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LG Corp. Marks 10 Years in the U.S., Expanding Products and Sales Network… A Hail-Mary Play in the Ultra-Premium Segment

Event at the Guggenheim in New York to Mark the 10th Anniversary of Entry into the North American Market Expanding Kitchen Appliance Lineup to 10 Models… Design Segmentation AI Oven Recognizes Ingredients and Recommends Recipes… Cooking Alerts Expanding Product Display to General Retail Stores… Strengthening Customer Engagement

Seong Joowon
2026-10-11 10:00:09
[New York = E-Daily Seong Joowon Correspondent] LGELECTRONICS is significantly expanding its product lineup and sales network to mark the 10th anniversary of its ultra-premium home appliance brand, “LG Signature,” entering the U.S. market. While strengthening its kitchen appliance lineup and introducing three designs tailored to consumer preferences, the company is moving beyond its existing display strategy—which focused on flagship stores—to broaden its customer reach by expanding into regular stores operated by major retailers. This strategy aims to expand its growth base in the North American premium and built-in appliance markets.
LGELECTRONICS held a gala event titled “What’s Your Signature?” on the 8th (local time) at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan, New York, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of LG Signature’s entry into the U.S. market. (Photo: E-Daily Seong Joowon Correspondent)

LGELECTRONICS(066570)On the 8th (local time), LGELECTRONICS held a gala event titled “What’s Your Signature?” at the Guggenheim Museum in Manhattan, New York, to commemorate the 10th anniversary of LG Signature’s entry into the U.S. market. The event was attended by Kwak Do-young, Vice President and Head of LGELECTRONICS’ North American Region, as well as figures from the arts and culture sectors, media representatives, and influencers. The newly launched LG Corp. Signature products were on display at the venue.
LG Signature is an ultra-premium home appliance brand launched by LGELECTRONICS in 2016. It is characterized by a combination of technology focused on the core functions of home appliances and a minimalist design. In particular, the brand focuses on creating a luxurious interior that blends naturally into kitchens and living spaces, much like built-in appliances, through designs that harmonize seamlessly with furniture.
This year, LGELECTRONICS expanded its range of kitchen appliances—including range ovens, wall ovens, range hoods, and cooktops—to establish a lineup of 10 products. The designs were also categorized into three distinct styles to allow consumers to choose based on their preferences and living spaces.
“Iconic” features a design that emphasizes luxury by combining metal materials with gold accents. “Tailored” reflects customers’ individuality through a variety of color options. “Seamless” features a design that fits snugly against furniture lines without any protrusions, enhancing the sense of unity with the kitchen interior. Through these offerings, LGELECTRONICS plans to cater to the diverse tastes of ultra-premium consumers.
Convenience features incorporating artificial intelligence (AI) technology have also been enhanced. A prime example is the oven range equipped with the “Gourmet AI” feature, which automatically recognizes ingredients via an internal camera and recommends the optimal recipe. During the cooking process, it provides alerts based on the degree of doneness. LGELECTRONICS aims to boost its product competitiveness in the premium market by combining high-end design with AI-based convenience.
Jeong Yeon-gwan (left), Senior Vice President of HS Sales at LGELECTRONICS U.S., introduces LG Signature products. (Photo: LGELECTRONICS)

The performance of existing products has also received high praise from U.S. consumer media. According to LGELECTRONICS, LG Signature products were recently included in Consumer Reports’ “Top 15 Washer-Dryer Sets for 2026.” In particular, the Signature Washer (WM9900HSA) received the highest score of 87 out of more than 100 products evaluated. Consumer Reports highly praised the products’ performance, energy efficiency, and reliability.
The company is also changing its sales strategy. LGELECTRONICS has previously displayed LG Signature products primarily in flagship stores to build an ultra-premium brand image. However, starting with these new products, the company plans to significantly expand their display to regular stores operated by major retail partners. The goal is to increase sales opportunities by expanding consumer touchpoints where people can directly experience and compare the products.
The event also featured a program connecting product design with culture and the arts. Hollywood actress Drew Barrymore attended and received the “Iconic Award,” while actress Leslie Bibb served as the host. The event also included a performance by singer John Mayer and a chocolate show by renowned chocolatier Amory Guichon. LGELECTRONICS highlighted the design philosophy and artistic value of its ultra-premium brand against the backdrop of a world-class contemporary art museum.
Kwak Do-young, Vice President and Head of LGELECTRONICS’ North American Region, emphasized, “Over the past decade, LG Signature has set a new standard for premium home appliances with its understated design—focused on the essence of home appliances—and innovative technology.” He added, “Moving forward, we will continue to provide North American customers with an experience in a league of its own by leading with a premium lineup that combines designs that elevate the sophistication of any space with AI-based convenience.”

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