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Here Are the Filming Locations of K-Drama "Can This Love Be Translated?"

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Here Are the Filming Locations of K-Drama "Can This Love Be Translated?" 

<p><strong><em>Can This Love Be Translated? </em></strong><em></em><em></em>is<em></em><em></em><strong><em></em></strong> a K-drama that is one-for-the-books. As many have finished watching the whole series, its story and characters continue to linger in viewers’ minds, wishing for a second season. </p><p>Across this 12-episode show, audiences are introduced to polyglot interpreter <strong>Joo Ho-jin (Kim Seon-ho)</strong> and rising actress <strong>Cha Mu-hee (</strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/1/19/10-things-you-need-to-know-about-can-this-love-be-translated-star-go-youn-jung-1400" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Go Youn-jung</strong></a><strong>)</strong> as their relationship unfolds. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769054376491viber_image_2026-01-21_16-35-52-208.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Go Youn-jung and Kim Seon-ho in Tenzan Lab, a restaurant at Enoshima, Japan, which specializes in kakigori (a beloved Japanese shaved ice dessert) | Photo from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>The characters&#x27; first encounter is in <strong>Japan</strong> before Mu-hee’s rise to fame. The two reunite after she is recruited for a reality dating show titled <strong><em>Romantic Trip</em></strong><em></em><em>.</em><em></em><strong><em> </em></strong>But instead of Ho-jin translating scripted romance with her Japanese co-star <strong>Hiro Kurosawa (</strong><a href="https://metro.style/people/2026/1/21/10-fun-facts-about-sota-fukushi-the-star-stealing-hearts-in-can-this-love-be-translated-1600" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Sota Fukushi</strong></a><strong>)</strong>, he finds himself confronting feelings that are way harder to put into words and more difficult to ignore. He may be fluent in four languages, such as <strong>Korean</strong>,<strong> Japanese</strong>,<strong> Italian</strong>,<strong> </strong>and<strong> English</strong>,<strong></strong> but his feelings for Mu-hee speak a dialect that he’s never learned how to translate.</p><p>What is incredibly captivating about <em>Can This Love Be Translated?</em> is that this romance pushes away from conventional. More specifically, its cinematography treats the setting as a language of its own. Rather than landscapes being about spectacle and aesthetics, the series dissects the internal conflict and emotional states of the characters through its various settings. </p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769054464751viber_image_2026-01-21_16-36-23-918.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div><iframe class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" id="instagram-embed-0" src="https://www.instagram.com/reel/DTjvjIdjusf/embed/?cr=1&amp;v=14&amp;wp=1080&amp;rd=https%3A%2F%2Fod2-workbench-web.abs-cbn.com&amp;rp=%2F#%7B%22ci%22%3A0%2C%22os%22%3A8668558.699999988%7D" allowtransparency="true" allowfullscreen="" frameBorder="0" height="881" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-0" scrolling="no" style="background:white;max-width:540px;width:calc(100% - 2px);border-radius:3px;border:1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219);box-shadow:none;display:block;margin:0px 0px 12px;min-width:326px;padding:0px"></iframe></div><script async="" src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script><div><br/></div><p><em>Romantic Trip </em>serves as the narrative device that propels the characters across <strong>Japan</strong>,<strong> Italy</strong>,<strong> Canada</strong>,<strong> </strong>and <strong>South Korea</strong>,<strong> </strong>with the hopes that Mu-hee and Hiro fall in love. However, the journey resists its own premise, as the romance meant to be broadcast gives way to one that is unfolding between Mu-hee and the man translating it all.</p><p>As locations present themselves more than just for appearance, here&#x27;s a list of the destinations the filming of <em>Can This Love Be Translated?</em> took place in and the significance that these places hold for the relationship between Mu-hee and Ho-jin.</p><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Japan</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769054505651viber_image_2026-01-21_11-12-58-064.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">The now-iconic railroad in Kamakura, Japan by the Tanaka Barbershop | Photo from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Japan serves as the starting point for the relationship between the pair. Known as a popular setting of movies and anime, their first encounter is captured within the small coastal city of <strong>Kamakura</strong>, easily recognizable with the iconic green trains<strong></strong>.