V&U is a South Korean-based VTuber agency for virtual idols from another world.
"At V&U, we’re creating one-of-a-kind virtual experiences through working with virtual entertainers, connecting the virtual 2D world to our 3D world. Just as time passes in our world, our talents grow and change as well! Together, we can enjoy a nice summer vacation, or have fun during the holidays, and surpass the dimensional barrier."[1]
"V&U" stands for "Virtual & Universe" or "Vtuber & yoU."[2]
History[]
2022[]
On 22 April, V&U announced their first group with the name revealed on April 25: Symphoria.[3]
On 26 April, V&U uploaded 4 teaser videos revealing 4 members representing 4 tarot cards: Justice, The Moon, The Fool, and The Sun.[4][5][6][7]
On 27 April, V&U uploaded a video on their YouTube channel introducing Symphoria's initial four members: Liora Walkyria, Penelope Wiseman, Etherna Helen, and Etherna Celine.[8]
On 30 July, V&U opened auditions for their second generation.[9]
On 1 November, V&U announced the addition of a new member to Symphoria, Yurikago Kokone, after posting several tweets revealing information about her since 18 October.[10][11][12][13][14][15] She would debut on 4 November 2022.
2023[]
On 18 February, V&U uploaded a video revealing their 2nd generation, Solstice, consisting of two members Amoria and Amano Serafi. They would debut on 3 March 2023.[16]
On 7 March, V&U opened auditions for their third generation.[17]
On 3 July, V&U announced their third generation, Oracle, consisting of five members with their respective codenames: ORACLE_O, ORACLE_R, ORACLE_A, ORACLE_C, and ORACLE_E.[18]
On 14 July, V&U uploaded a video, introducing the members of the third generation: Echo Lyne, Suri Solari, Maeve Kagekiri, Cyon Hart, and Meeta Osita.[19]
On 6 August, V&U opened auditions for their fourth generation.[20]
On 31 October, V&U uploaded a short video introducing their four generation, HELLø LAND, consisting of four members: Misma Ryzing, Spectra Libitina, Zeli Zuimu, and D.K Graves. They would debut on 11 November.[21]
2024[]
On 1 January, V&U announced that their 5th generation, Triple A Club, would debut during the month of February.[22]
On 7 January, V&U released their very first episode of VNUniverse, V&U's original 3D animation series.
On 20 February, V&U announced Triple A Club's members, consisting of five members: Cerenity Cosmica, Rowa Arctos, Mivi Aivori, Ciccino Katterina, and Tomomi Toraya. They would debut on 16 March 2024.[23]
On 23 May, Maeve Kagekiri became the first among V&U talents to reach 100,000 YouTube subscribers.[24]
On 3 June, V&U announced the release of VNUniverse Season 2.
On 1 August, V&U announced their official YouTube channel reached 100,000 YouTube subscribers.[25]
Members[]
| R | Retired from VTubing activities |
Symphoria[]
The initial members debuted on 6 and 7 May 2022 (PDT time).
| Penelope Wiseman | Yurikago Kokone | Etherna Helen R | Etherna Celine R | Liora Walkyria * |
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Solstice[]
They debuted on 3 March 2023 (PDT time).
| Amoria | Amano Serafi R |
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Oracle[]
They debuted on 4 August 2023 (PDT time).
| Meeta Osita | Suri Solari R | Maeve Kagekiri R | Echo Lyne R | Cyon Hart R |
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HELLø LAND[]
They debuted on 11 November 2023 (PDT time).
| D.K Graves | Zeli Zuimu | Misma Ryzing | Spectra Libitina R |
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Triple A Club[]
They debuted on 16 March 2024 (PDT time).
| Cerenity Cosmica | Rowa Arctos | Mivi Aivori | Ciccino Katterina | Tomomi Toraya |
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Discography[]
| Crown US | 1st Original Song - Symphoria | 13 October 2023 |
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| We Are Traveling | 3rd Original Song - Symphoria, Solstice, and Oracle | 8 October 2024 |
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Gallery[]
VNUniverse[]
- Click to the Playlist
VNUniverse is a 3D animation series that depicts V&U talents gathered together at the V&U Dimension Control Center to learn more about people on Earth via live-streaming. Coming from all sorts of backgrounds with a variety of personalities, goals, and opinions, one can only imagine what fun (but chaotic) shenanigans the talents find themselves wrapped up in every day.
