Kakao Corp.

Kakao is a leading South Korean technology conglomerate providing digital services globally. Our mobile messenger “KakaoTalk” is the most dominant messenger in Korea having over 49 million MAU. “KakaoTalk” is the first service that brought in emoticon as a major communication tool. Users love using emoticons to express themselves. Emoticon is also a powerful path for IP creators to launch their content. Some of the leading IPs in Korea started from emoticon. Our main IP “KAKAO FRIENDS” was introduced as emoticon and became the most loved IPs of emotions. Powered from the success, “KAKAO FRIENDS” has grown as one of the most beloved characters in the market. We still dominate licensing and merchandise industry. “KAKAO FRIENDS” has been one of the most preferred partners of global brands such as Louis Vuitton, Nike, Starbucks, etc. We witnessed remarkable growth across China, Japan, Thailand, and other Asian markets. Now, we are expanding into Europe, the United States, and beyond.