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SEOUL (ANN/THE KOREA HERALD) – As K-pop’s global influence continues to soar, a unique trend has emerged, challenging the conventional notion that K-pop stars must be human to garner popularity. Plave, a virtual idol group, recently made headlines by topping the pre-voting list for the Rookie of the Year award at the Seoul Music Awards. […]
As K-pop continues to reach new heights, with groups and soloists alike enjoying ever-expanding global success, recent trends have shown that K-pop stars don't necessarily have to be human to attract a following. A new boy band recently topped the pre-voting list for the Rookie of the Year award at the recent Seoul Music Awards, and in a single week, sold more than 200,000 copies of its new album. While this may.