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<div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775815995188IMG_1021.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">LG&#x27;s AI Home Solution. <em>Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>BUSAN, South Korea — LG Electronics has introduced a new lineup of products catered to Asian households and businesses and supercharged with artificial intelligence, which are set to be released in the region in the coming months.</p><p>Through the ThinQ smart home app, LG appliances and its other electronic products can be operated remotely, as part of its vision for a &quot;zero-labor home.&quot; </p><p>&quot;Our AI Home begins with people, not technology,&quot; Jaeseung Kim, CEO of LG Asia Pacific, said in his opening speech at the LG InnoFest 2026 APAC this week.</p><p>The Korean electronic giant&#x27;s version of AI, called Affectionate Intelligence, &quot;learns from everyday life and responds with care,&quot; Kim said at the conference in Busan where LG showcased a range of home solutions to address the living conditions and needs of Asian consumers.</p><div><strong>NEW WASHERS, REFRIGERATORS</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775815231783IMG_0984.jpg" style="width:960px;display:block;height:auto" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">LG washer dryer. <em>Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span>LG is expanding its laundry portfolio with a full WashTower lineup, including a new 25-inch model tailored for Asian homes, alongside existing 24-inch and 27-inch versions, to address diverse housing environments.</div><p>In a bid to address high electricity and water rates in some Asian territories, LG is offering new top-load washer models that can optimize wash motions through AI based on fabric type and soil level while also adding a feature that completes a full cycle in under 30 minutes. </p><p>An automatic dispenser, the company said, measures and dispenses detergent for each load, which reduces the need for frequent refills.</p><p>The South Korean company said it will also introduce a new commercial washer-dryer that integrates washing and drying in a single unit to boost convenience and space efficiency. </p><p>This will be introduced globally following a &quot;strong demand&quot; in Korea, it said.</p><div><br/></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775815645496IMG_1016.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">LG built-in refrigerator. <em>Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>For refrigerators, LG said its new design features a zero-clearance hinge to avoid wasted space against the wall and to maximize storage capacity in compact kitchens. </p><p>To address a strong demand for ice in Asia, especially during hot weather, LG said its new lineup of fridges can produce four types of ice — craft ice, crushed, cubed, and mini craft — suited for everyday use and during special occasions.</p><p>The company said it is launching new washers and refrigerators into the Philippine market this year.</p><div><strong>BUILT-IN KITCHEN, CAMERA OVEN</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775815896668IMG_1017.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">LG built-in oven. <em>Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News</em></span></span></span></div><p>LG will also introduce a tailored built-in kitchen collection to Southeast Asian markets, which includes ovens, cooktops and hoods, to target both businesses and consumers. </p><p>One of the highlights is the advanced Camera Oven, which uses an internal camera to identify ingredients inside and recommend optimal cooking mode. </p><p>The oven can also monitor surface color to check when dishes are ideally cooked.</p><div><strong>LG&#x27;s PLAN TO RIVAL CHINA-MADE PRODUCTS</strong></div><div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1775816521888FNV01535.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">Jaeseung Kim, CEO of LG Asia Pacific. <em>Handout</em></span></span></span></div><p>Chinese brands have &quot;quietly been growing brand recognition&quot; within major home appliances in key markets through attractive pricing, according to a Nielsen Consumer outlook for 2026.</p><p>The study said that China brands are now expanding into more premium price ranges, in which LG is a key player. </p><p>Kim, the head of LG Asia Pacific, acknowledged the emerging threat from China-made products in a news conference before journalists from across the Asia-Pacific.</p><p>While the company is a &quot;dominant player&quot; in the premium appliance segment, he said they could expand some of their low- and medium-priced models to rival products coming from China. </p><p>&quot;So we have prepared a lot for the past 3 years,&quot; he said.</p>

<p>LG Electronics has introduced a new lineup of products catered to Asian households and businesses and supercharged with artificial intelligence, which are soon to be released in the region in the coming months.</p>

LG Electronics has introduced a new lineup of products catered to Asian households and businesses and supercharged with artificial intelligence, which are soon to be released in the region in the coming months.

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AI-powered refs, kitchens, washers coming to PH soon from LG

Rowegie Abanto,

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Published April 11, 2026 09:00 AM PHT

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