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SK hynix PutsHBM Chips’ on 7‑Eleven Shelves in South Korea

The campaign turns complex memory tech into a snack to reach younger consumers.

Overview

  • The honey banana–flavored snack launched on Nov. 26 and is now sold nationwide at 7‑Eleven stores in South Korea.
  • Branded “HBM Chips,” the product riffs on high‑bandwidth memory with semiconductor‑shaped corn pieces coated in honey‑banana chocolate.
  • SK hynix describes the move as its first consumer packaged‑goods effort designed to make semiconductors feel familiar to the public.
  • Promotional materials recast chip jargon into food language, touting “TSV flavor” and nodding to the company’s 2013 debut of HBM.
  • The company plans a broader rollout featuring a character mascot, merchandise and experiential programs as part of its outreach.