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Posted by Susan-Han 11 days ago

Following Lee Na Young, Won Bin also expected to step down as the model for 'Maxim T.O.P' coffee, truly signaling a new era

AKP STAFF

A new era has truly arrived in the world of Korean entertainment, as top stars who represented the previous era have now decided to step down from their most iconic positions. 

According to industry insiders on April 26 KST, Dong Suh Foods Corporation, the parent company of the coffee brand 'Maxim' in South Korea, will be concluding its relationship with the Won Bin and Lee Na Young couple this year.

Previously, speculations arose that Lee Na Young had stepped down as the model for 'Maxim Mocha Gold' instant coffee after 24 years when actress Park Bo Young appeared in a series of new spring CFs for the coffee brand.

Since 2000, when Lee Na Young was first chosen as the spokesperson for 'Maxim Mocha Gold', the instant coffee brand has been referred to by many Koreans as "Lee Na Young coffee". 

Now, it's also been revealed that Lee Na Young's husband and actor Won Bin will be stepping down as the model for 'Maxim T.O.P' ready-to-drink coffee, after 16 years. It's believed that Won Bin's endorsement contract came to an end in January of this year. The actor was previously chosen as the model for 'Maxim T.O.P' in 2008, widely popularizing the ready-to-drink beverages as "Won Bin coffee". 

A representative of Dong Suh Foods Corporation remarked, "It's true that Park Bo Young was selected as the new model for 'Maxim Mocha Gold'. The search for the new model for 'Maxim T.O.P' is still ongoing." 

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idgafily
idgafily11,603 pts 11 days ago 0
11 days ago

It's been a long time since Won Bin was in a drama. I wish to see him in one soon.

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iamamothermyself
iamamothermyself3,648 pts 11 days ago 0
11 days ago

I like park bo young but i think her character doesn't fit as the next model of the coffee or maybe Lee nayoung just made impact with the brand since she's been a long time endorser of the brand. I wont be surprised if next year they will choose a new model again since PBY image doesnt fit the coffee brand

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