Virtual K-pop Bands: The Future of Entertainment in South Korea
In South Korea, virtual K-pop bands powered by AI are taking the music industry by storm.
These computer-generated stars, like Eternity, are blurring the line between real and virtual entertainment.
According to Pulse9, the creator and management company of Eternity, AI-generated stars have a significant edge over their real-life counterparts.
For example, Zae-in, a member of Eternity, can sing, rap, design fashion, and act.
She's a multi-talented virtual artist.
Real-time face-swapping technology and AI-generated voices bring these virtual bands to life.
Zae-in, for instance, is played by 10 different people who lend their talents to her avatar as needed.
The advancements in AI-generated video and audio make it easier to create convincing virtual characters.
Pulse9 is not the only company exploring AI in the K-pop industry.
SM Entertainment debuted Aespa, a group comprising both human artists and their virtual counterparts.
Metaverse Entertainment also introduced MAVE, a virtual girl group created entirely from scratch using CGI.
Virtual popstars have an advantage when it comes to engaging with their fanbases.
AI language programs could make it possible for fans to interact with their idols on a personal level.
Metaverse Entertainment is already experimenting with apps that allow users to directly interact with MAVE.
While virtual bands offer unique advantages, major agencies are unlikely to replace their real-life bands entirely.
Some fans still prefer human artists, and the K-pop industry relies heavily on the trainee system.
However, AI-generated stars are here to stay and will continue to shape the future of entertainment in South Korea.#latestnews #cnn #news