Where Is ‘Shadow Detective’ Filmed? Unveiling the Shooting Locations of the Intriguing Series

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July 5, 2023

South Korean crime thriller “Shadow Detective” on Disney+ centres on Detective Kim Taek-Rok, who decides to leave the police department after a proud, motivational, and illustrious career. He receives a bizarre and alarming call one day informing him that he has been wrongfully accused of committing a murder that he did not commit. As a result, Taek-Rok discovers that the real murderer is blackmailing him as he continues to remember the past.

The South Korean show, which stars an impressive cast of Korean actors and actresses, including Lee Sung-min, Jin Goo, Kyung Soo-jin, Lee Hak-joo, and Kim Hong-pa, is set in a variety of locations in the fictional port city of Geumo and has a darker undertone that contributes to the story’s overall enigmatic tone. One might be left wondering where “Shadow Detective” is shot in light of all these factors. If this describes you, allow us to give you the information you require!

Shadow Detective Filming Locations

Filming for “Shadow Detective” reportedly took place in Ulsan Metropolitan City in South Korea. According to sources, the mystery show’s sophomore season’s principle photography began around October 2022 and appeared to end in January 2023. Let’s get right to all the precise locations that serve as the imaginary port town and the places where the protagonist of the Hulu series searches for proof of his innocence!

Ulsan Metropolitan City, South Korea

‘Shadow Detective’s’ most important scenes appear to have been filmed primarily in Ulsan, also known as Ulsan. The crime series, which is set in a city in the southeast of the Republic of Korea, makes use of a variety of the city’s neighbourhoods, streets, and businesses by setting up camp against appropriate backdrops.

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As a result, there’s a good chance you’ll recognise a few well-known places in the background of a few outdoor shots, such as the Jangsaengpo Whale Museum, Ulsan Grand Park, Daewangam Park, Ganjeolgot Cape, and the vicinity of Ulsan’s industrial complex. In addition, Seoul’s settings have appeared in a few more films besides “Shadow Detective,” including “Sea Fog” and “Seoul Vibe.”

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Lee Sung-min, who plays Kim Taek-rok, disclosed that his glucose levels unexpectedly plummeted while filming on set during the 2022 press conference. “I went to the hospital one day, and they told me that all of my levels had dropped,” Sung-min continued. I just said that I was working on a drama when the doctor inquired if I exercised out. The doctor was baffled and enquired as to what my secret was if I didn’t exercise. On set, I tell him, I run a lot.