SM Town Meta-Passport

South Korean mobile app
Screenshot
Screenshot of the passport page
Developer(s)SM Brand MarketingOperating systemiOS, AndroidAvailable in2[1] languages
List of languages
  • English, Korean
LicenseProprietary software with terms of serviceWebsitesmtownandstore.com/product/META-PASSPORT.html

SM Town Meta-Passport[a] (Korean: 에스엠타운 메타-패스포트; stylized as SMTOWN META-PASSPORT)[b] is a Korean mobile application created by South Korean company SM Brand Marketing, a subsidiary of SM Entertainment. The application is the second service offered by the metaverse brand, Kwangya, and provides a digital passport that grants citizenship for Music Nation SM Town. It also presents membership services, digital stamps that could be obtained during various events, and Ace membership information that would be provided on a visa.

Development

On January 1, 2022, SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Kwangya was broadcast online through various platforms, including YouTube and Beyond Live.[5] On the same day as the performances, SM Entertainment announced the release of Music Nation SM Town Meta-Passport.[6] It is a digital passport that grants citizenship of the virtual country Music Nation SM Town.[7] SM then launched its new concept membership service and had its application opening available at SM Town &Store.[8] It serves as the 2022 version of the Music Nation SM Town Passport issued in 2012.[9]

On August 20, SM Brand Marketing, a subsidiary of SM, launched Music Nation SM Town Meta-Passport and served as the second service of the metaverse brand, Kwangya, after launching its first service of fan community application, Kwangya Club.[10][11] In August 2012, the inception of Music Nation SM Town was announced, which became one with SM's music and performance.[12] The Music Nation SM Town Passport was distributed to fans and first citizens in 30 countries around the world, had been converted and was newly introduced as the Meta-Passport.[13] The mobile application was then officially launched and was available for download at App Store and Google Play.[14] The service was established starting with SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Human City Suwon held at Suwon World Cup Stadium.[15]

Features

The Meta-Passport incorporates the metaverse origin story of SM Culture Universe (SMCU), the core value and vision of future entertainment, and provides digital passport and membership services.[16] It would also connect the "real world" and the "digital world" and introduce a new layout in which all information is recorded transparently.[17] In addition, it can be received by anyone who is an SM Town member and has downloaded the Meta-Passport mobile application.[18] Digital stamps can be obtained when visiting SM Entertainment's online and offline events, such as performances and fan meetings, along with Ace membership information that would be provided on a visa.[19] The winners of the Meta-Passport advance event held in January at SM Town &Store, SM's official online store, acquired additional benefits of a "special" version of the passport.[20]

Notes

  1. ^ also called as Meta-Passport[2]
  2. ^ Although fully named MUSIC NATION SMTOWN META-PASSPORT,[3] software distribution platforms such as App Store and Google Play indicate it as SMTOWN META-PASSPORT.[1][4]

