Where Is the Rich House in 'Parasite' Filmed?
Cho Yeo-jeong plays rich matriarch Yeon-kyo in CJ Entertainment's 'Parasite' (2019). The world of "Parasite" is not too far off from real, everyday life in South Korea. The subterranean, subhuman banjiha homes in the movie, contrasted against the hillside mansions of the upper crust, show the wide canyon between the country's haves and have-nots. Going from the gritty streets of Seoul to its posh neighborhoods is a tough hill to climb, figuratively and literally. Yes, I scaled the steep roads of Seongbuk-gu, one of the city's most luxurious enclaves, in search of Park Dong-ik's house. In case you're wondering, the Parks' fictional address is at 18, Seonjam-ro 8-gil, Seongbuk-gu, Seoul (서울특별시 성북구 선잠로8길 18). Walking the path of Kim Ki-woo, I was immediately reminded of my place in life. I sweated bullets as I passed imposing gates that looked like they could easily hide a chaebol or two. Luxury cars sped by, navigating the incline with ease whil...
