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KakaoX role shifts after spin-off as it seeks new growth engines

Kakao’s planned spin-off will separate KakaoTalk and AI operations from the remaining company, KakaoX, reshaping KakaoX into a future-value investment company. KakaoX will manage stakes in key affiliates and deploy about 6.4 trillion won in investment capacity to support existing units and invest in new businesses and innovative firms. It will focus on areas such as virtual assets, physical AI and global fandom, while returning part of investment gains to shareholders.

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Kakao to split Kakaotalk and AI unit in bid to redesign growth structure

Kakao will separate its Kakaotalk and artificial intelligence businesses into a separately listed company, saying the market is not fully reflecting the value of its businesses. The company approved a human split into newly created KakaoAI and surviving KakaoX, with existing shareholders to receive shares in both. Kakao set targets for AI user growth and revenue through 2030 and also disclosed shareholder return plans, including a 300 billion won treasury share buyback and cancellation plan.

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Kakao Entertainment\'s Berris expands into drama fandom communities

Kakao Entertainment said on Thursday it has opened an official fan community on its K-culture fan platform Berris for MBC\'s new Friday-Saturday drama \'Married Woman Killer\'. The drama, which premieres at 9:50 p.m. on Thursday, is based on a Kakao webtoon of the same name that has logged 190 million cumulative views. The community offers real-time discussion boards and image-sharing sections, and an event runs through Aug. 9.