September 2025 : 7 Must-Try New Korean Snacks & Drinks
Discover 7 new Korean treats worth experiencing. Which one will you try first?
1. Rosé Cheongha Sparkling by Lotte Chilsung Beverage
Cheongju is a traditional Korean rice wine made from grains. It is produced by saccharifying and fermenting rice using nuruk—a fermentation starter made by cultivating mold and yeast on grain powder. This new product has an alcohol content of 7% and is lightly carbonated. It is infused with elderberry concentrate and natural red apple flavor, giving it a refreshing taste.
2. Voila Cocktail by BREWGURU
Volia, derived from the French word meaning “ta-da!”, takes its name from the idea of fresh fruit magically appearing. Volia is a gin-based canned cocktail featuring two of the most popular varieties: Gin & Tonic and Gin Fizz. Each can contains fresh lime or lemon slices, enhancing the fruity freshness just like in a real cocktail. The alcohol content is 4.9% and 6.0%, respectively, closely replicating the strength of cocktails served in a bar.
3. Ghanadi Snack by CU
Ghanadi Snack is a new product available at CU convenience stores in Korea. The highlight of this snack is the sticker—each bag comes with a collectible sticker. The “Banaring” flavor has a tangy banana flavor, while “Choco Star” tastes like chocolate corn. For reference, Ghanadi is a popular emoticon character from Korea’s leading messenger app, KakaoTalk. It’s a white dog, believed to be a male Maltese, and its charm comes from its adorably silly appearance.
4. Bichobi Strawberry by ORION
Orion has launched a limited-edition flavor of its chocolate-filled sandwich biscuit, “Bichobi Strawberry.” Since its debut in October 2022, Bichobi has sold over 28 million units. The new strawberry version features real strawberry seeds in a strawberry cream between cocoa biscuits. Gaining popularity on social media, this snack has become a must-buy for travelers to Korea, with sales at major tourist spots doubling compared to last year.
5. FanFare Soft Snack Choco Milk Flavor by E-Mart24
FanFare is a cone-shaped ice cream originally launched by Lotte Samkang in 1983, available in both vanilla and chocolate flavors. The new “soft snack” released at E-Mart24 convenience stores is chocolate-flavored, inspired by the chocolate version of the ice cream. It’s said to be delicious when mixed with milk like cereal or dipped into a FanFare chocolate ice cream.
6. Shrimp Soup Instant Noodles by Nongshim
Shrimp Tang-myeon(Shrimp Flavor Ramen) is a popular cup ramen from Nongshim, loved since 1989. True to its name, it features the savory umami of shrimp and other seafood flavors, with a rich yet not overly greasy broth. Now, this cup ramen is finally being released as a regular bagged ramen. Sales will begin on September 15, 2025. The bagged version was first introduced as a limited edition at major supermarkets in February, and the stock sold out within just two weeks, creating quite a buzz. Fans are eagerly anticipating how the taste of the new bagged Shrimp Tangmyeon will compare to the classic cup version!
7. Fresh Chestnut Autumn Seasonal Edition by HAITAI
HAITAI FOODS is launching a limited-edition series of five snacks featuring seasonal autumn chestnuts. This seasonal edition adds the rich flavor of fresh chestnuts to five of their popular treats and will be sold in a limited quantity of 1.5 million units until October 2025. The featured snacks in this limited edition are Matdongsan, OH YES, French Pie, Chestnut, and Sweet Red Bean Jelly. By adding chestnut flavor to familiar favorites, the collection captures the essence of autumn.
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