Where was the filming location for "First Love"? Character Relationship Chart: Kim Min-kyu (ft. Bread Eater, Fat Rice Cake)

tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "First Love" is a healing family romance set in the village of Cheonghae. Lead actor Kim Min-kyu's gentle performance and the appearance of creator Bbangtteok (Yang Yoo-jin) are generating buzz. The drama's filming locations are also a hot topic. Where did they film?

 

1. What is the basic information for 'First, For Love'?

 

tvN's Monday-Tuesday drama "First, For Love" is a heartwarming story of youth and middle-aged love, rooted in a healing family romance. Its beautiful filming locations and captivating directing garnered significant anticipation even before its premiere.

 

 

title	First, for love
organization	August 4, 2025 - September 9, 2025 Every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM
Episode	12 episodes
supervision	Yoo Je-won (Gaetmaeul Chachacha, Ilta Scandal)
author	Voice actors
OTT	TVING, Wavve
Genre	Family, Romance, Healing

 

 

2. Who are the main characters?

 

The tvN drama "For First Love" is a heartwarming, emotionally healing drama depicting warm familial love and romance. The reunion of Lee Ji-an and Ryu Jung-seok, coupled with the youthful romance of their children, promises to leave a lasting impression!

 

Lee Ji-an (Yeom Jeong-ah)	The construction site manager, who dominates the site. A single mother who has lived a life of hardship for her daughter, she reunites with her first love, Ryu Jeong-seok, in Cheonghae.
Lee Hyo-ri (Choi Yoon-ji)	As Ji-an's daughter, she drops out of medical school at Korea University and heads to Cheonghae. Diagnosed with a brain tumor, she wanders, but in Cheonghae, she attempts to find her own life for the first time.
Ryu Jeong-seok (Park Hae-joon)	A renowned architect with international architecture awards and a prickly single life. Ji-an's former first love and currently runs an architectural firm in Cheonghae.
Ryu Bo-hyeon (Kim Min-gyu)	A young man who runs a flower farm and is the son of Jeong-seok. A chance encounter with Hyori foreshadows a sweet youthful romance.
Lee Sook (Yang Yu-jin, Bbangtteok)	Hyori's best friend. Her cheerful and bright personality adds energy to the drama, and she plays a supporting role.
Kim Seon-yeong (Kim Seon-yeong)	Ji-an's friend and Hyori's aunt. She emotionally supports Ji-an's family.

 

 

 

3. Where is the filming location?

 

The fictional town of Cheonghae was created using locations across the country. We've compiled a list of beautiful, real-life filming locations!

 

- Beach & Nature Background

Sacheon Beach (Gangneung City)

Bunam Beach (Samcheok City)

Galnam Port (Samcheok City)

Heonhwa-ro area (Gangneung-si)

 

- Village/rural filming locations

Yaromyeon Zelkova (Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)

Jeonggeumgyo Bridge, Ssanggyero, Bridge 130, Hwagaecheon Stream (Hadong-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)

Gujeong-ri Village (Hapcheon-gun, Gyeongsangnam-do)

 

- Hospitals & Schools

Korea University Anam Hospital (Seongbuk-gu, Seoul)

Haksan Middle and High School (Yeongdong-gun, Chungcheongbuk-do)

 

 

4. What was the audience reaction to Kim Min-kyu's acting?

 

Kim Min-kyu, who plays Bo-hyun, appears as a warm-hearted young man who runs a flower farm. Viewers are praising his expressive gaze and gentle tone of voice, and anticipation is high for his chemistry with Hyori. Many are particularly praising Kim Min-kyu's signature laid-back and sincere way of speaking, saying it fits perfectly with the "healing drama" atmosphere.

 

 

5. YouTuber Bbangddeok, will he be good at acting?

 

Creator Yang Yu-jin (aka "Bbangtteok"), with 1.3 million subscribers, appears in this drama as Hyori's best friend, Lee Sook. Despite being her first acting role, her bright personality and portrayal of a stable life have earned her rave reviews, with viewers praising her for being "the very essence of the Bbangtteok character."

 

 

Q&A

 

Q. Where was the filming location for First Love?

 

A. It was filmed at locations across the country, including Gangneung Heonhwa-ro, Samcheok Bunam Beach, Gyeongnam Hapcheon, and Gyeongbuk Uljin.

 

Q. How many episodes are there in total in the drama?

 

A. It's a 12-episode series. It will air every Monday and Tuesday at 8:50 PM, starting August 4, 2025.

 

Q. Where can I watch OTT?

 

A. It is available on TVING and Wavve.

 

Q. Who is the actress who plays Lee Hyo-ri?

 

A. I am actress Choi Yoon-ji, and I previously appeared in 'Trunk' and 'Someday, Wise Resident Life'.

 

Q. What role did Kim Min-gyu take on?

 

A. I'm Ryu Bo-hyun, a young man who runs a flower farm. I plan to develop a romantic relationship with Lee Hyo-ri.