a (helpful) guide to PLAVE

[@moonluna__]

I didn't know that's how their group was formed! So basically, they're really a group of friends and debuted. 🥺🫶

[@ceIine]

they talk about it more in depth in noah's solo broadcast, yejun and eunho get on the phone with him and they talk about it! here's a video with eng subs 💖 kzbin.info/www/bejne/hmnPenWjmdaSb8U

[@moonluna__]

@@ceIine thanks so much! 🫶

[@fixonimnida]

knowing this honestly makes me so happy

[@S.N_21]

​@@fixonimnidaSame

[@FifiHan-z4d]

Wait its really is??? I thought it was something like lore about their debut like how vtuber have lore to their debut... Wooow imagine how fun is it to make idol group with your friends, waaaaa im so jealous

[@ayahuaschhhhaaaaa]

Bamby is the embodiment of "short people getting angry easily" 😂

[@chenfang3080]

Bamby finds it offensive and will come for you😈

[@iamsonia-nevermind8366]

I’m laughing but also I feel very called out ;-;

[@persiepony]

The good thing about them is, they still get to be normal people outside of their idol work and can freely date whoever they want

[@mahogara]

I just found out about them and I just have to say I agree with you. Even as idols, I feel like they have more freedom and are a lot more genuine (which is ironic because we're seeing mocap virtually created characters) based on the few videos I have binged since I've came across their fanarts on Tumblr the previous evening. I don't know I just find them uniquely charming, even their glitches (technical difficulties)are adding to their charms. I've never been into anything virtual arts (from Miku to the Vtubers) but I think Plave is the exception for me.

[@ya3_m1k03]

@@mahogaraAlso their interactions feel very natural and genuine between most Of them from when they just debut because they all had some kind of connection with each other before even become a group.

[@rhiene_choii]

This. Kinda funny how everytime there were kpop stans who dragged PLAVE, they were also the same one who complained about sasaeng and idol privacy. They also dragged plave with accusations like "they're bunch of ugly cowards who hide behind handsome avatars", which only prove that people mostly look at visuals than talents. It's too funny to see them complains that kpop nowadays are all about visuals and less idols who has real talents, but when there is 'anonymous' group that try to emphaaize on their real talents and personality, the first thing they bash is visual. Peak of hypocrisy within kpop.

[@mahogara]

@@rhiene_choii I totally agree. Sorry, Long rant on coming. They always complain about how kpop industry is all based on appearances and big money/ power , and how it's oversaturated with everyone doing the same thing (not to mention the whole argument about copying concepts....nobody owns a concept, physical style or fashion! Honestly, a lot has been done by 1st, 2nd and 3rd gens....if someone who popularised a concept, style is the only one who is allowed to use it, G-dragon should be getting a lot of money from suing every kpop groups/agencies and idols. Maybe VIXX too for a lot of their concepts which essentially elevated kpop from the usual generic concepts). They always are going on a preaching rant about how kpop fans have to call out the industry more and how there should be more people changing the game. But they also don't like it when something different from the usual status co / norm happen. By attacking the visuals of a group of people they've never even seen, instead of actually listening to the music, and shitting on a small company who is taking a risk with new venture (and then hopefully opening a new door for more people to achieve their dreams in the future), they are essentially contributing to the very toxic side of the industry they're supposedly against. I've seen some comments about how the Plave members are hiding behind a mask and just acting....are those people actually listening to the words that're coming out of their mouths? Do they believe that actual in flesh idols are not putting on a professional mask and acting too? more so because those flesh idols are putting their real faces out there, so they're being scrutinize and judge for every second they're in public and on screens. So none of those fans have no idea what those in flesh idols are actually like in private and not on screens. Honestly, kpop actually has so many holier than thou and hypocritic fans - we can see it by how their tunes change depending on who they're talking about (if their fave has done something bad, it's fine but if some idol they don't like has done the exact same thing, that idol should be dropped off the earth and the whole industry needs to change ). I actually rather fans who openly be shallow and admit that they only care about physical appearances and openly be toxic (then you know what you're getting and you can avoid them) than fans who go on and on about how toxic kpop industry is and then contribute to the toxicity in the next breath. Also, just a side not but I love what William said on a press conference about Plave's success being the humanism behind it. Vlast clearly knew what people's concern and dislikes about advancing technologies and virtual arts are and they did their best to bring humanity into it.

