SM Entertainment, the agency that

arguably 'led the Hallyu Wave' with

classic acts like H.O.T, golden age

artists like SNSD and Super Junior,

and modern superstars like Red Velvet!

However, the industry trialblazers they are

no one could predict their latest move -

starting a girl-group (their first in 6 years)

consisting of both human and virtual members!

Named Aespa, the four-member

girl group combines virtual artists

with traditional human(?) idols, producing

an incredibly innovative and unique

approach towards K-Pop!

The members are being officially

revealed slowly, but have been known

to be Winter, Karina, Aeri and Ning Ning,

with two members being from international

descent (Japanese and Chinese).

Their official Youtube channel already

has a video of member Karina introducing

herself along with her avatar self,

dubbed æ-Karina!

What do you think of this new

concept - is it the future of K-Pop,

or do you think that it won't catch

traction like more traditional means?

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