PyeongChang: BTS In The Soop Filming Tour & Official Merch

Summary

Walk where BTS filmed in PyeongChang and snack by the sea with exclusive gifts

You’ll join other fans on a comfortable day trip from Seoul to PyeongChang’s real BTS In The Soop filming locations, try local snacks along the way, walk the white sand beach from their album cover, and bring home official merch. Expect quiet moments and shared laughter — plus plenty of time to just take it all in.

What’s the experience like?

I’ll admit, I didn’t expect the bus ride out of Seoul to feel so quiet — maybe everyone was just a little nervous, or maybe it was the early start. Our guide, Minji, broke the ice with some stories about BTS filming in PyeongChang. She handed out these twist-potato snacks at a rest stop (I’d never tried one before — kind of salty, a bit sweet? Still not sure how they get them so curly). The air got colder as we headed into Gangwondo; pine trees everywhere, and that sharp mountain smell you only get outside the city.

The first thing I noticed at the In The Soop BTS ver. filming location was how still everything felt — like time had slowed down. There were fans from all over (I heard Japanese, Thai, even Spanish), but nobody was loud. Minji pointed out where Jimin sat by the water in one episode. I tried to take a photo there but ended up just sitting for a while instead. You could hear birds and this soft wind through the trees; honestly, it felt more personal than I expected from a “BTS day trip.”

After that we walked to the beach — apparently this is the same spot from their album cover? It’s funny seeing something so familiar in real life; it looks bigger and somehow less perfect than on screen (in a good way). People were laughing and trying to recreate poses, and Li from our group laughed when I tried to say “In The Soop” in Korean — probably butchered it. We all got official merchandise sets before heading back (mine still smells faintly of pine needles for some reason). The ride home felt warmer somehow — maybe because everyone was sharing photos or just quietly looking out at the mountains. I still think about that view sometimes.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Visit BTS In The Soop filming sites

• Visit In The Soop BTS filming location
• Explore BTS Bus Stop and photo zones
• Stroll on white sandy beach

Top questions

How do I get to the BTS In The Soop filming location from Seoul?

This tour includes roundtrip bus transportation directly from Seoul to PyeongChang’s filming site.

Is official BTS merchandise included on this tour?

Yes, each guest receives an official In The Soop merchandise set during the tour.

Are meals or snacks provided during the day trip?

You’ll get an instant cup noodle review event at the site plus a snack at rest areas (twist-potato or sottoek-sottoek).

Is an English-speaking guide available?

Yes, a professional English-speaking guide leads this tour.

What is the minimum number of people required for this tour?

The tour requires at least 7 participants to operate; otherwise you’ll be contacted individually.

Does this day trip include entrance tickets?

Entrance ticket to “IN THE SOOP BTS ver.” Pyeongchang filming location is included.

Is this suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels and involves gentle walking.

Can I reach public transportation near pickup/dropoff points?

Yes, public transportation options are available nearby both ends of your journey.

What’s included

Your day includes roundtrip bus transportation from Seoul with an English-speaking guide, entrance ticket to the IN THE SOOP BTS ver. Pyeongchang filming location, an instant cup noodle review event onsite, one snack at rest areas (either twist-potato or sottoek-sottoek), and an official In The Soop merchandise set for each person before returning together in comfort.