The male k-pop group PLAVE, belonging to the idol agency VLAST, has generated mixed opinions due to its members being completely virtual and animated. Composed of Yejun, Noah, Hamin, Eunho, and Bamby, PLAVE debuted in March 2023 with the song 'Wait for you', which has 9.4 million views on YouTube. In June of the same year, the name 'PLLI' was assigned to their fandom.
Recently, photographs of the real faces of the five members of PLAVE circulated on the internet, provoking various reactions on social media. Some comments labeled the members as ugly and not meeting the standards of Korean idols, while others defended their talent over their physical appearance.
Among the negative comments are expressions like 'They are ugly', 'All ugly and average', and 'They look like criminals', while those who supported them highlighted that they look handsome and talented, stating that talent should be the priority in the music industry. The controversy persisted between those who judged the photos as unfortunate and those who accepted them as part of reality.
