KT&G Launches Two New lil AIBLE Dedicated Sticks as Aim Portfolio Expands to 13

Apr.20
KT&G Launches Two New lil AIBLE Dedicated Sticks as Aim Portfolio Expands to 13
KT&G said on April 20 that it has launched two new “AIIM” sticks for its lil AIBLE heated tobacco device at convenience stores nationwide in South Korea. The new products are “AIIM CHANGE UP” and “AIIM COOL SHOT.” The company said the products were developed based on the existing lil SOLID dedicated sticks “Fiit Change Up” and “Fiit Cool Shot.” With the launch, the Aim lineup for lil AIBLE has expanded to 13 products.

Key Takeaways

  • KT&G said on April 20 that it launched two new AIIM sticks for lil AIBLE at convenience stores nationwide.
  • The new products are AIIM CHANGE UP and AIIM COOL SHOT.
  • The company said the two products were developed based on the existing lil SOLID sticks Fiit Change Up and Fiit Cool Shot.
  • With the launch, the Aim lineup for lil AIBLE has expanded to 13 products.
  • KT&G said lil AIBLE 3.0 sold out during pre-sales in February and will expand to convenience store sales in the Seoul area from May.

2Firsts, April 20, 2026 

 

According to FN News, KT&G said it has launched two new “AIIM” sticks for its lil AIBLE heated tobacco device at convenience stores nationwide in South Korea.

 

Two new Aim products have launched nationwide


The two newly launched products are “AIIM CHANGE UP” and “AIIM COOL SHOT.”


KT&G said the products were developed using the existing lil SOLID dedicated sticks “Fiit Change Up” and “Fiit Cool Shot” as their motif.

 

The Aim lineup has expanded to 13 products


With this launch, the Aim lineup of dedicated sticks for lil AIBLE has expanded to 13 products. A KT&G representative said this will provide lil AIBLE users with an opportunity to experience popular lil SOLID products. The company also said one of the major strengths of the Aim line is that the device does not require separate cleaning after use.

 

lil AIBLE 3.0 sold out in pre-sales and will expand distribution


The report also said KT&G’s latest lil AIBLE series device, “lil AIBLE 3.0,” sold out during pre-sales in February at the flagship store “lil MINIMALIUM.”


According to the company, lil AIBLE 3.0 cuts full charging time to about half that of the previous model and reduces preheating time by about 10 seconds to improve convenience. It also uses metal material and a curved design to improve premium feel and grip.

 

KT&G said it plans to expand sales of lil AIBLE 3.0 to convenience stores in the Seoul area and other outlets starting in May.

 

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