Gift vouchers received through Kakao's (035720.KS) KakaoTalk Gift service can now be shared and used with family members and acquaintances.
Kakao announced on Monday that it has launched a new "Share" feature that allows users to share and manage gift vouchers—previously stored on an individual basis—with members of a family account.
With the new feature, users no longer need to capture images or copy messages every time they want to share vouchers with family or friends. Instead, they can use the vouchers together directly within the gift box.
The feature is easy to use. Users can access it immediately by creating a family account or joining an existing one through an invitation from the newly added "Share" tab within the KakaoTalk gift box. Connected members can share and manage gift vouchers together within the gift box without any separate image-sharing process.
Members can check the expiration dates and usage status of shared vouchers in real time. The service sends notifications when a voucher is used to prevent duplicate use among members. Users no longer need to save voucher images separately or share them individually, as they can check and use vouchers directly from the gift box.
Through this feature, Kakao plans to expand the use of gift vouchers from an individual-centered model to a sharing experience among family and friends, while continuing to enhance the user experience within the Gift service.
"The new 'Share' feature focuses on allowing more flexible use of gift vouchers and strengthening connectivity among members," a Kakao official said. "We will continue to upgrade our service features so that users can enjoy a more convenient and richer gifting experience."
