able to get fresh mangoes locally!!

April 02, 2023 at 5:12 pm

THANK YOU !!! VERY HELPFUL FOR PLANNING MY VACATION IN MAY

April 02, 2023 at 10:46 pm

You're very welcome, Nico! Enjoy Jeju!

April 11, 2023 at 10:40 pm

Hi, I think your website maybe aimed at US readers mainly but somehow it got ranked up as the first few links when I googled. So just to ensure people out of US don't get the wrong idea, would you like to point out that the K-ETA exemption is for a few countries and they can refer to the K-ETA website for the full list.

https://www.k-eta.go.kr/portal/board/viewboarddetail.do?bbsSn=149899

April 13, 2023 at 2:41 pm

Thank you for the update, Jay! Yeah, I have a Google alert on for changes, but for unknown reasons, Google only sent me the alert from the US embassy! How strange. Thank you for pointing that out; the post is now updated. And I hope that regardless of where you're from, you'll find some useful info on here for your Korea trip!

Charmagne says

May 12, 2023 at 5:48 am

Thanks for this! It's very helpful ❤️

May 12, 2023 at 11:46 pm

It's my pleasure, Charmagne!

May 20, 2023 at 9:34 pm

Hi thanks for the post, very helpful!

I have booked the flight tickets to Jeju for a total of ten full days in December with 3 young kids aged 8, 6, 3. We hope to have a slow, leisurely trip but will ten days still be an overkill considering that it’s a winter?

I am planning to spend 3 nights at Seogwipo to cover both the south (waterfalls) and west area (various museums, Shinhwa theme park, Camelia hill, strawberry and tangerine picking, Ossuloc green tea and possibly Hallasan 1100 hill wetlands etc), then move to the east for another 3 nights to cover the caves, Udo island, Ecoland, aquarium, horse riding and finally 3 nights in the Jeju city to cover market, shopping, Nanta shows, Aewol beaches. I have pinned about 50 places on my naver map based on all recommendations - seems that there’s sufficient to do but not sure if the weather will allow us to do all.. am contemplating if it’s worth hopping over to Busan for 2 nights and come back to Jeju again.

May 22, 2023 at 5:16 pm

You're very welcome, Chew! But I have to say, 10 days on Jeju in December does sound like a lot, because a fair portion of the island is closed or has more limited hours in the wintertime. I'd definitely plan on a mid-way trip up to Busan, maybe for 3 days, and spend your first 3-4 days on Jeju on one side of the island, and the other 3-4 days on the other side.

You have some cool stuff on your list, but keep in mind that the weather highs will still only be around 50F/10C on Jeju at that time, and the theme parks in Korea are usually closed from November to March, though I can't actually speak for the two on your list. The beaches will be nice to look at, but they're also closed from October to March. Tangerine picking may be still on, but the strawberry greenhouses don't usually open until January. So yeah, you have some really great ideas saved, but definitely consider a side trip to see some of the historical & beautiful temples, wet markets, and famous restaurants of Busan.

Have a fabulous trip!

Stephanie says

June 18, 2023 at 10:33 pm

Hi Max, we are planning our korea trip in end Nov and happen to see your post, it a great help in our planning. We are traveling with a 8 year old kid, we plan to go korea for 15 days and spend the first 5days in Jeju.

Like to ask for some of your advise, is 5 days too many for Jeju? We plan to go to another province to stay another 5 days before heading to Seoul? Are you able to recommend a few nice province beside Busan as we have went before.

If possible we wish to fly straight to the province from Jeju if there a nearby domestic airport and after 5 days maybe take train back to Seoul

Appreciate if you could give us some advise on this, thank you

June 19, 2023 at 2:57 pm

Thanks, Stephanie! I'm glad it's been helpful. 🙂

I think 5 days is great for Jeju, even if you rent a car for easier travel, because it can be a bit chilly at that time of year and traveling with kids can make for slower going. And sure! I wrote out mini guides for two of my other favorite regions in Korea, both of which I most enjoy visiting in the Spring/Fall: Suncheon and Jeonju (that link will 'jump' you to those sections of the guide). Either or both of those areas will provide a good base from which to see other parts of the region, and will have different regional foods & sights as Busan, if you've already been there. Jeonju is probably the only one of those you could fly to from Jeju, and there's definitely a train up to Seoul from there.

Enjoy your trip!

June 19, 2023 at 11:55 pm

Thank you for your reply

If I fly to Gwangju Airport and base myself 5 days at Gwangju, is to easy to visit both Suncheon and Jeonju by public transport? is 5 days enough? or 6 days is better? I think i will fly out of jeju on 23 Nov, by that time is it winter time? it there anything nice to see at Gwangju, Suncheon and Jeonju?

