A virtual human (AI) is drawing attention for its close resemblance to Red Velvet member Irene! Want to see how the AI looks? Keep on reading to know more.
Virtual Human Garners Attention for Closely Resembling Red Velvet Irene
In more recent years, there has been a rise in virtual human influencers as technology advances. In South Korea, they utilize virtual humans to promote various brands and events, and in this case, the country itself.
Back on June 24, the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) introduced their honorary ambassador of Korean tourism, a virtual human named Lizzie Yeo, through a video entitled "Travel all over Korea with Lizzie!" on Imagine Your Korea's Youtube channel.
According to KTO, Lizzie Yeo is a 22-year-old who travels around South Korea to show the world the beautiful attractions that can be found in the country.
Virtual human Lizzie Yeo
Following the video's release, Lizzie Yeo became a buzz on Korean social media and online community sites, as she is the first virtual human to be an ambassador for Korean tourism. However, she is also gaining more attention for her uncanny resemblance to a certain K-pop idol!
On online community forums, Lizzie Yeo is drawing attention as many found her to closely resemble Red Velvet's leader, Irene. In fact, the virtual human especially looks similar to the Red Velvet member in certain angles and facial expressions.
As netizens saw the resemblance, many thought that it was really Irene herself. Some were even surprised with how realistic the virtual human looked and that the idol may have been used as a reference in creating Lizzie Yeo.
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Virtual human Lizzie Yeo
Some comments from netizens read:
"It is straight up, Irene. What is this?"
"What the? I thought this was a joke, but it is actually an AI...??? This isn't even awkward, and it is actually well-made. It just looks like a model who is an Irene lookalike."
"For real, it is just Irene."
"I think the creator of that AI is a fan of Irene."
"They just took Irene's face and put it on a person."
"I thought that was Irene too."
"I think they just turned Irene into a virtual human."
Some have also mentioned that Lizzie Yeo looks like a mix of Irene and her fellow Red Velvet member Joy.
Do you think Lizzie Yeo looks like Irene?
Check out the full video here:
Red Velvet Irene Launches Own Reality Show
Meanwhile, Irene is set to launch her own reality show called "Irene's Work & Holiday" through the streaming platform Seezn.
"Irene's Work & Holiday" will feature Irene's candid off-the-work moments with staff members and her vacation with them.
The new reality show will premiere this August 4 and will air new episodes every Thursday.
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Written by Robyn Joan
