# Movie-Inspired Korean Noodle Dishes Instant Ram-Don Will Be Released Globally By Ell Smith | Published 2020-04-27 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-noodle-dishes References: [hypebae](https://hypebae.com/2020/4/parasite-ram-don-ramdon-chapaguri-jjapaguri-instant-cup-bowl-recipe-nongshim-noodles-ramen-release) & [instagram](https://www.instagram.com/nongshim/?utm_source=ig_embed) Among many things, Bong Joon-Ho's Oscar-winning film Parasite brought the snack food 'Ram-Don' into the consciousness of the North American population, and now, an instant version of the [Korean noodle dish](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maruchan-products) is being released globally. Typically consumed as a fast food in Korea and referred to as ''jjapaguri' or 'chapaguri,' Ram-Don is comprised of Ramen and Udon noodles, which offers a twist on the heavily consumer noodle dish. Following the success of Parasite, [Nongshim](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nongshim-3), a South Korean food brand, will be creating and releasing an instant version of this dish in the flavors 'Angri-Chapaguri Big Bowl' and 'Zapaguri Big Bowl.' An exact release date has not been set, but the [instant noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maggi-noodles) are set to hit grocery store shelves globally. Image Credit: nongshim ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 17% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Global Release of Ram-don Instant Noodle Inspired by Parasite:** The success of the movie Parasite has increased demand for Ram-Don instant noodles globally, offering a potential opportunity for food brands to capitalize on the trend. - **Innovative Noodle Dishes:** The combination of ramen and udon noodles in Ram-Don presents a unique flavor profile and opportunities for food companies to create new and innovative noodle dishes. - **Pop Culture-inspired Food Products:** The popularity of Parasite has fueled consumer interest in pop culture-inspired food products, creating an opportunity for brands to create new products based on popular movies and TV shows. ### Who This Affects Most - **Food and Beverage:** Food brands producing instant noodles and other noodle dishes can leverage the trend for Ram-Don to create new products and expand their consumer base. - **Entertainment and Media:** Movies and TV shows can inspire new food products, such as the Ram-Don instant noodles inspired by Parasite, creating new opportunities for companies in the entertainment and media industry. - **Retail:** The global release of Ram-Don instant noodles presents an opportunity for grocery stores and retailers to increase their product offerings and capitalize on the trend for unique and innovative food products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Successful Kimchi Ramen Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nongshim-3.md) - [Instant Korean Cuisine Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/namdong-instant-noodles.md) - [Instant Korean Pastas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/korean-pasta.md) - [Cold Ramen Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drinkable-ramen.md) - [Restaurant-Quality Ramen Cups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cup-noodles-ramen-bistro.md) - [Korean Cuisine Instant Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pot-noodle-fusions-korean-bbq-beef.md) - [Air-Dried Restaurant-Inspired Noodles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/momofuku-noodles.md) - [Flavofrul Kimchi Ramyun Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kimchi-ramyun.md) - [Warming Korean Soup Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ottogi-2.md)