This Pinoy Couple Recreated K-Drama Scenes in South Korea

Whether you’re a fan of K-drama, K-pop, just South Korea, or all things South Korea, then you can probably relate to Randy and Sarah Arguelles. The Pinoy couple, who spend their time together watching K-series and listening to K-idol groups, have always dreamed of travelling to South Korea to experience what they’ve been witnessing, thanks to Hallyu.

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“We wanted to wear a hanbok, eat Korean dishes (especially samgyupsal!), visit royal palaces, and tour popular tourist destinations!” Randy tells TripZilla Philippines.

How Randy and Sarah recreated K-drama scenes

In nine days, Randy and Sarah were able to tour around Seoul and its nearby provinces. The couple even took their trip a step further by documenting their experiences just like how they’ve seen celebrities and K-drama characters. “I was inspired to recreate photos since my sister, who loves K-dramas, wasn’t able to come with us to South Korea. We took these shots to make her happy!”

Amazingly, all these shots were taken in just one trip to South Korea. Check out their pictures below!

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Recreating Winter Sonata in Nami Island

Image credit (L-R): MyDramaList; Randy Arguelles

Wearing hanboks while recreating Love in the Moonlight

Image credit (L-R): Korean Broadcasting System; Randy Arguelles

This isn’t the exact shooting location of Love in the Moonlight, but the couple recreated the K-drama scenes wearing hanboks.

Channelling Kristel Fulgar and “Big Boss” in Starfield Library

Image credit (L-R): Kristel Fulgar Official Facebook Page; Randy Arguelles

Did someone say “couple goals”?

When the couple recreated K-drama scenes from Legend of the Blue Sea

Image credit: Netflix
Randy and Sarah headed to N Seoul Tower for this shot!
They also recreated that scene in Heo Joon Jae’s House.
For this photo, Jayson, Sarah’s brother, jumped in!

Pinoy version of A Korean Odyssey in Everland

Image credit: Netflix

Recreating What’s Wrong with Secretary Kim in Everland

Image credit: Netflix

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Channelling Anne Curtis and Erwan Heusaff in Haneul Park

Image credit: Anne Curtis Official Instagram Page

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Aren’t these photos of recreated K-drama scenes inspiring you to travel to South Korea?

Once travel is safe again, Randy and Sarah plan to take more photos — this time, recreating Goblin, My Love From Another Star, Weightlifting Fairy Kim Bok Joo, and Squid Game!


Quotes were edited for clarity, style, and flow. All images credited to Randy and Sarah Arguelles.

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