[Conference Call] "ChatGPT for Kakao Surpasses 11 Million Subscribers... User Numbers Double from Previous Quarter"

Kakao, in collaboration with OpenAI, has surpassed 11 million cumulative subscribers for its artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot, 'ChatGPT for Kakao,' offered through KakaoTalk.

Sam Altman, CEO and founder of OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and Jeong-Sin A, CEO of Kakao, are attending the "Kakao Media Day" held on the 4th at the Plaza Hotel in Jung-gu, Seoul, and posing for photos. Photo by Kang Jinhyung

Jeong Shinah, CEO of Kakao, stated during the first-quarter earnings conference call held on the morning of May 7, 2026, "The cumulative number of subscribers for ChatGPT for Kakao has exceeded 11 million, establishing a significant user base." She emphasized, "Compared to the previous quarter, the number of monthly active users (MAU) has nearly doubled, and the average number of monthly messages sent per user has increased by more than two times."

CEO Jeong commented, "Both the user base and user engagement of ChatGPT for Kakao are showing clear improvement," adding, "Users are moving beyond simply visiting the service and are now entering a stage of repeated, regular use."

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