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