Grand Opening of Japan’s Famous Candy Apple Shop “Daikanyama Candy Apple” in South Korea on January 17, 2025

TOKYO, Jan. 16, 2025 /Kyodo JBN/ —

The authentic candy apple specialty shop “Daikanyama Candy Apple,” operated by MARU Inc., with over 300 million views on social media, will hold its grand opening on January 17, 2025. The authentic candy apple shop that sparked a major candy apple trend and became a hot topic on social media is now opening in South Korea’s trendiest spot, Seongsu.

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In 2018, the venture commenced as a pop-up shop operating exclusively on Sundays in Shibuya. Within merely six months, owing to the unwavering support of its valued customers, it successfully established its first permanent location in Daikanyama, Shibuya.

From the outset, the company’s reputation grew exponentially, with daily queues extending up to two hours and frequent features in prominent media outlets.

Distinguishing from the traditional candy apples typically associated with Japanese festivals, the company redefined the concept by incorporating premium seasonal apple varieties, carefully selected to align with each season. Furthermore, the innovative practice of serving the pre-sliced apples not only enhanced their appeal but also introduced a level of convenience that set authentic candy apples apart. This pioneering approach sparked a nationwide trend on social media, elevating the status of candy apples to an entirely new level.

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Since the opening of the first store in Daikanyama, it has expanded to 24 locations across Japan, including prominent commercial destinations such as Tokyo Disney Resort. Today, the company is delighted to announce a significant milestone in its journey — the opening of its very first international store, a long-cherished dream now realized.

There was never any doubt that South Korea would be the ideal location for the first overseas store. In addition to its geographical proximity to Japan and shared appreciation for similar apple flavors, the company has welcomed many Korean customers to its Tenjin store in Fukuoka. Time and again, they have expressed their desire for the company to establish a presence in South Korea, often saying, “Please bring Candy Apple to South Korea.”

When deciding on new locations, the company consistently prioritizes the wishes of its customers. Staying true to this tradition, it chose South Korea as the destination for its first international venture. The new store will open in Seongsu, Seoul — a vibrant and trendy area that has become a popular gathering place for young people.

Authentic Candy Apple with Delicately Thin Coating of Specially Crafted Candy Glaze

Each month, the company carefully selects and sources apples that match the season to create authentic candy apples. Since the texture, sweetness, acidity, fragrance, and juice content of apples vary greatly by season and region, it makes extra effort configuring the candy-making process to bring out the best flavors of the seasonal apples. The goal is to achieve a perfect harmony between the juicy apple texture and the crispiness in the coating. It creates a thin, crunchy candy coating that melts instantly in one’s mouth, allowing the natural acidity and sweet fragrance of the apple to fill their senses.

At the Seongsu store, it will of course use Korean apples too.

Store Information

Opening Date: January 17, 2025

Address: 44-1, Seongsuil-ro, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, 1st Floor

Business Hours: 12:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Note:

The store hours provided are subject to change. Additionally, the store may close earlier than usual once the apples are sold out.

Website: https://candy-apple.shop/

Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/candy_apple_official?igsh=MWw5dThjOTJsbDgycQ”