'Love Scout' TMI: How Lee Jun-Hyuck & Han Ji-min's Romance Came to Life in Korea

2025-02-14 17:12

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'Love Scout' Couple: Re-living Their Most Iconic Moments!

Han Ji-min (Ji-yoon) and Lee Jun-hyuk (Eun-ho) in Love Scout portray an ideal love—one that grows alongside them, reflecting the depth and maturity of a true adult romance. Perfect at work, but surprisingly simple and down-to-earth when it comes to dating. That’s what makes their love story so relatable.

Shall we follow in the footsteps of Lee Jun-hyuk (Eun-ho) and Han Ji-min (Ji-yoon) and experience the romantic moments of Love Scout in Seoul and nearby areas?

1. Thoughtful Gestures: Matching Your Crush’s Taste on a 'Tteokbokki(Spicy Rice Cake) Date'

Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk sharing tteokbokki on a date—one of the most heartwarming scenes in Love Scout. / SBSNOW Twitter
Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk sharing tteokbokki on a date—one of the most heartwarming scenes in Love Scout. / SBSNOW Twitter

📍Filming Location: Namdaemun Square, 20-10 Namdaemun-ro 4-ga, Seoul, South Korea

Love Point: Ji-yoon loves spicy food, while Eun-ho struggles with the heat. But with a sweet Coolpis in hand, he stays by her side, trying his best to match her taste.

2. Remember Eun-ho and Ji-yoon’s Iconic Basketball scene?

Making Scene from 'Love Scout': Eun-ho and Ji-yoon playing with basketball.  / Capture from Youtube SBS Catch.
Making Scene from 'Love Scout': Eun-ho and Ji-yoon playing with basketball. / Capture from Youtube SBS Catch.
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📍Filming Location: 'Jikdong Neighborhood Park', Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi (90 Cheyuk-ro, Uijeongbu, Gyeonggi-do) – Accessible by subway from Seoul.

Love Point: There’s something incredibly romantic about getting to know each other while moving, playing, and sharing laughter. As they dribble and challenge one another, their connection deepens—not just through words, but through every playful move and lingering glance.

One of the joys of working out together is discovering unexpected sides of each other. Who would have thought Ji-yoon(Han Ji-min) would be that good at basketball?

3. Love Unstoppable: A Sudden Rain Can't Halt the Beginning of Romance

Capture of Umbrella Scene from 'Love Scout.' / 'Love Scout' Naver TV, SBS
Capture of Umbrella Scene from 'Love Scout.' / 'Love Scout' Naver TV, SBS

📍Filming Location: Baekbeom Square, 365-2 Hoehyeon-dong 1(il)-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea, The Fortress path: 450 Namdaemun-ro 5-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Love Point: Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk walked along the fortress path here. Though caught off guard by unexpected rain, Ji-yoon couldn't help but laugh when Eun-ho pulled out a character umbrella he always carried for his daughter. It was yet another moment showcasing Eun-ho’s thoughtful preparedness. Perhaps it was also a subtle hint that even unexpected storms can be weathered together.

4. The Essence of Office Romance: Sneaking a Date at 'Peoples' Headquarters

Capture of Scene from 'Love Scout.' / 'Love Scout' Naver TV, SBS
Capture of Scene from 'Love Scout.' / 'Love Scout' Naver TV, SBS
'Love Scout' Still Cut.  / SBS
'Love Scout' Still Cut. / SBS

📍Filming Location: National Jeongdong Theater Cecil, 16 Sejong-daero 19-gil, Sogong-dong, Jung-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Love Point: This is where Ji-yoon and Eun-ho, both dedicated professionals, spend most of their time—and where their love quietly blossoms. Sometimes sneaking around to avoid prying eyes, other times boldly embracing their relationship, they navigate office romance with a mix of thrill and sincerity. Perhaps that’s why their story resonates so deeply with real-life working professionals. If office romance looks like this, who wouldn’t be on board?

5. Short on hesitation, clear on feelings—the defining Gwanghwamun kiss

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Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS
Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS
Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS
Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS
Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS
Still Cut from 'Love Scout.' / SBS

📍Filming Location: 1-1 Sejong-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul, South Korea, Gwanghwamun

Love Point: Do you remember the line, 'Yoo Eun-ho, don’t watch that movie?' from episode 7? It was the moment they finally confirmed their feelings for each other—the very place where they shared their first kiss is Gwanghwamun. In response, Eun-ho said, 'I’ll go to you,' his steps no longer hesitant as he walked toward her with unwavering resolve. As he wrapped her in his broad embrace, Ji-yoon closed the distance and pressed her lips to his.

Love Like 'Love Scout': Simple, Heartfelt, and Unforgettable Dates

Stealing moments for conversation during late-night overtime, secretly holding hands at work, grabbing street food together, strolling along scenic paths, or working out in the park—Han Ji-min and Lee Jun-hyuk’s romance in 'Love Scout' isn’t about luxury. Instead, it’s a mature, considerate kind of love that anyone can relate to and recreate.

Which scene stands out to you the most? Let us know which date you’d love to experience and Which Love Scout filming location would you love to visit the most?

1️⃣ Namdaemun Square – A heartwarming tteokbokki date

2️⃣ Jikdong Neighborhood Park – A playful yet romantic basketball moment

3️⃣ Baekbeom Square Fortress Path – A rainy walk under one umbrella

4️⃣ National Jeongdong Theater Cecil – The thrill of an office romance

5️⃣ Gwanghwamun Square – The unforgettable confession and kiss

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