Artificial Satisfaction ‖ The Virtual Boy Group Taking Over Korea

[@mangojelly23]

the creators of this group are really smart going for the manhwa stylized members instead of hyper realistic look to avoid falling into the uncanny valley; i'm glad that this concept of virtual idols can give a chance to talented people who may not adhere to the idol visual/age standard and give the real people behind the characters an opportunity to fulfill their dreams while keeping their privacy also, just like with fifty fifty, thank you Midnight Theories for introducing me to this group

[@Monti-ko]

I can definitely see other companies trying to replicate Plave's success but Plave is a very lightning in a bottle type thing. The company has a lot of experience with this tech, apparently enough money to invest in a project like this, and also the skill to pick out this group of guys for this. The members themselves are also amazing as idols, obviously, but them being able to ALSO be entertaining livestreamers really plays a part imo. They really took everything appealing about kpop idols and vtubers and found the perfect way to blend the two. To do that you need to be knowledgable in both areas, which isn't something most other companies can bring to the table.

[@Mylife-clueless]

I think one of the major differences between plave (and kda) and other virtual groups is the emphasis that there are real humans and voices behind the characters meanwhile other groups are at least part ai generated and that doesn't bode well for them with ai becoming more and more controversial as time goes on.

[@faatihahazzahra1851]

oh some companies already in the works to replicate them lmao

[@bribri8407]

I love seeing videos about Plave and seeing just how big their getting. All 5 of them are so funny and since their's actual humans behind each of them it makes it so much more entertaining. Also their talent is one to talk about as well, all of them have such talent but Bamby is such an amazing singer, I love his voice. Wishing nothing but the best for them as they grow as artist 😊

[@choiminyi3992]

Thanks for making a video on PLAVE! One of the members, Noah, is a known gymrat and he keeps talking about exercising during live broadcasts and one day he brought up the dumbbell lightstick as a joke. Then for april fools last year, their unveiled a fake dumbbell lightstick as a joke. Months later when VLAST gave fans the option to choose a lightstick design, most fans chose the dumbbell lightstick over the generic shape and that is how the official dumbbell lightstick was born. PLLIs love that it is unique with a special story behind it and we joke about how we're going to end up being the fittest fans after their concerts :).

[@MWOA_]

it's really a one in a million chance that 5 people with amazing talents, skills, and entertaining personalities, got together and still shine as an idol despite their limitation as virtual group their team really taking this seriously too, not just a tech bro gimmick, they also considering the art, not half-assing and delivering great music, giving great contents and consistently advancing their technology

[@songkangsbabyface]

OMG you made a video about one of my favorite groups!! EVERYONE GO STAN PLAVE THEY MAKE AMAZING MUSIC!! 😤😤

[@meimei]

i'm happy it's coming to korea too! there is a few in japan, and vtubers definetly have helped the popularity, so they can have a more private life

[@lexa4160]

Not their fan but I alwayd see them go viral bc of how funny they are I truly believe theyre the most hillarious group ive seen a while, this makes me want to actually get into them 😄

[@fairycronegaming4480]

Oh sheesh! This is what im waiting for. Thank you so much...For real im so proud of these 5 boys. They went through a lot, but they are able to build a safe place for the members...thank you so muccccchhhh

[@YoureMyCherryOnTop143]

I love Plave so much so thank you for making this video 🫶🏼

[@user-ym1tt7bp6g]

I start liking Plave after listening to Noah's voice in Watch Me Woo, I wish I knew them way earlier😭

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

I’m so sorry for being 4 days late I’m very happy to see Plave’s popularity in Korea

[@ShortNeckedAlpaca]

such a fun concept! Thank you for this video, I had never heard of them until now. Like another comment said, they really hit the nail in the head by making them look like webtoon characters instead of trying to go for the 'hyperrealistic' 3d route. I have a feeling that a lot of their fanbase might be manhwa enjoyers, since it's basically like having 5 main manhwa characters "come to life" as kpop idols, which is very appealing. And props to them for being so involved in the whole creative process ! the little snippets of the songs I heard here sound really really good

[@Foxff0x]

(1:02) Ahhh, Girls Reverse…so much missed potential….

