KakaoMap has partnered with JYP Entertainment to provide concert venue information on its platform. Users can now search for key locations at the concert, such as ticket and merchandise booths, expanding KakaoMap's exploration experience into cultural events.
On July 26, Kakao announced that it will offer information about the 'Stray Kids World Tour' concert taking place at the KSPO DOME in Seoul. Attendees can access the locations of major facilities and concert-related information all in one place on KakaoMap.
By searching for 'Stray Kids Concert' or the concert name 'Run It Seoul' in the KakaoMap app, users can find the locations of ticket booths, merchandise booths, album pre-sale booths, and storage facilities, along with concert announcements. Additionally, the platform has introduced a feature called 'On-Site Talk' to allow fans attending the Stray Kids concert to share information and communicate in real time.
Kakao is also running an Easter egg event titled 'Find SKZ in KakaoMap Road View' until August 20.
Recently, Kakao has been enhancing the utility of its map app as a location-based life platform. The company aims to evolve KakaoMap beyond just navigation, providing users with essential information for their daily lives.
Last year, Kakao launched an AI-based location recommendation service called 'AI Mate Local,' and this year it has introduced real-time cherry blossom bloom tracking and Han River bus location services.
Furthermore, the map app's functionality has expanded from outdoor navigation to indoor mapping. During the Lunar New Year holiday, KakaoMap launched indoor maps for major agricultural and fishery markets in Seoul and Gyeonggi Province, including Garak Market and Gyeongdong Market, and recently introduced indoor mapping services for the National Museum of Korea.
Following the dedicated map service for the 2026 Daegu Chicken and Beer Festival, Kakao has collaborated with JYP Entertainment to enhance the concert map, broadening the KakaoMap exploration experience for festivals and events.
A Kakao representative stated, 'We plan to continue expanding KakaoMap services to make it easier and more convenient for users to access the information they need in various cultural spaces, including concerts, festivals, and exhibitions.'
* This article has been translated by AI.
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