The Season of Hotteok Returns... CU Presents Unique Hotteok in Collaboration with Minini

Minini Hobbang Series 4 Types

CU announced on the 17th that it will begin the full-scale launch of steamed buns (Hoppang) this month to match the chilly weather in the mornings and evenings.

CU plans to consecutively introduce unique Hoppang in collaboration with IPX (formerly Line Friends)' popular character 'Minini.' Line Friends Minini features characters such as Conini, Lenini, and Bnini, emphasizing smallness and cuteness. Their distinctive charm has gained tremendous popularity across various communities and social networking services (SNS).

The model is showcasing the MiniNi collaboration steamed bun product at a CU store.
[Photo by BGF Retail]

The Minini Hoppang series released by CU this time consists of four types, each featuring cute Minini characters on the packaging and containing 80 types of random collectible stickers. First, they introduce ‘Lenini’s Green Onion Cream Cheese Hoppang’ and ‘Sallini’s Yellow Cheese Hoppang,’ emphasizing a sweet and salty flavor. They are made by filling the Hoppang with savory custard cream cheese enhanced with fragrant green onions and rich yellow cheese cream. Also offered are 'Chonini’s Spicy Pepper Japchae Hoppang,' perfect as a meal replacement, and 'Pangnini’s Chinese-style Black Bean Sauce Hoppang,' infused with the unique smoky flavor of Chinese cuisine.

In addition, CU will launch six new Minini bread products. Four cream-filled sandwiches (custard cream, peanut cream, milk cream, brownie), strawberry custard pastry, and melon roll cake will be released sequentially by next month.

A BGF Retail official said, "Recently, with the rapid temperature changes between day and night, more customers are seeking winter snacks at convenience stores," adding, "This year, CU will lead the winter snack market by delighting customers’ taste buds and eyes with trendy characters and uniquely flavored Hoppang."

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