Kakao is accelerating its shift to artificial intelligence in the second term of CEO Jeong Shin-a, after a first phase focused on restructuring affiliates and governance. The company is redefining KakaoTalk as an AI-based execution platform and expanding external partnerships and global business initiatives. Kakao has set targets for revenue growth and profitability and plans shareholder returns. Investors remain focused on when and how AI monetisation will show up in earnings.

Kakao Entertainment said on March 26 it has officially launched a co-CEO system with Ko Jeong-hee (고정희) and Jang Yoon-joong (장윤중) after completing the appointment process through a regular shareholders meeting and board meeting on March 25. The company plans to enhance IP and platform synergies and focus on expanding its global fandom. It also created a chief platform officer role and a Global Growth Center.