-- On August 29, the "Trace" fan meeting of KONG, a leading Mainland Chinese virtual performer under Dream Maker, successfully concluded at the Shanghai Jing'an Sports Center.
The event was met with strong demand, selling out shortly after tickets went on sale, which underscores KONG’s solid fan base and drawing power. The fan meeting secured joint sponsorships from 14 brands, including China Gold, McDonald's, Ruyi Films, A-Kuan, and Deli. Several brand partners simultaneously launched offline themed stores and exclusive check-in activities, building a vibrant offline atmosphere and creating a seamless connection between online fan excitement and physical offline spaces.
Themed around "Trace," the event symbolized how every moment of online companionship leaves a lasting mark. Fans traveled to Shanghai from across the country to show their support, spontaneously setting up support flower walls to answer years of online connection with physical presence. In turn, KONG warmly expressed gratitude to fans with various on-site perks, including a themed cake shop “reverse-support” gesture, exclusive gift bags, and grand prize raffles—extending the love and bonds forged behind the screen into the real world.
To deliver a fresh offline performance experience tailored to a large arena stage, this year’s fan meeting received a comprehensive upgrade. Renowned industry directors, live switchers, and camera crews were brought in to manage the overall stage visuals and shot direction. Moving beyond the 2D avatars used in daily livestreams, the event introduced multiple brand-new 3D models optimized for giant arena screens, live lighting effects, and real-time motion capture. The resulting models featured refined, detailed texturing with smooth, natural stage movements. During the performance, KONG sang a series of popular hits—including "Always Online," "Empress," "Glass," and "Girl"—and gave the offline debut performance of "Good Times," a new collaborative single with Warner Music. With solid vocals and dynamic stage presence, KONG delivered a high-quality, immersive audio-visual experience to the crowd.
Arena-scale live performances by virtual artists place particularly high demands on real-time motion capture, technical stability, and show control, making their production significantly more complex than that of a conventional live event. The successful hosting of this fan meeting marks a significant milestone in KONG's career, demonstrating a mature command over large-scale offline stages, consistent live capability, and professional concert standards. It expands the boundaries for virtual performer events and marks a major leap from online interactive spaces into the professional, large-scale offline performance market.
Contact Info:
Name: Wendy Wu
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Organization: WMC
Website: https://www.warnermusic.com.cn/
Release ID: 89202135
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