With this feat, Plave became the first virtual idol group to land a song on the chart. The Billboard Global 200 ranks songs based on online streams and digital sales from 200 countries worldwide.

As a result, PLAVE has attracted a diverse fanbase spanning K-pop enthusiasts, virtual human supporters, and 2D character fans, successfully establishing itself beyond the niche virtual idol industry.

If a virtual idol’s music or performance is lacking, fans will turn away.” But for the moment, fans are tuned into PLAVE’s frequency, fuelling their rise to the top of the industry.

Virtual idol group Plave is making waves in the K-pop industry, captivating fans with its “human-like charm” and sense of humor. The boy band’s third EP “Caligo Pt. 1,” released on Feb ...

Comedian Kim Shin-young apologized to the virtual idol group Plave and its fans on Monday after she came under fire for making "disrespectful" comments about the virtual boy band. During a segment on ...

Kim Shin Young has apologized for her recent remarks about the virtual idol group PLAVE. During the February 16 radio broadcast of MBC FM4U’s “Noon Song of Hope with Kim Shin Young,” DJ Kim ...

Virtual idols, YouTubers and more: Advocacy group prepares for the future's digital stars Virtual boy band Plave to release new album on Feb. 3 ...