Where was The Brothers Sun filmed? The John Cho's house and all the locations
Posted by Ra Moon
The action-packed Netflix series The Brothers Sun was filmed on location in Los Angeles and Taiwan.
The martial arts series revolves around a Taiwanese family who must unite and fight after patriarch Big Sun is shot by an assassin.
The martial arts series revolves around a Taiwanese family who must unite and fight after patriarch Big Sun is shot by an assassin.
The show is led by Justin Chien as the eldest son, Charles Sun, a trained fighter and churro-loving cook, played by Justin Chien.
Charles travels to Los Angeles to protect his mother Eileen "Mama" Sun (Michelle Yeoh, of Everything Everywhere All at Once), and his younger brother Bruce (Sam Song Li).
Here is our spoiler-free guide to all the filming locations of The Brothers Sun. You'll find the locations in order of appearance.
The Brothers Sun locations
In the pilot episode, Charles is baking a cake in his apartment in Taipei, the capital of Taiwan.
The establishing shots are from the Tao Zhu Yin Yuan Apartment Building.
Completed in 2018, this skyscraper is one of Taipei's most iconic buildings because of its double-helix structure, which resembles a strand of DNA.
(You can open all the locations on Google Maps by clicking on the links below in the captions ↴)
Image courtesy of Netflix and Google Maps
Image courtesy of Netflix and Google Maps
In Los Angeles, the red Lamborghini crosses the 4th Street Bridge.
Built in 1931, this beautiful bridge connecting the downtown Arts District to Boyle Heights has appeared in numerous films, TV shows, and music videos due to its distinctive Art Deco design.
Image courtesy of Netflix - Map
The Second Street Tunnel in downtown LA is also a movie star, appearing in hundreds of famous productions including Blade Runner, The Terminator, and Gattaca.
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The next scene was filmed at the The Orpheum Theatre at 842 South Broadway.
This architectural gem built in 1926 features a stunning Beaux-Arts design, blending ornate details with Spanish and French Renaissance influences.
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TK's apartment is one of the units in the Kahlua Apartments at 5339-5643 North Rosemead Boulevard in San Gabriel.
Bruce and his mom's house is located at 1680 Brightwood Street in Monterey Park.
Image courtesy of Netflix and Google Maps / Bruce's house map
The pastry shop is the Kee Wah Bakery at 729 West Garvey Avenue in Monterey Park.
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The Sure Sure Club is the Sound Nightclub in the heart of Hollywood just off the Boulevard.
Known for its vibrant atmosphere, the club hosts a diverse range of electronic music events and DJs, including techno, house and other underground dance music styles.
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The previous scene with Charles driving and the one with the motorbikes were filmed on West Main Street in Alhambra, near the The Boiling Crab seafood restaurant.
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The fictional California State University of San Gabriel was filmed at the Woodbury University campus in Burbank.
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The Chinese restaurant in the third episode, "Whatever You Want," is the Xiaolongkan Hot Pot at 46 West Valley Boulevard in Alhambra.
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The Golden Dragon Restaurant in Los Angeles Chinatown is renowned for its authentic cuisine and inviting ambiance featuring traditional Chinese dishes.
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The scene of the meeting with the Korean boss in the fourth episode, "Square," is the Dan Sung Sa restaurant at 3317 West 6th Street in Koreatown.
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The Leo Club is the Club Warwick on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard.
This elegant club is set up like an opulent living room with a second floor lounge overlooking the main area.
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The Ka Spa is the Century Day & Night Spa, a traditional Korean spa located at 4120 West Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles.
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In the fifth episode, "The Rolodex," Eileen goes to the Dynasty Shopping Center in Chinatown.
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In the sixth episode, "Country Boy," Eileen lands at the Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport to visit her mother.
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The John Cho house in The Brothers Sun
John Cho's beachside home is a 50 million dollar mega-mansion in Malibu in the Carbon Beach Terrace estates known as Villa Splendido.
Built in 2019, this seven-bedroom, 13,000-square-foot property sits on a 17-acre hillside estate overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
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From the outdoor deck, the boys can enjoy a 180-degree ocean view from Queens Necklace to Point Dume.
The villa features a wellness center with a personal gym, massage room and indoor Jacuzzi, sauna, infinity pool and bar... you name it.
The beach scene was filmed at Paradise Cove Beach, also in Malibu.
Known for its stunning scenery, soft sandy shores, and crystal-clear waters, this is a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.
