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The domestic market has recently been flooded with counterfeit lil devices, many with packaging nearly identical to the genuine product. Buyers should stick to trusted sellers to avoid fakes.
This teardown compares lil Plus with the original lil after KT&G’s May launch. It reviews official upgrade claims such as dual heating and checks whether the actual differences match the marketing.
Sichuan Tobacco released a World Cup limited-edition overseas version of the Kung Fu Blue Smurf. Compared with the first version, it is about half the weight and extends usage time by roughly 20 seconds.
IQOS released a Ferrari-style color edition in Japan and Russia in late May. Marketed as a limited edition, it may still reach other markets soon, so buyers may want to wait before purchasing.
Ussuri Customs seized 30 cartons of e-cigarette pods hidden inside bread. A Chinese man claimed the goods were for personal use, but security checks exposed the concealment.
The Korean lil PLUS upgrades the original lil with dual heating, a new coating for easier cleaning, lighter weight, and a more secure tobacco stick chamber.
Since launching in Korea, LIL has sold mainly through duty-free channels to Chinese buyers. The updated lil plus adds black as a new color and improves the button design.
Philip Morris has applied to introduce IQOS in the United States and is now awaiting a decision from the FDA.
The Kungfu heater by Sichuan Tobacco offers a one-year warranty, about 10 consecutive tobacco sticks per charge, and a user-replaceable heating blade.
Marlboro has confirmed two new tobacco stick flavors for Japan: orange and coffee.
LIL has launched color caps in Korea, with 15 shades available. They can be purchased at Korean airport duty-free stores.