By Honorary Reporter Fotini Chatzoudi from Greece

Photo = Rozy

Rozy is Korea's first virtual influencer and was created by Sidus Studio X last year. Her popularity skyrocketed when in August, she appeared in an ad for Shinhan Life.

She has since collaborated with many brands such as Calvin Klein, Hera and W.Concept. 

What makes Rozy extraordinary is her super-realistic behavior and charming personality, with gestures, poses and expressions that make her appear real.

The following are excerpts of a Nov. 10 "interview" with Rozy.

Please introduce yourself to our readers.

I'm Korea's first virtual influencer Rozy. My name looks English but is from the Korean name "Oh Rozy," which means "the one and only." I'm 22 and never change.

How did it feel when people first learned that you are virtual?
Most people who found out that I'm virtual were shocked and surprised. When the news came out, I was worried about getting rejected. But many are amazed by and enjoy me, so I'm happy to communicate with them.

What are your interests?

Lately, I pay a lot of attention to environmental issues. Korea is now between autumn and winter, and the weather changes daily. Now that the four seasons, a source of Korean pride, have grown ambiguous, I consider environmental pollution a serious issue. So I'm still figuring out how to practice a "zero-waste" life.

You've worked with model Irene Kim wearing Tiffany & Co. jewelry. Tell us more about it.
Irene Kim is one of my bestie real-life models. We did a lot of shooting together but especially in the last Tiffany & Co shooting.

Rozy and model Irene Kim wear Tiffany & Co. jewelry. (WKorea)

As a travel lover, what is your next destination?
I used to travel around the world, even in the past and future, through VRT (virtual Rozy trip). If my followers recommend a destination, I can go there and make new friends in going beyond time and space. Last month, I went back to 1980s Seoul. Perhaps next time, I'll visit the 2000s.

Rozy poses in front of the Roman Coliseum in Rome. (Rozy)

Anything you want to say to our readers?
Thanks to a lot of attention and support, I've shown various sides of me. I want to say thank you to everyone who always communicates with me. 

enny0611@korea.kr

*This article is written by a Korea.net Honorary Reporter. Our group of Honorary Reporters are from all around the world, and they share with Korea.net their love and passion for all things Korean.