Netflix’s JUNG_E, written and directed by Yeon Sang-ho, is a South Korean science fiction adventure drama set in the late 22nd century when Earth has become an uninhabitable planet due to extreme climatic conditions. So people are forced to live out their days in a man-made shelter in order to survive. In the midst of all this confusion, a civil war breaks out.
To prevent things from escalating, a powerful robot is developed by cloning the brain of the late legendary mercenary Jung_E. The action-packed narrative is complemented by stellar performances from great actors like Kang Soo-Youn, Ryu Kyung-soo, Kim Hyun-Joo, and Park So-Yi.
While the intriguing future story keeps viewers hooked from beginning to end, the post-apocalyptic world setting will make many viewers want to know more about the actual shooting locations of JUNG_E.
Where Was JUNG_E Movie Filmed?
“JUNG_E” was filmed completely in South Korea, ostensibly in Seoul. According to reports, the main shooting of the action film started in late October 2021 and will end in late January 2022.
South Korea is located in East Asia, which forms the southern part of the Korean Peninsula, as the name suggests, and is a highly developed country. and considered a regional power because it has one of the largest economies in the world.
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Most of the key sequences for “JUNG_E” were seemingly set in and around Seoul, the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea. From the looks of it, the production team may have traveled across the metropolis to shoot various scenes, both interiors, and exteriors, on suitable backdrops.
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Moreover, it is highly likely that they used the facilities of one of the film studios in Seoul to make the post-apocalyptic setting in the film as good as it seems.
Seoul is located in the northwestern part of South Korea and is rated as an Alpha City by the Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC). Considered the business and financial center of South Korea, the capital city’s economy depends on many sectors, including manufacturing, trade, technology, and finance to name a few.
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Millions of tourists visit Seoul every year due to all the attractions and sights, including museums, religious sites, and parks, located in the metropolis. Some notable ones include the National Museum of Korea, Ilmin Museum of Art, National Palace Museum of Korea, Yakhyeon Catholic Church, Myeongdong Cathedral, Namsan Park, and Seoul Olympic Park.
Not only tourists, but many filmmakers also visit Seoul for filming. Over the years, the metropolis and surrounding locations have hosted the production of many projects such as ‘Sense8’, ‘All of Us Are Dead’, ‘Space Sweepers’ ‘The Bourne Legacy’, and ‘Time to Hunt’.
