Isegye Idol
{{Short description|South Korean Vtuber group}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=September 2023}}
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Isegye Idol
| landscape = yes
| origin = South Korea
| genre = {{hlist|K-pop}}
| years_active = {{start date|2021}}–present
| website = {{URL|https://cafe.naver.com/steamindiegame}}
| current_members =
- Ine
- Jingburger
- Lilpa
- Jururu
- Gosegu
- Vlichan
}}
Isegye Idol ({{ko-hhrm|이세계 아이돌|異世界 아이돌|Isegye aidol}}; {{lit}} Different world idol, {{langx|ja|異世界アイドル}}) is a virtual idol group in Korea. It was formed on August 26, 2021, with members selected through an audition organized by the live streamer Woowakgood. Afterwards, they debuted on December 17, 2021 with their first single "Re : Wind"{{cite web|url=https://www.sedaily.com/NewsView/260Z6UO3R0/GK0101|date=2022-01-23|language=ko|website=:ko:서울경제|title='듣보잡인데' 콘서트 예고에 6,500명 몰려…누구길래|access-date=2022-05-19}}{{cite web|url=http://biz.heraldcorp.com/view.php?ud=20220121000674|date=2022-01-21|author=박혜림|language=ko|website=:ko:헤럴드경제|title="이 분이 뭐라고" 콘서트 예고에 5천명 몰린 ‘이 여자’ 정체가?|access-date=2022-05-19}}{{cite web|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25071782|date=2022-05-17|language=ko|website=중앙일보|title=생방송마다 팬 1만명 몰고 다닌다…데뷔하자마자 1위 걸그룹 정체|access-date=2022-05-19}}{{cite web|url=https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/2022/04/30/business/tech/metaverse-HYBE-SM/20220430114842406.html|language=en|title=Talent is on the metaverse, and being born in it|access-date=2022-06-04}}
Their debut single "Re : Wind" was a success, charting at number one on Bugs and Gaon Download Chart. This was record-breaking, and unlike Adam or Ryu Sia, who were virtual singers in the 1990s, the power of fan mobilization is actually considered quite large.{{cite web|url=https://www.joongang.co.kr/article/25066718|date=2022-04-27|author=배정원|language=ko|title=데뷔곡 음원 1위…대형회사 아닌데 대박난 신인 걸그룹 정체|access-date=2022-05-19}} Additionally, all six members are also active as internet broadcasters.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}
Career
= Pre-debut =
Isegye Idol started as a project just for fun. Internet broadcaster Woowakgood started an idol production project as the subscriber participation content they usually produce. He received support from Woowakgood's fan cafe, Wakmulwon, and received a total of 150 applicants for auditions.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
In the first audition, his ability as a singer was evaluated, and Woowakgood himself, Roentgenium, a permanent member of Woowakgood, and Dae Wol-hyang, who is active as a virtual streamer, participated as judges. This time, the audition continued with VRChat . In the second audition held after, used the broadcast method and evaluated abilities as a streamer.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
The final members were announced on 26 August 2021, and the final six members were selected.{{Cite web|url=https://cafe.naver.com/steamindiegame?iframe_url_utf8=/ArticleRead.nhn%253Fclubid=27842958%2526page=61%2526inCafeSearch=true%2526searchBy=0%2526query=%25EC%25B5%259C%25EC%25A2%2585%25EB%25B0%259C%25ED%2591%259C%2526includeAll=%2526exclude=%2526include=%2526exact=%2526searchdate=all%2526media=0%2526sortBy=date%2526articleid=3562101%2526referrerAllArticles=true|title=왁물원 :: 종합 거시기 스트리머 우왁굳 팬카페 : 네이버 카페|website=cafe.naver.com}} After selection, he continued his internet broadcasting activities, such as doing personal broadcasts or participating in Woowakgood broadcasts.{{Citation needed|date=January 2024}}
=2021: Debut with "Re : Wind"=
On December 17, 2021, the group made their debut with the release of their debut single "Re : Wind". The single set records for a virtual musical artist such as charting at number 80 on the Melon chart, and number one on Bugs and Gaon Download Chart. Also, on December 19, 2021, right after their debut, they held a virtual fan meeting on VRChat.{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}
On February 21, 2022, Gosegu became the first member in the group to surpass 100,000 subscribers on YouTube.{{Cite web|url=https://www.g-enews.com/article/ICT/2022/02/202202210841481443c5fa75ef86_1|title=한국 버추얼 유튜버 '고세구', 유튜브 구독자 10만명 돌파|date=February 21, 2022|website=글로벌이코노믹}}
=2022: "Winter Spring"=
On March 11, 2022, they released their second single, " Winter Spring ". The theme song "Winter Spring" is a K-pop ballad song about not losing hope even in the midst of anxiety that you will never see your loved one again.{{cite web|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4618370|date=2022-03-17|language=ko|website=:ko:뉴스1|title=태연 'INVU' 4주 연속 가온 디지털차트 1위|access-date=2022-05-19}} In the first week of March, dated March 6 to March 12, "Winter Spring" ranked first in downloads on Gaon Chart and third in most popular videos on YouTube.{{cite web|url=https://www.news1.kr/articles/4619273|date=2022-03-19|language=ko|website=:ko:뉴스1|title=[유튜피아] Z세대가 아는 '이세돌'은 바둑 기사가 아니었다|access-date=2022-05-19}} It also set a record, reaching number 36 on the Melon charts.{{citation needed|date=April 2025}}
On March 21, 2022, all the group members reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers after Jururu reached the milestone.{{Cite web|url=https://www.g-enews.com/article/ICT/2022/03/202203210022228345c5fa75ef86_1|title=버추얼 걸 그룹 '이세계 아이돌' 전 멤버 실버 버튼 확보|date=March 21, 2022|website=글로벌이코노믹}}
On April 2, 2022, Aine participated in rapper Genius Nochang's single, "Hollow Season".{{Cite web|url=https://hypebeast.kr/2022/4/nochang-interview-hollow-season-ine-c-jamm-yunhway-behind-works|title=그냥노창 인터뷰: 너의 계절을 없애버린 이야기|date=April 12, 2022|website=Hypebeast.KR | 하입비스트}} It was the first case of collaborating with a real singer throughout the "Hollow Season".{{Citation needed|date=March 2024}}
Discography
= Single albums =
- Isegye Festival (2023)
= Singles =
References
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External links
- [https://www.youtube.com/user/welshcorgimessi 왁타버스 WAKTAVERSE] - Official Youtube Channel
- [https://cafe.naver.com/steamindiegame.cafe 왁물원] - Official Fan Cafe for Woowakgood, Isegye Idol