• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.16 no.1
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• pp.327-336
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• 2018

The purpose of this study was to analyze the coupon attitude plays a mediating in the relationship between brand image, brand preference, and information reliability of 'KakaoTalk Plus Friend' and also the coupon attitude plays a mediating role in the relationship between user satisfaction and continuous usage intention. A questionnaire was used the samples of totally 170 people, who is currently using the 'KakaoTalk Plus Friend'. According to analysis, first, the coupon attitude has been shown to be partly mediating effect on the relationship between brand image and information reliability. Second, the coupon attitude has been shown to be not mediating effect on the relationship between brand preference and use satisfaction. Third, the coupon attitude has been shown to be partial mediating effect in relation to user satisfaction. As a result, the coupon attitude has been shown to be mediating effect on the user attitude. This result can help the understanding user attitude and the coupon attitude in the 'KakaoTalk Plus Friend'.

• Journal of Digital Convergence
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• v.10 no.10
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• pp.147-154
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• 2012

I made an analysis on the case of Kakao Talk, which is Korean top mobile instant messaging service, to find the growth potential of Korean Social Network Service in the global market. First, I found that unlike the PC messenger services, Kakao Talk is not only unlimited in mobile IM service provider but also has evolving into a social network service firm. Second, attempts with a variety of social services such as photo-based Kakao Story and Marketing Platform for Mobile Game, Kakao Talk successfully landed as a SNS company. Third, with 'Plus Friends' Service, soon-to-be launched Avatar and App Market Service, Kakao Talk is evolving into social media and social platforms. The big success of Kakao Talk in Korean market is expanding and reproducing into Japanese and Southeast Asian markets through the 'Line' serviced by NHN. Line is applying the proven success stories of Kakao Talk to the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets. It means that Kakao and Line, both are mobile IM services, have raised the possibility of success in the global SNS market although online web-based SNS Cyworld has failed in the global market.