Kim Hee-sun Launches Wine Following Ha Jung-woo... Limited Sale at Lotte Department Store

First Batch of 1,200 Bottles Available
Pre-Orders Now Open

Actress Kim Heeseon is launching a new wine in collaboration with renowned winemaker Joe Wagner. This project was jointly planned by the food service company FG and the domestic wine importer Keumyang International.

Photo by FG

FG announced on the 1st that starting from the 15th, it will offer a limited release of the premium wine "Belle Glos Ballad" at Lotte Department Store. The first batch consists of 1,200 bottles, and pre-orders are currently underway. "Belle Glos Ballad" is made from Pinot Noir grapes grown in the Santa Barbara region of California and is characterized by pronounced acidity and structure. The price is in the 100,000 won range. Kim Heeseon participated in the planning stage as a celebrity wine enthusiast and also contributed to the project as the brand model.

Joe Wagner, the son of the founder of Caymus, is a prominent figure in the global wine industry. He established the Copper Cane winery in 2014. At age 19, he launched the "Belle Glos" brand, and later sold the wine brand "Meiomi" for approximately 315 million dollars (about 430 billion won). Copper Cane currently owns a total of nine brands, including Belle Glos, Quilt, and the Chardonnay brand Boen.

New York-based artist Mariart also participated in the design work. His artwork is featured on the label and packaging, enhancing the artistic value of the wine and adding a unique touch to the "Kim Heeseon × Joe Wagner" collaboration.

Lee Kyungwon, CEO of FG, stated, "Starting with this collaboration with Kim Heeseon, we plan to gradually introduce a lineup of alcoholic beverages tailored to the individuality and lifestyle of celebrities," adding, "FG will open a new era for Korean premium alcoholic beverage culture on the global stage."

Meanwhile, FG is a food service company that owns brands such as Buchang Confectionery, known for its walnut pastries, and Kang Ho Yeon Pa, a shabu-shabu brand. Buchang Confectionery's walnut pastries have been selected as the official dessert for the APEC Summit to be held in Gyeongju this October.