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Created by Kim Jin-min, Chu Song-yeon, Netflix’s ‘The Art of Sarah’ is a South Korean crime drama series that centers on Sarah Kim, who has created a high-end luxury brand using a fraudulent identity. The fake executive’s life unravels in unexpected ways when a frozen body resembling hers is discovered in a sewer beneath the bustling city of Seoul. As Detective Park Mu-Gyeong is assigned to get to the bottom of the mysterious case, he digs deep into Sarah’s life and finds various inconsistencies in her background.
The detective also discovers that the luxury brand executive has lived under multiple identities. Upon confrontation, she keeps changing her stories, and the inconsistencies eventually have consequences for her deceptive ways and brand. Thus, she goes to extreme lengths to save her business and her false identity. Featuring stellar performances from Shin Hae-sun and Lee Jun-hyuk, the thriller show is set in Seoul, where Sarah’s business is based and where the detective hunts for the truth amidst the hustle and bustle of the city.
The Art of Sarah Filming Locations
‘The Art of Sarah’ is primarily filmed in South Korea, particularly in and around Seoul. According to reports, principal photography for the Netflix production got underway in January 2025 and went on for a few months before seemingly wrapping up around late May of the same year. Thanks to South Korea’s vast and versatile landscapes, it proves to be an ideal filming destination for all kinds of projects, including the thriller series.
Seoul, South Korea
The sprawling city of Seoul, which is the capital of South Korea, served as the production location for ‘The Art of Sarah.’ Many of the city’s streets and neighborhoods feature in the backdrop of several exterior scenes. For instance, it is likely that the production team also turned the busy Cheongdam-dong in Gangnam District into a film set to shoot the scenes involving the discovery of a dead body. The cast and crew members also took over the Aston House at 177 Walkerhill-ro in Gwangjin District, where they lensed numerous important indoor and outdoor scenes.
During a press conference, Lee Jun-hyuk praised Shin Hye-sun’s focus on set and said working with her was comfortable on set. However, he admitted that his role demanded a lot from him, especially mentally. He added (translated), “I had a lot of stress, and I think I went along with Mu-gyeong’s emotions as there were missions at every filming site.” The establishing shots of the metropolis also features its modern skyline, which includes several landmarks and buildings, such as Deoksugung Palace, Lotte World Tower, the Seongsan Bridge , the 63 Building, Three IFC Office Tower, and more.
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