Yeongjin Beach "Goblin" groyne, Gangneung

Gangneung, Gangwon · 강릉 영진해변 «도깨비» 방사제

Connection to the work

Drama Guardian: The Lonely and Great God (Goblin) · tvN; written by Kim Eun-sook

One of the groynes built along the beach to stop sand loss is where a famous scene from the drama was filmed. Visitors re-create the pose of holding out a bouquet.

Visitor information

Between Jumunjin Port and Sacheonjin Port, on section 12 of the Gangneung Baugil trail.

Etiquette

The groyne meets open sea and waves can be strong. Stay off it on rough or windy days, and watch your footing when taking photos.

Address and location

Address (Korean): 강원특별자치도 강릉시 연곡면 영진리 (영진해변)
Coordinates: 37.86885, 128.84537 View on OpenStreetMap ↗

The location is approximate.

Coordinate source: Wikimedia Commons 사진 위치정보(File:영진해변 2016-12-18 12.41.24.jpg) 기준 근사치; 방사제 개별 좌표는 OSM에 없음

Courses that include this spot

2 stops · 5.4 km straight-lineJumunjin coast: the BTS bus stop and the "Goblin" groyneGrouped by Hallyu Wiki because the stops are close (not an official course)BTS Bus Stop at Hyangho Beach, Jumunjin → Yeongjin Beach "Goblin" groyne, Gangneung

Guardian: The Lonely and Great God Gong Yoo Kim Go-eun

Sources

대한민국 구석구석 (한국관광공사), <더글로리>, <도깨비> 김은숙 작가의 드라마 속 세상, 강릉으로 가다., 2023-04 (accessed 2026-10-11)
대한민국 구석구석 (한국관광공사), 커피 향 가득한 강릉바다를 마주하다 (accessed 2026-10-11)
대한민국 구석구석 (한국관광공사), 고성, 양양, 강릉까지 시원한 강원도 바다 완전정복! (accessed 2026-10-11)

Updated 2026-10-11

Compiled from at least two official tourism sources or press reports (with AI assistance, edited by Hallyu Wiki). Hours and fees can change — check the official site before you go. Request a correction