Galaxy Corp. opens Seoul robot park featuring K-pop performances

Seoul, 21 August (Yonhap) - Galaxy Corp., a South Korean entertainment technology startup, inaugurated a robot-themed park Friday, showcasing robot-powered K-pop performances and interactive exhibits. The grand opening ceremony took place at the 16,500-square-meter facility in southeastern Seoul, following a surge of over 20,000 visitors during its pre-opening phase since July.

The park's Robot Arena, enclosed by screens on all sides, showcased AI-powered humanoid robots performing popular K-pop hits like Yena's "Catch Catch," Rose's "APT.," BIGBANG's "Bang Bang Bang," and Momoland's "Banana Chacha." In one act, five people collaborated with five robots to execute taekwondo moves, captivating the audience with a blend of traditional Korean martial arts and futuristic technology.

The performance was punctuated by music selections, including the traditional Korean folk song "Arirang" and the track "Sugar Rush" from the Netflix animated film "KPop Demon Hunters." Additional areas allowed visitors to interact with robot dogs and dance alongside robots through a range of hands-on activities. Galaxy Corp.'s CEO Choi Yong-ho expressed optimism about robots becoming a new form of entertainment, beyond their industrial roots.

"We envision combining content with physical AI as the next wave following K-pop," Choi stated. "We will make Galaxy Robot Park a starting point for expanding our entertainment business globally." The company plans to utilize its expertise in robot-based entertainment to venture into international markets, including the United States, the United Arab Emirates, and Japan.

Established in 2019, Galaxy Corp. merges celebrity intellectual property with advanced technologies such as AI, robotics, and the metaverse, representing artists such as K-pop star G-Dragon, actor Song Kang-ho, and singer Kim Jong-kook.