This blog introduces advertisement videos featuring Korean idol singers and actors.
It shows the advertisement activities of famous Korean stars who lead K-culture, and analyzes and summarizes the meaning of each advertisement, the advertisement concept, and the reactions to the advertisement.
1. Advertisement Overview and Campaign Background The advertisement campaign using Starbucks' RTD (Ready-to-Drink) beverage, Fizzio, and model PRIMROSE Nahyun is a marketing strategy targeting young consumers. Fizzio is a refreshing carbonated beverage that was released especially for the summer season. PRIMROSE Nahyun is a popular influencer and model among the MZ generation, and her fresh and trendy image fits well with the concept of Fizzio. This advertisement emphasizes Fizzio's carbonation and fruit flavor with the main message of "refreshing" and "energy." In particular, it was exposed as short and intense video content through social media and TV commercials, and was also spread online through the hashtag campaign (#Fizzio_refreshing). 2. Target Analysis: MZ Generation Strategy The main target of this advertisement is the MZ generation in their 20s and 30s, who are active on SNS and sensitive to trends. PRIMROSE Nahyun's casting was appropriate be...
Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps
Korean commercial: Jung Hae-in's favorite lightweight down jacket
Get link
Facebook
X
Pinterest
Email
Other Apps
Concept Keywords: "Light as a feather, brisk as a rabbit." The rabbit motif intuitively captures the lightness and agility of lightweight padding, while Jung Hae-in's refreshing image weaves a lively flow through everyday life.
Scene: Jung Hae-in effortlessly climbs the stairs on his way to work. A rabbit footprint graphic on the floor guides him to the right time to jump, and he takes a brisk step with a "tock" sound.
Fun Episode: The first take was a half beat faster than the footprint graphic, resulting in a NG. When the staff member remarked, "The rabbit isn't ready yet!", Jung Hae-in ad-libbed, "Then I'll take a beat off," and clapped his hands in time with the beat. This relaxed reaction lightens the mood on set and adds a lively tempo to the final episode.
Intention: "Lightness" encapsulated in a single action. The tactile sensation is conveyed through simple jumps and steps, without complex movements.
3–6 seconds: "Zipper ASMR" and a meditative tempo
Scene: A close-up shot of a zipper being pulled up in a windy alley. The sound design emphasizes the "click" and the characteristic crunching sound of a down jacket.
Fun Episode: When the sound team suggests, "Slow down a little," Jung Hae-in performs the "meditation zipper" with exaggerated ease, causing everyone to burst into laughter. His comment, "So the star of this commercial is a zipper?", becomes a making-of highlight.
Intention: Audibly conveying a sense of lightweight yet reliable finish. Even in a short running time, the emotional cut evokes a sense of touch.
6–9 seconds: "City Slow-Mo": A Hidden Rabbit Easter Egg
Scene: Slow-motion shot of a crosswalk. The padding lines are briefly revealed by the wind, and a rabbit icon flickers in the corner of the background electronic display.
Fun Episode: Jung Hae-in jokes, "Is that guy my manager today?" and the CG team retorts, "He's the warming manager." Fans enjoy finding Easter eggs on repeat.
Intention: Instead of overexposing characters, the "fun of discovery" enhances memory retention. This is a replay-inducing device in the short-form era.
9–12 seconds: "Color Swatch" pick-and-play
Scene: A variation where three colors change with a jump cut in sync with hand gestures. The colors transition smoothly at the fingertips, and the fit remains consistent.
Fun Episode: When a timing error causes a scene where two sets appear to overlap, Jung Hae-in shouts, "Layered Shinsegae!" and the set erupts in laughter. The director responds, "It's lightweight today, so just one layer."
Intention: The key purchasing decision moment, "color selection," is presented in a playful way, allowing for immediate visualization. Short yet persuasive information cuts.
12–15 seconds: Closing "Rabbit Trail" and Whispered Invitation
Scene: He briskly walks down an alley, a rabbit tail dot sparkling on the ground. As the logo and tagline appear, he turns slightly and smiles.
Fun Episode: The unscripted whisper, "Want to go with me?" feels as natural as an ad-lib, eliciting a simultaneous gasp from the staff in front of the monitor. Post-production even includes breath-sound correction to maximize the excitement of fans.
Intention: Beyond close-ups, daily life, and variations, the message converges with "Winter, Moving Together." A positive ending call encourages replays and sharing.
Details that shine brightly because they're short.
Rhythm Design: By building "sound cues (tap/click/swish)" every 0.5–1 second into a beat, the film conveys a sense of lightness through sound rather than words.
Fit Proof: Instead of exaggerated volume, the film overturns the "light = thin" stereotype with shoulder lines, stitch alignment, and shape retention in the wind.
Facial Expressions: Build attitude with subtle gestures like a "slightly raised lip" and a "subtle wink" rather than a bright smile.
Easter Eggs: Scatter rabbit hints on electronic displays, floor trails, and doorknob reflections to spark a "Find the Frame" game within the community.
Title Reactions Viewers Will Love
"Why does the zipper sound so good?" — ASMR satisfaction
"It's fun to find rabbit details." — A desire to replay
"It's lightweight, but the fit is solid." — Building trust
"Jung Hae-in's ad-libs are heartwarming." — Star personality immersion
Viral Expansion Ideas (15-second linkage)
Three 6-second short-form videos: Rabbit Jump (hooking intro), Zipper ASMR (emotion), and Color Swatch (information).
Community Challenge: Encourage users to upload their own "slow zipper" videos with the "Zipper Meditation Challenge."
Offline Linkage: Experience maintaining fit in the in-store mini wind tunnel + photo spot with the floor rabbit trail.
In summary, the fun of this 15-second commercial lies in its "wit of the rabbit motif," "zipper ASMR that stimulates the senses with sound," "color-changing fingertip magic," and "ad-lib-like whispers." It condenses lightweight persuasive points into subtle acting and sounds from everyday scenes, making the first viewing bring a smile, and the second viewing invites a deeper exploration of the details.