Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang: Ra Mi Ran vs Lee Re in Korea’s Most Magical Rivalry of 2026 — Premiere Date Confirmed

What if a snack shop could grant your deepest wish — but at a price you never saw coming? That's the tantalising premise behind Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang, the Korean…

May 9, 2026
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What if a snack shop could grant your deepest wish — but at a price you never saw coming? That’s the tantalising premise behind Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang, the Korean fantasy film that just dropped its trailer and confirmed its release date, and it already looks like something truly special.

Ra Mi Ran vs Lee Re: Everything You Need to Know at a Glance

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Film TitleStrange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang
GenreFantasy / Dark Fantasy
Based OnJapanese best-selling novel
Lead CastRa Mi Ran, Lee Re
Premiere DateMay 29, 2026
Follow-up12-episode series (second half of 2026)

The Story — Wishes, Lucky Coins, and a Dangerous Rivalry

Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang is a fantasy film about magical events that unfold when customers carrying lucky coins visit Jeoncheondang, a snack store that grants wishes. The South Korean live-action film is set to hit theatres in May, followed by a 12-episode series release in the second half of the year.

The concept taps beautifully into the rich tradition of Korean folklore, where everyday objects and spaces carry hidden supernatural power — a theme that has always resonated deeply with Korean audiences and international fans alike.

Ra Mi Ran

Two Women, Two Worlds, One Electrifying Clash

The real draw of this film? The two leads couldn’t be more different — and that contrast is everything.

Ra Mi Ran stars as Hong Ja, the owner of Jeoncheondang, radiating warmth and mystery with her silver hair and traditional hanbok styling. In contrast, Lee Re transforms into Yomi, the owner of rival shop Hwaangdang, commanding attention with an all-black look and an icy gaze.

The trailer teases the intense rivalry between the two, with Hong Ja warning ominously that luck can easily turn into misfortune — hinting the story ventures into darker, more mysterious territory beyond simple fantasy. Her line “Did you really think you could just leave?” sends a chill that promises a showdown well worth waiting for.

Why This Film Deserves Your Attention

Korean fantasy cinema has been on a remarkable creative streak, and Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang looks poised to add something genuinely fresh — a female-led rivalry at the centre of a magical world, rooted in a beloved source novel and built for both big-screen drama and long-form storytelling. The fact that a 12-episode series is already planned signals serious confidence in this universe.

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FAQs

Q: When does Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang release in theatres?

The film premieres nationwide on May 29, 2026, with a 12-episode series adaptation also planned for release in the second half of 2026.

Q: What is Strange Snack Shop Jeoncheondang based on?

It is a Korean live-action adaptation of a Japanese best-selling novel, centred around a magical snack shop that grants wishes to customers who arrive with lucky coins.

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