{"id":1599,"date":"2026-08-11T15:49:52","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:49:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/fod260810001-en\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T15:49:52","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T15:49:52","slug":"fod260810001-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kstories.kr\/en\/fod260810001-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Beyond K-Pop: K-Food Craze Sweeps Paris, Driven by ARIH and Madame Du’s Success"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Beyond K-Pop: K-Food Craze Sweeps Paris, Driven by ARIH and Madame Du's Success<\/div>\n

The K-Food phenomenon in Paris, initially ignited by K-Pop concerts, is evolving beyond temporary events to become a deeply integrated and continuously expanding part of the local culinary scene. Even after global fans who attended the concerts have departed, local consumers continue to seek out Korean cuisine, demonstrating how interest generated by K-Pop is directly translating into sustained consumption.<\/p>\n

K-Food's Expanding Reach Across Paris, Fueled by K-Pop<\/h2>\n

While K-Pop concerts in Paris have concluded, the intense interest in K-Food they ignited shows no signs of waning. Even after global fans who traveled to Paris for the performances have left, local consumers continue to frequent establishments offering Korean cuisine. This indicates that K-Pop's spark has propelled the popularity of K-Food beyond mere events, transforming it into a sustained culinary trend and consumer behavior.<\/p>\n

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France has recently seen a surge in Korean-concept cafes and Korean restaurants. Furthermore, interest, once largely confined to specific dishes like ramyeon or kimchi, has broadened considerably to include items such as Korean fried chicken, mandu (dumplings), and various desserts. This shift demonstrates K-Food's seamless integration into the local dining culture and highlights its potential for sustainable growth.<\/p>\n

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ARIH's Successful Paris Pop-up Boosts Global K-Food Presence<\/h2>\n

A prime example of this K-Food fervor is the 'Taste ARIH in Paris' dining pop-up, ARIH's first in Europe, held last July. Coinciding with K-Pop concert dates, global K-Food brand ARIH hosted its event from July 17 to 19 at GOTCHU in Paris's 2nd arrondissement and K\u00dbD\u00c9TA in the 3rd, introducing the flavors of Korea to both local consumers and international fans.<\/p>\n

During the event, visitors enjoyed a variety of experiences, including sampling ARIH products and receiving special gifts through Instagram promotions. A remarkable scene unfolded with queues lasting over three hours for a taste of Korean food. Attendees reveled in a festive atmosphere, dancing to music, and capturing photos and videos, blending the concert experience with K-Food enjoyment.<\/p>\n

The ARIH pop-up is lauded as a model case for successfully converting K-Pop fan interest into K-Food experiences. Even after the concerts concluded, local establishments that hosted the event, including GOTCHU and K\u00dbD\u00c9TA, continue to see a steady influx of consumers seeking K-Food. This demonstrates K-Food's potential to drive not just one-off events, but genuine purchases and sustained consumption.<\/p>\n

Madame Du: Premium Mandu Targeting the Local Gourmet Market<\/h2>\n

Amidst this expanding K-Food landscape, Korean mandu brand 'Madame Du' is also accelerating its efforts to penetrate the French gourmet market. While Madame Du maintains its identity as Korean mandu, its strategy focuses on allowing French consumers to experience the brand and its taste first, rather than overtly emphasizing a typical 'Korean food' image. This approach aims to appeal not only to a specific segment interested in Korean cuisine but also to a broader local market where the product's taste and quality alone can drive choice, irrespective of its origin.<\/p>\n

Currently, Madame Du is making significant inroads into the local culinary scene through a collaboration with French star chef Julien Sebbag at MICHO, a restaurant located in Paris's 1st arrondissement. The brand has also forged a partnership with Olive Chicken, a popular Korean fried chicken brand in France, creating synergy and further solidifying its position in the French dining market.<\/p>\n

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