Recognition for dalgona candy exploded in the United States with the arrival of Netflix's show "Squid Game" in 2021. On episode three, the contestants are challenged to play "the dalgona game ...

An curved arrow pointing right. Dalgona, a sweet sponge candy, is a popular Korean street snack. Also known as ppopgi, the candy became popular in the '70s and continues to be a nostalgic treat.