Virtual idols, like many have commented, are not a new concept. Vlast (plave's company) is not an entertainment company. They are a tech company that focuses on game engine, vr/vfx, & animation. They used unreal engine software with their own mocap tech in order to create plave. It was hard for them to get into contact with agencies, record labels and shows. They were consistently rejected. They also reached out to famous songwriters and choreographers but no one would take them seriously since they were a start up. The songwriter gave them a b tier song and the choreographer, despite being paid 10 million won, gave them choreography that looks like it was made for a children's song. Due to this, the members decided to just write the song and do the choreography themselves. Now that plave are more popular, the ceo has revealed that there are many people offering them songs, advertisements and show appearances etc. However, the members have decided to reject any offered songs because they want to continue producing their own music. As mentioned in the comments, the true identities of virtual idols are typically never revealed. In plave's case, legal action will be taken. I'm sure you're curious, especially since this is a new concept to you. However, once you get to know them better, you won't feel the need anymore. I recommend listening to more of their music. A lot of the fans are 2nd/3rd gen fans so i think you'll enjoy their songs. Since all of the songs are self produced, they sometimes include references to their livestreams. The references are also reflected in their choreography. Fun fact! Bamby and hamin choreographed their entire fancon. Plave usually does livestreams twice every week. Their company is building an ar studio and plan to invite other artists to do a talk/variety show. Plave might also be getting webtoons and animations etc. They are also expected to have another concert in autumn.
@dimasp8340 I know that, but it's still against the rules to spread that information. Not only does it go against the concept, it also ruins the experience for fans who only want to know them as their avatars.
As many comments says, their concept is really not new, maybe un Kpop is not as common as an Idol group but there's many virtual idols especially in Japan which is big with their vtubers and vocaliods. K/DA(Leagues Groups) and Gorillaz also venture in virtual models as to promote their songs. And also as the other commenters as type, virtual people are mostly private about their real faces. A big part of the reason is their privacy. It will take some adjustments and getting use to in this realm of entertainment but once you past that or get over the fact that their virtual you'll eventually be okay with the way they are. With that said, I am glad you have taken your time to see and react to our boy "Plave". In my opinion Plave some and music really remains me of 2nd gen and 3rdgen sound with a bit of modernized beat. And I also love that Plave don't really heavy on the trend sound of the newer gen.
Seeing Virtual star's faces is kinda a tough subject in the Virtual world. Huge UA-camrs like Dream completely screwed himself over by face revealing, and UA-camrs like H20Delirious stay hidden and pranks his fans with a fake face reveal every April 1st but never really shows his face and is still big. Japan has had virtual idols for years and years like Vtubers and Vocaloids so many who are fans of that content easily gravitated towards Plave. There's a lot more out there that have been around for years like KDA and Gorillaz.
Just take the group at face value, what you see should be what you get. Appreciate it as it is, don't be curious about who is who or what they look like. Knowing who they are doesn't change how you perceive their music or their content, it really does nothing. It's what the entire concept is about.
I love them. We get the same (or more) content than any other kpop group because they go live on their youtube channel at least once a week. We RESPECT that they are a virtual group and that they decided to keep their privacy PRIVATE lol and Vlast takes legal actions against the ones that go spreading information about them
The concept is nothing new bc Japan has been doing virtual idol for the past 10 years ish and there are A LOT of vtubers (virtual youtubers) across the world these days. But saying that u hope to see their irl faces is still taboo in the virtual community and their company also take action for people (Sasaeng) who tried to found the members behind PLAVE and following them to their house💀
Late, but yes, they knew they're debuting as virtual idols. There's also really no point in them debuting as virtual idols if they're going to reveal their faces later.
I want to preface this by stressing that i don't want to know their identities but im trying to figure out how apparently a bunch of PLLI know who they are. Like did they see them on the street or smth????
@@unclewiley1986 It's pretty easy to guess. Their fans from before kind of guessed based on their voices. Also their circle of industry friends. They're all friends prior and work closely together.
@@unclewiley1986basically all rumours that you heard bfr abt their real identities are not far off.. Also, if you’re early in the fandom, there were so many times that the members themselves accidentally blurted out their real name in the livestream (although the staff removed the part in the re upload live).
"if you're used to anime, you won't be strange to their concept." this saying was basically pointed why they have a big fandom, bc most of their fans are weebs 😂 i will never be into kpop fandom anymore if they didnt debut with this concept 😂 ( personally, im only stanning tvxq for 15 years before get into them )
VLAST is actually an IT/Tech company, not entertainment like hybe/yg/sm etc. i think the original plan was just to test out the technology with virtual idols, but they never expected plave to get this big. mainly bcs they are very talented and are genuinely good people
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Virtual idols, like many have commented, are not a new concept.
Vlast (plave's company) is not an entertainment company. They are a tech company that focuses on game engine, vr/vfx, & animation. They used unreal engine software with their own mocap tech in order to create plave.
It was hard for them to get into contact with agencies, record labels and shows. They were consistently rejected. They also reached out to famous songwriters and choreographers but no one would take them seriously since they were a start up. The songwriter gave them a b tier song and the choreographer, despite being paid 10 million won, gave them choreography that looks like it was made for a children's song.
