Virtual boy band Plave mix K-pop and technology to charm fans

The five members of one of K-pop's trendiest groups, Plave, have appeared on television and held concerts. One of their songs has even secured a place in the prestigious Billboard Global 200, an international music chart.

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SEOUL - The five members of one of K-pop's trendiest groups, Plave, have appeared on television and held concerts. One of their songs has even secured a place in the prestigious Billboard Global 200, an international music chart.

On paper, they seem like any other K-pop sensation, except they are two-dimensional avatars with songs and content that have racked up more than 470 million views on YouTube.

The boy band - consisting of Yejun, Noah, Eunho, Bamby and Hamin - told Reuters they want to be globally recognised like K-pop sensation BTS.

"We don't often get to meet our fans, so when we meet them at a concert, we get very excited," said Bamby, who has pink hair and eyes. "They cheer for us together... We make an all-out effort when we perform."