Orion launched the drink in July 2024. The manufacturer said the 350ml bottle contained 40g of protein, which it described at the time as the highest protein content among Korean ready-to-drink protein beverages. Orion also said it had reduced sugar while keeping the drink smooth enough to taste more like chocolate milk than a dense protein supplement.
KCN lists ORION DR. YOU PRO PROTEIN DRINK 40g CHOCOLATE 350ml, Korean name 닥터유 프로 단백질 드링크 40g 초코 350ml, barcode 8801117370800.
By May 2026, Orion reported cumulative sales of 10 million bottles for the 40g line since launch. That is useful commercial context because it is a manufacturer-reported sales milestone rather than vague language about popularity. It should still be framed as Korean-market performance, not as proof of demand in every export destination.
The product architecture is straightforward: 40g protein in a 350ml bottle. Orion’s 2026 update says one bottle provides about 73% of the Korean daily reference value for protein, while the line also contains BCAA, arginine and other amino-acid-related components. The same release says sugar remains around the 4g range.
An importer should not turn those numbers into medical or performance claims. The article can state the manufacturer’s nutrition data. Claims about muscle gain, recovery, weight loss or meal replacement need separate substantiation and destination-country legality.
The freight implications are substantial. A 350ml protein drink is much denser than a bar. If the commercial case contains 24 bottles, which is typical for this category and should be confirmed for KCN’s stock, the case would carry 8.4 litres of beverage before packaging. Exact case count, gross weight and dimensions should be attached before KCN publishes them as hard facts.
Storage is another point to verify. The product appears in Korean retail as a ready-to-drink protein beverage, but KCN should confirm whether the exact export stock is ambient or refrigerated. That handling detail can change the entire freight model.
The 2025 launch of a Strawberry version gives the buyer a second flavor without changing the 40g protein architecture. KCN can therefore offer Chocolate as the anchor SKU and Strawberry as the extension rather than treating every protein drink as a separate category.
For KCN, the verified reference is 350ml, barcode 8801117370800, 40g protein, July 2024 launch, 10 million cumulative bottles reported by Orion in May 2026. Commercial carton count, storage and current shelf life should be confirmed against the actual export stock.
