The Glory (2022) — Filming Locations & Guide

Story

Synopsis

A concise overview of the premise, tone, and dramatic setup.

"The Glory" follows a woman named Moon Dong-eun, who, after enduring severe bullying in high school, devises an intricate plan for revenge against her tormentors. Years later, she becomes a teacher at the school attended by the children of her former abusers, immersing herself in their lives to execute her meticulously crafted scheme.

The series tackles the heavy topic of school violence with a realistic approach, leaving a profound impact globally. Crafted by writer Kim Eun-sook and directed by Ahn Gil-ho, the show features a strong cast, including Song Hye-kyo as Moon Dong-eun, who portrays the character's pain and determination with great nuance. "The Glory" resonates deeply with audiences, highlighting the emotional scars left by bullying while exploring themes of vengeance and justice.

Filming locations

Places connected to scenes, checked against source links before they appear publicly.

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Sodol Port
소돌항
791-23 Jumun-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province강원특별자치도 강릉시 주문진읍 주문리 791-23
Sodol Port is a filming location for the drama 'The Glory', where the characters visited a red lighthouse. It is a small harbor popular for its beautiful sea views and nearby seafood restaurants.
Today, I would like to introduce a place I visited during my trip to Gangneung, which is the sea. Located in Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon-do, this travel destination in Gangneung features the sea and the lighthouse at Sodohang, as well as being a filming location for the drama The Glory. It is a great spot to enjoy the East Sea and eat sashimi. This place is also where Moon Dong-eun and Joo Yeo-jeong visited before the revenge concluded in the once-popular drama The Glory, featuring the red lighthouse.
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BTS Bus Stop
bts 버스정류장
8-39 Hyangho-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province강원특별자치도 강릉시 주문진읍 향호리 8-39
This bus stop is associated with the filming of 'The Glory'.
BTS bus stop, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, Gangneung City, Jumunjin-eup
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Sodoh Beach Adul Rock Park
소돌해변 아들바위공원
Jumun-ri, Jumunjin-eup, Gangneung-si, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province강원특별자치도 강릉시 주문진읍 주문리
This location features a rock known as Adul Rock, which is associated with a legend about wishing for a son. It is also where the main character plays Go in 'The Glory'.
This place is the filming location for 'The Glory,' where the main character Song Hye-kyo is depicted playing Go. There are actually two Go boards and stones available for playing.
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Adul Rock
아들바위
Deokdong-ri, Baegun-myeon, Jecheon-si, Chungbuk충북 제천시 백운면 덕동리
Adul Rock is located near the lighthouse and is mentioned as a notable landmark in the area.
Move to the right of the son rock from the left side of the sign for The Glory.
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Food guide

Food & places

Restaurants, cafes, markets, and dishes tied to the drama or the reader's visit path.

01Restaurant
Gongwon Ajumma Tteokbokki
Tteokbokki
Sangdang-ro 55beon-gil 33 → Sangdang-gu → Cheongju → Chungcheongbuk-do충북 청주시 상당구 상당로55번길 33
This tteokbokki restaurant is mentioned as a must-visit spot for its spicy tteokbokki, connecting to the character's love for food in 'The Glory'.
Connecting the spicy tteokbokki restaurant 'Gongwon Ajumma Tteokbokki' with Song Hye-kyo's character Moon Dong-eun would enhance the family outing itinerary, making it more interesting.
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Details

Production

Broadcast details, runtime, language, and key production credits.

Country

South Korea

Original language

Korean

Spoken languages

Korean

Production companies

Hwa&Dam Pictures
Studio Dragon

Creators: Kim Eun-sook김은숙
An Gil-ho안길호
Directors: An Gil-ho안길호
Writers: Kim Eun-sook김은숙

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Characters

Cast & characters

Key roles, performers, and character context for quick scanning.

