Virtual idol group PLAVE is set to release their first solo concert documentary in December.

Titled Playv Fan Concert 'Hello, Asterum!' Encore in Cinema, the documentary will premiere on December 4, and the first poster for the film has been unveiled.

The original concert, held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnasium on October 5 and 6, quickly became a hot topic when the second show sold out in just 10 minutes during pre-sales. The setlist included fan-favorites like their debut track “I’ll Wait,” as well as “I Just Love Ya,” “Why Why Why?,” “Virtual Idol,” and several duets and solo performances by the members, perfectly meeting fan expectations.

The concert wowed audiences with a variety of songs, stunning visuals, special effects, and unique stage direction only virtual idols could pull off. In addition to the live crowd, PLAVE engaged online fans in real time, making the performance a legendary event.

Playv Fan Concert 'Hello, Asterum!' Encore in Cinema will bring the excitement and emotion of the concert to the big screen with clear visuals and rich sound, giving fans a chance to relive the unforgettable experience.

The newly revealed poster shows the members walking across the stage under brilliant lighting, raising anticipation for the movie. Against a backdrop of starlight, the members' unique personalities shine through, capturing the dazzling energy of their live performances. Dressed in white outfits, the members' stunning visuals make fans eager to see their diverse performances in the film.

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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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