Kakao Friends is a character brand created by KakaoTalk, the dominant messaging app in South Korea. It features a diverse cast of animated characters that appear in a variety of products and services.
KakaoTalk was launched in 2010 as a messaging app in South Korea, quickly gaining popularity due to its user-friendly interface and free service.
In 2012, KakaoTalk introduced a set of emoticons featuring its soon-to-be characters, which received positive feedback from users.
The brand launched Kakao Friends Concept Store, its first flagship store in Seoul, in 2014, showcasing various character products.
Since then, Kakao Friends has expanded its character lineup and products, with collaborations with global brands like Reebok, Louis Vuitton, and more.
In 2018, Kakao Friends began working with LINE Friends, another popular character brand, to introduce joint collaboration products featuring both character lineups.
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Soft toys featuring the various Kakao Friends characters in different sizes and outfits.
Pens, pencils, notebooks, and various other stationery items featuring Kakao Friends characters and designs.
Phone and tablet cases, chargers, earphones, and other tech accessories featuring Kakao Friends characters and designs.
Clothing and fashion items featuring Kakao Friends characters and designs.
KakaoTalk is a messaging app developed by Kakao Corporation, a South Korean company. It allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, and share files and photos.
Ryan, the lion, is considered the most popular Kakao Friends character among fans.
Kakao Friends products are available for purchase on various online shopping sites, and at their offline stores located in South Korea, Hong Kong, Japan, and other countries.
Yes, Kakao Friends ships internationally through their official online store and international shipping partners.
No, users need to create a KakaoTalk account to use the app's services. Users can sign up using their mobile phone number or email address.