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As more K-Pop companies embrace advanced technology, VR concerts featuring artists are gradually increasing. These VR or virtual reality events are among the latest ways of fan engagement and are commonly screened at cinemas. Through it, fans can step into a 3D world where idols perform up close.
It sounds like the best of both worlds: the innovation of VR mixed with the shared excitement of a movie theater. But how does this compare to actually being at a live concert—or even just watching a livestream from your couch? Which one is actually better between the three? Let's break down what each one offers.
Evolution of K-Pop Films, From Documentaries to VR Concerts
Just a few years ago, K-Pop films were typically documentaries that reveal idols’ lives off stage. Sometimes, they are centered on concerts filled with performances and behind-the-scenes footage.
It all started with 3D films, with WheeSung’s “Live in 3D WheeSung: It's Real” leading the way in 2010. BIGBANG continued the trend with “Big Show 3D” in 2011, followed by BEAST’s “BEAST Encore Concert 3D” and INFINITE’s “Second Invasion Evolution The Movie 3D” in 2012. Watching these films required wearing 3D glasses, and it was a format that was all the rage back then.
A new phenomenon began as the 3D film wave eventually passed, and it involved films about world tours rather than just a single concert. BTS's “Burn the Stage: The Movie” was the first of its kind. The movie documented the septet’s world tour, “Trilogy Episode III The Wings Tour.” It came out in 2018 and attracted a total
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