[Event Report] K-POP Virtual Idol ”PLAVE” Makes Long-Awaited Japanese Debut & JP 1ST SINGLE ”Hide and Seek” Release Commemorative Showcase Held ”From now on, former spirit and courage To be a presence that can deliver.”

PLAVE is a K-POP virtual idol group that debuted in Korea in 2023.
YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO,
The group is made up of five members, including HAMIN, and they self-produce all of their lyrics, composition, and choreography. They have been gaining attention from all over the world, especially in Asia, and will be releasing their JP 1ST on June 16th.
The long-awaited Japanese debut with the single "Kakurenbo". To commemorate the Japanese debut, "PLAVE" Japan debut & JP 1ST SINGLE will be released on Tuesday, June 17th.
A showcase to celebrate the release of "Hide and Seek" was held at Toyosu PIT in Tokyo. The world of "PLAVE" is divided into three parts: Astelm, Caelum, and Terra.
The story is based on the axis of the universe, and "PLAVE" lives in Caelum, a space where virtual characters created by humans live with life, and arrives in Astelm, a space between Caelum and Terra.
By doing so, they will be able to communicate with PLLI (pronounced "Pli", the name given to fans of "PLAVE") on Terra (Earth).
"PLAVE" descended from Astelm to Terra on a futuristic vehicle. This was their first solo event in Japan.
PLLI was also in high spirits, and the venue was filled with cheers. The opening song was "Chroma Drift -Japanese
Ver." She captivated the audience with her crystal clear voice, and in the final chorus she called out, "Everyone join in!"
They created a sweet stage together with PLLI. Leader YEJI-yun said, "It feels like a dream to be able to hold a showcase in Japan. I'm really happy. We prepared it with all our hearts.
Thank you for your support today!' he said. The comedian Trendy Angel (Takashi Saito, Tsuyoshi Saito), who acted as the MC that day, asked if it was difficult to move Astelm and Terra.
When asked if it was difficult, Noah suggested, "It wasn't difficult at all! Shall we go to Astelm again now?" Then, a "portal" that allows travel between Astelm and Terra was created.
A ring-shaped entrance appears, through which Noah teleports to Astelm. Noah returns to Terra with a jewel-like purple heart in his hand and declares, "This is the love of PLLI. We are PLL.
"They grow up eating the love of I. With the portal, I'm happy they can come and see PLLI anytime," she said with a smile.
In addition, each member of "PLAVE" has a special ability. When YEJI-yun puffs out his cheeks,
Bubbles appear around her face, when Bambi opens her mouth flowers bloom around her face, when Noah smiles sparkles appear around her face and when she winks yellow hearts fly out, and when Uno winks flames and eyes come out of his hands.
Hamin can also produce flames from within, and when he puffs out his cheeks, numbers appear around his face, and when he makes a worried face, a speech bubble appears above his head. How he uses these abilities is still a secret.
I'm looking forward to seeing how it will be used. Here, she changed into a chic black outfit and performed "RIZZ -Japanese Ver.". A comfortable rhythm that makes you want to sway your body.
In the bar, Uno's rap is a brilliant accent to the song. In the Q&A session that followed, when asked about the appeal of "PLAVE," Hamin said, "I think that in recent K-POP,
I think it's important for us to have our own color. We're not only involved in writing lyrics and composing choreography, but also in directing the stage, and we're doing our best to create a stage that has never been seen before.
I think the charm of PLAVE is that each member has their own unique ability and can change clothes in an instant. But the best thing about it is that all the members are funny, and I'm funny too.
", he said, lip-syncing to the interpreter's voice, causing laughter from the audience. Furthermore, as a surprise project exclusive to the Japanese showcase, YEJI-yun sang Fujii Kaze's "Ki
They covered Japanese songs such as "Rari", "Bansanka" by Bambi, and "Fukkouri" by Vaundy by Hamin. They also released "PLAVE" in Korea to let people know more about it.
Uno sang the song "Wait for you" from "PLAVE," and Noah sang "The 6th Summer," delighting the fans.
As the event was drawing to a close, a small, fluffy character suddenly appeared.
The characters that sit atop the doll are called "MMMM," but their true identities have not yet been revealed. The parts that look like ears are actually antennae, and they have a strong magnetic force.
Bambi explained with humor that sometimes, before he realized it, he was stuck to the refrigerator. After that, he took commemorative photos and played rock-paper-scissors with PLLI, and enjoyed interacting with them at the "PLAVE" event.
" looked back on the event and shared her thoughts on it. "I was really happy to meet you all today. I'm truly grateful for the warm welcome." (Yeji Yun)
), "Today was a day I will never forget. Let's meet again" (Noah), "Let's continue to make precious memories together. I promise" (Bambi), "
The stage in Japan was really fun. We will continue to show you various sides of ourselves. PLLI, who I love the most in the world" (Uno), "Today was a special day for us.
"I hope to have more opportunities to meet you all in the future. I'll do my best to be a part of PLAVE that can bring you energy and courage" (Hamin).
The final song was their Japanese debut single "Hide and Seek". YEJI-yun likes the poetic lyrics of "Hide and Seek", especially the line "When this voice reaches you,
He said that the phrase "Let's meet at that place again" perfectly expresses the essence of what he wanted to convey through the song.
He also expressed his gratitude to the staff who wrote the lyrics for the song. This year, he is scheduled to hold an Asian tour and a solo concert in Japan.
I would like to watch over the further growth of "PLAVE" so that they can realize their dreams, such as collaborating with artists.
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