If I fly to Gimpo airport, is there any nearby nice city to visit beside Seoul?

Sorry for so many question Appreciate your advise, thank you

June 21, 2023 at 6:43 pm

Ohhhh yeah, that's pretty late. Definitely into winter, so while you may be able to see some fall colors, it will be mostly gone by then. So I'd definitely still recommend Jeonju at that time of year, especially for food reasons. It's a better place to base yourself than Gwangju for food & attractions, so I'd just go directly to Jeonju after landing at Gwangju Airport, if you can get the plane tickets. The two are about an hour apart, and Gwangju is just not a very tourist-friendly town in terms of attractions & translations.

You could go to one of the ski towns in Gangwon-do, if there's snow by then, but honestly, I'd say Chuncheon and Incheon are both pretty cool to explore for a day, but you can do that while based in Seoul. During that in-between time of the year, you could do orange picking in the south, but there's just not as much going on unless you stay somewhere specific to attend a festival.

June 25, 2023 at 11:37 pm

Thanks for all your advise, it help in my planning

June 27, 2023 at 12:09 am

My pleasure! 🙂

September 04, 2023 at 10:19 am

Hi there Thank you very much for all your helpful tipps! I'm (most probably) coming to Jeju on 29th Oct and might be safe - according to your itinerary - to spend exploring east & south Jeju until Nov 1. As I'm planning to hike all 3 days at this year's Olle Hiking Festival, would I miss out hiking (a part of) Hallasan, if I left that out? After the Hiking Festival, I consider to spend then 1-2 days (from Nov 5th onwards) in Jeju city itself. So, either flying out on Tue or Wed. Would you think, I then have seen most - and the more interesting stuff - of Jeju? Also, as I don't have a driving license, I need to take the public bus.

September 06, 2023 at 11:22 pm

Hi, Sarah! My pleasure; I'm glad you've found them helpful. And I mean, yes, you'd certainly miss out on hiking Hallasan if you left that out, but if you're doing plenty of other hiking then I think you'll have gotten quite a nice view of the island by then. If you're going by bus & taxi only, an extra day or two in Jeju City certainly wouldn't hurt; from there you could get almost anywher eon the island within an hour, and see some of the spots you might have missed while going more liesurely your first few days.

Isabelle says

September 10, 2023 at 5:54 am

Thank you for this post! Really helped with my planning by the different regions. I was just wondering, if it would be safe drive during Winter (late dec)?

September 10, 2023 at 8:08 pm

My pleasure, Isabelle! And yes, it would be perfectly safe as it very rarely gets even close to snowing on Jeju (maybe once a decade it flurries).

Freddy says

January 01, 2024 at 8:14 am

Bedankt Max voor je duidelijke en interessante reisgids voor Jeju. Wij zijn momenteel onze reis aan 't plannen voor de komende lente. Onze dochter van 19 is van sep 2023 tot mei 2024 in Seoul om Koreaans te studeren (Education First). Wij gaan met onze zoon van 22 naar Korea van 22 maart tot 9 april. Eerst gaan we naar Seoul, maar we willen zeker ook naar Jeju en Busan. Kan je ons ook helpen met tips voor Seoul en Busan en eventueel andere plaatsen die zeker de moeite zijn in onze trip? Alvast bedankt!

January 04, 2024 at 1:31 pm

Graag gedaan! Het spijt me, ik spreek geen Nederlands, dus ik gebruik Google Translate. Er zijn gidsen voor Busan hier en voor Seoul hier . Maar waarschijnlijk wil je de Korea-reisroute lezen, die lijkt op een minigids voor Zuid-Korea.

Als u de site wilt ondersteunen, kunt u ook pdf's van alle gidsen kopen om mee te nemen op uw reis (u kunt ze afdrukken of op uw telefoon bewaren).

Danielle Ziss says

February 06, 2024 at 2:11 pm

Wow - what a thorough post! Really appreciate you. Heading to Jeju in early March for 3 days. So excited!

February 06, 2024 at 2:18 pm

Thank you for the kind words!! Enjoy your trip, Danielle!

Roxane Cordisco says

February 17, 2024 at 9:35 am

Thanks for this nice article about Jeju. I am planning a 7-10 day trip to the island and I'd like to discover it by myself by scooter. Do you have any information about scooter rental agencies in Jeju? Thank you! Roxane (Belgium)

February 19, 2024 at 1:48 pm

Sorry, Roxane; I'm not very familiar with renting scooters on the island and haven't yet done so myself, but enjoy your trip & I hope you can find the info you need before heaidng out!

