# Immersive VR Musical Experiences BLACKPINK is Hosting a VR Concert in Meta's Horizon Worlds App By Colin Smith | Published 2024-01-04 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-a-vr-encore References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/12/blackpink-a-vr-encore-concert-tour-film-trailer-stream) & [oculus](https://www.oculus.com/experiences/event/993433791717337/) BLACKPINK, the massively popular K-pop band, is hosting a virtual reality experience in Meta's Horizon Worlds app titled 'BLACKPINK: A VR Encore.' This is an immersive concert-like experience for fans of the band, and while the VR concert will be similar to BLACKPINK's previous 'Born Pink' world tour, the VR concert will be an enjoyable experience for those who have and have not attended one of BLACKPINK's live shows. The VR concert is accessible for all players on Meta Horizon Worlds. The premiere for the concert was on December 26th, 2023, at 5PM PST, but as this is a virtual event, Meta and BLACKPINK are leaving the concert up for viewing until January 31st, 2024. This means interested VR players have a full month remaining to enjoy this unique and immersive concert viewing experience. Image Credit: BLACKPINK, YG Entertainment, [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2023/12/blackpink-a-vr-encore-concert-tour-film-trailer-stream), [oculus](https://www.oculus.com/experiences/event/993433791717337/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 20% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Virtual Reality Experiences:** The BLACKPINK VR concert is an example of an immersive virtual reality experience that allows fans to enjoy a concert-like experience from the comfort of their own homes. - **Virtual Reality Concerts:** Virtual reality concerts, like BLACKPINK's VR Encore, are becoming more popular as they provide fans with a unique and interactive way to experience live performances. - **Extended Viewing Periods for Virtual Events:** Offering extended viewing periods, such as BLACKPINK's concert until January 31st, 2024, allows virtual event organizers to cater to a broader audience and maximize viewership. ### Who This Affects Most - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can explore the use of immersive virtual reality experiences to enhance and expand the ways in which audiences engage with concerts and live performances. - **Technology:** The technology industry has the opportunity to further develop virtual reality platforms and create more realistic and engaging virtual concert experiences. - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can integrate virtual reality concert experiences into their platforms, providing gamers with a new form of entertainment and social interaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Virtual Reality Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersion-vr.md) - [K-Pop Fan Hubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-the-palace.md) - [Rapper-Themed VR Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-notorious-big.md) - [Interactive Metaverse Pop Concerts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-chainsmokers.md) - [K-POP Group Retail Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-popup-store.md) - [K-Pop-Inspired Digital Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-3.md) - [K-Pop Whisky Metaverses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/regal-planet.md) - [Virtual Event Afterparties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/post-show-celebration.md) - [K-Pop-Backed PC Peripherals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackpink-4.md)