Moon Dong-eun
Song Hye-kyo송혜교
Moon Dong-eun is a woman who, years after enduring severe abuse in high school, meticulously plans a revenge scheme to hold her tormentors accountable for their actions.
Joo Yeo-jeong
Lee Do-hyun이도현
Park Yeon-jin
Lim Ji-yeon임지연
Kang Hyeon-nam
Yeom Hye-ran염혜란
Jeon Jae-jun
Park Sung-hoon박성훈
Ha Do-yeong
Jung Sung-il정성일
Lee Sa-ra
Kim Hieora김히어라
Choi Hye-jeong
Cha Joo-young차주영
Son Myeong-o
Kim Gun-woo김건우

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Actors

Lead actors

Lead performer biographies and notable credits.

Song Hye-kyoas Moon Dong-eun

송혜교

1981-11-22 · Daegu, South Korea

Song Hye-kyo (born November 22, 1981) is a South Korean actress whose leading television dramas have consistently become both national and international sensations. She starred Autumn in My Heart (2000), which captivated audiences across Asia, and made her a household name at age 19. Song quickly solidified her star power with high-stakes gambling drama, All In (2003), and the mega-hit, romantic-comedy Full House (2004). That Winter, the Wind Blows (2013) earned critical acclaim for her portrayal of a blind heiress, while Descendants of the Sun (2016) became a monumental success with a peak viewership rating of 41.6% in South Korea and in Asia, where it was viewed 2.5 billion times. Throughout her career, Song has won numerous prestigious acting awards, including multiple Grand Prizes (Daesang), the highest honor in Korean television. In 2023, Song took on her first-ever revenge thriller in The Glory, a role that earned her both critical and commercial success. The Glory became a global phenomenon, hitting No. 1 on global streaming charts and solidifying its place as one of the year’s most-watched shows. Her portrayal of a complex, vengeful character earned her the prestigious Best Actress award at the Baeksang Arts Awards. Through her work, Song has solidified her legacy as a trailblazer in the Korean Wave (Hallyu), setting the stage for the worldwide success of K-dramas today.

Notable credits on this site

Encounter
2018

Lee Do-hyunas Joo Yeo-jeong

이도현

1995-04-11 · Goyang, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Lim Dong-hyun (born April 11, 1995), known professionally as Lee Do-hyun, is a South Korean actor. He first gained recognition for his supporting role in Hotel del Luna (2019), and went on to star in the television series 18 Again (2020), Sweet Home (2020–2024), Youth of May (2021), The Glory (2022–2023), and The Good Bad Mother (2023), as well as the film Exhuma (2024).

Notable credits on this site

Hotel Del Luna
2019

Lim Ji-yeonas Park Yeon-jin

임지연

1990-06-23 · Seoul, South Korea

Lim Ji-yeon (born June 23, 1990) is a South Korean actress. After appearing in a number of short films and plays, she had her first feature film role in Obsessed (2014). The role earned her a Best New Actress nomination at the 35th Blue Dragon Film Awards, and wins at the 51st Grand Bell Awards and 51st Baeksang Arts Awards, among other accolades. She gained international acclaim for the Netflix hit series The Glory (2022–2023), winning her Best Supporting Actress at the 59th Baeksang Arts Awards. Lim is also well-known for her portrayal of the protagonist in the historical drama The Tale of Lady Ok (2024–2025), and Netflix's My Royal Nemesis (2026).

Yeom Hye-ranas Kang Hyeon-nam

염혜란

1976-10-30 · Yeosu, South Jeolla, South Korea

Yeom Hye-ran (born October 30, 1976), is a South Korean film, television, and theater actress. She is known for her roles in dramas When the Camellia Blooms (2019), The Uncanny Counter (2020–2023), The Glory (2022–2023), Mask Girl (2023), and When Life Gives You Tangerines (2025). She is the recipient of three Baeksang Arts Award for Best Supporting Actress – Television.

