From debuting virtual idols to holding interactive concerts and creating digital content, South Korea’s entertainment companies have been quick to dive into the metaverse to help K-pop stars expand their reach beyond the physical world.
Girl group Blackpink, for one, stormed into the metaverse platform ZEPETO as avatars first in mid-2020. The four-member group then held a virtual fan signing event – which drew more than 46 million fans – and performed together with American singer Selena Gomez.
YG Entertainment, which represents Blackpink, said the collaboration allowed millions of fans to easily create Blackpink content, wear Blackpink-themed items and dance to their newest songs, which “would not be easily doable in real life”.