References

  1. ^ a b "SMTOWN META-PASSPORT on the App Store". App Store. Archived from the original on August 19, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  2. ^ Yoon, Ki-baek (August 19, 2022). SM타운 메타패스포트, 8월 20일 정식 론칭 [SM Town Meta-Passport, Officially Launched on August 20]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  3. ^ Park, Seo-hyeon (January 2, 2022). SMCU로 하나됐다..'SMTOWN LIVE 2022' 韓온라인 콘서트 최다 시청 기록 경신 [Became One with SMCU..'SMTOWN LIVE 2022' Sets a New Record for the Most Viewers in Korea]. Herald Pop (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  4. ^ "SMTOWN META-PASSPORT - Apps on Google Play". Google Play. Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  5. ^ Yoon, Sang-geun (January 2, 2022). 보아→에스파 SMTOWN 라이브 161개 지역 5100만 스트리밍 '최다'[종합] [BoA → Aespa SMTOWN Live 51 Million Streaming 'The Most' in 161 Regions [Overall]]. StarNews (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 2, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  6. ^ Kim, Mi-kyung (January 2, 2022). SMCU로 하나된 메타버스 콘서트 'SMTOWN LIVE 2022' 성료 [SMCU's Metaverse Concert 'SMTOWN LIVE 2022' was Completed]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  7. ^ Kim, Min-ji (January 2, 2022). SMCU로 하나된 'SM타운 라이브 2022', 전 세계 161개 지역 5100만 스트리밍 ['SM Town Live 2022' with SMCU, 51 Million Streams in 161 Regions Around the World]. News1 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  8. ^ Lee, Min-ji (January 3, 2022). SM, 가상국가 SM타운 시민권 부여 디지털 여권 출시 [SM, Launches Digital Passport to Grant Citizenship to Virtual Country SM Town]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  9. ^ Kwon, Soo-bin (January 3, 2022). SM타운, 10년 만에 디지털로 다시 나온 여권 [SM Town, Digitally Recovered Passport in 10 Years]. News Culture (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  10. ^ Kang, Seo-jung (August 19, 2022). SM엔터테인먼트 메타패스포트, 20일 정식 론칭..디지털 여권 [SM Entertainment Meta-Passport, Officially Launched on the 20th..A Digital Passport]. Osen (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  11. ^ Kim, No-eul (June 23, 2022). SM, 7월 팬 커뮤니티 '광야 클럽' 문 연다…미래 엔터 세상 [SM, To Open Fan Community 'Kwangya Club' in July…Future Entertainment World]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on July 5, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  12. ^ Choi, Hye-jin (August 19, 2022). SM, 20일 메타패스포트 정식 론칭 [SM, Officially Launches Meta-Passport on the 20th]. Sports Today (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  13. ^ Kang, Da-yoon (August 19, 2022). SM엔터테인먼트, 메타패스포트 20일 정식 런칭 [공식] [SM Entertainment, Officially Launched Meta-Passport on the 20th [Official]]. MyDaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  14. ^ Yoon, Sun-kyo (August 19, 2022). SMTOWN, 디지털 여권 '메타패스포트' 8월 20일 정식 론칭 [SMTOWN, Launches Digital Passport 'Meta-Passport' on August 20]. Single List (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  15. ^ Lee, Mi-young (August 19, 2022). SMTOWN 메타패스포트, 20일 정식 런칭…멤버십 서비스 오픈 [SMTOWN Meta-Passport, Officially Launched on the 20th…Membership Service Open]. JoyNews24 (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  16. ^ Doo, Jung-ah (August 19, 2022). SM타운 메타패스포트, 8월20일 정식 런칭 [SM Town Meta-Passport, August 20 Official Launching]. News Journalism (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  17. ^ Lee, Jae-hoon (August 20, 2022). SMCU 집약된 'SM타운 라이브', 5년 만에 국내 대면공연 [SMCU's 'SM Town Live', Will be Held in Korea for the First Time in 5 years]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  18. ^ Lee, Jae-hoon (August 19, 2022). SM타운 패스포트, 10년 만에 디지털로…"메타-패스포트" [SM Town Passport, Digital in 10 Years…"Meta-Passport"]. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  19. ^ Yoon, Ki-baek (August 20, 2022). 에스파→소녀시대 총출동… 3만 관객 열광한 '핑크빛 광야' [종합] [Aespa → Girls' Generation are Here… 'Pink Kwangya' that Attracted 30,000 Viewers [Synthesis]]. Edaily (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.
  20. ^ Kim, Won-gyeom (August 19, 2022). SM타운 메타패스포트, 8월 20일 정식 런칭…전 세계 팬 대상 '디지털 여권' [SM Town Meta-Passport, Officially Launched on August 20…'Digital Passport' for Fans Around the World]. SPOTV News (in Korean). Archived from the original on August 31, 2022. Retrieved August 31, 2022.

External links

  • Official website