You and Everything Else is a Korean drama starring Kim Go‑Eun and Park Ji‑Hyun, which follows two inseparable best friends whose lives become entwined through love, loss, and healing.
The story traces their friendship over the years, culminating in a journey to Switzerland prompted by one friend’s desire to confront a profound challenge.
Let’s answer some of the internet’s burning questions about the show.
Table of Contents
- Did They Really Go to Switzerland for You and Everything Else?
- You and Everything Else Switzerland Filming Locations
- Is Frieden a Real Facility in Switzerland?
- Is Assisted Suicide Illegal in South Korea?
- Final Thoughts
- Frequently Asked Questions
Did They Really Go to Switzerland for You and Everything Else?
Yes — the production for You and Everything Else did travel to Switzerland for on-location filming. According to the series’ Wikipedia, filming began in October 2023 in South Korea, with the crew moving to Switzerland in June 2024 for location shoots.
Moreover, multiple filming location guides list real Swiss sites (such as Zürich and Alpine villages) featured in the show. Therefore, the drama’s setting in Switzerland is supported by real-world production work rather than being purely studio-based or simulated.
You and Everything Else Switzerland Filming Locations
Several sources identify the following Swiss locations used in the production:
- Lindenhof in Zürich: Noted as a backdrop for key emotional sequences.
- Predigerkirche in Zürich: Highlighted in the filming locations list for its historic architecture.
- Engelberg in the canton of Obwalden: Used for dramatic alpine scenes linked to the characters’ journey.
These locations reflect the narrative’s emphasis on a Swiss journey as part of character development — so the Swiss setting is both story-driven and real.
Is Frieden a Real Facility in Switzerland?
In the context of You and Everything Else, the term “Frieden” appears as a facility for assisted suicide. However, based on publicly available production-location information, there is no verified Swiss facility named “Frieden” tied to the shooting of the series or recognized in the location guides.
This means that “Frieden” is a fictional name created for the narrative, rather than a real-world Swiss institution.
Contrary to that, the National Library of Medicine says:
“Switzerland has an unusual position on assisted suicide: it is legally condoned and can be performed by non-physicians. Euthanasia is illegal, but there is a debate about decriminalisation that also discusses participation by non-physicians.”
Although administration by a third-party is illegal in Switzerland, assisted suicide has been legal in the country since 1941. In fact, Switzerland is the first country to permit assisted dying.
To date, there is a limited number of countries that legally allow euthanasia. In Europe alone, only nine countries allow individuals to access assisted dying due to unbearable suffering. These countries include Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, and Switzerland.
Is Assisted Suicide Illegal in South Korea?
Yes — assisted suicide, where a person is helped to end their life actively, remains illegal in South Korea.
While South Korea’s Act on Decisions on Life-Sustaining Treatment allows the withdrawal of life-support for dying patients under specific conditions, physician-assisted suicide (PAS) is not permitted. Studies show a high level of public interest in legalizing assisted dying, yet the law hasn’t been changed to allow PAS.
In September 2024, a Korean lawmaker proposed a bill (called the Assisted Dying Act) that would permit euthanasia for patients with no hope of recovery. There has not been any further published information on whether the Assisted Dying Review Committee approved the bill.
We raise this critical question because, in You and Everything Else, Ryu Eun-Jung (Kim Go-eun) voluntarily accompanies Cheon Sang-Yeon (Park Ji-hyun) to an assisted dying facility in Switzerland. Similarly, in one episode of Beyond the Bar, the spouse of a character who had undergone euthanasia was put on trial for accompanying them.
This makes us question whether this was an oversight in You and Everything Else. But we also can’t help but be cynical about Sang-Yeon’s intentions, and we knew this would put Eun-Jung in danger with the law as well. But we can only be sceptical about it at this point.
Final Thoughts
In conclusion: yes, You and Everything Else genuinely uses Switzerland for on-location filming, which adds authenticity to its narrative arc. The Swiss setting isn’t just fictional scenery — the production team filmed there.
While some plot elements like the “Frieden” facility may be dramatised or fictionalised, the law setting of assisted suicide in South Korea (where it remains illegal) gives the story real weight. This makes the Swiss journey in the drama feel both literal and metaphorical, deepening the emotional resonance of the characters’ choices.
This article discusses sensitive themes such as assisted dying and suicide. Reader discretion is advised. If you or someone you know is struggling with suicidal thoughts or emotional distress, please seek help from a mental health professional or contact your local crisis hotline. You are not alone, and support is available wherever you are.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will there be a season 2 of You and Everything Else?
Where can I watch You and Everything Else?
The show is available to stream globally (on Netflix) starting from its premiere date.
Is You and Everything Else based on a true story?
No public source indicates that the drama is based on a real-life individual or event; it is presented as a fictional coming-of-age and friendship drama.
What is the central theme of You and Everything Else?
The drama explores a decades-long friendship between two women, touching on rivalry, jealousy, mortality and how past and present selves collide.
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