The number of Japanese tourists has been on a steady rise every month this year, recording 795 people in January and growing to 6,045 people in October. As a result, the ratio of Japanese tourists to the total number of foreign visitors to Korea is predicted to soar from 1.3 percent last year to 22.5 percent this year.

Yongpyeong Resort authorities have selected 12 major sets of the drama `Winter Sonata` as the most popular tourist sights, and opened an exhibition of items that were used by Bae Yong-jun and Choi Ji-woo in the drama as well as their signatures. Visitors are also presented with an opportunity to watch video clips about the filming of the drama and enjoy concerts at the resort.