Gimbap (Gimbap)

Woo Young-woo and a Roll of Gimbap (Woo Young-woo & Her Gimbap)

In the drama <Extraordinary Attorney Woo>, the protagonist Woo Young-woo (Park Eun-bin) is a genius lawyer on the autism spectrum who has an obsession with specific foods, leading her to eat Gimbap in every episode. During the drama's airing (summer 2022), GS25 and CU convenience store Gimbap would sell out by morning, causing convenience stores to increase emergency production.

Gimbap vs. Sushi, What's the Difference? (Gimbap vs Sushi)

Gimbap and Japanese maki may look similar, but they are completely different foods. While sushi uses vinegared rice and raw fish as ingredients, Gimbap uses rice seasoned with sesame oil and salt, combined with fully cooked ingredients like spinach, pickled radish (danmuji), carrots, rolled omelet, and beef, and has developed as a portable lunch. The advantage of Gimbap is that it can be safely eaten at room temperature.

The Infinite World of Gimbap (The Gimbap Universe)

• Tuna Mayo Gimbap: A convenience store bestseller containing creamy tuna mayo.
• Bulgogi Gimbap: A premium version containing sweet soy sauce bulgogi.
• Nude Gimbap: An inside-out style where the rice is on the outside.
• Samgak (Triangle) Gimbap: A triangular convenience store rice ball eaten with one hand — a cousin to the Japanese onigiri.