A Day with Song Hye Kyo & Rain's Full House (풀하우스)

kom sema-ri-ga....han chi-be-yi-so....appa gom....omma gom....ae-gi gom.....appa gommun tung-tung-hae....omma gommun nal-shin-hae.....ae-gi gommun na bul-gwi-yo-wo.....hishuk hishuk cha-rhan-da....Does it ring a bell in your ears....This song pop up in my mind while writing this blog...

Yup, it is the song that Song Hye Ko sang in the series Full House to entertain Rain.

This song popped up in my mind while writing this blog...Just to help you awaken your Full House K-Drama Memories..

Starred by the beautiful actress Song Hye Kyo as Ji Eun and Jung "Rain" Ji Hoon as Lee Yeong Jae (Jessie & Justine in PI). The series filming location is in Sido. A small island near Incheon Airport. The house was built just for the filming of the said series. How expensive was it?? Oh well Its worth building it because it got a high TV ratings in S.K. and became a popular series around the world. Due to its popularity, the house was converted to a Full house Museum. 

And because I can't move on, I bought  a DVD too ^^". I watch it whenever I feel like watching, I want to laugh or there's a free time. Okay, part of my collection/ addiction.

I visited Full House last 31 October 2011. How can I forget this date...A lot of Adventures happened before we reached the drama set and it was also my friend's Birthday (It was very memorable to her I guess...hahaha). You'll know why...

From Incheon International Airport (from tourist information desk at ICN), exit at gate 5, 3rd floor, where we took bus 223 from there, then alight at Yeongjong (infront is a high school). Then you'll walk on the same lane to the other bus stop and wait for the bus 710 going to Sammok Harbour. Do not be confused of the bus stop across the street (in front of a school). Just stay on the same lane and move to the next bus stop. Then alight at the Harbour (Just inform the driver or ask anyone in the bus. Don't worry they are very kind & will help you). Then from there just wait for the ferry and enjoy the ride to Sido. But, there is another way, that I read from a blog which I think much easier than what we did. Take Subway, Unseo Station (Incheon Line) then go across  the street to Lotte Mart and take bus 201 and alight to last stop Sammok Dock Ferry Terminal. 


You don't have to pay on your way to the Island, just list down your name on the piece of paper given in the terminal. You will only pay on your way back at the Terminal 3000KRW.  Ferry arrives every 10 minutes, which is synchronized with bus on the Island (so no worries). But remember you have to be at the nearest bus stop at about 430pm to be safe & so you won't miss the last ferry & bus service. 

Once you arrived, as you go out of the ferry terminal there is a bus that goes around the island, its the only bus. But be sure to check the last bus & ferry timing. Just tell the driver "Full House" or "Pul Ha U Seu", but actually they already know you are going there.

Island Parking Area

The beautiful and relaxing Island View on your way to Full House

When you alight, you will see a yellow church from a far (its not there yet, just a sign to be thankful you alight at the right way) walk straight then turn right to the fields. as you walk along you will see a restaurant where a lot of bicycles park outside with Ahjussi's (older man/Uncle). You can rent the bike to go to full house, you just have to register your name and pay. By the way this is also the shooting location for Sad Love Story Drama, its just a few minutes away from full house.

The Yellow Chapel you'll see when you alight. Turn right on the road right side of photo

There is a signage to follow your way to the house. You'll surely enjoy the landscapes as you go except on the part that you have to walk with your bikes because it’s too steep to cycle.

When you reach the house you just have to pay for the entrance and the house is yours (temporarily). We were lucky enough that we were the only group during that time (We arrived at 2pm) so we really take our time to capture every corner of the house and felt like I live there. 

Entrance Ticket

Here we go...Enjoy the House Tour Photos!!!

This the view of the front house & at the backyard overlooking the sea. The House exterior is a bit old already, maybe it is not maintained anymore. But the house interiors are  still  nice.

Full House Exterior Elevation

Now let's go inside:

You can also see all the stuffs that they used for the filming. The caretaker will also allow you to watch the series in the living room. The PC that Ji Eun used in writing her novels, Rain's poster in his bedroom and the dog stuff toys are all still there. 

Main Door Entrance

Foyer, Stair leading to the Bedrooms at 2nd Floor

Living Room where you can watch the drama DVD

Spiral Stair at the Living Room (Stair is off limits to visitors)

On Top: Ji Eun's Workstation
Below: her pretty yellow bicycle

Dining Area with a nice view from the window

The beautiful and neat Kitchen & Striking Red Refrigerator

On the stairway wall, you can see the actor’s photos  from filming. 

Stair to 2nd Floor

Ok...Lets moved to the next level..to their Bedrooms...

Ji Eun's bedroom is still pretty and well maintained. All her stuff' are still there, the cute bears and her comfy bed. The scene from her room is so nice..My daydream sickness were about to start but we need to go. Its like a dream bedroom ^^~!

Thanks to their cabinet I found a innovative tripod

Next to her is Rains Crib., which is much bigger than hers. All the stuffs used for the filming like the cute puppies are still displayed. On the walls is his posters.

Rains Closet

When you're done exploring the house, go outside the backyard, you'll enjoy the sea view from the deck and can take photos with Rain and Song Hye Kyo's Life size Poster. The popular swing was still there with a big heart Poster.

By the way, if you need to use the toilet, there is  a public toilet outside, right in front of the house. 

Outside View

Bench where you can take photo with Rain's life size poster

View from the backyard deck

Pavilion on the beach side

Sea view on a colorful Autumn day

Islands fine sand where we left our foot prints

We need to go and hurry back so that we won't miss the bus going to the Ferry terminal. And that is the only time we realized that we haven't eaten anything the whole day. Our stomachs started to complain. No energy to cycle back to the bus terminal. We felt so tired and exhausted. Luckily, there is a small local store owned by an ahjussi  (older man) near the bus stop. We hurriedly bought snacks, chips and bottled water and sodas. Or you may want to buy at the ferry terminal before going to the island. 
While waiting for the bus, we munched everything away even up to the last chips particle. ^^*

On the bus that's the only time we discussed on how to go back from the terminal, because we were lost in the morning. We were not sure what bus to ride. Luck always finds us in Korea. A good Samaritan approached as while we were on the bus. He is a Korean, & speaks English. He is a retired teacher who owns a field in the island. He offered us a ride on his car and to drop us to the nearest Subway station. He was very nice and hospitable. He even gave us tips on where to go in the island if we are going back. At first we were a bit scared, because he is a total stranger (mom used to say 'don’t talk to strangers =) !!!! But he was really nice...He even showed us his house building & told stories about his family. We wont forget him. Thanks to him, we don’t have to wait so long for the bus and we had a smooth faster journey on our way back to the station....God bless Mr.Nice Man.

End of Full House Tour!!! Enjoy ^^*