#superkind
Superkind is an new group almost ready to release their debut. The groups consists of 5 members with 1 being an AI, shown in the thumbnail for the teaser.
This is adding onto the recent new style in kpop of computer idols. From K/DA, Aespa, Etern!ty and now Superkind. We can also include Vocaloid and even Vtubers, but they are like the opposite side of a similar coin.
I was a little unsure at the very start because although I love games and these types of concepts, which are still pretty rare (I guess due to technology, niche design and computer animation is expensive!) knowing that it’s only one member is a good sign to me.
It’s a good way to test the waters and the AI looks pretty good. Its a good mix between real and unreal. I’m curious if the member will be more of a gimmick or side character like Naevis even though he is a offical member.
Shows will be noticeably missing him unless controlled by the company and using holograms which will be pricey but if they are willing to do it for every live I’d be very impressed. Their own shows will be easier but even more scripted but if the lore and world building is good I’m more for it. If they have good enough programs they could even do vtube streams like CodeMiko’s model which is similar in quality.
I’m a MY and Aespa’s Ae’s are well….wanabe K/DA LoL models which they don’t utilise in the best way. I do like them and as I said I actually like these concepts a lot but sometimes it just comes a cross as jarring or gimmicky. I do like Naevis’s model though but she also wasn’t dancing haha! And they improved the graphics each time. I still wish they went more cartoony than LoL bratz but I overall don’t hate their design.
The AI member here looks AI but very good quality. It gives a cool fresh look a feel! Very game like and not as jarring looking or out of place and comical like Etern!ty’s deepfakes. Speaking of that they have improved tremendously with their latest comeback and it does seem to be a small passion project which does soften me a little to the questionable thoughts I have.
Back to Superkind, I do worry about the chance of Saejin being the most popular member and how the human members will feel but he’s only one member so the balance is more stable. If it was say 2 AI and 4 human and both AI was the most popular it would be uncomfortable. Like in Aespa’s case all members have their Ae self so it’s even.
I feel for sure in the future we will see more AI idols and groups form. I’m fine with this as long as it’s respected in their own category alongside human idols. Like a popular particular genre like Vocaloid’s and Vtuber’s.
So far I’m impressed with Saejin’s quality. He has a fighting game character look which I think is cool. Hopefully this group will be as exciting as I’m hoping.
Notes: As usual I might add more later and there is probably some spelling and grammar mistakes.
