{
  "id": 11533347,
  "title": "PLAVE: Out of the Tunnel, Into ‘HYPERDRIVE’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/02/plave-out-of-the-tunnel-into-hyperdrive",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-02T21:18:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Billboard",
    "slug": "billboard",
    "url": "https://www.billboard.com/lists/plave-interview-out-of-tunnel-into-hyperdrive/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "PLAVE, the virtual idol group consisting of YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO, and HAMIN, has made significant strides since their debut in 2023. With each milestone, the group has faced new questions about what they can achieve as virtual musicians. Their recent milestone was opening their KEEP IT MANIC world tour with stadium concerts in Incheon, marking a substantial advancement for their career. As they prepare for their fifth mini album, HYPERDRIVE, the group is beginning to contemplate their future artistic direction.\n\nYEJUN compares HYPERDRIVE to the initial view encountered after exiting a tunnel, symbolizing their growth and aspirations. In an interview with Billboard Korea, the group discussed their first stadium concerts, their debut in the U.S., and the distinct creative identities they revealed through solo performances. Looking ahead, PLAVE aims to define their artistic identity more clearly. The group's journey thus far has led them to ponder what kind of artists they want to become, and HYPERDRIVE represents their response to this turning point in their career.",
  "summary": "From stadium stages in Incheon to their upcoming U.S. dates, YEJUN, NOAH, BAMBY, EUNHO & HAMIN reflect on the music, creative instincts & ambitions shaping their next chapter.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}