PULSE9

Pulse9 is a South Korean artificial intelligence company founded in 2017 that develops and services virtual humans and AI art. The company is led by CEO Park Ji-eun. Pulse9 utilizes its proprietary 'Deep Real AI' technology, which enables the creation of hyper-realistic virtual humans without the need for complex 3D modeling or specialized equipment. This technology is applied across various sectors, including entertainment, live commerce, branding, and digital marketing.

The company gained international recognition with the launch of 'Eternity' in 2021, an 11-member virtual K-pop girl group. The members of Eternity were created using deepfake technology and their appearances were selected through public voting. The group has released multiple songs, engaged in global campaigns, and been featured at international exhibitions, including at the V&A Museum in London. Beyond Eternity, Pulse9 has also developed other virtual idols and characters, such as the boy idol 'Banjamin', for various clients. These virtual humans have participated in a range of activities, from appearing on live news broadcasts and selling products on home shopping networks to interning at major companies.

Pulse9's business model involves creating digital humans for large corporations, such as Shinsegae, and providing an AI agent platform that automates the creation and management of virtual entertainers like idols and show hosts. The company's technology facilitates real-time, personalized interactions between AI characters and users, delivering content across text, audio, and video formats. The firm started in 2017 and opened the world's first AI Art Gallery in 2019, showcasing collaborations between human artists and AI. Pulse9 has secured funding from investors including Venture Square and the Tech Incubator Program for Startup (TIPS).

Keywords: virtual humans, generative AI, deepfake technology, K-pop, AI idols, digital entertainment, virtual influencers, Deep Real AI, AI art, content automation