On August 31, 2002, Il Mare was swept away by Typhoon Rusa. There is a new breakwater between summer sea line and the former position of Il Mare. Exact coordinates of Il Mare were: (37° 44' 16.00" N, 126° 17' 21.50" E). The coordinates of the house construction site Sung-hyun visits are: (33° 30' 49.50" N, 126° 58' 03.50" E). And the beach which Sung-hyun sits on can be seen at (33°30'7.00" N, 126°56'35.75" E).
The American Version is called "The Lake House"