Virtual Group MiiWAN Takes #1 and #2 on YouTube Shorts Music Charts in Japan
MiiWAN's chart performance shows a virtual artist project built on musicality and narrative can break into the short-form video market domestically and abroad, without relying on an existing character franchise.
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Virtual artist project MiiWAN, from ABYSS COMPANY, debuted with pre-debut single "PLUMA" and debut song "MiiWAN" simultaneously ranking #1 and #2 on the YouTube Japan Daily Top Songs on Shorts Charts. The songs also charted in the UK, at #37 and #50 respectively. The group is positioned as a music-and-story-driven IP rather than a character-first project, with solo songs for each member released at debut. The "PLUMA" music video was produced by Pepperconpanya, known for work on "Pyramid Game" and IVE's "LOVE DIVE" promotional animation.
ABYSS COMPANY's new virtual artist project MiiWAN has entered the YouTube Shorts music charts with both its pre-debut and debut songs. On the Japan chart, "PLUMA" ranked #1 and "MiiWAN" ranked #2. The songs also appeared on the UK chart at #37 and #50. The group is described as a project centered on musicality and artistry rather than character-driven appeal, with the name meaning "boys who continue to grow because they are incomplete." Each member received a solo song at debut to develop their individual story and musical identity. The music video for "PLUMA" was handled by Pepperconpanya, who previously worked on the drama "Pyramid Game" and the promotional animation for IVE's "LOVE DIVE."
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