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K drama from subway and bus?
It shows a romantic story that has somethin… I am back in my home country and I forgot the name of the upcoming k drama I saw in every bus and metro while I was in Seoul, maybe someone knows the name.
It shows a romantic story that has something to do with war and there is a old man (father of the girl?) who destroys a picture of the boy (I guess future boyfriend of the girl) in his hand.
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ah the war romance with the photo-tearing dad - that's definitely "the midnight romance in hagwon" if i'm remembering right? wait no that's not war related
i think you're talking about "captivating the king" which had those subway door ads in like february at gangnam and hongdae stations. it's a historical romance set in joseon with actual war scenes and the teaser shows the king's father figure destroying a portrait of the young scholar who later becomes the love interest
check the kbs youtube channel, they uploaded the teaser back in january and it got a ton of views. the dad crumbles the photo in his fist and throws it in a brazier, it's a pretty striking scene
honestly that sounds like it could be "The Love That Blooms in the Dark" or maybe "A Time Called You" but the war angle is throwing me off. if there's an old man tearing a photo, that's a super specific scene i think i saw a teaser for "The Heavenly Idol" but that's not war related
wait actually check out "The King's Affection" on netflix if u haven't already, it's a historical romance with some political conflict but no modern war. for a war backdrop maybe "Crash Landing on You" but that's older and already aired
fwiw the bus ads in hongdae station had a poster for "Lovely Runner" a few months back which is a time-slip romance with a tragic event. the father tearing the photo could be from that one. the teaser showed a guy getting hit by a car and the girl going back in time to save him
try searching "k drama father tears photo" on youtube, u might find the exact teaser. the seoul metro ads change every season so it's prob from the last 6 months
ngl could be "the story of park's marriage contract" that had a ton of subway ads around euljiro station last fall. the plot has a time-slip from 1800s joseon to modern day so there's war themes in the historical parts. i remember a teaser where the dad rips up a photo of the male lead in front of the daughter
also check "my dearest" if u haven't - that one's pure historical romance with the manchu war and had posters everywhere in gangnam station. the father destroying a photo scene is pretty specific though so maybe search "kbs drama photo tear" on naver
Seoul on a Budget: Tips 2026
Stay in guesthouses or hostels in Hongdae or Myeongdong for as low as 20,000-40,000 won per night. For a private room, try a goshiwon (student housing) starting at 300,… 🏠 Affordable Accommodation
Stay in guesthouses or hostels in Hongdae or Myeongdong for as low as 20,000-40,000 won per night. For a private room, try a goshiwon (student housing) starting at 300,000 won per month. Book directly with the property or use local platforms like Yanolja for discounts.
🍜 Cheap Eats
A bowl of bibimbap or kimchi jjigae at a local restaurant costs 6,000-8,000 won. For budget meals, visit convenience stores like GS25 or CU for triangle kimbap (1,200 won) and instant ramen. Street food like tteokbokki (3,000 won) is filling and cheap.
🚇 Transportation Savings
Use a T-money card for subway and bus rides at 1,400 won per trip, with free transfers within 30 minutes. A day pass costs 5,500 won for unlimited rides. Walk between nearby attractions like Gyeongbokgung and Insadong to save even more.
🎫 Free Attractions
Many palaces, including Gyeongbokgung and Changdeokgung, offer free admission on the last Wednesday of each month. Cheonggyecheon Stream and Namsan Park are always free to explore. Visit Bukchon Hanok Village for a glimpse of traditional Seoul without spending a won.
💰 Local Money-Saving Tips
Locals often use apps like Coupang Eats for discounted meal deliveries or visit traditional markets like Gwangjang Market for cheap, fresh food. Avoid tourist-heavy areas for souvenirs; instead, shop at Daiso for affordable Korean snacks and gifts.
🎭 Free Cultural Experiences
Watch a free traditional performance at the Korea House or at the Namsangol Hanok Village on weekends. Many museums, like the National Museum of Korea, have free permanent exhibitions. Check out Hongdae street performances for live music and dance.
🍺 Nightlife on a Budget
Join a free walking tour of Hongdae or Itaewon to discover cheap bars and pubs. Many places offer happy hour deals from 5-7 PM with 50% off drinks. For a unique experience, visit a pojangmacha (street tent bar) for soju and anju under 10,000 won.
📱 Essential Apps
Download Naver Map for accurate transit directions and KakaoTaxi for affordable rides. Use Mango Plate to find restaurant discounts and coupons. For free Wi-Fi, connect to the city's public network at subway stations and parks.
this is a solid list, one thing i'd add is that the t-money card also works for the airport railroad express (arex) and you can get a discount if you buy a "climate card" from the subway machines for like 62,000 won a month, unlimited rides on seoul metro and buses. also, for free stuff, the seoul city wall hiking trail from naksan park gives you amazing views of the city and bukchon without paying a thing, plus it's way less crowded than namsan. gwangjang market is great but go for the sundubu (7000 won) at the stalls in the back, not the front ones near the entrance which are pricier for tourists
honestly the guide nails it, one thing i'd add is that the t-money card deposit is refundable at any convenience store when you leave, most people forget and just toss it. also for free stuff, the seoul philharmonic does free outdoor concerts at seoul plaza in spring and fall, just show up with a blanket. if you're near hongdae on a friday night, the playground area has buskers that are genuinely talented, way better than the overhyped clubs
i live here and a few things this guide nails. one tip that saves me money is the "climate card" for 62,000 won a month, unlimited subway and bus, even works on the airport express if you're staying a while. for cheap eats, skip the main streets in hongdae and go into the alleys behind the art center, there's a place that does dwaeji gukbap (pork soup) for 7,000 won and it's way better than the tourist spots. also, the seoul city wall trail from naksan park is free and gives you killer views without the namsan tower price tag, way less crowded too