Korean Dictionary
How to say "Kakao Friends" in Korean
“Kakao Friends” in Korean is 카카오프렌즈 (pronounced "kakaopeulenijeu").
카카오프렌즈
kakaopeulenijeu
Usage & Context
Kakao Friends are popular Korean character mascots originating from the KakaoTalk messaging app. They include characters like Ryan, Apeach, and Muzi that have become major merchandise and cultural icons.
Example Sentence
카카오프렌즈 캐릭터 굿즈가 전 세계에서 판매되고 있다.
Kakao Friends character merchandise is being sold worldwide.
How to use 카카오프렌즈 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “Kakao Friends” is 카카오프렌즈, romanized as kakaopeulenijeu.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
Pronounced 'KA-ka-oh peu-REN-jeu' — 'kakao' has three syllables with open 'ah' sounds, and 'peurenjeu' is the Korean rendering of 'friends' with a soft 'peu' onset.
More Example Sentences
Tourist describing a Seoul shopping visit
카카오프렌즈 매장에 라이언 인형이 가득해요.
The Kakao Friends store is full of Ryan plushies.
Friend explaining their chat habits
카카오프렌즈 이모티콘 없으면 카톡이 심심해요.
KakaoTalk feels boring without Kakao Friends emoticons.
Sharing a favorite character with coworkers
카카오프렌즈 캐릭터 중에 저는 어피치가 제일 좋아요.
Out of the Kakao Friends characters, I like Apeach the most.
Cultural Context
카카오프렌즈 is the mascot character lineup of KakaoTalk, Korea's dominant messaging app, and each character has a distinct personality — Ryan the maneless lion has become a cultural icon loved by adults as much as kids. Flagship stores in Hongdae and Gangnam are major tourist stops, and the characters appear on everything from credit cards to subway stations. A sub-brand called '리틀 프렌즈' features cuter chibi versions, and the business has expanded into 'Kakao Friends Land' theme cafes.
Editorial note
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Common Phrases
카카오프렌즈 좋아해요?
Do you like Kakao Friends?
카카오프렌즈 매장 어디예요?
Where is the Kakao Friends store?
카카오프렌즈 이모티콘 보내 줘요.
Send me a Kakao Friends sticker.
Related Expressions
라이언
raieon
Ryan (the maneless lion mascot)
어피치
eopichi
Apeach (peach character)
이모티콘
imotikon
emoticon/sticker
캐릭터 상품
kaerikteo sangpum
character merchandise
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