PBLive, a new YouTube channel featuring K-POP artists, launches January 9 with CNBLUE and ASTRO's MJ. Free content and giveaways available.
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Starting January 9, a new YouTube channel "PBLive Produced by au" (hereafter: PBLive) will begin. Popular artists have already been announced to appear. "PBLive" is a music content distribution channel featuring various artists from the K-POP scene, with the concept of "One Booth, One Live." It features live performances in a booth modeled after a phone booth, delivering authentic Korean music clips to the world. The first artist to appear is the Korean three-piece band CNBLUE, which is also very popular in Japan. They will perform the title track "Killer Joy" from their newly released 3rd full album "3LOGY," receiving enthusiastic responses from fans. Additionally, the second artist, ASTRO's MJ, is confirmed to appear (scheduled for release on January 26). Information about future artists and music clips will be gradually revealed. ■ Distribution Overview "PBLive Produced by au" YouTube Channel Name: "PBLive" Channel here Distribution Start Date: After January 9, 2026, scheduled for sequential distribution *All content is free. 〇 "PBLive Produced by au" Distribution Commemorative Giveaway Campaign Implementation Benefits: 300 people will be selected to receive 1,000 Ponta points Period: January 12, 2026 - March 31, 2026 Participation Conditions: Entry via au ID on the campaign site *Anyone with an au ID can participate. Campaign details here ■ Related Sites - "PBLive" Official X (formerly Twitter) - "PBLive" Official Instagram - "PBLive" Official TikTok
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