Dr Jyoti Shetty says

May 12, 2024 at 6:39 am

Hello Max, Thank you for the detailed post. Can you help me with the bus numbers for the following destinations: Manjanggul, Jusangjeolli Lava cliffs ,Jeongbang waterfalls & Seongsan Ilchulbong. Also, how would the weather be in the second week of June? Thnx n regards.

May 17, 2024 at 9:46 am

Hi! I'm sorry, I don't have those numbers off the top of my head, but from my recollection, the bus which circles the entire island should be the one which takes you to all of those places. You can use the GPS in a map app on your phone to track when you're closest to the right stop (I recommend the English verison of the Naver maps app), but weather should be absolutely gorgeous in the second week of June!

7 Stages Of Korean Hell Featured In Along With The Gods

Get a glimpse of korean mythology from the mega-hit korean movie along with the gods is it true that there are 7 stages of hell or are there more.

Warning! This post may contain sensitive material such as graphic images of Korean Hell as well as spoilers.

The Korean movie Along with the Gods (2017) was well-received by international audiences.

Today, we will give an overview of the movie, and dive deeper into the Hells depicted in the original Korean mythology.

OVERVIEW OF THE FILM

Movie poster with list of actor's name for Korean Movie Along with the Gods: The Two Words

According to the Law of the Underworld, everyone who dies must be tried seven times in 49 days.

Each trial tackles one of the seven Hells, betrayal, violence, filial impiety, murder, indolence, deceit, and injustice. Only those who pass all seven trials will be reincarnated.

When the main character Kim Ja-Hong dies in his line of duty, he is escorted by three guardians into the after life.

scene from korean movie along with the gods kim ja-hong being led into the afterlife

Kim Ja-Hong is unable to accept that he died. One of the guardians said he died a noble death.

The lead guardian Gang-Rim serves as Kim Ja-Hong's lawyer in the seven trials.

Guardians are eligible for reincarnation if they reincarnate 49 soul in one thousand years.

Ha Ja-Hong is Gang-Rim's 48th case. The guardians ensure that Ha Ja-Hong can be reincarnated, but as they go along Ja-Hong's past bring some unexpected challenges.

This movie is a glimpse into a new world!

korean webtoon cover for along with the gods

The Korean film Along with the Gods was originally a Korean webtoon !

This webtoon is divided into three stories, the first is about the underworld, the second is about the living world, and the third is about the gods.

We read the webtoon before seeing the movie, and found that many details from the webtoon were omitted from the movie.

The webtoon goes much more in depth about the Korean mythology than the movies.

Along with the Gods is also available in print (Korean only). You can find copies at Kyobo Bookstore Gwanghwamun branch or Yongpoong Bookstore Jongno branch!

along with the god movie characters and webtoon characters paired

Do you think the characters in the films resemble the characters in the webtoon?

Many Korean fans of the webtoon criticized the movie for deviating too much from the webtoon.

But since the first movie was a huge success, a sequel titled Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days was released in 2018.

A third installment is set to release in 2021 starring EXO's D.O.

SEVEN HELLS ACCORDING TO KOREAN MYTHOLOGY

scene from korean movie along with the gods: the two worlds kim jahong facing a trial

There were a total of seven gates of Hell in Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds .

Because Kim Ja-hong was deemed a noble soul, he passed the Hells of Injustice and Betrayal without a trial.

korean movie along with the gods, the three guardians

In the movie, the Hell of Murder was portrayed with fire, the Hell of Indolence was portrayed with Water, and the Hell of Deceit was portrayed with iron.

The Hell of Injustice was ice, the Hell of Betrayal was mirrors, the Hell of Violence was gravity, and the Hell of Filial Impiety was sand.

However, these Hells in the movie are slightly different from the original Korean mythology.

This Korean mythology concept of seven Hells is derived from Buddhism.

Let's dive deeper into the seven Hells!

THE HELL OF MURDER (HILL OF KNIVES)

korean mythology of Hell of knives, where sinners are punished

The first Hell is the the Hill of Knives.

This is where one was judged if they committed murder during their lifetime.

Many are sentenced guilty in this Hell. The trials are simple since there is not much ambiguity to murder.

If you are convicted that this stage, your punishment is to lie naked on a bed of knives, while being stabbed by the jailer. It hurts too much to even think about it. 😖

Korean mythology says, that murder is not limited to people, but to all living things including insects or flowers. Makes us think about all the mosquitos we've killed over the summer...

