Mave:

Mave: (Korean: 메이브; stylized as MAVE:), is a South Korean virtual girl group formed in 2023 by Metaverse Entertainment. The group consists of Siu, Zena, Tyra, and Marty, who are hyper-realistic, 3D CGI members that were created using machine learning, deepfake, and 3D production technology.

History

2022: Formation

Mave: was formed in 2022, when on November 8, it was reported that Metaverse Entertainment, which is a subsidiary of the game-developing company Netmarble Corporation, were preparing to debut a virtual idol group. The group's creation reportedly follows a change in the Korean music industry as K-pop groups and entertainment companies delve into the possibility of introducing various forms of entertainment into the metaverse; although the group isn't the first to include virtual idols, they are the first K-pop group created entirely within the metaverse. The group is able to communicate in 4 languages: Korean, French, English, and Bahasa, due to the help of an AI voice generator, but their voices and choreography are created by undisclosed human performers.

The group was formed as a collaboration between Kakao Entertainment and Netmarble, with Kakao involved in investing and distributing the group's music.

2023–present: Debut and comeback with What's My Name

On January 11, 2023, Metaverse Entertainment announced via Twitter that Mave: would be releasing their debut single album Pandora's Box on January 25 with two singles: "Pandora" and "Wonderland (Idypia)". The title track "Pandora" describes a hopeless future where emotions are lost and regaining hope in a virtual world known as Idypia.

On November 9, Metaverse Entertainment announced that Mave: are preparing for a comeback. The group released their first EP What's My Name on November 30.

Members

Names and positions are adapted from the group's official website:

• Siu: (시우) - leader, vocalist
• Zena: (제나) - vocalist
• Tyra: (타이라) - rapper, dancer
• Marty: (마티) - dancer, rapper

Discography

Singles albums

Extended plays

Singles

Filmography

Music videos

Awards and nominations

Notes

References

1. Jack De Mave
2. Maves
3. Earl Maves
4. Mebeverine
5. List of South Korean idol groups (2020s)
6. Chumbawamba
7. Netmarble
8. Virtual band
9. Shrirang Barne
10. Maves (surname)
11. Yukikaze (novel)
12. Cuba
13. Code Name Banshee
14. Rescene
15. List of South Korean girl groups
16. Studio Fantasia
17. Medb
18. Monica Dolan
19. Jed Allan
20. Lassie (1954 TV series)