# 10 of 45 new K-Pop groups virtual this year

> 10 of 45 new K-Pop groups in South Korea this year are virtual.
- Title: 10 of 45 new K-Pop groups virtual this year · Musically
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: k-pop, idol groups, virtual groups, plave, south korea, 2026, music, Musically
- Source: Musically — https://musically.com/2026/11/03/10-of-the-45-new-idol-groups-in-south-korea-this-year-are-virtual
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- Topics: k-pop, idol groups, virtual groups, plave, south korea, 2026, music, business, technology
## 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.
## Key takeaway

10 of 45 new K-Pop idol groups debuting in Korea in 2026 were virtual, with virtual boy-band Plave leading the trend.