ARMY, here’s a serious one. Jin’s liquor brand, JINI’s Lamp, is being probed by government authorities over possible law violations related to labeling.
Someone filed a complaint with the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs alleging that the ingredient origins printed on the highball drinks—watermelon and plum flavors—are being misrepresented. The drink labels correctly list watermelon concentrate from the United States and plum from Chile, but a portion of the company’s website reportedly claims those ingredients are domestically sourced, which could mislead consumers.
The National Agricultural Products Quality Management Service is now investigating through its Yesan office. They’ll examine packaging, websites, marketing materials—everything. If they find violations, administrative actions could follow, plus penalties under law which include up to seven years in prison or large fines of about 100 million won.
JINI’s Lamp was co-founded by Jin and chef Baek Jong Won in December 2024. Jin’s brand produces the IGIN line, while Baek Jong Won’s Yesandoga handles distribution. The company says it’s currently checking into the matter.
This isn’t just about a label slip—it’s about trust. When founders are public figures, everything is under scrutiny, and rightly so. Knowing which ingredients are truly local vs overseas matters. Hoping for clarity, and hoping they fix any mistakes cleanly.
