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Virtual Idol in Beijing Winter Olympics

Young people’s subcultures are being popularized by the Chinese government.
By Cecil Gao
Feb. 8, 2022 updated 03:54

For fans of the Japanese singing voice synthesizer software Vocaloid, the Winter Olympics Cultural Festival will be a surprise. Officials invited the famous Chinese virtual singer Luo Tianyi to the opening ceremony.

With a well-designed costume and great stage interactions, Luo Tianyi sang an original song specially made for the Winter Olympic Games.

In fact, this is not Luo Tianyi’s first performance. She has also performed in the 2021 CCTV New Year’s Gala with other artists. 

Luo Tianyi at New Year’s GalaLuo Tianyi at New Year’s Gala

The inclusion of a Virtual Idol in the Winter Olympics shows the Chinese government’s supportive attitude towards young people’s hobbies.