Notable credits on this site

Hospital Playlist
2020

Park Sung-hoonas Jeon Jae-jun

박성훈

1985-02-18 · Gwacheon, Gyeonggi, South Korea

Park Sung-hoon (born February 18, 1985), is a South Korean actor. He started his acting career with a small role in the film A Frozen Flower (2008). He became known through the plays Rooftop Room Cat, The History Boys, and Model Students. Park began to attract attention with supporting roles in SBS' Three Days (2014), Six Flying Dragons (2015–2016) and Don't Dare to Dream (2016). It was through the film Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum (2018) and KBS 2TV's My Only One (2018–2019) that he garnered more popularity. He stepped up as a leading role in the KBS2 Wednesday-Thursday drama series Memorials. Park is better known in recent years for his villainous roles in the dramas The Glory (2022–2023) and Queen of Tears (2024), as well as playing the transgender ex-soldier Cho Hyun-ju in season 2 (2024) and season 3 (2025) of Netflix drama Squid Game.

Notable credits on this site

Squid Game
2021

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Episode guide

Episodes

Episode stills, air dates, runtimes, and summaries.

Ep 1Episode 1
2022-12-30 · 47 min
Tormented by her high school classmates and with nowhere to turn for help, Moon Dong-eun sinks into despair before deciding on a new mission in life.
Ep 2Episode 2
2022-12-30 · 51 min
With Park Yeon-jin's wedding on the way, Dong-eun's revenge rolls out according to plan. Meanwhile, a fateful encounter at a hospital takes place.
Ep 3Episode 3
2022-12-30 · 50 min
After securing the services of an amateur sleuth, Dong-eun uncovers scandalous secrets that she leverages for the next phase of her scheme.
Ep 4Episode 4
2022-12-30 · 47 min
Already on edge over the past resurfacing, Yeon-jin grows more anxious when she learns about her daughter's new homeroom teacher — and of a sudden death.
Ep 5Episode 5
2022-12-30 · 48 min
While Ha Do-yeong comes across an intriguing game opponent, Yeon-jin realizes her deepest secrets are at stake when she tries to intimidate Dong-eun.
Ep 6Episode 6
2022-12-30 · 51 min
Son Myeong-o's sudden absence causes tension in the friend group. Dong-eun finds her trust in Kang Hyeon-nam tested.
Ep 7Episode 7
2022-12-30 · 49 min
Dong-eun shares her traumatic past with Joo Yeo-jeong, who has unfinished business of his own. A new plan is put in place for Hyeon-nam's daughter.
Ep 8Episode 8
2022-12-30 · 54 min
Do-yeong meets with Choi Hye-jeong to find out more about his wife — and her past. Yeon-jin digs into Dong-eun's private life.
Ep 9Episode 9
2023-03-10 · 53 min
Questions arise over Myeong-o, Dong-eun gives Yeon-jin a chance to come clean about her past, and the circumstances of Yoon So-hee's death are revealed.
Ep 10Episode 10
2023-03-10 · 52 min
Yeon-jin threatens Hyeon-nam after discovering her involvement with Dong-eun. Yeo-jeong devises a way to get the truth out of Yeon-jin.
Ep 11Episode 11
2023-03-10 · 53 min
Hye-jeong finds an incriminating recording on Myeong-o's tablet, and Hyeon-nam receives an unwelcome visitor as she prepares to send her daughter abroad.
Ep 12Episode 12
2023-03-10 · 53 min
Dong-eun's end game comes into focus as she sends Jae-jun a troubling package and orchestrates a plan to take down Yeon-jin and Lee Sa-ra.
Ep 13Episode 13
2023-03-10 · 54 min
As Sa-ra and Yeon-jin deal with the aftermath of their crumbling reputations, Dong-eun learns the details behind Yeo-jeong's private struggles.
Ep 14Episode 14
2023-03-10 · 54 min
Yeon-jin and Shin Yeong-jun panic over Myeong-o. Dong-eun takes care of a lingering problem. Yeon-jin's mother schemes to remove a threat.
Ep 15Episode 15
2023-03-10 · 60 min
Do-yeong issues an ultimatum. Dong-eun demands a piece of evidence be handed over. Yeon-jin attempts to do damage control after old videos appear online.
Ep 16Episode 16
2023-03-10 · 71 min
As the final pieces of Dong-eun's revenge plot slot into place, she considers what comes next — and what it will mean for Yeo-jeong.