THE HELL OF BOILING POT

korean mythology hell of boiling pot where sinners are put into a boiling pot filled with lava, feces, and sulfuric acid

The second stage of Hell is to punish those who committed sins of indolence.

Those who ever returned borrowed items, or stole are convicted in this stage.

The punishment of this Hell is that the sinners are pushed into a giant pot filled with feces, lava and sulfuric acid. A Korean expletive,"It's not enough to be killed in shit" refers alludes to this type of Hell.

THE HELL OF ICY GLACIER

Korean mythology image of sinners in the third stage of hell (Hell of icy Glacier)

The third stage of Hell of Icy Glacier.

At Hell of Icy Glacier, you are judged on whether you've disrespected your parents or betrayed your friends. If are sentenced at this stage, you will immediately be locked in a large glacier called the Ice Canyon.

We think we have treated our parents with respect so far. But, there may be times we weren't perfect and inadvertently disrespected our parents... Luckily, a parent's love is said to be unconditional right?

THE HELL OF BLADE TREE

korean mythology image depicting hell of blade tree

The fourth place of judgment is called the Hell of Blade Tree.

During this stage, those who have committed or ignored injustices are convicted. If you are sentenced at this stage, the punishment is having every part of your body stabbed by a tree made of sharp blades.

In Korea it seems like less and less people are willing to help one another. It is unfortunate to see this type of indifference grow.

THE HELL OF TONGUE

image of Korean mythology of fifth stage of Hell (Hell of Tongue)

The fifth stage is the Hell of Tongue.

Those who have hurt people with their words are punished at this Hell. Sinners are punished by having their tongue stretched out like a field, then grim reapers plant and cultivate trees with cattle on the sinner's tongue.

There are a couple Korean proverbs about the importance of thinking before you speak. "There's an axe under one's tongue" and "One word can pay off the thousand years old debt."

It is important to truly understand how your words will impact an person before you say them. Words are capable of leaving long-lasting impressions on a person (both positive and negative).

So, let's all be mindful of the thing we say to each other!

THE HELL OF SERPENTS

The sixth Hell is the Hell of Serpents.

This is the where those who have committed a felony are punished.

Thousands of serpents will tear apart the sinner's body and they will experience excruciating pain as the venom, from the serpent, spreads.

THE HELL OF GREAT SOLUTIONS

korean mythology image of sinners being sawed into pieces by the God of Hell

Last but not least, the seventh Hell is called the Hell of Great Solutions.

Anyone who committed crimes of economic fraud will be punished at this stage.

The God of Hell punishes sinners by using a giant saw to slice the sinner's body into pieces. We think that this is a punishment that is fitting to the crime.

In the movie Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds , there were seven Hells. But in the Korean mythology, there are more.

For those who have committed so many crimes that the seven Hells are not enough, there are three additional Hells.

First is the Hell of Iron Bed.

Then one year post death date, those who committed crimes of adultery will be thrown into the Hell of Piercing Winds.

Sinners face the Hell of Darkness three years after their death. It's for those who did not reproduce in their life.

So in total, there are 10 stages of Hell in Korean mythology!

There are many stages of Hells in Korean mythology to warn people that there are many types of punishments and there can be severe consequences to actions during a lifetime.

ALONG WITH THE GODS FINAL THOUGHTS

Some questions that arose were about the afterlife such as, if there is a Heaven or Hell, if reincarnation a good thing, and if Hell really exists, why is there suffering?

This movie also made us reflect more about our lives like how many crimes we've committed, or if we had done many good deeds.

But the main thing after watching this movie is we felt the need to grow as people and take responsibility for our actions.

scene from korean movie along with the gods the two worlds with a soldier

In addition, this movie was a touching and heart-felt story about family.

South Korea has many influences from Confucianism, which considers filial piety as an important social value.

Therefore, watching this story about family resonated with us and made us re-focus to put more value into family. We realized the time we spent with our families is precious.

scene from korean movie Along with the Gods: The Two Worlds, with the main protagonist on a raft

It made us also consider that not all people who do bad things are fundamentally bad people.

Another takeaway from this movie is to not judge people without understanding the situations they have been in.

We cannot make decisions based on our own individual perspectives, but try to understand where the other person is coming from.

This movie really made us ponder about our lives.

We highly recommend this movie if you are looking for something thought-provoking and emotional.

Why don't you check out it out?

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Visa: Most travelers will need a K-ETA (Korean Electronic Travel Authorization), applied for at least 72 hours before departure.If you needed a visa before, you'll need a K-ETA now. Note that from April 1, 2023, to December 31, 2024, passport holders from 22 countries, including the US, UK, Canada, and several EU nations, can visit visa-free - no K-ETA required!
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