[@arlynnecumberbatch1056]

same goes to hololive, the difference is no manager-talent relationship, and thats nothing really since most talents dont have any feelings to their managers anyway. the fandom tho, thats what im worried about

[@atmidnight]

what are the odds that a group of five friends (not just colleagues or ppl who trained together) are all exceptionally talented!!

[@Cocobutt290]

lmao you can tell the members were spoiling on purpose cuz they just enjoyed yejun's reactions, they just like teasing him lol

[@thesirius9558]

I think their relationship is a lot easier because in real life, he brings his friend and his friend bring his friend back. 😂 What an adorable relationship.

[@Cocobutt290]

man what are the chances that this group of friends just all happen to be this cracked at singing and dancing i legit thought they were formed and chosen by a company specifically?? but seeing everyone' dynamic, their backstory and how they came to be makes so much sense my guess is they were all trainees at some point and thats how they knew each other, maybe theyre all trainees that never got to debut or were still in training??? man their story is just so touching, i think everyone could tell from the beginning that they were a very talented and extremely passionate bunch

[@sushih3302]

Ohh I didn’t know that!! Omggg ahh that is so cool!! They’re the first boy band I’m a fan of and the first group I can say I’m actively fanning for!! (Like active in fandom, not at the moment cuz of life but ye) Love PLAVE breathe Plave stan PLAVE

[@nourfetiha896]

My guess is that they used to be idols and later become the v-idol and, most probably from different groups and befriended each other (maybe before each others' debut)

[@CheshireCat478]

Idk these guys at all but they have probably the cleanest mocap I've seen for this type of media. I'm a little jealous 😅

[@nerasomnia]

That’s all thanks to the tech company they’re signed under! VLAST have worked in VFX and their technology is certainly amazing. What’s even better is they can improve the rigging and mocap as they go along because Plave are practically testing the equipment every week with their lives and the people responsible for the tech actually work there. They’re not just some freelancers who completed a commission and then moved on.

[@sekaiouja]

same, as a fan of more conventional corporate vtubing who are interested in these bunch of guys as well I envy how their 3D tech is much better than the standard Japanese fare 😂

[@emmachen1885]

They are the group that has the most incredible vocals ever! LIKE BRO THEY ALL HAVE CRAZY GOOD VOCALS!! 🤧

[@mahogara]

I love how Bamby was riding the imaginary motorcycle with his hands raised up high to hold the handlebars when he could just pretend they were at the proportional height for his stature. He looked like a little kid riding a big boy bike....he is so smol and confidently owning it.

[@randomasian1830]

I really like that group, because it's not about the actual appearance like the korean culture is being like. its really about their skills.. and not like 95% of other kpop groups, where people think they are talented, only because they are good looking lol

[@kayorimashiro]

I agree with you so muchh ❤

[@chokeolatte]

Ty for making this and giving attention to the technology too so newbies won't be lost and confused, I hope we gain more members to the PLLI club!

[@thecurseofstain]

I heard from my friend that plave was AI but I always thought they were did motion capture. Even before you mentioned it you could already see that the movements and actions were from real people. The clips are so funny I love them. They’re so cute and just a genuinely fun bunch. Thanks for the video HAHA it was indeed helpful

[@ceIine]

hehe yes, after seeing clips from their streams i'm not sure how people could still think they're AI. thanks for watching 💖

[@MysticDawnASMR]

I happened to see Bamby twerking in a complication not knowing anything about Plave and knew he would be my bias.

[@yataz-jjang]

Eunho really has perfect pitch.

