How many people speak KakaoTalk?

With over 52 million active users worldwide in the fourth quarter of 2020, KakaoTalk is one of the most popular mobile messaging apps in South Korea. Operated by the South Korean Kakao Corporation, it is particularly popular in its homeland.

Which country has KakaoTalk?

South Korea
KakaoTalk (Hangul: 카카오톡), commonly referred to as KaTalk (Hangul: 카톡) in South Korea, is a mobile messaging app for smartphones operated by Kakao Corporation.

Does KakaoTalk work in the US?

I apologize.) South Korea’s KakaoTalk doesn’t really have an analogue in the US. It’s kind of like WhatsApp or Voxer, but it has a smarter business model and more expansive technology, and it is developing into a platform. Soon, KakaoTalk will also host games on its platform.

Is KakaoTalk free internationally?

Is KaKaoTalk free internationally? Yes, if you have internet access, which means KakaoTalk is free to use for sending messages, photos, and videos along with making voice and video calls.

What is Kakao live talk?

Dominant South Korean chat app KakaoTalk is getting a new feature in which users can view streaming videos together, including live sports broadcasts. KakaoTV is a bit like a virtual TV in a virtual living room. It lets users view and share videos in KakoTalk chat rooms while they comment on what’s being watched.

Does Tencent own Kakao?

In January 2016, Kakao acquired a 76.4\% stake in LOEN Entertainment, a large South Korean entertainment company, for $1.5 billion….Kakao.

Native name	주식회사 카카오
Owners	Kim Bum-soo (31 others) 25.66\% National Pension Service 8.47\% MAXIMO Pte. Ltd. (Tencent) 6.35\% treasury stock 2.82\%

Is Kakao used in Japan?

TL;DR, Kakaotalk was made in Korea and Kakao doesn’t really advertise globally. Hence why Kakaotalk at this point is Korea exclusive. And in Japan, LINE is more dominant so there is little chance for Kakao. Kakaotalk started as a domestic service in South Korea.

Can I make a Kakao without phone number?

Things to watch out for when installing the app: You don’t need a Korean mobile phone number to use KakaoTalk – but many functions like # and shopping / gifting may not work without a Korean phone number. You cannot ever change the email address that is associated with your KakaoTalk account.