Key Takeaways
- KT&G announced it will launch the heated tobacco device Lil Aible 3.0 on February 28;
- Full charging time has been reduced to about one hour, and preheating time is shortened by about 10 seconds;
- Metal body and AMOLED display show remaining puff count and usage mode;
- Sales will expand to Seoul-area convenience stores and the online mall in April, and to convenience stores nationwide in May.
2Firsts, February 27, 2026
According to Weeklytoday, South Korean tobacco company KT&G said it will launch the heated tobacco device Lil Aible 3.0 at four stores in South Korea on February 28.
The report said Lil Aible 3.0 significantly reduces charging and preheating time. Its full charging time has been cut by about half compared with the previous-generation product, down to around one hour. Preheating time has also been shortened by about 10 seconds to reduce waiting time. Existing series features—including “temporary pause during use,” “switching usage modes based on preference,” and “three consecutive uses”—remain unchanged.
The report also noted improvements in product design. For the first time, the Lil Able series applies a metal body and uses curved edge finishing. The device features an AMOLED display, allowing users to easily check information such as remaining puff count and usage mode.
In terms of colors, the product comes in four options: Oud Gray, Platinum Silver, Eunoia Blue, and Sunset Pink. Among them, Oud Gray and Platinum Silver will be released first. KT&G said it will expand sales channels to Seoul-area convenience stores and its online mall in April, and plans to broaden distribution to convenience stores nationwide in May.
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