Milkis
South Korean soft drink
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Milkis (Korean: 밀키스; RR: Milkiseu)[citation needed] is a South Korean soft drink produced by Lotte Chilsung, a South Korean beverage company.[1]
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| Type | Soft drink |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Lotte Chilsung |
| 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/ |
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". As of 2024, U.S.-market Milkis cans state "Korea's No.1 Cream Soda".
Milkis is available in orange, strawberry, mango, melon, banana, peach, apple, and classic (regular) flavors; the classic flavor is also featured as a glaze in pastries.[2] It is a popular beverage in South Korea, and it is available worldwide.[3]
History
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun-fat appeared in Milkis' television advertisements.[4] Chow was enjoying a huge popularity from the success of the film A Better Tomorrow and him saying the catchphrase "Saranghaeyo, Milkis!" (사랑해요, 밀키스!; lit. 'I love you, Milkis!') with a strong accent became a huge hit; sales soared and the catchphrase remains popular.[4][5]
Popularity abroad
The beverage has experienced a sharp increase in popularity in Taiwan. Chilsung began selling Milkis there in late 2020, exporting 200,000 cans. Demand increased rapidly, selling 2.3 million cans in 2021.[6] 10 million cans were sold in the first 8 months of 2022 alone.[7]
The drink has also seen success in Australia and the United States, selling 10 million cans in 2021, mainly through Asian supermarkets.[8]