The 2006 Bong Joon-Ho film “The Host” was shot in Seoul, South Korea. The monster’s first attack takes place at Seogang Bridge along the Han River. Park Gang-Du, played by Song Kang-Ho, walks with his daughter Hyun-Seo, played by Go Ah-Sung, in this area. While some of the buildings in the background have since changed, several still match up.

LOCATION: Seogang Bridge, Hajung-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South Korea (GPS coordinates: 37°32’00.1″N, 126°55’26.8″E)

Gang-Du and others first see the monster on the bridge from here.

The monster is seen hanging by its tail in this area.

These buildings in the center are also seen behind Gang-Du and others as they observe the monster.

The banks of the river have since been remodeled with pedestrian walking paths, so only certain areas still match up with the film.

Under Seogang Bridge is where the monster runs into the trailer, killing those inside.

The monster then jumps out of the trailer and is seen chasing a man in this area. This is all still in the same general vicinity as where the monster is first seen.

Gang-Du and Hyun-Seo run from the monster, with these buildings visible behind them.

The monster crosses the river to this area on the opposite side.

A sculpture of the monster can be found in Yeouido Hangang Park, roughly a 10 minute walk from the Seogang Bridge. While it is a nice tribute to the film, plans have been announced for the sculpture to be removed. We’ve provided GPS coordinates below for those who are able to see it while it still remains.

LOCATION: Yeouido Hangang Park, 330 Yeouidong-ro, Yeongdeungpo District, Seoul, South Korea (GPS coordinates: 37°31’36.0″N, 126°56’08.1″E)

There are a few different plaques for the film at the sculpture, in both Korean and English.

Other locations featured in the film include Dongjak Bridge, where the monster is underneath and Wonhyo Bridge, where the final battle takes place.

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