[@natashaxatiny3178]

I was skeptical at first but now I love them so much. Eunho and Yejun are my biases. They're all so talented and I'm happy I gave them a chance. I want to get to know the members better so thanks for this video. ❤️💜💙🖤💗 Edit: Yejun trying to stop the spoilers was really cute

[@SweetMelody2808]

I know there are lots of talented groups out there, but for a rookie group who is self-produced, they're insane for this. Hope PLAVE will be much more successful in the future ❤

[@qila-tion]

Me being a Plli, but still enjoy watching this. And I love that you include Noah's "gaslighting" section during his part. It was hilarious to watch.

[@kkenmaxx391]

plave isnt new to me as ive seen their funny moments/clips before but it's so nice to know more about them. i love that they were already friends way before they formed the group. that's honestly so cute. i hope they last long and be friends until the end. they seem so fun whenever they're w each other ❤ and ofc i hope they become more famous.

[@whatzittooyah9182]

These dudes might be the only KPop people I ever get into. I get the sense that they’re allowed to be more authentic and free since they’re behind avatars and thus are anonymous. The exploitative and harsh KPop industry has scared me away from everything else. Also dang, all of them can sing! I really can’t say the same for other performers but I don’t wanna start problems 😂

[@anisaserly2099]

I fallin love with them since i watched idol radio ep! They're so mad talented and since that ep i can't help to binge watching all of their contents 💕

[@kiyoomi_hanazaki]

Thank you so much for addressing that they ARE REAL PEOPLE AND IDOL because when I say I like Plave and their songs or when I talking about them in general, other people say they are just A.I and Not Real Idol and that pissed me off..

[@sangyeoncupids4662]

RIGHTT?? the ai discussion makes me so mad it's like y'all don't search up the meaning before using it

[@kiyoomi_hanazaki]

@@sangyeoncupids4662 Ikr?? Like, You can clearly tell from their videos or edit that they are indeed real people and Idol because their movement are much more humanlike compared to the real A.I…man, we( Plave fans ) have to deal with this questions over and over again..

[@levy5698]

damn their vocal line is really good

[@zahrafitria2001]

hamin is so done taking care of his hyungs ahahaha

[@arraateeyka4004]

5:08 The satisfaction in Eunho's face and laugh when Yejun finally realized and get panicked over it 😂

[@zilkaaz2004]

i'm falling so hard for eunho

[@joohoneydumpling]

same

[@reinachoi]

same 😂

[@brasoniwoobin4259]

Bamby's be like:🥰💗😘💖😚💞🤗💓 But when he opened his mouth: aAaAaAAaAAAaAAAAAA💀👺👹💣

[@yippeeya]

This is probably one of the best introductions to Plave video I’ve seen❣️ you really captured who they are as a whole & individuals! You’ve worked hard! ⭐️ I’m so happy to see more ppl get into them and I’m excited to see more PLAVE content from you! ~ 💘

[@minyamss]

I found out about them a few days ago when a tiktok came up. I’ll admit I was a bit judgmental at first so I couldn’t understand the interest in virtual idols. I watched a lot of their videos/livestreams on KZbin out of curiosity and realized they’re a fun group. Bamby is such a cutie too I think he might be my bias lol. Their music is also really nice. I love the song “Wait for you” 🤭💗

[@able_ir]

THEY ALL CAN SING!! IM GONNA STAN THEM

[@heathella]

Plave was the first kpop group i ever stanned! i love their music and even tho i cant watch lives (till they get translated) i love the members too!

[@elihere]

what an interesting project, its cool that they went all in on the 3d aspect of vtubing, i hope the tech continues to improve and projects like this get more recognition, thanks for the guide!

[@tineywat4965]

PLAVE IS JUST SO LOVELY AND FUNNY YOU CANT HELP BUT LOVE THEM

[@amritamangaroo3544]

As a person who just came from tiktok after seeing clips of these guys, this was very informative and i am a new fan😁

[@coralinefoster7831]

i cant take this seriously they’re so talented and i’m trying so hard not to laugh but just something about the way the avatars move cracks me up 😭😭😭

[@mcpotatohaam3544]

This video made me smile so much. Thank you for this!!!!!

