Chennai, 16th June, 2026: LOTTE Wellfood, a leading South Korean confectionery company, today announced the renewal of its partnership with K-Pop sensation Stray Kids as the Global Brand Ambassador for its flagship snack brand, LOTTE PEPERO, for the second consecutive year. The partnership will extend across key global markets, including India. First onboarded in 2025, Stray Kids continue to represent LOTTE PEPERO globally, further strengthening the brand’s positioning as a loved Korean confectionery brand among consumers worldwide.
Since the partnership began, PEPERO has witnessed strong momentum globally, supported by integrated marketing campaigns, digital storytelling and consumer engagement initiatives. The campaign featuring Stray Kids generated over 160 million cumulative views globally last year, demonstrating the growing resonance of both the brand and its ambassadors among young audiences worldwide.
With India playing a strategic role in LOTTE Wellfood’s global growth plans, the continuation of the Stray Kids partnership will help the brand strengthen its connection with Indian consumers and expand PEPERO’s presence in the market.
The company spokesperson stated, “Stray Kids’ unrivalled global influence has played a key role in positioning PEPERO as an internationally recognised brand. Going forward, we aim to further strengthen PEPERO’s identity as a symbol of ‘K-culture’ through differentiated marketing initiatives across diverse markets.”
LOTTE Wellfood introduced its flagship PEPERO product in India through LOTTE India in July 2025, marking an important step in the brand’s expansion journey in the country. As part of the India marketing strategy, PEPERO will leverage the Stray Kids partnership through integrated campaigns, including digital storytelling, social media initiatives, influencer collaborations and consumer engagement activities designed to bring the brand closer to Indian audiences.
Here is the Stray Kids team announcing their extended association as Global Ambassador for PEPERO -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DZe_cKKCWP0/
About LOTTE India: LOTTE India Corporation Private Limited entered the Indian market post the takeover of Parrys Confectionery from Murugappa Group in 2004. LOTTE Wellfood Co., Ltd (formerly LOTTE Confectionery), the parent company of LOTTE India is part of the Korean conglomerate, LOTTE Corporation. The company is a respectable player in the confectionery space with strong brands like Coffy Bite, Cononut Punch, Caramilk, Lacto King, Joee, Lolly Bliss and Eclairs. With 24 CFAs and 4 regional offices, LOTTE India’s products reach out to over a million retail outlets through 2000+ distributors spread across the country. Apart from the two state-of-the-art, fully automated Choco Pie manufacturing facilities in Chennai and Rohtak, LOTTE India has its own confectionery manufacturing unit in Nellikuppam (near Pondicherry). Additionally, the company outsources its confectionery manufacture to seven other units spread across India. LOTTE India aspires to achieve leadership status in all categories it operates in.