Due to this, the members decided to just write the song and do the choreography themselves. Now that plave are more popular, the ceo has revealed that there are many people offering them songs, advertisements and show appearances etc. However, the members have decided to reject any offered songs because they want to continue producing their own music.
As mentioned in the comments, the true identities of virtual idols are typically never revealed. In plave's case, legal action will be taken.
I'm sure you're curious, especially since this is a new concept to you. However, once you get to know them better, you won't feel the need anymore.
I recommend listening to more of their music. A lot of the fans are 2nd/3rd gen fans so i think you'll enjoy their songs. Since all of the songs are self produced, they sometimes include references to their livestreams. The references are also reflected in their choreography.
Fun fact! Bamby and hamin choreographed their entire fancon.
Plave usually does livestreams twice every week. Their company is building an ar studio and plan to invite other artists to do a talk/variety show. Plave might also be getting webtoons and animations etc. They are also expected to have another concert in autumn.
This is the most detailed explanation I've seen so far. You did very well!
@zahirahezam48 thank you so much! I really appreciate it.
Thanks for sharing their back story! I'll definitely stay tuned to the group's updates :D
Fyi most of PLLI (plave fans), especially korean fans, already know the identity of the singer's behind their avatar. 😬
@dimasp8340 I know that, but it's still against the rules to spread that information. Not only does it go against the concept, it also ruins the experience for fans who only want to know them as their avatars.
As many comments says, their concept is really not new, maybe un Kpop is not as common as an Idol group but there's many virtual idols especially in Japan which is big with their vtubers and vocaliods. K/DA(Leagues Groups) and Gorillaz also venture in virtual models as to promote their songs.
And also as the other commenters as type, virtual people are mostly private about their real faces. A big part of the reason is their privacy. It will take some adjustments and getting use to in this realm of entertainment but once you past that or get over the fact that their virtual you'll eventually be okay with the way they are.
With that said, I am glad you have taken your time to see and react to our boy "Plave". In my opinion Plave some and music really remains me of 2nd gen and 3rdgen sound with a bit of modernized beat. And I also love that Plave don't really heavy on the trend sound of the newer gen.
Seeing Virtual star's faces is kinda a tough subject in the Virtual world. Huge UA-camrs like Dream completely screwed himself over by face revealing, and UA-camrs like H20Delirious stay hidden and pranks his fans with a fake face reveal every April 1st but never really shows his face and is still big. Japan has had virtual idols for years and years like Vtubers and Vocaloids so many who are fans of that content easily gravitated towards Plave. There's a lot more out there that have been around for years like KDA and Gorillaz.
Never thought the identity thing is something huge in the virtual world. Thanks for sharing 😁
Just take the group at face value, what you see should be what you get. Appreciate it as it is, don't be curious about who is who or what they look like. Knowing who they are doesn't change how you perceive their music or their content, it really does nothing. It's what the entire concept is about.
I love them. We get the same (or more) content than any other kpop group because they go live on their youtube channel at least once a week. We RESPECT that they are a virtual group and that they decided to keep their privacy PRIVATE lol and Vlast takes legal actions against the ones that go spreading information about them
The concept is nothing new bc Japan has been doing virtual idol for the past 10 years ish and there are A LOT of vtubers (virtual youtubers) across the world these days. But saying that u hope to see their irl faces is still taboo in the virtual community and their company also take action for people (Sasaeng) who tried to found the members behind PLAVE and following them to their house💀
I hope I don't sound offensive lol I'm sorry. I just want to remind people that's new to the virtual world to respect the member's privacy
No worries! Thank you for letting me know 😁
Late, but yes, they knew they're debuting as virtual idols.
There's also really no point in them debuting as virtual idols if they're going to reveal their faces later.
Very reminiscent of k/da and the more famous groups. The concept itself is nothing new. It’s like multiple vtubers doing collab
Tho it's not new, I'm not a big fan of virtual/ai groups. But idk, something's different with this group 😁
Just heard and ❤ them!
knowing who they are (don't worry not going to share it with any body) I can only say these guys are well deserved their success.
I want to preface this by stressing that i don't want to know their identities but im trying to figure out how apparently a bunch of PLLI know who they are. Like did they see them on the street or smth????
@@unclewiley1986 It's pretty easy to guess. Their fans from before kind of guessed based on their voices. Also their circle of industry friends. They're all friends prior and work closely together.
@@unclewiley1986basically all rumours that you heard bfr abt their real identities are not far off.. Also, if you’re early in the fandom, there were so many times that the members themselves accidentally blurted out their real name in the livestream (although the staff removed the part in the re upload live).
"if you're used to anime, you won't be strange to their concept." this saying was basically pointed why they have a big fandom, bc most of their fans are weebs 😂 i will never be into kpop fandom anymore if they didnt debut with this concept 😂 ( personally, im only stanning tvxq for 15 years before get into them )
VLAST is actually an IT/Tech company, not entertainment like hybe/yg/sm etc. i think the original plan was just to test out the technology with virtual idols, but they never expected plave to get this big. mainly bcs they are very talented and are genuinely good people