Difference Between Virtual Idols and Traditional Entertainment from Technical Perspectives

Abstract

The concept of "virtual idols" has a history of over 30 years, and it has become a popular word in many fields in recent years. Virtual idols are productions of technology and society. They meet people's needs and dreams through technology, such as singing, dancing, and creating more daily life possibilities. Unlike traditional entertainment, virtual idols have characteristics of a high income, strong plasticity and strong controllability. Thanks to the advantages of virtual idols, virtual idols have attracted the attention of various fields. Nowadays, many companies, not only the entertainment companies, launched their virtual idols for efficiency and profit. People are looking forward to a spark between virtual idols and new areas. This paper explores the relationship between virtual idol's technologies and unique characteristics by examples and gives definitions and classifications of virtual idols.