Many South Koreans saw the outcome as more than a marketing mishap. Its kind of representative of bigger issues in South Korean society, said Raphael Rashid, a Seoul-based freelance journalist who writes about South Korean politics and culture. Green onion really didnt sound appetizing.She remembered people around her voted for the green onion flavor because they found it funny. I think I will be able to sort out my feelings after eating green onion flavored Chex, Yoon said. Some, feeling adventurous, sprinkled green onion cereal pieces as garnish on South Korean signature dishes including kimchi and spicy ramen noodles.