Qoo facts for kids
Qoo (pronounced "Koo") is a yummy, non-fizzy drink made by the Coca-Cola Company. It's part of their Minute Maid family of drinks. Qoo was first launched in Japan on May 28, 1999, in the Kyushu area. By November 1, 1999, it was available all over Japan! Coca-Cola created Qoo especially for kids and teenagers. When Qoo arrived, it took the place of another drink called Hi-C in Japan.
Today, you can find Qoo in many parts of Asia. It comes in lots of different tastes, like apple, grape, and orange. When Qoo first came out, the white grape flavor was even available at drink fountains in places like McDonald's in Japan. Qoo was also sold in Germany from January 2003 until November 2005.
The Name and Mascot
The name "Qoo" comes from the sound the drink's mascot makes when it tastes the drink. Imagine a happy "Qoo!" sound! The cute mascot was designed by Momoko Maruyama, who also created characters for a show called Deko Boko Friends.
The catchy song, or jingle, for the first Japanese TV ad was sung by Londell "Taz" Hicks. He's an American who lives in Japan and is also famous for the opening music of the AKB48 pop group.
Qoo in Chinese
In Chinese, the name Qoo is written as 酷兒 (kùér). This name is very clever! The word 酷 (kù) sounds like the English word "cool". And 兒 (ér) means 'child' or 'son'. So, together, 酷兒 sounds like "cool kid"!
External links
- Qoo Japan
- Qoo Official English website: http://www.coca-colacompany.com/brands/qoo by Coca-Cola Singapore
- Qoo Korea
See also
In Spanish: Qoo para niños