[@shrimpified4413]

what i like about their models are the cel-shading shadows and how their colors are flat but still look good to look at , AND THE BOUNCE ON THE END OF THE STRAND OF HAIR LIKE I WANT TO EAT THEM

[@AzazelCodex]

Love your new video, midnight but is it just me or does the audio go silent from 8:35 to 8:45?

[@sunnytata1401]

I should finally check them out. It would be easier to explain them, than me stunning an idol group that only exists in the novel and manhwa...

[@zenitsuku]

RAHHHHHHH NEW PLLI 🎉🎉🎉

[@zacharikurbah6358]

I love their music since debut, they’re amazing Can I please join your discord server?

[@aimee-hyj]

i really hope the future of kpop isn’t all virtual …

[@Foxff0x]

It won’t be. Look at VOCALOID and VTubers, they aren’t negating traditional J-Pop idols. This type of thing will ultimately stay a niche even if it gets more popular

[@faatihahazzahra1851]

you don't need to worry, Japan has been doing virtual idols for 10 years ish and it's never overshadowing human artist. So rest easy

[@iwjmp]

I really don't want to sound rude, but I feel like this big hate towards virtuality sounds a bit hypocritical since kpop is already extremely virtual. We're literally virtual users who listen to music, learn about artists, watch MVs, maybe vote, get updates, etc. through virtuality most of the time, if not all of the time. But we can still connect with art through our screens. Also, imagine worrying that animated movies are going to replace movies filmed solely with humans. That doesn't happen, bc both modalities offer two different experiences. This situation is no different ✌

[@aimee-hyj]

@@Foxff0x my comment was more a reply to the rhetorical question asked near of the video

[@gwenmloveskpopandmore]

It won’t don’t worry

[@ara_ara131]

They been on my tiktok fyp since yejun 1st live. But I keep skipped them caused I thought they were vtuber. I'm not really fond with vtubers despite I like anime, danmei, donghua, manga, manwha, manhua, game etc. After they debuted with their 1st song, wait for you. Somehow I keep seeing pink jokkomi on my fyp. Which he keep being loud. In the same time he's real cutiepie. I gave myself one chance to watch one of their content on tiktok. After that, I get hooked! I became a peuldongie. Tho it was hard to do my research on Google. Whenever I typed PLAVE, Google will autocorrected to place. It made me mad. Luckily, I came across few plave content creators on twitter/X & tiktok. So I finally know, who is who. Now, I'm one of their loveable plli. I'm proud that my boisssss get recognition as they deserve everything in terra. They're truly full time comedians, part time virtual idols. Hahahahahahaha! My bias are berriez, bamby & yejun. Hehe💙💜💗❤️🖤

[@idkjshssbvVs]

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[@user-sw4ww3ho4q]

i see plave, i click

[@elmin82]

good video

[@toyafan]

i was really into plave until their whole misogyny scandal 😭

[@Mylife-clueless]

Wait...what happened?

[@toyafan]

@@Mylife-clueless they had a controversy awhile back i think one of the members past got dug up and he said weird stuff about women. it was so long about and i don't remember if it ever got debunked or not.

[@fearnotmyinsomniaonce4579]

@@toyafan He apologized, but like, why are you blaming the whole grp for what he did?

[@toyafan]

@@fearnotmyinsomniaonce4579 i never blamed the whole group lmao, i just know one of them had a scandal

[@fearnotmyinsomniaonce4579]

@@toyafan You said "their" like it was a scandal of the entire grp and not just his scandal and that you stopped paying attention to the grp because of "their" scandal. That's why I assumed you were blaming the entire grp for what he did, but if that's not what you meant, then I'm sorry for assuming.