Lee Jun-hyuk’s Birthday Fever Hits Korea—Special ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ Coffee Unveiled!

Lee Jun-hyuk, who has solidified his status as a global star with roles in 'Love Scout', is celebrating his 42nd birthday in the most unique way!

To mark the occasion, Angel-in-us, a coffee franchise operated by Lotte GRS, has launched two new ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ menu items on March 13—a sweet nod to the nickname fans affectionately call him.

A Coffee Inspired by Lee Jun-hyuk? Yes, It’s Real. ☕👼

Angel-in-us recently appointed Lee Jun-hyuk as their brand ambassador and, as part of their marketing campaign, developed the ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ signature drinks, much to the delight of fans. The new menu includes:

Milky Vanilla Angel Milkshake 🥤 – A creamy vanilla milkshake base enhanced with extra vanilla flavor

Milky Vanilla Angel Espresso ☕ – A vanilla cream-based espresso latte with a rich, smooth finish

Both drinks perfectly capture Lee Jun-hyuk’s signature image—smooth, charming, and effortlessly cool.

A Birthday Café Like No Other 🎉

To further celebrate, Angel-in-us is hosting special birthday cafés at its L7 Hongdae and Seokchon Lake DI locations from March 13 to 16. The cafés are fully decorated with angel-themed interiors inspired by both Lee Jun-hyuk and Angel-in-us. Fans visiting the birthday café can enjoy:

📸 Photo zones

🛍 Exclusive merch & life-size standees

📖 A guestbook station to leave messages for Lee Jun-hyuk

And the best part? 🎁 The first 220 visitors each day who order a ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ drink will receive a special photo card, postcard, and sticker set! Plus, fans who participate in the photo event will have a chance to win a personally signed bromide from Lee Jun-hyuk.

Unlike traditional fan-organized café events that are usually small and localized, this celebration is being officially hosted by a nationwide coffee brand, allowing fans across Korea to join in.

The ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ nickname first gained traction when Lee Jun-hyuk mentioned it during his appearance on Yoo Jae-suk’s web variety show 'Pinggyego' while promoting 'Love Scout'. He humorously admitted, “Of all the nicknames fans call me, this one is the hardest for me to handle.”

Yoo Jae-suk teased him about it and Comedian Cho Sae-ho even joked, "Imagine if he actually lands a coffee commercial and they release a drink called ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’—that would be hilarious!"

Well, it turns out that Angel-in-us was listening—because shortly after, they actually offered Lee Jun-hyuk an endorsement deal, leading to the creation of the now-official ‘Milky Vanilla Angel’ drinks! Talk about manifestation at its finest.

With all this excitement, Lee Jun-hyuk is set to have one of the most memorable birthdays yet, riding the wave of his soaring popularity.