Hands carving shapes in dalgona candies - Ika Rahma/Getty Images Recognition for dalgona candy exploded in the United States with the arrival of Netflix's show "Squid Game" in 2021. On episode three, ...

In the high-stakes world of Squid Game, survival often comes down to a deceptively simple childhood game: carving a shape out of a brittle candy. But beyond the drama, this iconic treat—dalgona—offers ...

Fans of "Squid Game" should be familiar with dalgonas, those brown sugary candies with simple (or not so simple ...) shapes stenciled in. These Korean treats have enjoyed social media fame worldwide ...

I tried making the South Korean dalgona candy that became famous worldwide after 'Squid Game' aired. In the show, cash-strapped players carve out designs in the candy, risking death if it cracks.

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," the ...