Hotel del Luna

About

"A Grand Rest for the Departed: The Longing of a Thousand-Year Moon" Hotel Del Luna is a breathtakingly beautiful, melancholic, and darkly whimsical "ghostly fantasy" that explores the weight of grudges and the necessity of letting go. Starring the multifaceted Lee Ji-eun (IU) as Jang Man-wol, the cursed and exquisitely fashionable CEO of a hotel that only appears to the dead. Alongside the upright and compassionate hotelier Goo Chan-sung (played by Yeo Jin-goo), she manages the unfinished business of ghosts while slowly confronting the deep-seated resentment of her own 1,300-year past. It is a cinematic tapestry of love, loss, and reincarnation, where every flickering candle and blooming flower tells a story of a soul's final journey. The visual style of the series is "Dark Art Nouveau & Mystical Opulence," characterized by its lavish, vintage interiors, vibrant jewel tones, and the ethereal, purple-hued moonlight that bathes the hotel’s grounds. The filming locations are a majestic tour of Korea’s most romantic and historic landmarks—from the iconic, centuries-old Woljeonggyo Bridge in Gyeongju to the surreal, red-brick elegance of the Mokpo Modern History Museum (the exterior of the hotel). The cinematography is legendary for its "fashion-film" aesthetic, capturing Man-wol’s breathtaking wardrobe against backdrops that feel like scenes from a gothic fairytale or a high-end dreamscape.

Cast

IU

아이유

Yeo Jin-goo

여진구

Curated Travel Guides

A Moonlit Journey: 9 Locations from "Hotel Del Luna"

Enter the realm of spirits and beauty. From the glowing curves of Saetgang Bridge to the book tunnels of Seoul Book Bogo, explore 9 stunning Seoul filming sites from the hit series Hotel Del Luna. Experience the elegance and mystery of the moon’s guest house!

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