PLAVE Sends Fans Into Frenzy With Lightning-Fast Sellout Of 'Hello, Asterum!' Concert Tickets
In a whirlwind of excitement, PLAVE 's first-ever fan concert, ' Hello, Asterum! ', set the ticketing scene ablaze as all pre-sale tickets vanished within a mere 10 minutes. Scheduled to rock the Olympic Hall in Seoul Olympic Park on April 13 and 14, the concert has stirred a tidal wave of anticipation among fans.
The ticket frenzy erupted with the launch of fan club pre-sale tickets via Interpark Ticket at 8 PM on March 19 KST. A staggering surge of over 70,000 eager fans stormed the virtual gates simultaneously, igniting a fierce scramble to snag seats. Demonstrating PLAVE's meteoric rise to stardom, every pre-sale ticket was swiftly claimed, setting the stage for an equally feverish rush during general reservations on March 21 KST.
Before this monumental concert announcement, PLAVE marked the first anniversary of their debut with a bang, hosting the successful 'WAY 4 LUV' pop-up store at EPIC SEOUL from March 1-17. The event drew overwhelming crowds, with fans lining up daily to partake in the celebratory festivities.
Meet PLAVE: The Virtual Boy Band Shaping Dreams
PLAVE, a South Korean virtual boy band helmed by Vlast, boasts five dynamic members: Yejun, Noah, Bamby, Eunho, and Hamin.
The group's moniker, "Plave," a fusion of Play and Rêve (Dream), encapsulates their mission of carving out a new realm to pursue their aspirations.
Debuting through a live broadcast on their official YouTube and Twitch channels on September 15, 2022, PLAVE officially debuted on March 12, 2023, with their first single album, Asterum. Centered around a mystical space between Caelum and Terra—dubbed Asterum—where they rendezvous with fans, PLAVE's thematic universe captivates audiences.
Their sophomore EP, Asterum: The Shape of Things to Come, shattered records, amassing one million streams within 13 hours of release and an impressive 1.7 million streams within 24 hours, securing a spot in the coveted Melon Hall of Fame. Notably, the group clinched a nomination for Rookie of the Year at the Melon Music Awards on November 17, 2023.
Beyond their musical endeavors, PLAVE engages fans through bi-weekly live streams on their YouTube channel, fostering connection through interactive performances and activities.
On February 26th, 2024, PLAVE unleashed their second mini-album, Asterum: 134-1, achieving unprecedented success with 221,151 physical albums sold on the inaugural day and a staggering 569,289 copies in just one week. Making history, their title track, 'Way 4 Luv,' clinched the top spot on prestigious Korean weekly music shows—Show Champion and Show! Music Core—ushering PLAVE into the annals of virtual idol glory.
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