In this research, we tried to write the case study of Korean Airline’s “How far have you been to
in the United States?” advertising campaign, and to analyze its storytelling strategy. The
campaign increased the advertising awareness in a short period of time by adopting cross
media strategy stuck to the consistent theme. We analyzed the storytelling strategy based on
three elements such as plot, thought and spectacle. First of all, in the plot, our analysis shows
that the campaign gives the viewers an easy feeling of watching a cinema preview or a journey
documentary film since it has a seamless flow. Second, in the thought, despite of its
consumer-oriented POV, voice-over of brand slogan -“Excellence in Flight” which took 2
seconds out of 15 seconds-was analyzed as an obstacle to the viewers. Third, in spectacle,
due to the well-planned visual design, the campaign secured an outstanding visual impact.
This research is expected to provide practical suggestions to the advertising professionals
when they develop airline or travel company advertising campaign.