Virtual Artist OCEAN Redefines K-pop with Emotion-Driven AI Performance

In a groundbreaking move that blends advanced AI technology with the emotion-filled aesthetics of K-pop, virtual artist OCEAN has officially made her debut through BRAZY’s second performance at Shibuya Live on April 29. Her debut song, ‘BAD THINGS’, marks the first-ever live music video created entirely by AI, setting a new precedent for emotional authenticity in virtual performance art.

What distinguishes this performance is how OCEAN interacts with the scene—not merely following pre-programmed motions, but responding in real-time to rhythms and emotional cues. Unlike traditional CGI characters, OCEAN is powered by custom-developed AI technology including a motion deep learning engine, real-time facial expression decoding, and muscle structure-based correction algorithms designed by creative collective JUNKY CREAM.

This performance is not about simulating humanity—it’s about modeling emotions themselves. As a result, OCEAN becomes an autonomous presence, feeling and expressing inner turmoil, seduction, and desire through subtle gestures, hair movement, and light rendering, creating a deeply immersive experience that resonates with viewers globally.

Shibuya Live takes place in a digitally recreated Tokyo landscape, where OCEAN’s expressions and body react not just to music but to a mapped emotional narrative. According to JUNKY CREAM, this approach shifts the fundamental narrative structure of digital performances—where emotion becomes the designer of space, not the other way around.

The reception has been immediate and wide-reaching. Fans from Brazil, Japan, Thailand, Mexico, Indonesia, and especially across the Middle East, have responded with cover videos and emotional live reactions. The consensus? They’re not just amazed by the tech—they’re moved by the feeling. One user commented, “This is the first virtual artist who made me feel something.”

OCEAN follows in the footsteps of BRAZY’s first member DANTÉ, whose premiere White Lab Live explored emotional extremities. Shibuya Live, by contrast, is not an experiment but a declaration—a complete fusion of technology, emotion, and art. With OCEAN, BRAZY isn’t just releasing music—they’re rewriting the rulebook of K-pop performance.

Listeners can now stream ‘BAD THINGS’ on Spotify, Apple Music, Melon, and Genie. Over 120 related contents will also be released on BRAZY’s official YouTube and social media channels.