[@auvember7842]

They’re very charming! I’m familiar with vtubing as I watch streamers. Some streamers exclusively use vtuber models and so protect their privacy, others have models they use occasionally, for when they just don’t want to be on cam. I wonder if something like this might become prevalent in kpop? Like some virtual-only idols, and some doing both. No one knows the future. Either way these guys are definitely pioneers, as far as I know they’re the first idols that use mocap? The models are very aesthetic, the lighting and coloring look pretty! And it’s great that they are good at singing and dancing too

[@aocchii491]

i'm new to this fandom and is currently picking my bias through this video lol really appreciate this video!! they're all so talented T_T

[@ceIine]

welcome!!! 💖 hehe picking a bias is hard, so i picked with all of them 😆 indeed they're all very talented, i hope they overcome the barriers of being virtual and have many many many more people supporting them!

[@_Cry574L_]

@@ceIine i instantly picked eunho even before knowing them😭😭

[@leavemealone8229]

I love them all so much!! So talented, funny and genuine. Very proud to be their fan. :D

[@PinklyCake]

A very helpful guide indeed! Thanks for showing clips from their recent lives as well~ for new PLLI, hope you give these talented boys the love and support they deserve, they have a new comeback on AUG 24!! 💙💜💓❤🖤 'till then let's keep hamin in our prayers who witnessed war crimes from his hyungs T~T

[@lalawidhiono5438]

I love hamin, bcs he's cutie pie n shy boii😍

[@cosmicjaden17]

This is so well madeee , been a PILLI since day 1!!!! I LOVE THEM ALL!!

[@zahirahezam48]

This will be very helpful for the new fans, you are doing a very good job💙💜💓❤🖤 edit: there should be a part 2 for this because it was so good🤣love your editing

[@thesleepyreader]

Vtubers but actual idols, sign me up, I'm in. 👍 Great guide, already love them

[@sugarys]

I had been curious from afar but after seeing this video I'll definitely check them out a lot more! they seem so funny I love the vibe of the group! thank you for the video :D

[@mandunim]

Yoo Hamin is there to actually discipline them all

[@seijikiriyama]

17:32 is dangerous for my heart

[@Star.0716_plave_txt]

Sorry if I late to comment I really luv plave so much their vocal is so amazing. I really like type of group that I can focus on talent of music than other most group with visual

[@SSofiatrid]

Really sure that I am here because of their music, their music is my cup of tea. They are all talented and their personalities during live is 💯💯🎉

[@MarieBbonggo]

Thank you for making this video. I've been seeing Plave everywhere on my feed. And I've finally had enough curiosity to do some research about them. This guide is DEFINITELY helpful.

[@Plave-PLLI]

Been here since their first month of debuting but I still watched through the entire thing 😂❤ going to show this video to my friends so they learn about them too! Thank you for the video!!!

[@Ma.AndreaBargabino]

Thank you for making this beautiful introduction of PLAVE. This makes me smile and laugh. Each member is so talented 😍. New Pllis will surely love it too ❣️

[@nexiedraws]

HAJNJDKJD smiling throughout the vid fr fr, thank you so much for the guideee and welcome to our new PLLi

[@avergyu]

i started to know them 3 months ago because of noah's cover so i really love noah and started to get to know plave, i just know all of this information after i watch this video, thank you 😭

[@Luvadrianah]

Yejuns voice is BEAUTIFUL okay color me impressed Im now an bts and plave fan

[@atoto_ri]

Eunho has perfect pitch?!? Plus he can cook, compose, write, and produce songs too?! It should be a sin to be this talented Do Eunho T_T. Other than him, all of them are talented in their own ways too!

