Could Robots Be K-pop's Next Stars?
TL;DR
AI is transforming South Korea's entertainment industry, with one startup betting on physical AI in the race to create the superstars of the future. Galaxy Corporation sees robot idols as the next generation of K-pop celebrities. Bloomberg's Sohee Kim reports from Seoul.
Nauti's Take
For labels the upside is concrete: no scheduling conflicts, no scandals, no aging out, and merchandising that runs around the clock. The open question is whether fans bond with a figure that has no biography and no real on stage failures, because that is where K-pop loyalty usually comes from.
Teams building virtual idol formats get a useful test bed here. Established agencies should wait for actual audience numbers before shifting budget.
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