<strong> </strong></p><p>Japan’s quieter environment and traditional spaces create moments of tenderness and emotional openness between one another, in which feelings begin to reveal themselves in the silence rather than words. Especially because their first meeting is held in an area known for its tranquil nature and shoreline views, the silence foreshadows the nature of their relationship, built on hesitation and intimacy unwrapping itself over time.</p><div><em></em></div><p>Kim Seon-ho and Go Youn-jung also filmed at Gokurakuji station, Tenzan Lab, Grand Torii of Enoshima Shrine, Enoshima Benzaiten Shopping Street, Goryo Shrine, Katase Fishing Port, and Kamakura Seaside Park.</p><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Canada</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769054556751viber_image_2026-01-21_11-13-12-619.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Photos from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>In Canada, the vast landscapes and scenic greenery compel the characters to develop a tighter bond. One of the locations is the town of <strong>Banff</strong>, where the scenic environment allows Ho-jin and Mu-hee to process their feelings better. The breathtaking Aurora Borealis serves as the manifestation of the dream of Mu-hee&#x27;s character, proving the power of the four-leaf clovers she excitedly collected. </p><p>On the other hand, the scene in <strong>Lake Louise</strong> contributes a pivotal move forward in the relationship where their first kiss matches perfectly with the ethereal view. Furthermore, <strong>Calgary</strong> shifts the setting into a more urban rhythm, which grounds their emotion in everyday life. Locations like <strong>Rotary Park</strong> and <strong>Stephen Avenue </strong>allow for moments of conversation and realizations.</p><p>More specific filming locations in Canada include Banff Avenue, Heritage Park, Baker Park, Downtown Canmore 8th Street, Bow River Bridge, Cascade of Time Gardens, and Lougheed House.</p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>Italy</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769070145676go youn jung in canada for can this love be translated.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769054598114viber_image_2026-01-21_11-12-49-315.jpg" style="width:700px;display:block" class="fr-fic fr-dib"/><span class="fr-inner">Photo from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><p>Travelling around Italy’s historic landscapes and grand bridges mirrors the emotional climax of the series, with <strong>Civita di Bagnoregio</strong>’s<strong></strong> long, narrow crossing playing as a visual analogy of their intimacy, a suspended space where commitment requires a willingness to move and be vulnerable with each other. Then, troubled by her fractured identity and the presence of her movie character <strong>Do Ra-mi</strong>, <strong>Siena</strong>’s<strong></strong> enclosed stone streets and shadowed gothic structures echo her unrest. Her surroundings form a sense of weight and psychological confinement that symbolizes her descent inward. A scene was shot at the <strong>Fortress of Montalcino</strong>, known for its structure in the form of a pentagon.</p><p>Moreover, <strong>Florence</strong> appeared in passing, being that it is a major city of love, the space reinforces the show’s interest in romance as a dynamic that reveals itself quietly within the chaos of the world. <strong>Perugia</strong> slows the narrative’s tempo, which provides the series room to reflect on the psychological tension and restraint between Mu-hee and Ho-jin. </p><div><br/></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><strong>South Korea</strong></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769071432716raum art center can this love be translated.png" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Sota Fukushi and Go Youn-Jung at Raum Art Center in Gangnam, Seoul, South Korea | Screenshot from Netflix Korea on YouTube</span></span></span></div><div><br/></div><div style="text-align:center"><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:700px;display:block" width="700"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1769071936845can this love translated filming location seoul.jpg" style="width:700px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="700"/><span class="fr-inner">Go Youn-Jung&#x27;s Cha Mu-Hee being interviewed at Concino Concrete, a listening lounge and music hall, in Paju. | Photo from @netflixkr</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align:center"><br/></div><p>Finally, we are led to South Korea, which grounds the story back to reality and away from the dreamscape that is the escapism of travel. Seoul, in particular, functions as a deliberate tonal shift from previous locations mentioned. Distinct spaces in the series, such as <strong>Raum Art Center </strong>and <strong>Concino Concrete</strong>, lend architectural marvel and much-needed texture to scenes. Casual locations, like <strong>Sunday Arvo </strong>and <strong>Youngpoong Bookstore Jongno Branch</strong><strong></strong>, also had cameos in the series.</p><div><br/></div><div><em><strong>All episodes of Can This Love Be Translated? is not available for streaming and download on Netflix.</strong></em></div><div><br/></div><p>Lead photos from <strong>@netflixkr</strong></p>

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