K-Pop’s Inkigayo Sandwich Pairs Egg Salad With Sweet Jam

The K-pop association is thanks to where the sandwich was invented. Inkigayo is a music performance show, airing each Sunday. K-pop stars perform in front of a live audience at the SBS Broadcasting Hall building. Performers enjoy snacks and meals in a designated cafeteria, and these exclusive sandwiches have been endorsed by quite a few stars, including Jimin and Suga from BTS, and H.O from MADTOWN — who says he’s eaten about 100 of the sandwiches.

The sandwich was even the headline of some idol dating rumors. Some stars aren’t allowed to date due to their contracts while others simply prefer to keep their private lives under wraps. Whatever the case, secrecy is often required. It’s rumored that some idols will write their phone numbers down, hide them in the plastic wrapper, and gift the sandwich to another performer as a subtle way of sharing contact info.

Thanks to both the praise of this sweet-and-savory treat and the rumors surrounding the stars, the dish was even dubbed the “K-pop idol sandwich” by some. Some social media users have even cited the association as their prime reason for wanting to try it. So while the sandwich may not yet be considered a Korean staple like hot stone bibimbap, it’s certainly a must-try for K-pop superfans.