People try Korean "ramyeon" (Korean instant noodles) during a pop-up event at the Korean Culture Center New York, Friday. Yonhap

Fueled by the global craze for Korean dramas and movies, Korean "ramyeon," or instant noodles, has become a sensation. With social media challenges featuring Korean ramyeon having taken the world by storm, a Korean essay celebrating ramyeon is ready to be translated into English in Britain.

The Korean essay "Ramen: I'm Going to Boil Some Water Now" (translated title) by poet and essayist Yoon I-na will be released in Britain next year under the English title "Ramen Makes Us Complete" (tentative title).

"Ramen Makes Us Complete" (tentatively titled) by essayist Yoon I-na / Courtesy of Minumsa

Korean publishing house Minumsa announced that the rights to Yoon's essay has been sold to Penguin Random House Transworld with a lucrative deal. Her Korean essay, published in 2021 under Minumsa's sub-brand Semicolon, chronicles the process of boiling ramen and reflects on the value of preparing a simple meal for oneself.

The book was previously translated into Chinese and published in Taiwan as "My Ramen Time" last year.

Yoon shared the news on her social media, introducing the British publisher's high anticipation for her book with a quote that reads, "Yoon I-na's obsession with ramen is utterly contagious and will have readers craving a steaming bowl of instant noodles as they read this warm-hearted gem of a book."

Yoon added, "I couldn't be more excited to be publishing the English translation of 'Ramen Makes Us Complete.'"

Ramyeon is a common food item found at snack bars and bistros. While the Japanese version, called ramen, is made with house-made noodles and broth, ramyeon is made with instant noodles and toppings like eggs and green onions. To elevate the flavor, seafood or vegetables can also be added. They serve as both a snack or a meal.

Minumsa attributes the successful rights export to the popularity of ramyeon. "With the increasing popularity of ramyeon and interest in Korean culture, especially in the U.K. and the U.S., food essays have also gained attention," said the publishing company.

Korea's ramyeon exports this year have surpassed the $1-billion mark for the first time, a 30-percent increase compared to last year. The top export destinations included China, the United States, the Netherlands, Japan and Britain.