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Announcement on the Future of First Floor

In this video, Choi Mu-gyeol delivers an important announcement about a major change in the operation of the brand First Floor. After years of hesitation and multiple rejections to collaborate with the previous CEO, Choi Young-kwan, Mu-gyeol reveals that he has accepted an unexpected offer from an investment firm to take over the management of First Floor under his own leadership, now rebranded as Ahae Adade.

Background and Motivation

Mu-gyeol candidly shares his past reservations, explaining that although the clothes were always good quality, the timing, budget, and operational capacity were not right for him to take on the brand earlier. However, recent issues with First Floor’s logistics and customer service convinced him that a fresh start was necessary.

With strong backing from the investment firm, Mu-gyeol plans to completely revamp First Floor’s operations by:

Creating a new dedicated team separate from the existing one
Improving delivery and customer service
Enhancing overall management

Brand Philosophy and Changes

Mu-gyeol announces a logo redesign and a shift in brand philosophy, focusing on:

Keeping things simple
Offering high-quality, essential daily wear rather than flashy branding
Promising transparency and accountability, including full refunds if delivery schedules are not met

These changes aim to restore customer trust and provide a better shopping experience.

Positioning Within Mu-gyeol’s Brand Portfolio

Mu-gyeol explains how First Floor will fit into his broader vision alongside his other brands:

Sustain: Reflects his personal style and tastes
Adade: Introduces a wider variety of curated brands
First Floor: Offers practical, everyday clothing with a slightly lighter Ivy-style aesthetic—more minimal but still refined—targeting occasions where dressing appropriately and neatly is essential

Tone and Engagement

Throughout the video, Mu-gyeol balances humor and humility, acknowledging past mistakes and complexities involving former management but focusing on a hopeful, customer-centered future. He invites viewers to join him in upcoming live sessions to communicate directly and share his evolving worldview through fashion.

Notable Highlights

The surprise offer to manage First Floor after years of declining
Honest reflections on past decisions and operational challenges
Plans for a new team and revamped logistics to solve delivery and customer service issues
A promise of simple, high-quality clothing with a fresh aesthetic direction
Clear separation of roles among his brands to cater to different styles and needs
Personal touches and humor about his own fashion preferences and past experiences