Ser/Thr protein kinase; phosphorylates several aminophospholipid translocase family members, regulating phospholipid translocation and membrane asymmetry; phosphorylates and inhibits the protein kinase Akl1p, stimulating endocytosis; phosphorylates and inhibits upstream inhibitory kinase Ypk1p; localizes to the cytoplasm, early endosome/TGN, the plasma membrane and the shmoo tip; redundant role with KIN82 in the mating pheromone response; activity stimulated by Gin4p kinase and sphingolipid MIPC