K-Pop's most unique acts: How PLAVE, BLACKSWAN, 1VERSE and others stand out

Trending Karen Noronha Image Credit: X |1VERSE_official

MAVE: A four-member South Korean virtual girl group under Metaverse Entertainment. They debuted on January 25, 2023? Members: SIU, ZENA, MARTY, and TYRA Image Credit: X |MAVE_official_

HONEY POPCORN A Japanese girl group whose members previously worked as adult video actresses? Members: Yua, Moko Sakura, Ruka, Sara, and Miko Matsuda Image Credit: X |HONEYPOPCORN1

SUPERKIND A South Korean boy group under Deep Studio Entertainment that includes both real people and AI members. They debuted on June 20, 2022? Members: Daemon, Eugene, Geon, SAEJiN, SiO, Seung, and JDV Image Credit: X |PlaySUPERKIND

PLAVE A five-member virtual boy group under VLAST, debuted on March 12, 2023, using motion capture technology instead of AI? Members: Yejun, Noah, Bamby, Eunho, and Hamin Image Credit: X |plave_official

Lady The first transgender group from South Korea, debuting in 2005 and disbanding in early 2007 Members: Sinae, Sahara, Binu, and Yuna Image Credit: X

Mamadol (M.M.D) A CJ ENM project of former stars who left the industry for motherhood, debuted on January 28, 2022, and disbanded on February 4, 2022? Members: Sunye, Kahi, Jungah, Yang Eunji, Byul, and Hyun Jyuni Image Credit: X

BLACKSWAN A four-member global K-pop girl group under DR Music with no Korean idols. They debuted on October 16, 2020 Members: Fatou, Nvee, Sriya, and Gabi Image Credit: X |blackswan_drent

K-Pop's most unique acts: How PLAVE, BLACKSWAN, 1VERSE and others stand out

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