Milkis
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 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, peach, apple and classic (regular) flavors. It is a popular beverage in South Korea, and it is available worldwide.[1]
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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, muskmelon, mango, peach, pineapple, banana, apple, grape, lemon. |
| Related products | Chilsung Cider |
| Website | http://company.lottechilsung.co.kr/ |
History
Milkis launched in 1989 with a huge marketing campaign, notably with the appearance of Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat in its television advertisements.[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]
References
- "Lotte Chilsung official site". Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- (in Korean) Saranghaeyo, Milkis!, Interview 365, 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2010-06-22.
- (in Korean) Lotte Chilsung Milkis Archived 2012-07-30 at Archive.today at Daehong Communications Inc.com