AI BriefingKakao Ends Beta of Standalone AI App 'Kanana' to Shift to Integrated Services Like KakaoTalk
Key point
Kakao will terminate the beta service of its standalone AI app 'Kanana' on October 15, 2026, and integrate its features into existing platforms such as KakaoTalk.
Details
Kakao will terminate its standalone AI service 'Kanana', which has been in beta since May 2025, as of October 15, 2026. This is a strategic decision to respond to changes in the domestic and international AI markets and to focus accumulated technical capabilities and user feedback on Kakao's major platforms.
Service Termination and Data Handling
- Termination Schedule: Service ends on Thursday, October 15, 2026
- Data Backup Period: Tuesday, September 15, 2026 – Wednesday, October 14, 2026
- Backup Method: Download via PC Kanana > Profile > Settings > Conversation Data menu
- Caution: Access to conversation history and generated images will be unavailable after October 14, and all user data will be destroyed in accordance with relevant laws upon service termination.
Future Strategy and Integrated Services
Technologies validated in the Kanana app have already been transferred to other Kakao AI services and commercialized.
- Kanana in KakaoTalk: Officially launched last March
- ChatGPT for Kakao: Integrated within the Kakao platform
- PlayMCP: A tool for expanding the agent ecosystem
Instead of operating a standalone app, Kakao plans to focus on expanding the agent ecosystem by leveraging existing infrastructure such as KakaoTalk.
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