Virtual boy band Plave made history as the first virtual K-pop idol group to top a TV music program. The band's success and fan base illustrate a growing acceptance of virtual idols, with predictions that they may surpass human idols in the future.

Virtual idols may be the future of K-pop groups

The most uncanny experience took place at Plave’s fan concert on Oct. 5 and 6 in southern Seoul at the Jamsil Indoor Arena, where thousands of Plave fans gathered at the venue to take part in the encore fan concert of “Hello, Asterum!”

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Uncanny digital quintet Plave shows fans what a real-life virtual concert looks like

Newly debuting virtual K-pop acts have fandoms growing by the day, attracting not only attention from domestic market watchers but also from tech and entertainment experts from outside of Korea.

Virtual idols, YouTubers and more: Advocacy group prepares for the future's digital stars

At the MWM music conference, experts discussed how technology will lead to an oversaturation of virtual artists, with success dependent on a real connection with fans.

Success for virtual artists relies on real connection with fans: MWM music conference talks AI

Virtual idol Plave will release its new digital single, "Pump Up The Volume!," on Tuesday, according to its agency, Vlast.

Virtual idol Plave to drop new single 'Pump Up The Volume!' ahead of October concert

Virtual boy band Plave's agency Vlast signed a partnership deal with HYBE Japan to accelerate the avatar quintet's debut in Japan.

Virtual boy band Plave's agency signs deal with HYBE Japan 

Virtual boy band Plave, created by Vlast, is making waves as the first virtual K-pop idol group to achieve success in Korea. With a growing fan base and its first TV show win, the future is bright for the up-and-coming group.

Does Plave's success signal a virtual future for K-pop? CEO reveals boy band's next steps

Twice topped Favorite’s weekly chart for the second week of April.

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Twice tops Favorite weekly chart for second week of April

Twice claimed victory on the Favorite weekly chart, followed by Day6 and Blackpink's Jisoo.

Twice, Day6, Blackpink's Jisoo top Favorite weekly chart

Noah of the virtual K-pop boy band Plave was voted the No. 1 K-pop ‘Ending Fairy,’ while Twice’s Jihyo was named the K-pop Best Solo Hit Music on Favorite charts for the last week of January.

Virtual boy band Plave's Noah voted No. 1 'Ending Fairy' on Favorite chart

Korean celebrities, including NCT's Doyoung and girl group Billlie, continue to spread warmth in 2024 with generous donations to support various organizations and groups of people.

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NCT's Doyoung, Billlie and more Korean celebrities kick off February with donations

Favorite is a K-pop fan voting service co-developed by Bugs and the JoongAng Ilbo, an affiliate of the Korea JoongAng Daily. 

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