April 10, 2026
soul – Galaxy Corp., best known as G-Dragon’s distributor, hopes to introduce what it calls the first K-pop-specific AI glasses alongside a robot-based concert venue in Seoul by the end of this year, according to founder Choi Yong-ho.
Choi on Wednesday outlined the company’s broader ambitions to position itself as an “entertainment technology” company through a series of new initiatives.
“To prove that we are an entertech company, we will work with artists to introduce AI glasses,” Choi said at a press conference in Seoul. “Artists will be able to communicate directly with fans through the glasses during concerts and fan meetings.”
The “White Whole” device takes its name from the concept of a “white hole,” the theoretical opposite of a black hole, and is designed to provide real-time translation and an immersive fan experience from an artist’s perspective.
The company says that in addition to allowing overseas fans to hear the artist’s speech translated in real time, the device can also transmit live audio from the artist’s perspective, including breathing sounds and environmental sounds.
The glasses are also equipped with a camera that allows the audience to see exactly where the artist is looking during the performance, which is then projected onto a large screen. Choi said it aims to create an interactive experience that combines the artist’s sight, sound and voice.
“Simply put, fandom is a kind of one-sided love, and fans want to feel closeness,” Choi said. “They want to even hear the artist breathing. That’s the kind of experience we aim to provide.”
The long-term vision for AI glasses is their integration with robotics.
“In three to five years, everyone could have their own robot, and the glasses could act as a controller to interact with the robot,” he says.
The company declined to disclose the device manufacturer due to confidentiality reasons, but said the product is in development for mass production with the goal of launching it in the second half of this year.
Galaxy also announced that it plans to open a large-scale robot park in Songpa-gu, Seoul on May 5th, Children’s Day. The facility will cover approximately 16,500 square meters and will be rolled out in stages.
The first phase will include a K-POP robot arena where you can experience a concert by robots.
“Everyone will be able to experience a K-pop concert through the robot,” Choi said. “You can also bring your family and learn K-Pop dance together.”
The company said the venue could host more than 1,000 performances a year by operating multiple shows per day.
Galaxy is also preparing for the debut of a virtual idol group through an ongoing audition program, while developing an AI-powered music studio and a dance training space that combines AI and robotics, which it plans to launch within four months.
While such technology is still largely untested in the K-pop industry, raising questions about its feasibility and sustainability, Choi emphasized the importance of timing and industry dialogue.
“The key question is whether we need this type of entertainment technology and when to deploy it,” he said. “The key is presenting the right technology at the right time.”
