MAVE: is a new all-virtual K-pop girl group. Their first single, "Pandora," came out on January 25.

Even before they came out, the girl group, which is made up of all AI members, caused a stir in many online communities.

Metaverse Entertainment, which is a part of the game company Netmarble, made the girl group. The company has been teasing the girl group like any other entertainment company.

The company released several photos of the girl group along with the music video for their debut single, "Pandora." Many Korean netizens were impressed by the quality of the computer graphics.

Comments from Netizens:

"The people who made this put their hearts and souls into it."

"Their bodies look like those of real people, but their faces have been changed."

"The faces look like a mix of all the well-known girl groups."

"Their teasers are as good as those made by a big entertainment company."

"I don't understand why they have to go through so much."

"They make products of the highest quality."

"I heard that they spent a lot of money putting this group together."

"At first, I thought they were just a copy of aespa, lol."

"They look both natural and fake at the same time."

"How are they going to record concerts and shows?"

"They look like they copied all the big company girl groups, lol."

What are your thoughts?

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Lee Kyung Gyu's star-making influence goes beyond Kang Ho Dong, as Hong Jin Kyung shares how he helped her kickstart her career.

On the April 24 episode of KBS 2TV’s Problem Child in House, legendary comedian Lee Kyung Gyu appeared as a guest—and a touching story from the past was revealed.

Hong Jin Kyung surprised everyone when she said, “He’s the teacher for all of us. Personally, he’s the one who helped me debut.” She even pinned a carnation flower on his chest to show her gratitude.

Lee Kyung Gyu smiled and said, “I still remember when Hong Jin Kyung walked up the stairs onto the stage for the first time.”

Hong Jin Kyung then shared her journey to becoming a star. “I joined a supermodel contest, but only the top 3 winners were noticed in broadcasting. I got a special prize, so I had no chance to be on TV."

She continued, "At first, I was just a backup for a show. But somehow, I became a regular the next week. I never knew why."

She added, "I thought the PD gave me a shot. But then one day, I randomly met Kyung Gyu sunbae, and he told me it was actually him who recommended me.”

Kim Sook asked with a smile, “So Kyung Gyu sunbae said nice things about you to the PD?”

Lee Kyung Gyu playfully replied, “Don’t say it in such a childish way,” making everyone laugh.

He then explained more seriously, “The show was Scoop TV Entertainment, and I was pretty much the main MC. When Jin Kyung showed up, I saw her determination and passion."

He added, "While others didn’t seem serious, she really stood out. I told the PD, ‘She seems unique. Why not keep her on the show?’”

Kim Jong Kook chimed in, “So if the main MC said that, doesn’t that mean you basically got her in?”

That made Lee Kyung Gyu happy. He grinned and replied, “Exactly! You speak well. Be like him!”

He added, “After that, Jin Kyung’s career took off. She started doing shows with Lee Young Ja and just kept going.”

Fans are now calling Lee Kyung Gyu not only a top MC, but also a quiet star-maker behind the scenes!

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