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The colorful cemetery that looks like shrines next to each other is the spectacular Fu De Keng Public Cemetery outside of Taipey.
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The church is the Immanuel Presbyterian Church in Koreatown.
Established in 1888, it has a rich history and is known for its striking Gothic Revival architecture, characterized by its imposing stone facade, intricate details, and soaring spires.
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The seventh episode, "Gymkata," features the Langham Huntington Hotel in Pasadena.
Originally opened in 1907, this elegant and historic luxury hotel boasts grand architecture and landscaped grounds.
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The Ghosts meeting was filmed at the New Golden Soup Restaurant in San Gabriel.
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11 comments:
1- Anonymous - Jan 7, 2024, 6:53 PM
Great information. In Episode 1, Sure Sure Club is the Sound Nightclub in Hollywood. But I haven’t figured out where is the “Leo Club” in Episode 4. Do you know?
2- Anonymous - Jan 7, 2024, 9:29 PM
I love that you added the history of each location. Definitely worth exploring. Thank you!
3- Anonymous - Jan 8, 2024, 11:43 AM
What was the location of the "Ka Spa"? Was it Century Spa, on Crenshaw and Olympic? Please do tell! Thank you!
4- Anonymous - Jan 14, 2024, 12:40 PM
Where is the driving range in episode six?
5- Anonymous - Jan 15, 2024, 2:37 AM
The driving range looks like the Aroma Golf Range in Koreatown.
Reply
6- Ra Moon - Jan 15, 2024, 9:23 PM
Thank you, but it's not this one.
7- Anonymous - Jan 21, 2024, 9:14 AM
The scene where they're playing Frisbee looks like LACC.
8- Anonymous - Jan 21, 2024, 1:48 PM
What a perfect blend of entertainment, martial arts, and Chinese/Asian-American culture. Enjoyed seeing so much of SGV featured.
Club Leo is for sure Club Warwick in Hollywood. I’ve only been there once, but you never forget the wow factor of that place. And it suits the scene perfectly.
9- Anonymous - Feb 8, 2024, 8:22 PM
I believe the scene where they meet with the Korean boss is in Koreatown at a restaurant called Dan Sung Sa. The interior looks exactly like it, but I can’t be sure if they have that neon sign at the front.
10- Anonymous - Mar 27, 2024, 9:09 PM
The house in episode one, where Bruce and his mom reside, is at 1680 Brightwood Street.
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11- Ra Moon - Mar 28, 2024, 7:12 PM
Thank you all, updated!
1- Anonymous - Jan 7, 2024, 6:53 PM
Great information. In Episode 1, Sure Sure Club is the Sound Nightclub in Hollywood. But I haven’t figured out where is the “Leo Club” in Episode 4. Do you know?
2- Anonymous - Jan 7, 2024, 9:29 PM
I love that you added the history of each location. Definitely worth exploring. Thank you!
3- Anonymous - Jan 8, 2024, 11:43 AM
What was the location of the "Ka Spa"? Was it Century Spa, on Crenshaw and Olympic? Please do tell! Thank you!
4- Anonymous - Jan 14, 2024, 12:40 PM
Where is the driving range in episode six?
5- Anonymous - Jan 15, 2024, 2:37 AM
The driving range looks like the Aroma Golf Range in Koreatown.
Reply
6- Ra Moon - Jan 15, 2024, 9:23 PM
Thank you, but it's not this one.
7- Anonymous - Jan 21, 2024, 9:14 AM
The scene where they're playing Frisbee looks like LACC.
8- Anonymous - Jan 21, 2024, 1:48 PM
What a perfect blend of entertainment, martial arts, and Chinese/Asian-American culture. Enjoyed seeing so much of SGV featured.
Club Leo is for sure Club Warwick in Hollywood. I’ve only been there once, but you never forget the wow factor of that place. And it suits the scene perfectly.
9- Anonymous - Feb 8, 2024, 8:22 PM
I believe the scene where they meet with the Korean boss is in Koreatown at a restaurant called Dan Sung Sa. The interior looks exactly like it, but I can’t be sure if they have that neon sign at the front.
10- Anonymous - Mar 27, 2024, 9:09 PM
The house in episode one, where Bruce and his mom reside, is at 1680 Brightwood Street.
Reply
11- Ra Moon - Mar 28, 2024, 7:12 PM
Thank you all, updated!
Ra Moon
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