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10 of 45 new K-Pop groups virtual this year
10 of 45 new K-Pop groups in South Korea this year are virtual.
In brief
10 of 45 new K-Pop groups in South Korea this year are virtual. 10 of 45 new K-Pop idol groups debuting in Korea in 2026 were virtual, with virtual boy-band Plave leading the trend. Originally reported by Musically.
Virtual K-Pop Groups Trend
A 2026 Seoul Music Forum report states one in four K-Pop acts are virtual.
10 Virtual Groups in 2026
10 of 45 new K-Pop idol groups debuting in Korea during the first nine months of 2026 were virtual.
Plave as Virtual Leader
Virtual boy-band Plave leads the virtual trend with real human performers behind digital avatars.
The short version
10 of 45 new K-Pop idol groups debuting in Korea in 2026 were virtual, with virtual boy-band Plave leading the trend.
