Milkis
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| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotte Chilsung |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Introduced | 1989 |
| Color | Various milky tones |
| Flavor | Regular, strawberry, orange, mango, apple, banana, peach, melon, pineapple |
| Related products | Chilsung Cider |
| Website | http://company.lottechilsung.co.kr/ |
Milkis (Korean: 밀키스) is a soft drink produced by Lotte Chilsung, a South Korean beverage company. It combines many of the common elements of traditional carbonated beverages such as corn syrup, sugar, and carbonated water with milk to create a creamy taste; its label proclaims "New feeling of soda beverage". Milkis is available in orange, strawberry, mango, melon, banana, and classic (regular) flavors. It is a popular beverage in South Korea, and it remains widely available worldwide.[1]
History
Milkis launched in 1989 with a huge marketing campaign, notably with the appearance of Hong Konger movie star Chow Yun-fat in its T.V. commercials.[2] Chow was enjoying huge popularity from the success of the film A Better Tomorrow and his saying the catchphrase "Saranghaeyo, Milkis!" (Korean: 사랑해요, 밀키스!, literally "I love you, Milkis!") in his strong accent became a huge hit; sales soared and the catchphrase remains as one of the most popular.[2][3]
See also
References
- ↑ Lotte Chilsung official site
- 1 2 (Korean) Saranghaeyo, Milkis!, Interview 365, 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- ↑ (Korean) Lotte Chilsung Milkis at Daehong Communications Inc.com