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PLAVE (플레이브) is a South Korean virtual boy band under Vlast, consisting of five members: Yejun (leader, vocalist, producer), Noah (vocalist, producer), Bamby (vocalist, dancer), Eunho (rapper, vocalist, producer), and Hamin (rapper, dancer). The group debuted on March 12, 2023 with the single album "Asterum." Their name combines "Play" and "Reve" (dream), symbolizing a space to achieve dreams.
The group made history as the first virtual idol group to win on Korean music programs Show Champion and Show! Music Core in March 2024 with "Way 4 Luv." Their second mini album "Asterum: 134-1" sold over 569,000 copies in its first week. In February 2024, PLAVE became the first virtual group to join Weverse.
PLAVE's "Caligo Pt.1" released in February 2025 featured lead single "Dash," continuing their record-breaking momentum. The group held their first fan concert "Hello, Asterum!" in April 2024 at Olympic Hall and an encore concert in October 2024. They performed at MAMA 2024, MMA 2024, and MBC Gayo Daejejeon 2024, establishing themselves as chart-topping virtual pioneers.
4 articles11 creditsDebut: March 12, 2023South Korean
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Other Credits
2026
Caligo Pt.2DISCOGRAPHY
Mini AlbumVLAST
2025
PLBBUUDISCOGRAPHY
Single AlbumVLAST
2025
Caligo Pt.1DISCOGRAPHY
EPVLAST
2025
Kakurenbo (Hide & Seek)DISCOGRAPHY
Japanese Single
2025
DASH: Quantum Leap Asia TourAPPEARANCE
Asia Tour
2024
Asterum: 134-1DISCOGRAPHY
EP
2024
Hello, Asterum!APPEARANCE
Fan Concert
2024
MAMA 2024APPEARANCE
Award Show
2024
MMA 2024APPEARANCE
Award Show
2023
Asterum: The Shape of Things to ComeDISCOGRAPHY
EP
2023
AsterumDISCOGRAPHY
Single Album
Fans Also Ask
What is PLAVE?
PLAVE is a South Korean virtual boy band under Vlast that debuted on March 12, 2023. The five members (Yejun, Noah, Bamby, Eunho, Hamin) are rendered as animated characters for performances and content, making them one of K-pop's most successful virtual groups.
Are the PLAVE members real people?
Yes, PLAVE members are real people who motion capture and voice their animated avatars. The members produce their own music, choreograph performances, and interact with fans through live streams, just represented through virtual animated characters.
Who are the members of PLAVE?
PLAVE has five members: Yejun (leader/vocalist/producer), Noah (vocalist/producer), Bamby (vocalist/dancer/choreographer), Eunho (rapper/vocalist/producer), and Hamin (rapper/dancer/choreographer).
What awards has PLAVE won?
PLAVE became the first virtual idol group to win Korean music show awards, taking trophies on Show Champion and Show! Music Core in March 2024. They were also nominated for Rookie of the Year at the 2023 Melon Music Awards.
What is PLAVE's most popular song?
"Way 4 Luv" from their album "Asterum: 134-1" is their breakthrough hit, winning multiple music show trophies. Other popular tracks include "Wait For You," "Watch Me Woo!" and "Dash" from their 2025 mini album "Caligo Pt.1."
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