First VIVA Awards Ceremony Launches to Honor Virtual Icons and VTubers
The VIVA awards create the first integrated, fan-driven recognition platform for the virtual icon industry, signaling its maturation and institutionalization.
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The Korea Virtual Human Industry Association and Fan Communications Global have announced the first VIVA (Virtual Icon Vision Awards) ceremony, a fan-voted award show for virtual idols, VTubers, and virtual characters. The awards feature 15 prizes across three categories, including grand prizes and rising star awards. Preliminary fan voting for the Virtual Idol category begins July 22, and direct applications for the Virtual Streamer category are open until August 4. The ceremony aims to celebrate the virtual content industry with fan participation.
Fan Communications Global and the Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA) have launched the VIVA awards, with JK Fandom as the voting partner. The ceremony covers three categories: Virtual Idol, Virtual Streamer (VTuber), and Virtual Character, each with five awards including grand prizes, popularity awards, and rising star awards. Candidate selection methods differ: Virtual Idol nominees are chosen through preliminary fan voting (July 22 to August 4), Virtual Streamer candidates come from recommendations and direct applications (open until August 4), and Virtual Character candidates are selected by the association with expert input. Final winners in all categories are determined by fan votes.
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