The popular K-Pop quartet BLACKPINK joins forces with Meta for a groundbreaking immersive concert in virtual reality.
In Brief
BLACKPINK's collaboration with Meta and The Diamond Bros will introduce the thrilling 'BLACKPINK: A VR Encore,' a unique virtual concert experience.
The Diamond Bros, a media production powerhouse, is collaborating with their partners for this event. Meta This 70-minute concert experience, 'BLACKPINK: A VR Encore,' is set to make its debut. virtual reality concert experience.
Fans will be treated to all the iconic members of BLACKPINK: Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé, and Lisa as they bring electrifying performances to life. Meta Horizon Worlds on December 26, the immersive VR This showcase aims to encapsulate the vibrant energy of BLACKPINK’s final tour performance at the Gocheok Sky Dome in Seoul.
Scheduled for release on December 26 at 5:00 pm PT within Meta Horizon Worlds, this concert represents an exciting intersection of VR technology and the music industry. Those with VR headsets will have the chance to immerse themselves in dynamic musical performances set in Seoul. Meta Quest Josh Diamond, Director and Executive Producer at The Diamond Bros, spoke about the importance of this collaboration, saying, “BLACKPINK is an iconic group that's breaking new ground, and capturing their final Encore tour show in VR right in Seoul was a phenomenal feat. We are thrilled for everyone to join this experience!”
The Convergence of Music and Virtual Reality
As noted in the announcement, fans can look forward to a playlist filled with BLACKPINK's biggest hits like 'Shut Down,' 'Pink Venom,' and 'How You Like That.' The members—JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA—shared their excitement about the chance to connect with fans around the globe through the innovative medium of VR.
In their statement, BLACKPINK expressed, “We are excited for you to witness the magic we’ve crafted together with The Diamond Bros and Meta, and we greatly appreciate our amazing BLINKs for their unwavering support.”
The concert will be exclusively hosted in VR at Meta Horizon Worlds’ Music Valley, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of a lively music festival.
The device, known for its mixed reality capabilities, seamlessly integrates virtual elements into the user's actual environment, offering diverse experiences that extend from music to fitness. Meta Quest 3 Vishal Shah, the VP of Metaverse at Meta, shared his enthusiasm for hosting such an inventive and social VR event in Horizon Worlds.
“With artists like BLACKPINK revolutionizing the way fans engage with music and their icons, we’re thrilled to present this creative and social VR experience from The Diamond Bros in Horizon Worlds. We can't wait for Meta Quest users to enjoy this incredible showcase,” remarked Vishal Shah.
For fans who can’t catch the live event, 'BLACKPINK: A VR Encore' will be available for on-demand viewing for an entire month in Meta Horizon Worlds, allowing a worldwide audience to immerse themselves in this unique spectacle as they ring in the New Year.
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