[2] Song Cheol-su (송철수) had settled in Seosan due to the nearby Garorim Bay and its mudflats, which are suited for the growing of gamtae.
[1] Song's daughter Ju-hyeon (송주현) left her job in the software industry to join her father's business; she became the CEO of Badasoop.
The product reportedly attracted particular attention from chefs at fine dining restaurants.
[4] By 2021, Badasoop's gamtae was being sold internationally, including in Hong Kong, Paris, Australia, and the United States.
[3] According to a 2023 interview with Song Ju-hyeon, the company was working on developing new dishes that incorporated gamtae, including desserts and ready-to-eat meals.