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Nongshim unveils brand mascot for popular Shin Ramyun noodles

Nongshim, Korea's leading instant noodle maker, introduced a brand mascot for the company's popular Shin Ramyun noodles Wednesday.

2026-03-25

'KPop Demon Hunters' co-director spotted eating uncooked Shin Ramyun at Academy Awards

Chris Appelhans, who co-directed the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025), is drawing attention after he was spotted eating Shin Ramyun at the 98th Academy Awards.

2026-03-18

Shin Ramyun slurped up in comedy sketch on U.S. late-night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Nongshim’s flagship instant noodle Shin Ramyun, recently promoted globally through a tie-in campaign with girl group aespa, appeared in a product placement on ABC’s “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” this week.

2026-01-28

Shin Ramyun commercial featuring aespa garners 144 million views

A commercial for Nongshim’s Shin Ramyun instant noodles product featuring K-pop girl group aespa has become a global sensation, surpassing 144 million cumulative views on YouTube within a month of release.

2025-12-26

Girl group aespa becomes first global ambassador for Shin Ramyun

Nongshim has selected K-pop girl group aespa as the first global ambassador for Shin Ramyun to expand its presence in overseas markets, the company announced on Wednesday.

2025-11-19

Want the sold-out 'KPop Demon Hunters' noodles? Another batch is coming — here's how to get it.

Nongshim plans to release another batch of limited-edition K-pop Demon Hunters Shin Ramyun after previous sets sold out quickly online.

2025-09-09

Nongshim to launch limited-edition ramyeon inspired by Netflix's 'KPop Demon Hunters'

Nongshim will release a limited-edition ramyeon inspired by the Netflix animated film “KPop Demon Hunters,” the company said Thursday, extending a collaboration that began on Aug. 20.

2025-08-28

Nongshim launches ramyeon menu at U.S. military base in Texas

Nongshim, Korea's leading instant noodle maker, said Monday it has launched its signature Shin Ramyun menu at a franchise restaurant within a U.S. military base in Texas.

2025-06-30

Spicing up the weekend: 2025 Korean International Ramyeon Fair runs at Coex Magok

Visitors look at a booth at the 2025 Korean International Ramyeon Fair at Coex Magok in Gangseo District, western Seoul, on April 6.

2025-04-06

A kick in the Shin: Nongshim raises prices of ramyeon

A customer browses a selection of Shin Ramyun products at a supermarket in downtown Seoul on March 17.

2025-03-17