[Seoul=RNX News] Hyun Jaehoon Reporter = Virtual idol group D-ESTER’s main vocalist JAY released a cover video of ‘Drowning’ on July 25 (Fri).
JAY’s words, ‘I thought to give it one more try for the last time,’ moved many people’s hearts. In a cold reality, D-ESTER became a new turning point for him.
The recently released cover video of JAY’s ‘Drowning’ delves deeper into this story of his.
Immediately after the video was released, fans reacted with comments like ‘the epitome of cover content,’ and within the industry, it was praised as high-quality content with emotion, skill, and immersion.
JAY’s cover video goes beyond mere reinterpretation of the original track or technical display. The delicate emotion captured in the vocals and expressions, along with natural and flexible gestures, provide an immersive experience as if on a real stage.
Most importantly, the heartfelt performance conveyed beyond digital technology captured the public’s emotions.
About the cover, JAY stated, “I took it on with the determination to try one more time for the last time as part of D-ESTER,” and added, “Meeting those who support me allowed me to find the light again.”
He further promised, “As much as you have been my light, I will become someone else’s light.”
D-ESTER is a next-generation virtual idol project utilizing advanced Vicon-based motion capture, real-time rendering technology with Unreal Engine, and generative AI. With natural expressiveness and an immersive stage that transcends reality, they are preparing for their official debut.
Emerging rapidly as a leading figure in the promising K-virtual artist market, D-ESTER, through JAY’s cover, strongly demonstrated what kind of impact can be created when technology, musicality, and the artist’s authenticity are combined.