Isegye Idol

Isegye Idol
Origin	South Korea
Genres	Livestreaming; Singing; Gaming;
Years active	2021–present
Website	cafe.naver.com/steamindiegame
Members	Ine; Jingburger; Lilpa; Jururu; Gosegu; Vlichan;

Isegye Idol (Hangul: 이세계 아이돌; Hanja: 異世界 아이돌; RR: Isegye aidol; lit. Different world idol, japanese: 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 Livestreamer Woowakgood. Afterwards, they debuted on December 17, 2021 with their first single "RE : WIND"^[1]^[2]^[3]^[4]

The debut album "RE : WIND" reached Melon chart No. 80, Bugs No. 1, Gaon Download Chart No. 1, etc. This is 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. ^[5] Additionally, all six members are also active as Internet broadcasters, and all members are Twitch partner streamers and YouTube Silver Buttons.

Career

pre-debut

Isegye Idol started as a project just for fun. Internet broadcaster Woowakgood started an idol production project as subscriber participation content they usually produce. He received support from Woowakgood's fan cafe, Wakmulwon, and received a total of 150 applicants for the auditions.

In the first audition, their ability as singers 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, ^[3] he used the broadcast method and evaluated abilities as streamers.

The final members were announced on 26 August 2021, and the final six members were selected.^[6] After selection, they continued their internet broadcasting activities, such as doing personal broadcasts or participating in Woowakgood broadcasts.

Debut, RE:WIND

On December 17, 2021, they made their debut as singers with the release of their debut album "RE:WIND". RE:WIND set records such as Melon chart No. 80, Bugs No. 1, and Gaon Download Chart No. 1. On December 17, 2021, they made their debut as singers by releasing their debut album "RE : WIND". RE : WIND set records such as Melon chart No. 80, Bugs No. 1, and Gaon Download Chart No. 1.^[5] Also, on December 19, 2021, right after their debut, they held a virtual fan meeting on VRChat.

On December 19, 2021, right after their debut, they held a virtual fan meeting on VRChat.

On February 21, 2022, Gosegu became the first idol member in another world to surpass 100,000 subscribers.^[7]

Winter Spring

On March 11, 2022, they released their second album, "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.^[8] In the first week of March (March 6 to March 12), Winter Spring ranked first in downloads on Gaon Chart and third in most popular videos on YouTube. ^[9]It also set a record, reaching number 36 on the Melon charts. ^[10]

On March 21, 2022, all Other World Idol members reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers because Jururu reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers.^[11]

On April 2, 2022, Aine participated in rapper [Genius Nochang]]'s single, Hollow Season.^[12] It was the first case of collaborating with a real singer throughout Hollow Season.

On May 14, 2022, it was revealed via Woowakgood's personal broadcast that Woowakgood and the other Isegye Idols had signed official contracts.^[13]

Discography

RE:WIND|RE : WIND
Winter Spring
LOCKDOWN
Another World
Kidding
ISEGYE Festival

References

↑ "'듣보잡인데' 콘서트 예고에 6,500명 몰려…누구길래". ko:서울경제 (in 한국어). 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ 박혜림 (2022-01-21). ""이 분이 뭐라고" 콘서트 예고에 5천명 몰린 '이 여자' 정체가?". ko:헤럴드경제 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ ^3.0 ^3.1 "생방송마다 팬 1만명 몰고 다닌다…데뷔하자마자 1위 걸그룹 정체". 중앙일보 (in 한국어). 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ "Talent is on the metaverse, and being born in it". Retrieved 2022-06-04.
↑ ^5.0 ^5.1 배정원 (2022-04-27). "데뷔곡 음원 1위…대형회사 아닌데 대박난 신인 걸그룹 정체" (in 한국어). Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ 이세계 아이돌 최종 멤버 발표
↑ 한국 버추얼 유튜버 '고세구', 유튜브 구독자 10만명 돌파
↑ "태연 'INVU' 4주 연속 가온 디지털차트 1위". ko:뉴스1 (in 한국어). 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ "[유튜피아] Z세대가 아는 '이세돌'은 바둑 기사가 아니었다". ko:뉴스1 (in 한국어). 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.
↑ 2집 싱글 '겨울봄'으로 돌아온 이세돌, 어떻게 달라졌을까?
↑ 버추얼 걸 그룹 '이세계 아이돌' 전 멤버 실버 버튼 확보
↑ 그냥노창 인터뷰: 너의 계절을 없애버린 이야기
↑ 이세돌 정식계약

External links

왁타버스 WAKTAVERSE - 공식 유튜브 채널
왁물원 - 네이버 카페 내 게시판

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[1] "'듣보잡인데' 콘서트 예고에 6,500명 몰려…누구길래". ko:서울경제 (in 한국어). 2022-01-23. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[2] 박혜림 (2022-01-21). ""이 분이 뭐라고" 콘서트 예고에 5천명 몰린 '이 여자' 정체가?". ko:헤럴드경제 (in 한국어). Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[중앙일보-3] 3.0 ^3.1 "생방송마다 팬 1만명 몰고 다닌다…데뷔하자마자 1위 걸그룹 정체". 중앙일보 (in 한국어). 2022-05-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[4] "Talent is on the metaverse, and being born in it". Retrieved 2022-06-04.

[중앙2-5] 5.0 ^5.1 배정원 (2022-04-27). "데뷔곡 음원 1위…대형회사 아닌데 대박난 신인 걸그룹 정체" (in 한국어). Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[6] 이세계 아이돌 최종 멤버 발표

[7] 한국 버추얼 유튜버 '고세구', 유튜브 구독자 10만명 돌파

[8] "태연 'INVU' 4주 연속 가온 디지털차트 1위". ko:뉴스1 (in 한국어). 2022-03-17. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[9] "[유튜피아] Z세대가 아는 '이세돌'은 바둑 기사가 아니었다". ko:뉴스1 (in 한국어). 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2022-05-19.

[10] 2집 싱글 '겨울봄'으로 돌아온 이세돌, 어떻게 달라졌을까?

[11] 버추얼 걸 그룹 '이세계 아이돌' 전 멤버 실버 버튼 확보

[12] 그냥노창 인터뷰: 너의 계절을 없애버린 이야기

[13] 이세돌 정식계약

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