Luckin Coffee brews up blush-worthy romance with OSAMU GOODS

Luckin Coffee is tapping into themes of love and nostalgia with a limited-time collaboration with Japanese lifestyle brand OSAMU GOODS, alongside the return of its 'Pink blossom' latte.

The campaign, running from 20 May to 10 June 2026, is inspired by “520”, a Chinese internet slang term that phonetically resembles “I love you”, often used to express affection. The seasonal rollout combines beverage innovation with collectible merchandise, positioning everyday coffee runs as small, feel-good moments.

Central to the campaign is the return of the pink blossom latte, a blend of cherry blossom floral notes and smooth coffee, infused with cherry blossom juice for a light, subtly sweet profile. Alongside the drink, the collaboration draws on the minimalist, retro-inspired world of OSAMU GOODS, best known for its characters Jack and Jill.

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From 20 May 2026, customers who purchase any two drinks will be able to redeem a 'Morning buddy' mug, available in two designs featuring Jack and Jill, while stocks last. A second wave of collectibles will follow from 1 to 10 June 2026, where customers can receive a sticker sheet with the purchase of any two drinks. The stickers feature OSAMU GOODS’ signature characters.

Together, the beverage and merchandise line-up position the campaign as a limited-edition lifestyle play, leaning into gifting culture, scarcity, and seasonal emotional cues commonly used in Asia’s café marketing pushes.

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The latest collaboration also builds on Luckin Coffee’s broader push into nostalgia-led storytelling. Earlier this year, the brand leaned into similar emotional cues through a partnership with Moomin, rolling out a campaign themed “Over the Moonmin” on 5 March.

The activation spanned limited-edition beverages, collectibles, and in-store as well as digital experiences, positioning the daily coffee run as a moment to slow down and reconnect.

In conversation with MARKETING-INTERACTIVE at the time, Luckin Coffee said the partnership aimed to tap into nostalgic comfort, reframing the routine caffeine fix into a more emotionally resonant experience for busy consumers.

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