The best-selling spirit in the world l How soju dominated Korea

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  • In Korea, soju is considered the “National Drink”
    that simply cannot be left out when talking about Korean culture
    Moreover, the Korean liquor brand Hite Jinro’s Chamisul soju enjoys
    an unrivaled popularity as the world’s best-selling spirit
    Korea’s soju only costs 1,650 won per bottle, which is about $1.5
    How is this possible?
    You can watch this video at koreanow.com

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  • @jblanco209
    @jblanco209 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Honestly, I started drinking Soju because of my love for K-pop, K-dramas and almost everything Korea now💜

  • @summe1972
    @summe1972 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It's actually cheaper than that outside of Seoul. Here in Daegu, you can pick up a bottle of Jinro from Emart for 1200 KRW.

  • @motojojo_
    @motojojo_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    The first time I tried soju it hit me hard. After that I got used to it quickly and enjoy both normal and flavoured soju. Look forward to exploring more varieties in South Korea

  • @hasa8491
    @hasa8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Fruity flavoured Soju are my favorite! It's also easy to mix with. I love~ Soju with watermelon juice. 🍉❤️

  • @hasa8491
    @hasa8491 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Soju is so expensive here, I might as well buy vodka. 😂😂😂🤷🏻‍♀️

    • @KalyeStreet10
      @KalyeStreet10 ปีที่แล้ว

      Where are you from?
      In my place soju is cheaper than vodka.

  • @BUTTERCUPJones
    @BUTTERCUPJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The fruit soju is too sweet. I prefer the original soju. 😌 smooth and easy to drink. Plus has more alcohol percentage

  • @mikk5540
    @mikk5540 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I tried soju for the first time last year and it was so good 😋 unfortunately it’s quite pricey here

  • @fjp9
    @fjp9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    i love soju.

  • @janehyun2581
    @janehyun2581 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Soju is delicious 😋

  • @XOut4This
    @XOut4This 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I really want to try Soju but I’m allergic to alcohol 😅.
    Every time I watch kdramas, I want to try the food and the soju. 😊

  • @chelseaharridass4531
    @chelseaharridass4531 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love my liquors~ they are a huge part of my life lol! A huge glass of rich red wine always makes me feel better .

  • @MH-tg2ng
    @MH-tg2ng 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    its so expensive here in malaysia, rm17@ usd 4. nevertheless it costs only 1650won in seoul during my trip there

  • @sudiptomalik947
    @sudiptomalik947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Why the f*** am I allergic to alcohol. Why me?? I can't enjoy stuff like that😭😭

    • @fjp9
      @fjp9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      actually lots of people are. the severity just depends on the person. some people are only allergic to certain types of alcohol or certain ingredients in the alcohol.

    • @sudiptomalik947
      @sudiptomalik947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fjp9 😭😭

    • @fjp9
      @fjp9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@sudiptomalik947 are you allergic to all types of alcohol or just certain ones?

    • @sudiptomalik947
      @sudiptomalik947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@fjp9Pretty much every type I have tried, and I have tried many...

    • @fjp9
      @fjp9 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sudiptomalik947 have you tried to figure out if it is more rice, potato, wheat, barley, etc based alcohols?

  • @GalvanizeZeal
    @GalvanizeZeal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In Vegas it's 4 bucks a bottle. In Utah I can only have it at a hot pot restaurant for 12 bucks a bottle

  • @deborahwilk1367
    @deborahwilk1367 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I don't drink Alcohol .

    • @cosmoray9750
      @cosmoray9750 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      On a different note: CiA life matters
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    • @ajtam05
      @ajtam05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gasoline is better for you. Try that.

  • @kalashnikov98
    @kalashnikov98 ปีที่แล้ว

    for some reason a bottle of jinro soju is 120 nok in norway, around 12 usd, makes it seem a bit silly

  • @mikewilkins2030
    @mikewilkins2030 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    In the state of Delaware a bottle at a restaurant cost 11 dollars lol! H-mart has them cheaper!

  • @kimchilachimolala7164
    @kimchilachimolala7164 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I want to drink Soju bt I couldn't get in any online site 😭

  • @Blessindisguise
    @Blessindisguise 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wait why are they using a Japanese song saying Tokyo? Lol. But yeah Soju is my first choice of drink.

  • @arletamoya3256
    @arletamoya3256 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Here in Texas I find the small bottle for $5.95

  • @MsGrace5
    @MsGrace5 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    In canada 1 soju -10 dollar omg

  • @tokk007
    @tokk007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    On the contrary, in France I found wine is cheaper than water😂

  • @bourjoism3917
    @bourjoism3917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I paid 12 pounds for a bottle of soju it’s was expensive Now I just stick to my wine

  • @바보Queen
    @바보Queen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i love me some lychee soju

  • @greengrass6136
    @greengrass6136 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    in my country, one bottle for 6$ LOL

  • @peter9910
    @peter9910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Makgeolli is much better than soju imo

  • @danijeld8669
    @danijeld8669 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    라키야라고 하는 술을 한번 마셔 보세요. ㅎㅎ

  • @skyhr
    @skyhr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Spirits are alcohol with 40% or higher... Soju ranges from 16~21%...
    Also, the regular Jinro ones are super dirt low quality. There are muchhh better (but also more expensive) ones. Search for them~

  • @3gyupsal
    @3gyupsal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I’ve overcome a lot of weird Korean flavors like bean paste and rice cakes, but the absolute pain that comes from a soju hangover makes it a product that I don’t think I’ll ever endorse or enjoy. Also a fair word of warning to people living in Korea, a foreigner drinking soju seemingly by their own choice is probably someone to avoid, or get help for.

    • @sambatra6162
      @sambatra6162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Huh? Why? I've seen a lot of foreigners enjoying Soju.

    • @ajtam05
      @ajtam05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Haha hater of all things Korean. Gtfoh

    • @3gyupsal
      @3gyupsal 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ajtam05 I feel sorry for you that you think that soju is everything Korean.

    • @BUTTERCUPJones
      @BUTTERCUPJones 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I get what you are saying about the hangover. It is a killer. Always remember to drink a lot of water and show cold water before going to bed. I found out it helps when you wake up in the morning.

  • @kimseoah00
    @kimseoah00 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    There is something I don't understand, why Korea drink so much🥴

  • @ToadyWoods
    @ToadyWoods 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Soju takes like shiiittt, and I am done drinking alcohol for my life. It’s poison.

    • @KimAraLand
      @KimAraLand 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      It's okay, everyone has different taste, i mean look other than you most of them like it even love it. So it just depends on people's own choice and taste. Right?😅

    • @awangdewandaru94
      @awangdewandaru94 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you are a WEAK person

    • @sambatra6162
      @sambatra6162 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao you're always on this channel, hating on anything korea related, get help.

    • @ajtam05
      @ajtam05 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It’s a few bucks a bottle. Wtf you expect Tanqueray or Bombay levels of smoothness? Haha the beauty of it comes from the fact that it is unabashedly NOT high end.

    • @ToadyWoods
      @ToadyWoods 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@sambatra6162 I hate on silly news related to Korea. If they say something fun or interesting i have no problem.