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Netizens are discussingPLAVE’s rising popularity as the group reaches a new milestone.
This achievement comes with their 3rd mini album, ‘Caligo Pt.
1,’ featuring the title track “Dash.”
With over 1,001,700 copies sold in just seven days, the albums daily sales have averaged well over 50,000.
While their visuals may be virtual, their actions and words feel extremelyalmost overwhelminglyhuman, making them incredibly approachable.
This kind of implicit partnership has always been the foundation of idol fandoms, right?
In PLAY:VERSE’s case, this bond feels even stronger due to their unique nature.
“It became reality.”
Huge congrats, as expected from a group that excels in their craft."
“Korean fans have been working really hard (in a good way).
I hope international fans join in so it gets a bit easier for them.”
“Virtual is on the rise… Is this really my idol?”
“Wow, this is almost all domestic fans, right?”
“Its a great day, so enjoy it~ Our members and Plis, you all worked hard!!
Lets have a drink!!”
“Fans dont really think of them as having separate real-life counterparts.
They just like PLAY:VERSE itself.”
“Looks like our group really made it big.
The number of insane trolls showing up is proof.
LOL You guys should just focus on your own fandom instead.
LOL”
“The fact that virtual idols succeeded in Korea shows that a new market has opened up.
I think its a good thing.
If only there had been more investment in anime too.”
“When I first heard about them, I wondered if virtual idols were even possible.
“This feels like a prime example of a faceless singer’s success.
The music is good, after all.”
“It’s honestly fascinating how popular virtual idols have become.”
“The songs are always great, I enjoy listening to them.
Even the B-sides are good.
Hope they do well.”
“No need to understand~ Just listen to the music because its good!
Fans will handle the understanding and love on their own!”
“I think their songs are really good.
LOL The title track is great, and ‘Rizz’ is also nice.
LOL”
“This song is exactly my style.”
“If you’re handsome, who needs dimensions?”
“Oh, congrats!
I was supporting them, and its great to see them doing well.”
“Wow, amazing, they sold over a million copies.
‘Island’ was really great.
Anyway, congrats!”
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