ALBO is not a single piece of content but an IP ecosystem where the universe, characters, music, and brand are organically interconnected. Each IP generates revenue independently while creating greater brand value when combined.
ALBO IP Ecosystem at a Glance
ALBOVERSE, a global K-POP character idol project jointly presented by Korea, the United States, and Japan.
In February 2026, the global character IP brand ALBOVERSE officially announces a global K-POP character idol project jointly planned by three countries: Japan — ALBO JAPAN (CEO Maho Yoshimi / DIAMONDS), Korea — ALBO GLOBAL (CEO Ilkyung Song), and the United States — ALBO USA (Co-CEO Daniel Lee).
The project begins from the creative vision of designer Ilkyung Song, and has drawn attention for building a new type of artist brand that combines K-POP × Character IP × Global Cultural Industry (music & visual media) through cooperation between Korea, the United States, and Japan.
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The six-member character idol “ALBO,” born through global collaboration
“ALBO” is a virtual idol group composed of six distinctive characters and will be developed around three core business pillars:
① Video content and story-based episode series production
② Album and digital single releases
③ Character merchandise and licensed products
In particular, the music division will operate as a participatory album project in which K-POP and J-POP artists directly take part, establishing a Global Collaboration System where artists and producers from multiple countries work together. Through this, ALBO aims to evolve beyond a simple character into a new platform for cultural exchange.
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A new challenge built on 15 years of experience
Although ALBOVERSE is a new brand, the project is driven by Korean and Japanese content production companies with over 15 years of industry experience. Combining their know-how and global networks, the project is expected to grow into a global artist IP expanding beyond the United States, Japan, and Korea into China, Europe, and Southeast Asia.
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About ALBO
“ALBO” stands for A Light Beyond Orbit, symbolizing a light that goes beyond orbit to illuminate the world. The six characters each represent different emotions and energies, connecting emotionally with fans through music, video, and merchandise.
Centered around ALBOVERSE, ALBO will build a next-generation entertainment ecosystem where virtual idols, artists, and fan communities coexist, expanding beyond online platforms into offline spaces.
Message from the Character Artist
ALBO is not just a character. It began with the goal of creating an emotional world where music, story, and the feelings of fans become one — that world is ALBOVERSE. We hope Korea, Japan, and the United States will come together through it and become a new cultural bridge connecting different cultures.
— Designer Ilkyung Song