【JK Fandom】First-Ever 'VIVA (Virtual Icon Vision Awards)' Announced! Official Website Launches, JK Fandom Joins as Official Voting Partner

JK Fandom, a global fandom support platform operated by Fan Communications Global Co., Ltd., has announced its participation as the official voting partner for the first-ever 'VIVA (Virtual Icon Vision Awards)', hosted by the Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA).

About 'VIVA (Virtual Icon Vision Awards)'

Under the slogan 'Beyond societal prejudice, let your talent shine', VIVA is a fan-participatory award established to discover and celebrate icons thriving in the rapidly growing virtual content industry. Bringing together idols, streamers (VTubers), and characters, VIVA unites the boundaryless virtual industry on one stage, with fan votes playing a decisive role from candidate selection to final winners.

Award Categories

VIVA consists of 3 main categories (15 awards in total):

・ Virtual Idol Awards

Grand Prize for Virtual Idols

Popular Virtual Idol Award

Rising Virtual Idol Award

Best Performance Award

Global Virtual Artist Award

・ Virtual Streamer (VTuber) Awards

Grand Prize for Virtual Streamers

Popular Virtual Streamer Award

Best Live Content Award

Rising Virtual Streamer Award

Global Virtual Streamer Award

・ Virtual Character Awards

Grand Prize for Virtual Characters

Virtual Game Character Award

Virtual Webtoon Character Award

Virtual Anime Character Award

Virtual AI Influencer Award

Candidate Selection by Category

・ Virtual Idol Category: Candidates advancing to the final voting round will be selected through an online preliminary fan vote.

・ Virtual Streamer Category: Candidates will be selected based on association recommendations and direct applications, evaluated against KOVHIA's review criteria.

※ Direct applications for the Virtual Streamer category are now open via the official website (Application period: until August 4 (Tue) 23:59).

・ Virtual Character Category: Candidates will be selected by KOVHIA following expert consultation in each respective field.

※ Final winners in each category will be determined by fan voting in the main voting phase.

Preliminary Fan Voting for Virtual Idols Begins July 22

The online preliminary fan voting for the Virtual Idol category will be conducted as follows:

・ Voting Period: July 22, 2026, 12:00 (Wed) – August 4, 2026, 23:59 (Tue)

※ The voting period may be changed without prior notice due to circumstances on the part of the organizers or operators.

Official Website Launch

For detailed information including candidate lineups and the main voting schedule, please visit the VIVA official website.

・ Official Website: https://vivaaward.com/

Statements

So Guk-han, President, Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA)

"Virtual icons have grown to become a significant part of industries such as music, broadcasting, and advertising, yet there has never been an official stage to celebrate their achievements together with fans. VIVA is the first integrated award where virtual idols, streamers, and characters gather under one roof, with fans' votes shaping the results from nomination to final winners. Through VIVA, KOVHIA will officially recognize the value of the virtual industry and pioneer the era of virtual icons together with fans worldwide."

Tetsuya Endo, Representative Director and President, Fan Communications Global Co., Ltd.

"Support for virtual icons knows no borders. The significance of VIVA lies in uniting fans from different countries behind the same icon, bringing their passion onto one shared stage. JK Fandom has always focused on creating experiences where fans' support becomes visible and leads to new opportunities. As the official voting partner, we will ensure stable operation of global fan voting and strive to bring the virtual icons loved by fans worldwide to center stage."

【About Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA)】

The Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA) is a general incorporated association established to promote the growth of the virtual human industry. Through member networking, strengthening global competitiveness, and policy recommendations to the government, KOVHIA drives the development of South Korea's virtual human industry.

・ Association Name: Korea Virtual Human Industry Association (KOVHIA)

・ Website: www.kovhia.com

【About JK Fandom】

JK Fandom is a global platform supporting fandoms worldwide, with the slogan 'Turn your favorite into a star with one vote'. It unites fans who support the same idol, helping boost artists' performance opportunities and offering various rewards such as appearances and features based on voting results.

(JK Fandom Official Links)

・ Official Website: https://jk-fandom.jp

・ App Download:

App Store: https://jk-fandom-app.go.link/djRcu

Google Play: https://jk-fandom-app.go.link/cp3uA

・ LINE Official Account: https://line.me/R/ti/p/@555txtqj

・ X (Twitter) Official Account: https://x.com/jk_fandom_

・ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jkfandom_official

【About Fan Communications Global Co., Ltd.】

Fan Communications Global Co., Ltd. operates entertainment businesses leveraging the 'JK Fandom' platform, as well as publishing overseas smartphone apps. In its entertainment business, the company plans and operates fan voting and support events through JK Fandom, creating spaces that connect fans and IPs.