TechFlow news, May 9 — MEET48, the world's first Web3.0-based AI-Agent and AIUGC fan economy ecosystem community focused on entertainment, officially announced today the launch of the 1st Web3.0 All-Community Annual Idol Popularity Audition & Ceremony (abbreviated as WIPA). MEET48 has formed a global strategic partnership with this year's SNH48 GROUP Annual Youth Festival, and both events will jointly hold their results announcement and award ceremony on August 2 at the AsiaWorld–Arena in Hong Kong, China.
This marks the world’s first pioneering attempt to introduce blockchain mechanisms into an idol selection system. Members from SNH48 GROUP, real-life idols primarily from Japan, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and other Asian countries, AI Agent groups, and representative virtual artist collectives will all participate in this momentous celebration of innovation and glory, kicking off a new era’s anthem of youth on-chain.
The inaugural WIPA will officially launch in early June. Overseas fans will vote via the MEET48 app and official website to select the first-ever TOP16 idols. Final voting will close on August 2, with results revealed live during the WIPA Annual Grand Finals Showcase and Awards Ceremony, held concurrently with the SNH48 GROUP Annual Youth Festival.
On incentives: all rewards are centered around creative works and the influence of selected participants, deeply integrated with offline operations to build a true global stage for contestants. Final ranking by vote count will determine rewards, including exclusive digital single production and MV filming, advertising placements in major global commercial hubs, featured exposure on high-traffic overseas platforms, invitations to multiple overseas touring performances, dedicated overseas handshake events, endorsement opportunities in overseas games and brands, collaborative original digital singles and MV productions, priority recommendations for overseas film and TV roles, and online fan meet-and-greets.
