• The objective of MoeLive is to provide a novel sort of entertainment experience that utilizes parts of K-pop culture in conjunction with Japanese anime culture.
• The platform will utilize generative artificial intelligence technology to bring social simulation experiences with virtual characters into the real world.

Vivident, a startup that is developing artificial intelligence-powered character IP technology, has received initial investment in the amount of $1.5 million from investors across South Korea, Japan, the United States of America, and Hong Kong. Hashed, Mashup Ventures, TheVentures, Modhaus (Korea), and Sfermion (US) were among the leading venture capital firms that participated in the round. Additionally, the largest venture capital firm in Japan, CVC Z Venture Capital, Decima Fund, and the Titan Fund of CMCC Global, which is based in Hong Kong, supported the round.

A platform for alternate reality is currently being developed by Vivident. This platform will utilize generative artificial intelligence technology to bring social simulation experiences with virtual characters into the real world. The platform that it uses, known as MoeLive, gives users the ability to not only communicate with artificial intelligence characters but also take part in their activities and growth, as well as create and manage their very own AI characters. With extensive experience from leading gaming and entertainment technology companies such as Krafton, Hyperconnect, Neosapience, Supertone, and UNOPND, the founding team of the company, which was established in May 2024, brings a wealth of knowledge within the industry.

Using generative artificial intelligence technology, the firm is developing MoeLive, a platform that allows for community engagement and creates IPs in the style of anime characters. The objective of MoeLive is to provide a novel sort of entertainment experience that utilizes parts of K-pop culture in conjunction with Japanese anime culture. A number of different artificial intelligence technologies are included into the platform, which enables fan communities to actively engage in the creation and development of the characters that are created by the platform. Within the first half of the year 2025, Vivident intends to deploy a test service that will have direct chat interactions with characters.

Due to the fact that it relies on human performers to portray virtual avatars, the virtual character industry now faces a number of difficulties. Vivident is using artificial intelligence technology to facilitate the creation of completely autonomous virtual characters in order to circumvent these limitations and allow the development of new business models. The strategy used by the business goes beyond the usage of simple chat interfaces, including real-time livestreaming capabilities and multi-user involvement systems in order to develop a new paradigm in artificial intelligence celebrity entertainment.

Jonathan Cheung, Principal at Titan Fund stated:

“GD and his team have an impressive track record of building consumer products across web2 and blockchain technologies. What sets MoeLive apart isn’t just their innovative application of AI technology—it’s their deep understanding of fan culture. They are pioneering a new form of entertainment where communities come together to nurture and grow alongside their favorite characters. By blending Japan’s character-nurturing culture with the idol industry framework of Korea, MoeLive offers a truly unique and captivating approach.”

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Kim added:

“Through MoeLive, we aim to create a new form of IP where technology, content, and community converge. Our goal isn’t simply to create AI characters, but to develop character IPs that grow and evolve together with their fans.”

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The mission of Vivident is to create virtual entertainment of the future generation, and GD Kim, the founder and CEO of Vivident, brings considerable expertise in the gaming, technology, and web3 sectors to the table.

Kim started his work with Bain & Company after getting his B.A. in International Studies from Johns Hopkins University. Building a solid basis in corporate strategy and analysis, he worked as a consultant for Bain & Company, where he specialized in technologies, content, and due diligence projects.

Most recently, Kim served over two years as the Chief Operating Officer of UNOPND, Hashed’s venture studio. Notable web3-integrated content initiatives, such as Modhaus’ tripleS and Ndus Interactive’s Xociety, were successfully incubated by him during his stay. He was the driving force behind the incubation of these projects. His complete position encompassed aiding founders from business creation to finance, product development strategies, and overall corporate management.

Key Features of MoeLive:

• Advanced AI Character Creation: An advanced artificial intelligence character creation system that uses generative artificial intelligence to create one-of-a-kind anime-style characters with distinct personalities.
• Interactive Growth System: It allows fans to participate in character development through a variety of activities and voting capabilities.
• Community-Driven Experience: Makes it possible for multiple users to interact with and nurture for characters collectively.
• Multi-Platform Integration: Conversations in real time, live streaming, and interactions with social media are all included.
• Autonomous Performance: Provides genuine entertainment experiences by means of virtual characters that are powered entirely by artificial intelligence

With this seed funding, Vivident will concentrate on developing MoeLive, which will be the company’s first service. With the goal of achieving a simultaneous release in South Korea, Japan, and the United States by the end of the year, the company intends to launch its beta service in the first half of the year 2025.​