Coca-Cola commercials: A roundup of famous ads whose cast and featured songs are making waves
Coca-Cola, a major beverage manufacturer, differentiates itself from other companies’ vending machines with proprietary apps like Coke On, which let you make payments with your smartphone and collect stamps.
In addition to soft drinks like Coke and Aquarius, its tea and coffee brands such as Ayataka and Georgia are also hugely famous.
One reason Coca-Cola enjoys such high name recognition compared to other soft drink makers is the high frequency of its TV commercials.
Coca-Cola’s commercials often feature popular actors and spotlighted artists handling the music, which frequently becomes a topic of conversation.
In this article, we’ll showcase those buzzworthy commercials all at once, so if there’s a CM you saw on TV that caught your attention, be sure to check it out.
Coca-Cola commercials: A roundup of famous ads featuring notable cast members and songs (1–10)
Coca-Cola “Full-On Passion. Limited Live.” EditionXG
The 2025 Coca-Cola commercial features the hugely popular girl group XG.
In this ad, it’s announced that by purchasing Coca-Cola, you can enter for a chance to attend an exclusive live performance starring the group.
The commercial also uses footage from their concerts, conveying the excitement of the venue.
The background music is their 2025 release “MILLION PLACES.” The song expresses their feelings for the beloved fans who support them as they travel around the world, and many listeners were likely moved by their sincere message.
Coca-Cola 1987 Commercial
This commercial, packed with the atmosphere of 1987 when it first aired, is part of the legendary “I feel Coke” series in the advertising world.
It was used for three consecutive years starting with the 1987 version, and the song has since become a classic that’s often covered.
In 2024, the track was featured in McDonald’s Big Mac commercial, “Let’s Smile Again Tomorrow,” bringing it back into the spotlight.
Coca-Cola “Full-Throttle Obsession” Version
A cola commercial that highlights the importance of immersing yourself in things, with “being absorbed” as its keyword.
Its powerful message—“Don’t worry about others’ opinions; throw yourself into what you love, and keep a Coke by your side!”—really hits home.
It’s simple, and that’s exactly what makes it cool and memorable.
Coca-Cola XG: Full-On PassionXG
This commercial follows members of XG filming a dance video, focusing on the Coke they’re holding while conveying a desire to support their hard work.
Even amid the stylish choreography, the Coke never gets in the way, expressing a cool design and a refreshing vibe.
The song that further emphasizes the stylish atmosphere portrayed in the footage is XG’s “MILLION PLACES.” The overall track is calm with a floating feel, but when the sharp vocals layer on top, it also conveys a sense of forward-driving momentum.
Coca-Cola Coke STUDIO Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Coke STUDIO Magic” VersionMrs. GREEN APPLE
The scene showing Mrs.
GREEN APPLE performing live is from Coca-Cola’s “Coke STUDIO Magic” commercial.
Their performance on the bright red stage is truly striking, isn’t it? The song being played here is “Magic,” included on their 2023 album ANTENNA.
With a positive message of “Relax your shoulders and keep moving forward,” it’s a track that gives you the courage to be yourself and step ahead.
Coca-Cola: “Coke, Chicken, and Tatsuya Fujiwara” (version)Tatsuya Fujiwara
Watching Tatsuya Fujiwara alternately take sips of Coca-Cola and bites of fried chicken really stimulates your appetite, doesn’t it? Set to Offenbach’s classic “Orpheus in the Underworld,” a staple sports day BGM, the ad layers on original lyrics to briskly highlight how well Coke and chicken pair together.
Taking the initials of Coke and chicken to make “Kochi,” and then combining it with Tatsuya Fujiwara’s name to form the humorous “Kochi-ara Tatsuya,” the clever wordplay is sure to make you smile.
Coca-Cola FIFA World Cup “Street”Narrator: Haruka Ayase
This is a commercial supporting the 2022 World Cup held in Qatar.
The narration is done by Haruka Ayase, who has appeared in Coca-Cola commercials before.
The message conveys the excitement of cheering on the national team together with friends, and it really stirs the heart.