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Quiet Haenam village takes starring role in Na Hong-jin's 'Hope'

Published 2026-07-28

Na Hong-jin's creature feature "Hope" drew more than 3 million admissions in less than two weeks in theaters. Now the village where much of it was filmed is drawing visitors of its own. The film's main location is Namchang-ri, in the Bukpyeong area of Haenam-gun, South Jeolla Province. Over roughly eight months of production, its narrow alleys and low-slung buildings stood in for Hopo-ri, the fictional town at the heart of the story. The production settled on the village for its landscape and wo

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the main filming location of 'Hope'?

The main filming location is Namchang-ri in Haenam-gun.

How many admissions did 'Hope' receive in two weeks?

'Hope' drew more than 3 million admissions in less than two weeks.

What is the fictional town in the film?

The fictional town in the film is Hopo-ri.

Why was Namchang-ri chosen for filming?

Namchang-ri was chosen for its landscape and architecture.