Virtual idol group PLAVE has stunned fans with their incredible ticketing power, as all pre-sale tickets for their encore fan concert sold out in just 10 minutes!

PLAVE is set to light up the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul with their encore fan concert, Hello, Asterum! ENCORE, scheduled for October 5th and 6th.

This event will revisit the magic of their first fan concert held in April, which had already captured the hearts of fans long before tickets even went on sale.

Pre-sale tickets for fan club members were released on Interpark Ticket on the 5th at 6 PM KST. The high demand was immediately evident, as a flood of eager fans led to a complete sell-out within just 10 minutes, mirroring the fervor and excitement of their previous show.

PLAVE's concerts are known for their dazzling technical prowess, eclectic song choices, engaging events, and captivating VCR videos, making each performance a unique experience for virtual idol enthusiasts. Fans are eagerly anticipating new and exciting stages that weren't part of the previous setlist.

Following the release of their new single Pump Up The Volume! on August 20th, PLAVE has been on a roll, with the track topping Melon’s Hot 100 and Top 100 charts on release day and recently reclaiming the top spot on terrestrial music shows.

Their second mini-album has also surpassed 1 billion streams, achieving a spot in Melon’s 'Billions Club' with an unprecedented speed.

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Seo Ye Ji is facing major backlash after her surprising appearance on SNL Korea 7.

On April 12, Seo Ye Ji made her long-awaited return to variety shows by guest-starring on Coupang Play's SNL Korea Season 7.

Before the show started, she made jaws drop by joking, "I'll gaslight the SNL crew and make it fun," referencing her own past controversies.

During the "Seo Ye GPT" segment, Seo Ye Ji played an AI that helped Kim Won Hoon nail a company presentation. She then made a sharp comment, saying, "The truly embarrassing thing is sitting quietly and being talked about behind your back. I've experienced that a lot," hinting at the criticism she’s faced.

In the "Eve Hair Salon" skit, Seo Ye Ji acted as a salon director and joked about her past "Kim Ddak Ddak" scandal, where she was accused of controlling her then-boyfriend Kim Jung Hyun. When a character mentioned her stiff neck, she responded, "It's firm," making everyone laugh but also stirring mixed feelings.

Fans were shocked to see Seo Ye Ji using her past scandals as comedy material, especially since it’s been eight years since her last variety show appearance. Many pointed out that joking about serious accusations like gaslighting and academic fraud might have gone too far.

The controversy over Seo Ye Ji’s education also came back into the spotlight. She had previously claimed she studied abroad in Spain, but in 2021 it was revealed she never actually attended the university she mentioned.

Her agency explained she was accepted but didn’t attend because of her career in Korea, but many netizens weren’t convinced.

On SNL Korea, Seo Ye Ji even played a character who lied about her past to impress a boyfriend, making fans think of her real-life academic background scandal.

After the episode aired, reactions online exploded. Some comments included, "Falsifying academic background is a crime," "This was too much," "It was funny though," "Let’s forgive it since it’s black comedy," and "Why was Seo Ye Ji the first guest?"

Seo Ye Ji’s bold jokes have definitely split public opinion, with some calling it brave and others saying it only reopened old wounds.

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