North Korean men who tried South Korean cup ramyeon (instant noodles) for the first time said they experienced the best flavor of their lives.
On March 22, 2026, a video uploaded to Channel A’s official YouTube channel 'play Channel A' revealed the viral moment.
In the clip, North Korean defectors Cheol-eun Lee and Seung-hyeok Choi arrive in South Korea and taste cup ramyeon. Their reaction — exclaiming, "Cup ramyeon is a taste from heaven" — instantly grabbed viewers’ attention.
The scene clearly showed how new and fascinating the dish was to them. Among the many Korean foods they encountered after defecting, they said cup ramyeon stood out as the most impressive.
The program 'Now On My Way to Meet You' weaves together diverse experiences of North Korean defectors, offering a window into life in North Korea under Kim Jong Un. By highlighting differences in food culture, the show underscores human connection — one of its biggest draws.