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Virtual Idol PLAVE Delivers Genuine Emotion Through Digital Technology

Published 2026.03.13

By Cely Editor

Virtual Idol PLAVE Delivers Genuine Emotion Through Digital Technology

PLAVE, a virtual idol group, is gaining significant attention in the K-pop industry by pioneering a new frontier. Consisting of five members—Yejun, Noah, Bambi, Eunho, and Hamin—PLAVE is a male virtual idol group with the concept of aliens from planet 'Asterum' who communicate with humans through music. On the 12th, marking their third anniversary since debut, PLAVE achieved recognition on the Billboard Global 200 chart in February 2023 with their signature track 'Dash.' In November 2023, they held a solo concert at Seoul's Gocheok Sky Dome, known as the 'concert venue of dreams,' with both nights selling out completely. Each member possesses unique visual effects: Yejun produces water droplets, Noah displays sparkles and hearts, Bambi generates flowering effects, and Eunho creates fire effects. In 2024, their collaboration with GS25 convenience stores featured eight popup stores, with PLAVE-branded bread products selling 550,000 units within just ten days of release. According to leader Eunho's interview, despite their experimental appearance, PLAVE aims to deliver genuine emotions through their music, with each member contributing different talents to create powerful team synergy. Their success is expanding the boundaries of traditional idol industries and offering new possibilities for K-pop, continuing to receive love from fans worldwide.