Four child-sized humanoid robots perform synchronized K-pop dances at a new 16,500 square metre facility in Gangdong district in eastern Seoul. The opening show features songs by G-Dragon and Taemin, with robots executing fluid moves until one appears to malfunction and is removed. The park is presented as the world’s first robot theme park, created by Galaxy Corporation, an entertainment and technology company. Galaxy manages major K-pop and acting talent and positions robots as entertainers rather than assistants. Plans call for three to six K-pop concerts daily, more than 1,000 shows annually, and a world tour by the end of the year.
"Four child-sized humanoid robots take the stage at an arena in eastern Seoul, and as the opening beats of a song by K-pop star G-Dragon begin, they start to dance. Arms swinging, legs stepping in sync, heads bobbing, wigs and baggy clothes swishing, until mid-performance one of them seemingly malfunctions and has to be removed from the stage."
"Galaxy Robot Park, a new 16,500 square metre facility in Gangdong district that its creators claim is the world's first robot theme park. It represents an ambitious some might say audacious vision of a future in which robots don't just assist humans but entertain them, perform concerts across continents simultaneously, and even walk runways."
"Behind the project is Galaxy Corporation, an entertainment company that positions itself as an enter-tech firm, blending entertainment with technology. It manages megastar G-Dragon, as well as Taemin from the group Shinee and actor Song Kang-ho, known to western audiences for his role as the father in Parasite."
"We're planning three to six K-pop concerts daily, over 1,000 shows annually, Choi Yong-ho, Galaxy's chief executive and self-styled chief happiness officer, tells reporters. By the end of this year, We're planning to take them on a world tour."
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