[@Mel_20895]

I just discovered them a few days before the anniversary thru the music core that they won against big names. Since then I can't stop binge watching all their videos 😅 This the formal introduction I needed so I could Stan them 😊🫶

[@marayeet]

i didnt know they composed their own music thats so cool 😭🫶🏼

[@elisafu4452]

It’s so touching how this video is so detailed❤❤ proud PLLI 🤧

[@shoko1090]

i just discovered this and oh WOW IM MESMERIZED

[@angularz]

I love PLAVE sm!! This video was great 😂

[@redked]

Thank you for the video! I heard one of their newest songs and loved it, but I knew nothing else about them, so finding this video was a life-saving event~ I'll look for more of their songs now! I hope they continue to gain recognition and even more success, all my best wishes to PLAVE!

[@Thu-rb7pr]

Thank you for the video. I watched it out of curiosity, now I'm a fan! I genuinely like everyone in this group.

[@kin1485_]

Thank you for this! I know them since the first time they debuted, their clips was all over my twt timeline (my oomf is PLLI), but I was never interested to check, even a bit. Then the youtube algorithm brought The 6th Summer to my timeline, the thumbnail looks good (thanks Bamby haha) and I was like, well it doesn't hurt to check. Then boom! I was charmed instantly. Like, their vocals are insane (and I watched their performance videos and they can dance good as well??? wow) Kinda regret not checking them out earlier, but well, sometimes being late is better than never lol Anyway, thanks again. This is really helpful. And I hope they will gain many more fans and be even more and more successful! 플레이브 파이팅! ps: no one asked but, Yejun really have my heart❤

[@maritza9757]

Thanks for this video, i really like Plave they are so talented guys 😍😍

[@iamririi2508]

Im not lying but yejun voice was just ❤❤❤❤

[@guadalupemartinez6743]

Eunho be feeding all our delulus fr 😩❤

[@honni6817]

OMGGGG thank you

[@oceanminded0134]

Thank you for making this!

[@lyrsac8501]

I'm so glad they exist❤didn't know they were friends omgg

[@reichii6847]

14:14 i was gonna say eunho was such a babie being between his 2 hyungs then the rover clip came next NVM T-T

[@yuraf0x]

I love them all, as soon as I saw their first single album

[@Fizzy_Soda03]

I remember them showing up in one of my recommendations back when they were still new, I watched a few video's but didn't catch on. But now they came back to my feed and now I think this is a sign I'm stanning 😂I'm really loving Bamby and Eunho ❤❤❤ Edit: I am now subbed to their main channel help

[@AyaChiaki]

Thanks for posting this lmao HAHAHAH I’m now interested in their music and hope to support them the best I can!~🎉🎉🎉

[@jiminswife2312]

Soo helpfull thankyou sm. Just know them today, i think i'm gonna stan 😆😆😆 they are so good and cute

[@ashangeleyes]

i recently found out about them and i love it! i’m a huge vtuber fan and i’m 100% down to know these amazing boys

[@snowcloud1617]

Thank you so much for making this. I’ve just known PLAVE so this video is really helpful to get more information about them 🥰

[@en_finity7]

All I have to say is they are all so very very talented!

[@viviviviivii1908]

woaaaa hamin dancing AND singing to fever??????? :OOO

[@juneanthonywhite]

Wow, not only is Eunho a May baby like me (he's my bias lol), but they also debuted ONE DAY before my birthday?? That feels so nice ❤

[@choisok]

Thank you so much for making this video!!! It’s really helpful :]]

[@TeefsFm]

Yejun reminds me so much of Doyoung from Nct, his personality his voice i have another bias

[@Echleon_]

hehe i really love eunho but the frickin whiplash i had when i realized i'm older than him by likeee two weeks LMAOO

[@sooqinii]

AUGHHH IM SO GLAD U MADE THIS

[@bexabunny674]

Great introduction to the guys! I’m going to show it to a friend who can’t quite get it.

[@josstudio9947]

I love them so much thank you for making this!!! Everyone, they just released a new EP ! Go stream The 6th Summer!!

