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Samyang Foods' Buldak Joins Coachella as Official Partner for Second Straight Year

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Securing official ramen and hot sauce partner status for the second consecutive yearSamyang Foods said it will participate as the official ramen and hot sauce partner at the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, which will be held in Indio, California, from April 10 to 12 and April 17 to 19. This is the first time a Korean brand has secured official partner status for two years in a row.

Operating an interactive Buldak Crawl eventAt Coachella, the company will run a program called the "Buldak Crawl." Festivalgoers will move between booths across the venue, sample spicy menu items, and share them on social media to receive prizes in this interactive event.

Launching collaborative menu items with global restaurant brandsIn partnership with Prince St. Pizza, Samyang Foods will introduce a menu item that adds a Buldak drizzle to its signature slice. With Rockstar Chicken, it will launch chicken tenders and honey butter fries made with Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Sauce. It will also incorporate the sauce into a range of other items, including hot dogs, quesadillas, and desserts.

Expanding menu offerings using Buldak sauceAt this event, the company will present a variety of dishes featuring Buldak Ramen and Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Sauce. Beyond simple product promotion, it aims to broaden its reach among global consumers with a spicy flavor concept that can be paired with many different foods.

Item Details / Specifications Remarks / Differentiators
Participating event Official partner of the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival for two consecutive years First Korean brand to participate as an official partner for two straight years
Event schedule April 10-12 and 17-19, 2026 Indio, California
Product lineup Buldak Ramen and a variety of dishes using Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Sauce Official ramen and hot sauce partner status
Key program Interactive Buldak Crawl event Mobile experience program across the festival grounds, with prizes linked to social media sharing
Collaborating brand 1 Prince St. Pizza signature slice + Buldak drizzle Limited-edition menu collaboration with a global restaurant brand
Collaborating brand 2 Rockstar Chicken chicken tenders with Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Sauce and honey butter fries Chicken menu featuring Buldak sauce
Additional menu items Menu items incorporating Samyang Buldak Spicy Chicken Sauce, including hot dogs, quesadillas, and desserts Concept combining diverse foods with spicy flavor

This content was prepared by MaeKyung Biz Content Planning Team based on official announcements and press releases.