SQUID GAME ENERGY DRINK RED FRUIT PUNCH (오징어게임 에너지드링크 레드후르츠펀치)

Posted on May 22, 2025 | Last updated July 18, 2025

This is a review of the collaboration energy drink "Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch (오징어게임 에너지드링크 레드후르츠펀치)," released at the Korean convenience store GS25 for Squid Game Season 2.

SQUID GAME ENERGY DRINK RED FRUIT PUNCH (오징어게임 에너지드링크 레드후르츠펀치)

Manufacturer	SAMGAK FMC
Country of Origin	Korea
Price	2500 KRW
Flavor	Grapefruit、Passionfruit、Peach、Litchi
Total rating	★★★★☆

Author information Author: Energy Drink-kun

In 2001, while living in the United States, I encountered energy drinks through the dance scene and was deeply impressed. After returning to Japan, I found that energy drinks were considered novelty beverages, so I established a comprehensive website in 2013 to share the true appeal of energy drinks. As an energy drink enthusiast, I began drinking them seriously again, collecting over 8,000 varieties of energy drinks from various countries. I am also active as a critic and expert, receiving media interviews.

Flavor of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch

When opened, a burst of citrusy grapefruit aroma mixes with the juicy and refreshing sweetness of lychee, creating a rich blend of fruity scents. Let’s take a sip.
Flavor of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch
As I drink, the crisp sourness and slight bitterness of grapefruit unfold first, followed by the elegant sweetness and distinctive aroma of lychee. The aftertaste carries a lingering sweet-and-sour note reminiscent of peach, apricot, and passion fruit.

Although it’s a sugar-free drink with just 20kcal in a 500ml bottle, the inclusion of fruit juice gives it a mouthfeel and lasting aftertaste comparable to a full-sugar beverage. The overall satisfaction is on par with sugary drinks.

I had assumed this was just a throwaway collaboration product, but I was surprised to find myself enjoying every sip of the generous 500ml without getting tired of it—in fact, I drank it to the last drop thinking, “I want to have this again.”

There’s absolutely no unpleasantness from artificial sweeteners, and the flavor is so well-crafted that it feels like a waste for this to be just a one-time collaboration.

Energy Ingredients of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch

Energy Ingredients of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch
Contains 200mg of caffeine and 1000mg of taurine. No sugar is used, but passion fruit juice and other ingredients are included.

Design of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch

Design of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch
The design prominently features characters from Squid Game, making it immediately recognizable. The triangular symbol from the show is placed in the center of the can as a key visual element.

Since this can has a triangle and another version features a circle, I wondered if there might be a third version with a square. However, it turns out that the Squid Game energy drink collaboration only includes two types: triangle and circle.

Design of Squid Game Energy Drink Red Fruit Punch
The back of the can shares a common design with other Netflix energy drinks released in Korea, featuring the Netflix logo, a promotional catchphrase, and a breakdown of ingredients.