[@josstudio9947]

And yes Bambi does throw hands a lot especially with eunho 😂😂😂

[@lyzaisbored]

EUNHO IS SOOOOO CUTEEE \⁠(⁠๑⁠╹⁠◡⁠╹⁠๑⁠)⁠ﾉ

[@saraoborn101]

I recently found out about them and I’m surprised to see that I’m older by a year or two with majority of them 🤣

[@StayTiny-e4r]

No way i actually love this group and the idea behind virtual stuff THEYRE SO FUNNY AND TALENTED 😮❤

[@mijae016]

YEJUN IS SO GOOFY T-T

[@nikolechastre28xd65]

This is really a good alternative for peaople Who dont fit the extremely high and ridiculous beauty standards of kpop yet are very effing talented.

[@myiyi]

that is so backhanded dude. i would rather you being a hater than saying this 💀 like ok we can see you being condescending dw we did NOT miss it

[@nikolechastre28xd65]

@@myiyi dude calm down 😅, I don't know which tone You used to read my comment but I was definitely NOT being condescending. I meant what I said, and I said it in genuine deep thought. I'm not saying my dudes here are ugly or something, actually I BET u they're not at all... But let's be real, kpop industry has ridiculous and stupid ass beauty standards and evn if these guys are not ugly at all and are pretty much handsome, at least for us... If they're not fitting in the perfect almost unreachable image that koreans have of beauty, we both know they wouldn't get as much attention, which is sad. I'm genuinely saying this solves that impossible "beauty standard" problem that is expected from idols most of the time. So no, this is the problem with text conversation, tones are very important to know the intention in someone's comments 🙁

[@bubbling_beez]

rather than that i think it's a good alternative for kpop idols who want to keep their private life (i.e. date freely and not have sasaeng fans). it helps fans focus more on their actual talents like music writing, vocals, and rapping instead of their visuals

[@sourjelly3892]

It's so hard not to love them all. I have never stanned a group like this. The last time I did, it was BTS. Edit: You should've added the crazy glitches. That made me jump in the rabbithole. Really, it was so damn funny 🤣

[@ceIine]

i was thinking about adding those, but in the end i just wanted to focus more on themselves as people haha 🤣 plus there are a lot of glitch compilations around already

[@SingMeAMelody]

Ohhhh so they’ve never actually been legitimate trainees before? That surprised me, but after thinking about it, you don’t necessarily need to be a legitimate trainee to put in the time and effort towards learning to dance and sing. Ah but now that you say Yejun started it all, I’m curious about their backgrounds and how they managed to build the company and group. Although, you probably don’t have access to that information haha. The video was very informative and interesting. You’ve worked hard, thank you. ^_^

[@ceIine]

whether or not they've been trainees is a secret, they also recently revealed that how yejun was able to start it all/how he first came into the company is also a secret! we only know how the rest of the members joined. as for the company itself here's a very brief quote from an article "Vlast is a virtual IP startup that was selected as MBC's first in-house venture and became independent in 2022." thank you! 💖

[@kyoukadayooo]

Such a helpful guide! Thank you for compiling and editing these clips together! Time to share the clip in an attempt to convert people ik into PLLIs 💃🏻 (from a peuldoongie/PLLI who was here shortly after their debut)

[@kfajbcsshhihti]

Thank you for the video. They are so talented. Never thought that they are real people

[@Mel_20895]

Bamby also dances and choreographs hehe

[@Kei26124]

Thank you for the video! I watch them for a while but as I don't know Korean it was helpful to knowing them better 💕 (Don't know why but laughed at Hamin part a lot. Cutie uwu)

[@dinaadawiyah292]

setelah nonton ini aku jdi Semakin suka sama plave HAHAHA. thankyou for making this video 💗

[@yourslovingly77]

Thanks for this💙💙 looking forward to more🥺

[@damarisandrea97]

Ya conocía al grupo pero creo que ahora me volveré fan de ellos, son muy talentosos y graciosos 🤩