VLAST CEO Speaks Out As PLAVE Fans Overstep, Calls For Privacy Respect
On the afternoon of April 22 KST, VLAST’s big boss Lee Seong Gu held a press meet in Seoul, tackling concerns about the virtual idol group PLAVE.
CEO Lee Seong Gu stressed the importance of risk management for PLAVE, saying, “I reckon it should be handled much like traditional idol management. It’s crucial to tread carefully around personal stuff and to use fitting language and behavior, just like with real-life idols.”
Voicing his worries, CEO Lee Seong Gu noted, “At first, we expected interactions only through broadcasts, without face-to-face meetups with fans. But, we’ve noticed cases where fans have tried to drop by artists’ homes or the company.”
Underlining the need for beefed-up security measures, Lee urged fans to hold back from such actions, emphasizing, “We’re stepping up security protocols, and we kindly ask fans to respect our artists’ privacy, just as they adore our virtual idols.”
Made up of five members, PLAVE has been making waves in the entertainment industry. After their hit run on music shows in March, the group held their first-ever fan concert, marking a major milestone in their journey.
BTS Jin's "Run, Seokjin" Goes Viral Globally, Fans Say "I Want to Marry Kim Seokjin" as His Heartwarming Moments With Kids Takes Over YouTube
BTS’s Jin is making waves worldwide with his first-ever self-produced content, Run, Seokjin, and fans can’t get enough of it!
On December 10, BTS dropped a special Run, Seokjin video titled “Only those who want to marry Kim Seokjin, please watch” on their official YouTube and Weverse channels. And, as expected, it quickly gained huge popularity.
In this heartwarming video, Jin, who was a bit nervous about going on his first blind date, meets a young child named Taehwa, born in 2021. At first, Jin was a little flustered, but his charming and playful personality soon won over Taehwa, making him laugh. Jin showed his caring side when he took Taehwa to a kids’ cafe, making sure to fasten the safety belt in the child’s car seat and sing the frog song, one of Taehwa's favorites.
Once they arrived at the cafe, Jin continued to be the thoughtful and loving figure, helping Taehwa down the stairs carefully and even cleaning up the sand that had spilled from the child’s clothes. Their sweet interactions were full of healing moments, bringing smiles to viewers.
Jin and Taehwa also got busy in the kitchen, making mini kimbap and pizza. As Taehwa carefully rolled the kimbap, Jin gently helped hold it in place without Taehwa noticing, showcasing his thoughtful nature. The duo spent a fun and joyful time together, and Jin even gifted Taehwa a toy car and heavy machinery, which the little one loved. After Taehwa left, more children joined Jin for more fun activities, making the video even more heartwarming.
Run, Seokjin quickly climbed the YouTube charts, ranking No. 2 on Korea's Top Trending Videos and No. 2 worldwide in Music Videos on December 11. It also ranked No. 10 globally in YouTube’s Trending Videos, proving that Jin’s charm knows no boundaries.
The success of Run, Seokjin continued into December 12, when it again ranked No. 2 in Korea and worldwide, maintaining its top spots in both Music Videos and Global Trending Videos. Fans are already eagerly anticipating next week's episode, where Jin will have a fun experience with broadcaster Jonathan at a UFC event.
Meanwhile, Jin’s solo debut album Happy, released on November 15, has also taken over global charts, setting new records. It marked the third-highest sales debut for a K-pop solo artist on Japan's Oricon chart, solidifying Jin’s immense popularity and breaking records across the globe.
