SINGAPORE — Singapore has landed a starring role of its own in Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong’s hit supernatural romance “Spooky In Love,” with Episodes 9 and 10 transporting the drama’s central couple from Korea to some of the city-state’s most recognizable landmarks.
The latest episodes follow hotel heiress and CEO Cheon Yeo-ri, played by Park Eun-bin, as she travels to Singapore for a business conference. Her love interest, attorney Ma Kang-wook, played by Yang Se-jong, follows her—turning what begins as a business trip into a romantic Singapore adventure.
The Singapore setting has quickly become one of the drama’s most eye-catching elements, particularly for viewers familiar with the locations appearing on screen.
From Sentosa to Lau Pa Sat
One of the biggest Singapore showcases comes through Resorts World Sentosa, where several scenes were filmed.
Yeo-ri stays at The Laurus, while another memorable sequence takes the characters to Singapore Oceanarium, where Yeo-ri and Kang-wook share a romantic reunion.
Singapore actor Charlie Goh, known for his appearance in the “Ah Boys To Men” franchise, also appears in the Singapore episodes, portraying a businessman.
The Singapore locations are not merely background scenery. They become part of the story as Yeo-ri and Kang-wook navigate business negotiations while their relationship continues to develop.
Clarke Quay Gets Its K-Drama Moment
Episode 10 expands the Singapore sightseeing considerably, with the characters visiting Clarke Quay.
Scenes were filmed around Read Bridge and at Chapters by Drinks&Co, where the characters are shown negotiating a business deal.
The combination of the riverside setting, nightlife atmosphere and cinematic production gives familiar Singapore scenery a distinctly K-drama makeover.
Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong Explore Kampong Glam
The drama then moves to Kampong Glam, where Kang-wook asks Yeo-ri to recommend somewhere to buy souvenirs.
The pair explore the neighborhood’s shops and sights, including its colorful street art and murals.
For Singapore viewers, the sequence offers an unusual thrill: watching a major Korean production use a neighborhood that is instantly recognizable locally as part of its romantic storyline.
Chinatown, Merlion Ice Cream and a Hawker-Food Stop
The Singapore date continues with a stop in Chinatown, where the couple enjoy Merlion-shaped ice cream.
But perhaps the most relatable scene for Singapore audiences comes later at Lau Pa Sat.
Instead of treating Singapore merely as a glamorous backdrop, “Spooky In Love” lets its characters experience some of the city’s food culture. Yeo-ri and Kang-wook browse the hawker stalls before choosing satay, chicken rice, Hokkien mee and carrot cake.
That food sequence has also been highlighted in Singapore-focused coverage of the drama, with 8world noting that the production filmed in Singapore and specifically calling attention to locations including Lau Pa Sat and Singapore landmarks.
Why Singapore Matters to the Story
The Singapore scenes arrive at an important point in Yeo-ri and Kang-wook’s relationship.
Yeo-ri travels overseas while dealing with a business and shareholder battle. Kang-wook unexpectedly joins her, offering support as she attempts to turn the situation around.
Korean entertainment outlet Star News reported ahead of Episode 10 that Yeo-ri had travelled to Singapore to gain an advantage in the shareholder dispute, while Kang-wook’s unexpected arrival added both professional and romantic tension to the storyline.
That combination gives the Singapore episodes a dual purpose: the city becomes both a setting for the business plot and a backdrop for the increasingly intimate relationship between the two leads.
‘Spooky In Love’ Is More Than a Typical Romance
The Singapore excursion is especially notable because of the drama’s unusual premise.
“Spooky In Love” follows Yeo-ri, a hotel heiress who can see ghosts. Her supernatural ability becomes even more complicated because people she touches can also begin seeing ghosts.
Kang-wook, meanwhile, is a prosecutor who becomes entangled in Yeo-ri’s supernatural world despite being frightened of ghosts.
The series is a remake of the 2011 Korean film “Spellbound,” but the television adaptation expands the original premise and changes the characters’ professional backgrounds. Soompi reported that Park Eun-bin plays the ghost-seeing hotel heiress while Yang Se-jong portrays the prosecutor who becomes her unlikely partner.
The drama premiered on July 18, 2026, and is being released weekly on Netflix alongside its Korean broadcast. It consists of 12 episodes, with the finale scheduled for Aug. 23.
Singapore Joins a Growing List of International K-Drama Backdrops
“Spooky In Love” is also part of a broader trend of international productions using Singapore as a recognizable visual setting.
CNA noted that Singapore has recently appeared in international productions and music videos, including Coldplay’s “Man In The Moon,” BTS member Jin’s “Don’t Say You Love Me” and HBO Max’s “Hacks.” The Singapore Tourism Board has previously described such collaborations as part of efforts to promote Singapore as a vibrant destination.
For Singapore viewers, however, the appeal may be simpler: it is the fun of recognizing familiar streets, landmarks and food stalls while watching two Korean stars navigate romance, ghosts and corporate drama.
And that may be the biggest surprise of the Singapore episodes.
The next time you walk through Clarke Quay, Kampong Glam or Lau Pa Sat, you might just recognize a place where Park Eun-bin and Yang Se-jong’s characters once shared a scene.
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