Our Journey

History

  • 2012
    08
    Established the “Big Mama” Lee Hye-jung brand, setting the standard for Korean food

    Founded Kitchen Story, the domestic sister company of the “Big Mama” brand (AUG, 2012)

    Proven through Korea’s leading distribution channels

    Sold products through major domestic retail platforms including Hyundai Home Shopping Network Corporation, GS SHOP, CJ OnStyle, NS Home Shopping, Lotte Home Shopping, Coupang, and Naver Smart Store

  • 2015
    Korean food crosses borders

    Began exports to the United States (frozen rice, sikhye (sweet rice punch), ready-to-use broth, etc.)

  • 2024
    03
    Established a dedicated corporation for global expansion

    Founded The Key&R Company Co., Ltd.,

    the overseas business entity dedicated to the “Big Mama” Lee Hye-jung brand

    10
    Korean food, enjoyed everyday and across the world

    Began exports to Japan (frozen rice, kimchi, ready-to-use broth, etc.)

  • 2025
    04
    Selected as a nationally recognized K-food global brand

    Chosen as a participating company for the K-Food Fair (Mumbai) organized by Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation (aT)

    06
    Selected as a participating company in the Export Voucher Program by the Ministry of SMEs and Startups
  • 2026
    02
    Scheduled for the first export to the EU market, positioning Korean food as a global standard

Certifications

  • Kimchi
  • Frozen Rice Products
  • Soup Base / Broth
  • Sauces