PLAVE, a virtual idol group, has achieved a groundbreaking accomplishment by earning a spot in Melon’s renowned “Billions Club.”
In just 494 days since their debut, PLAVE has amassed over 1 billion streams.
This achievement surpasses the previous record set by NewJeans and showcases PLAVE’s rapid ascent in the music industry.
Approximately 3 million artists are housed on Melon, which is South Korea’s top music streaming platform.
Out of these, only 109 have achieved the highly sought-after achievement of 1 billion streams, with PLAVE being the most recent inclusion.
The sum of their streams from all their songs surpassed 1,003,620,000, solidifying their position among Melon’s most highly streamed artists.
The group’s path to reaching the “Billions Club”is highlighted by their unwavering fan base and groundbreaking accomplishments.
PLAVE’s first mini-album, “ASTERUM: 134-1,”was recognized as a standout in Melon’s 2024 mid-year summary, with the highest streaming numbers among all major releases.
The distinguishing factor of PLAVE is not solely their quick rise and ability to be innovative.
Since their formation, all 16 songs released by the group have been written and composed by its members, connecting with their worldwide fan community on a profound level.
In a groundbreaking moment, PLAVE became the first virtual idol group to achieve the number one spot on a terrestrial music show this year, solidifying their impact and shattering conventional boundaries in the world of K-pop.
PLAVE’s popularity is not limited to digital platforms, as proven by their first solo concert that had over 70,000 people logging in simultaneously during the presale ticket openings.
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