A lot of K-Drama is going on in Banff and Canmore right now.
The cameras and bright lights of show biz are shining on the Bow Valley as a Korean Netflix romantic comedy has been seen filming around Banff and Canmore.
The show titled Can This Love Be Translated? has been at locations like Banff’s pedestrian bridge, along the Three Sisters Parkway, on streets and alleyways in Banff, and around Kananaskis Country.
According to the ACTRA Alberta website, which shares what’s filming in the province, the show will also be using locations in Lake Louise and Calgary. Filming began Sept. 23 and is set to complete on Oct. 11, according to the website.
The series follows two characters, a global celebrity, played by Go Youn-jung, and her multilingual translator, played by Kim Seon-ho, when their professional relationship unfolds into a romantic relationship as they travel the world to places such as Japan, Italy and Canada.
The story was written by the popular Hong sisters, Hong Jung-eun and Hong Mi-ran, writers of hit Korean shows such as Alchemy of Souls and Sassy Girl Chun-hyang.
The production, under the name Sailor Films Inc., was seen filming in Canmore on Monday (Oct.7) and in Banff on Tuesday (Oct. 8) and Wednesday (Oct. 9).
“Filming will occur in the townsite with rolling sidewalk closures, to minimize or eliminate road closures on main thoroughfares, and with the goal of allowing pedestrian traffic to flow between takes,” said Jason Darrah, director of communications and marketing for the Town of Banff, in an email.
Darrah said a crew and cast of around 150 people working on the show have contributed around 525-night stays in local hotels.
“In addition to showcasing our community in Korea during the beautiful fall season, with lower visitation, the production will involve a crew of up to 150 people for a few days, representing a beneficial impact on the shoulder-season economy,” he said.
The production company has been making its presence noticed with businesses and residents of Banff by going door to door “in efforts to minimize disruptions.”
