Metaverse tech for online K-pop concerts to be developed by state research institute

SEOUL — A renowned national research institute develops paradigm-changing Metaverse technology that enables K-pop artists to perform concerts and create content while communicating with fans of all ages and circumstances.

The Metaverse is a virtually created world that users can access and interact with using avatars (digitally created characters). Various Metaverse platforms have been developed and operated for different purposes such as entertainment, education, social interaction, and business meetings.

According to the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI), a cooperative alliance of 22 companies and organizations has been formed to develop and commercialize technologies related to the Metaverse. The Alliance will focus on developing Metaverse-based concert platforms, interactive avatar creation technology, virtual production technology, performance and art co-production platform, and intellectual property protection technology. By 2025, a Metaverse concert platform will be created, he said ETRI.

Metaverse technology has garnered hype and attention over the past few years as the world came to a standstill due to the coronavirus pandemic. Tech companies have shown great interest in creating virtual worlds where people can come together and go about their daily lives without exposing themselves to the risk of contracting the virus.

Global social media services operator Facebook will rebrand the company to Meta in October 2021, pledging to focus on creating a Metaverse that helps people connect, find community and grow their businesses. I was.

“We are delighted to be working with companies and organizations that specialize in metaverse technology to develop large-scale virtual performance technology,” said Chung Il-kwwn, director of content research at ETRI, in December. 15 in a statement.