Have you wondered what it would be like to be in a fairytale with K-pop heartthrob Cha Eun Woo (차은우)? Well, here’s your chance because the idol recently announced a virtual reality (VR) concert film that transports fans into the story!
The “Cha Eun Woo VR Concert: Memories” is an upcoming film hitting theatres in June. The concert is made in partnership with award-winning VR live event company AmazeVR Concerts. The movie offers fans an immersive, intimate experience with the star, thanks to VR technology. Adding to the excitement, fans will also get to choose the storyline for an interactive experience.
Presented as a fantasy romance, the film stars Cha Eun Woo as the main character and the viewer as the protagonist. While the movie progresses, the audience can choose how the story unfolds. Based on their choices, the audience in the same theatre will watch different versions of Cha Eun Woo in various storylines. As the film is a concert film, the ASTRO (아스트로) member will also perform several songs.
“Cha Eun Woo VR Concert: Memories” will premiere in South Korea on 18th June (Wednesday), and tickets will go on sale on 30th May (Friday). The film will also be available in 21 cities worldwide, including Tokyo, Los Angeles, Singapore, Jakarta and Ho Chi Minh. Unfortunately, the movie isn’t available in Malaysia – at least not yet. On the official website, AmazeVR said the film will be released in more cities, so there’s still hope for local AROHAs.
VR concerts are still new in the industry, but there have been several instances, even in Malaysia. In 2023, the “B*Verse – BTS, Singing The Stars” exhibition in Pavilion Bukit Jalil also featured a VR experience for fans. The experience was set in a room with VR headsets and a concert-like sound system. Guests put on their headsets, and as the video and audio played, they’re “transported” to the front row of a BTS performance.
Let’s hope that the “Cha Eun Woo VR Concert: Memories” will make its way to Malaysia so that local fans can have an immersive experience with the star. In the meantime, check out the official trailer below:
Sources: AmazeVR Concerts, Korea JoongAng Daily