New episodes are released Sundays at 7PM (PST).[26]
Videos[]
- Crown US - The 1st Music Video
- Wild Things - The 2nd Music Video
- We Are Traveling - The 3rd Music Video
- We Are Traveling - YouTube Shorts (Sound Source)
External links[]
Media[]
- V&U Entertainment - Official website
- V&U - VTuber Entertainment - YouTube channel (Main)
- VNU archive - YouTube channel (Official highlights)
- @VNUofficial - Twitter account (Main)
- @vnu_official_ - TikTok account (Main)
- r/VNUofficial - Official Subreddit
- V&U - Virtual & Universe, Vtuber & yoU - Official fan Discord server
- @vnuofficial.bsky.social Bluesky account
Hashtags[]
- #VNUentertain - General
- #Symphoria - 1st Generation
- #Solstice - 2nd Generation
- #Oracle - 3rd Generation
- #HELLoLAND - 4th Generation
- #TripleAClub - 5th Generation
- #MonthlyVNU - Fanart Posts
- #WeAreTraveling - The 3rd Music Video
- #jumphai - Featured Clip Contest for "We Are Traveling"
References[]
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [r/VNU_official]. (n.d.). V&U Guide - About V&U [Post]. Reddit.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, March 18). Virtual & Universe, Vtuber & yoU❤️ [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, April 26). Are you ready for V&U's first Vtuber group? Announcing the debut of "Symphoria"! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, April 27). The guardian of justice takes her first flight to find a reason to prevail in monotony. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, April 27). Forced to only show one side of herself, will you seek the depths of her true feelings? [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, April 27). Behind her bright smile lies a fiery heart. Who dares provoke the dormany volcano lying within. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, April 27). Why so serious? Why not add a little magic to your life? [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [V&U - VTuber Entertainment]. (2022, April 28). 【V&U PV】 Fate is calling... will you answer? [Video]. YouTube.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, July 30). 【🌠Auditions🌠】 We are officially opening auditions for future V&U talents. We're searching for people who are unique, someone who is unlike any other. Is it you? [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, November 1). 「I've heard you've had trouble sleeping... would you like me to read you a story?」 Just as the starlight brings comfort to travelers, this goddess' company will soothe your weary souls. V&U, Vtuber & yoU! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, October 31). From the moonlight emerges a goddess! May her gentle aura lull you into a sense of bliss. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, October 30). "I've heard you've had trouble sleeping... would you like me to read you a story?" [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, October 29). From the moonlight emerges a goddess! May her gentle aura lull you into a sense of bliss. [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, October 22). It seems that the moon's gentle light has awoken someone from a deep, deep slumber... [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2022, October 18). I show you strange visions when I visit, both kind and fearful. None suffer to have me, but do from my lack. What am I? [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, February 18). 【V&U Presents...】 Our 2nd Vtuber Generation, #Solstice, ascends onto the stage! Please follow our new members: Amoria 🦄 @AmoriaVNU Amano Serafi 🌙 @AmanoSerafiVNU [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, March 7). Do you want to be a Vtuber? Join us at V&U Entertainment! Auditions are now OPEN! Let's write a brand new story! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, July 3). We can't wait to reveal our Gen 3: Oracle Oracle is here to set the definition of what a vtuber can be, revealing the hidden purpose of vtubing; more than entertainment! @Gen3_ORACLE_O @Gen3_ORACLE_R @Gen3_ORACLE_A @Gen3_ORACLE_C @Gen3_ORACLE_E [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, July 14). Brace yourselves for #Oracle Echo Lyne @EchoVNU Suri Solari @SuriVNU Kagekiri Maeve @MaeveVNU Cyon Hart @CyonVNU Meeta Osita @MeetaVNU [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, August 6). [V&U Open a new gen audition!] Do you thrive on spine-tingling thrills and heart-pounding excitement? Anyone who wants to be entertained as Vtuber and deliver an experience like no other! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2023, October 31). Step into HELLo LAND, where even supernaturals crave thrill rides! 👹🎢 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @VNUofficial. (2024, January 1). 🚀 Exciting times ahead! Please welcome the New Generation with open arms. 🌟 ✨ Ready to embrace the adventurous spirit? Let's dive into the extraordinary together! 🌌 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @VNUofficial. (2024, February 20). ⚠️ TIMETABLE DROP! ⚠️ What is this?! A timetable…?! 🤔 Mark your calendars to stay updated for these 👾 ULTRA COOL 👾 things that are coming up! DEBUT PV 🚀 Friday, Feb 23rd DEBUT DAY🚀 Sat, Mar 16th [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [@VNUofficial]. (2024, May 27). 🎉 Maeve is back again! 🎉 Congraulations on ninja-running past 100K Subs!! 🥷 Maeve to the Moon @MaeveVNU 🥀 [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ @VNUofficial. (2024, August 1). 🎉Congratulations to V&U's Official YouTube Channel for 100k subs!🎉 We're ready to entertain y'all with more fabulous content, including new episodes of VNUniverse, eye-catching music videos, and much more! [Tweet]. Twitter.
- ↑ V&U Entertainment [r/VNU_official]. (n.d.). V&U Guide - What is VNUniverse? [Post]. Reddit.