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Sydney’s Korean food movement is about to take off, and the unlikely ingredients for its propulsion can be found in Squid Game, K-pop and the global popularity of Parasite.

“When we started four-and-a-half years ago, the concept [of contemporary Korean] was very foreign, but Korean culture with film and TV and music has brought more interest in the food,” says Illa Kim, co-owner of Surry Hills’ hatted Soul Dining.

In July, Soul Dining will take its pioneering Korean gastronomy to the CBD, securing premises near Wynyard Station at 50 Carrington Street.

The relocated Soul Dining is placing itself at the epicentre of Sydney’s new dining action – its neighbours will include Shell House, Jimmy’s Falafel, Kabul Social and the relocated Toko.

Kim explains the larger space will allow them to amp up their food and service, while adding a new clientele.

Restaurateur David Bae is also driving the growth of Korean food, with a posse of venue openings planned over the next 12 months.

Bae, whose father is a pioneer…