Local purveyor Jini’s Lamp joins hands with BTS star to reach younger consumers

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Ready-to-drink alcoholic beverages are displayed in a liquor store in Seoul alongside beers and snacks. (Photo by Steven Borowiec) 

STEVEN BOROWIEC

SEOUL — As societies age and alcohol consumption declines in many markets, brands are increasingly targeting young consumers with canned, pre-made beverages, an area of uncommon growth in the spirits industry. South Korea is no exception.