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Are they for real? South Korean girl band offers glimpse into metaverse

(Source: Reuters)
Less than two months ago, the first music video by South Korean girl quartet MAVE: went viral, racking up nearly 20 million views on YouTube and setting the stage for potential global success. At first glance, MAVE: looks like any other idolised K-pop band – except it only exists virtually. Its four members – SIU, ZENA, TYRA and MARTY – live in the metaverse, their songs, dances, interviews and even their hairstyles created by web designers and artificial intelligence. “W