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  • PLAVE Mesmerizes 18,500 Fans With Cinematic Stage Effects

    Virtual idol group PLAVE captivated 18,500 fans at their “DASH: Quantum Leap” encore concert held at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome on the 21st, delivering cinematic stage transitions and highly immersive performances.

    In their debut year, PLAVE achieved one million first-week album sales and topped Japan’s Oricon chart, marking strong global success. Beginning in August, the group launched their first Asia tour across six cities including Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, and Jakarta, with the Gocheok Dome performance serving as the grand finale.

    Debuting in 2023, PLAVE is a five-member virtual idol group whose performances are created through real singers and dancers working offstage, while their characters express the movements in real time.

    During the concert, they energized the venue with hit songs like “Watch Me Woo!,” “Virtual Idol,” and “RIZZ,” and connected with fans through piano performances, a live band, and extended stage interactions. Their cover of TVXQ’s “MIROTIC” and individual solo stages also drew strong reactions.

    In the later part of the show, they wrapped up the night with “Pump up the volume,” “I’ll Wait,” their new single “BBUU!,” and “Bongsunga.”

    Fans waved light sticks and filled the dome with photos, while PLAVE expressed gratitude to their fandom PLY, saying, “This stage is a new beginning.”

  • Virtual Idol Group PLAVE Returns with Playful New Concept

    irtual idol group PLAVE releases their new single album PLBBUU today at 6 p.m. KST.

    Following their charismatic image in February’s mini 3rd album Caligo Pt.1, PLAVE now returns with a more playful and endearing concept. Their collaboration with Sanrio Korea has drawn strong attention from global fans while expanding the group’s distinctive virtual universe.

    The album includes three tracks: the title song “BBUU!”, “Hide and Seek,” and “Bongsoonga.” The title track features an addictive R&B rhythm paired with cute lyrics, highlighted by the catchy “1234567” hook and a lip-shaped point choreography. “Hide and Seek” is the Korean version of their Japanese debut song “Kakurenbo,” characterized by a sentimental band sound, while “Bongsoonga” delivers a cozy winter feeling through warm guitar tones and gentle vocals.

    From August to October, PLAVE successfully completed their first Asia tour DASH: Quantum Leap, visiting six cities — Seoul, Taipei, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Bangkok, and Tokyo. The group will wrap up their tour with encore concerts at Seoul’s Gocheok Dome on November 21–22, both of which have already sold out.

    PLBBUU will be available on all major music streaming platforms starting today at 6 p.m. KST.

  • From PLAVE to LUVITA: The Rise of K-pop’s Virtual Generation

    The Netflix animated film “K-POP DEMON HUNTERS” has amplified the K-pop wave, bringing virtual idols into the spotlight as the new leading force in K-culture. Virtual idol groups like PLAVE and Isekai Idol are gaining immense popularity, leading to a shift in the K-pop fandom culture.

    Virtual idols engage with their fans in real-time through live streaming and virtual content platforms, strengthening their connections with audiences in a variety of spaces and formats. Fans interact with their favorite idols through offline concerts, merchandise sales, and immersive virtual content, building strong emotional bonds.

    Recently, the newly formed virtual idol group LUVITA, created in partnership with SOOP and Duribun, is set to make its official debut at the “MBC Virtual Live Festival with Coupang Play” in October. Alongside LUVITA, another group, PLAN B, garnered great praise for releasing high-quality tracks and videos utilizing AI and the metaverse.

    As virtual idol concerts sell out and merchandise flies off the shelves, this market is attracting attention similar to that of traditional K-pop idols. This growing success is expected to lead to even more K-pop virtual streamers making their debut in the future.