Band 2Z (Tuji) selected as first runner for ‘New Global Idol Meta Live’

'Power center visual' band 2Z (2Z / Beomjun, Junon, Hojin, Jiseop, Jeonghyeon) is predicting even more rapid growth based on the overseas market and continues its path as a 'next generation band idol'.

Park Joo-nam, CEO of Woojurox Entertainment, said, “2Z, a band that is attracting attention not only domestically but also overseas, will be the first performer in the ‘New Global Idol Meta Live’ program of SK Telecom’s metaverse platform ‘If Friend’.” He said, “We will not spare any support so that the members, who have not only visuals but also solid live skills, can receive more attention globally, so please look forward to it and show your interest.”

'New Global Idol Meta Live', in which 2Z will appear, is an 'idol training-type' program that selects promising new idol groups that are newly attracting attention, discovers their potential, and uses that potential as a stepping stone to introduce them to overseas markets. As they are the first runners in the project, industry attention is already focused on what kind of aspect they will show.

2Z is a visual band group made up of all former models, and is recording a staircase growth history by releasing over 30 songs in the three years since its debut. In particular, they have already proven their high-level skills by not only maintaining constant communication with fans through consistent live content, but also conducting a world tour.

6th EP album last year As the album was released and showed a different charm from previous albums, a lot of attention is being paid to the activities that the members will perform this year.

'If Land' also said, "We highly evaluated the growth potential of 2Z, who has begun to receive a lot of interest overseas, and decided to launch 'New Global Idol Meta Live' and to have those who best fit the nature of the project appear." .

Meanwhile, 'If Land' is a global 'social metaverse' platform that was simultaneously launched in 49 countries including North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia beyond Korea and is actively utilizing K-pop content to attract the attention of overseas users.

Reporter Junho Yoon, Ten Asia delo410@tenasia.co.kr