This is just a compilation of useful links related to my latest hyperfixation PLAVE, so that it’s easier for me to share with my friends and drag them in. (Last updated: 29 June 2025)
PLAVE, showing a new expression in “Kakurenbo (Hide and Seek) – Korean Ver.” – behind the scenes of creating “another story conveyed through a familiar melody” – English Translation
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This is a translation of HOMINIS’ article, in which they interviewed PLAVE regarding their Korean version of Kakurenbo, published on 7 November 2025. Only found the time and energy to translate it now as it’s rather lengthy.
PLAVE feature in anan magazine – English Translation
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in anan magazine (No. 2469). Only have the time and energy to translate it now that all the concerts for this year are over…
Hugely changing Korean music history! K-POP critic Furuya Masayuki explains the appeal of virtual idol “PLAVE” – English Translation
K-POP virtual idol group PLAVE（C）VLAST
This is a translation of ORICON MUSIC’s article, in which Furuya Masayuki writes about PLAVE, published on 19 July 2025.
Special roundtable talk from virtual idol PLAVE who finally debuted in Japan! “We will prove our determination to debut in Japan with our music” – English Translation
This is a translation of anan’s article, in which they recently interviewed PLAVE regarding their Japan debut, published on 13 July 2025.
PLAVE feature in XBlush magazine – English Translation
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in XBlush magazine (Spring 2025). I did a quick translation a few months ago on twitter, but only mustered the energy to translate the remaining content and compile everything now (while referring to my own copy).
PLAVE feature in anan magazine – English Translation
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in anan magazine (No. 2436). I did a quick translation of the interviews a while ago on twitter, but only mustered the energy and attention to translate the other stuff and compile everything now (while also referring to my own copy). Thanks to the kind PLLI who shared their scans first!
PLAVE feature in CGWORLD magazine – English Translation
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in CGWORLD magazine (vol. 317). I purchased a copy and will translate PLAVE’s segment page by page. Since I’m not well-versed on the accurate English technological terms, I mostly stuck to the literal translations.
PLAVE feature in anan magazine – English Translation
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in anan magazine (No. 2425). While I have ordered my own copy, I only received it much later. Thanks to kind PLLIs who shared the various sections! Continue reading
PLAVE feature in AERA magazine – English Translation
PLAVE which works as 5 members. They also greeted in fluent Japanese when they performed at Rakuten GirlsAward in October (c) Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 AUTUMN／WINTER
This is a translation of PLAVE’s feature in AERA magazine (16 December 2024 issue). There are two articles, so I am combining both in this post. Continue reading
PLAVE who is a hot topic in Korea, first virtual idols to perform at “GirlsAward”, talk fully in Japanese【GirlsAward 2024AW】– English Translation
PLAVE（C）モデルプレス
This is a translation of the modelpress article that was released on 19 October 2024 after PLAVE’s performance at Rakuten GirlsAward 2024 A/W. I’m only translating the part about PLAVE. Continue reading
Virtual idols who are hugely popular in Korea・PLAVE sold out tickets in 10 minutes, holds encore concert long-awaited by fans, does surprise preview reveal of undisclosed song “12:32 (A to T)” which is planned for 3rd Mini Album– English Translation
“All of you are the reason we are living!” PLAVE delivers enormous love to the fans at encore concert – English Translation
PLAVE FAN CONCERT ‘Hello, Asterum!’ ENCORE
This is a translation of the Rakuten article that was released on 7 October 2024.
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