1. Filming background — Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do
Regional media reported Season 2 was filmed in Seosan with support from a Chungcheongnam-do filming-incentive program.
Saedeulman fields · Galsan-ri & Jungwang-ri forests
What was reported
Local media said Season 2's outdoor chase and shootout scenes were shot around Saedeulman fields and the Galsan-ri / Jungwang-ri forests. The rugged terrain of the Jungwang-ri forest was used for scenes tracking a character on foot.
Can you visit?
No exact address or coordinates have been released, and the areas are working farmland and hillside with no visitor facilities. Please don't enter private farmland or fenced land on your own.
2. Instead, tour Seosan's real, famous landmarks
You can't easily reach the filming spots themselves, but the same Seosan region has landmarks with clear addresses, fees and hours that are already known worldwide.
| Landmark | Location | Fee & hours | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haemi Eupseong Fortress | 143 Nammun 2-ro, Haemi-myeon, Seosan-si | Free entry & parking · 05:00–21:00 (Mar–Oct), 06:00–19:00 (Nov–Feb), open daily | Korea's best-preserved flatland fortress. Pope Francis celebrated the closing Mass of Asian Youth Day here in 2014, putting it on the world map. |
| Ganwolam Hermitage | Ganwoldo-ri, Buseok-myeon, Seosan-si | Free grounds & temporary parking (walk-in only at low tide) | A hermitage reached on foot across a ~30–40m sand path that opens twice a day at low tide. A famous West Sea sunset spot. |
| Gaesimsa Temple | Sinchang-ri, Unsan-myeon, Seosan-si | Reported free entry (confirm on-site) | Founded in 654, one of Chungcheongnam-do's four major temples, home to Treasure No. 143 main hall. |
Getting there: Seoul's Central City Terminal (Honam line) → Seosan Bus Terminal, about 48 departures a day (06:05–22:05), roughly 1h30–1h35. From the terminal, Ganwolam is reachable by walking ~130m to the Samsung Life stop, taking city bus 610 or 611, getting off at Ganwoldo-ri, then walking about 10 minutes. Local bus service to Haemi Eupseong and Gaesimsa is sparse, so a rental car or taxi is recommended — check live routes on Naver Map or Kakao Map for all three.
3. Murder Help Gangnam pop-up — now closed
4. Tips for foreign fans
- Check the tide for Ganwolam. Arrive at high tide and the sand path is closed, so you can't reach the island — check a tide table first.
- Rent a car or take taxis around Seosan. Public transit between the landmarks is infrequent, so a vehicle makes a same-day visit to all three practical.
- No KTX or SRT. Seosan has no high-speed rail service, so an intercity bus is the way to go.
- The actual filming sites may be private land. The Saedeulman / Galsan-ri / Jungwang-ri area is farmland and hillside — don't enter on your own.
- Check before you go for pop-up news. Limited-run events like the Murder Help pop-up can end without notice — follow the official social channels.
- Sunset at Ganwolam, sunrise at Haemi Eupseong. Pair the fortress's early opening hours with Ganwolam's evening sunset for one efficient day trip.
FAQ
Is there a A Shop for Killers Season 2 filming location I can actually visit?
News reports say Season 2's outdoor action scenes were filmed around Saedeulman fields and the Galsan-ri / Jungwang-ri forests in Seosan, Chungcheongnam-do, but no exact coordinates or address were released, and the areas are farmland and hillside with no visitor facilities. Instead, we recommend touring Seosan's real, well-known landmarks: Haemi Eupseong Fortress, Ganwolam Hermitage and Gaesimsa Temple.
How do I get from Seoul to Seosan?
Seosan has no KTX or SRT service, so you'll need an intercity bus. Buses run about 48 times a day from Seoul's Central City Terminal (Honam line) to Seosan Bus Terminal, taking roughly 1 hour 30 to 35 minutes.
Is the Murder Help Gangnam pop-up store still open?
No. The Gangnam pop-up recreating the in-universe weapons convenience store Murder Help ran only through August 8, 2026, and is now closed. No reopening has been officially announced — check Disney+ Korea's official channels before you plan a visit.
Can I visit Ganwolam Hermitage any time?
No. Ganwolam is only reachable on foot twice a day, when low tide opens a sand path; at high tide it becomes an island again. Check a tide table before you go.
Do Haemi Eupseong Fortress and Gaesimsa Temple charge admission?
Haemi Eupseong Fortress has free admission and free parking. Gaesimsa Temple is also reported to have no ticket booth or entrance fee, but policies can change, so confirm before you visit.