“Criticism was about replacing current idols with virtual ones — they thought current idols might lose their jobs,” Kang said, adding that some fans will always prefer human artists.Eternity’s creator Park agreed, comparing the emergence of AI to the invention of photography in the 19th century: “Many painters were afraid of (the new) technology but today, we still have painters. I think BTS will never be afraid of virtual idols — they’re just new content.”