TLDR;
Phoebe Chan discusses her experience as a pre-debut VTuber with VShojo, the outpouring of support she's received, and her plans for the future. She touches on the difficulties faced, including financial strain and emotional challenges, but remains optimistic and determined to continue pursuing her dreams. She expresses gratitude towards her friends, family, and community, and shares upcoming events and projects.
- Phoebe was preparing for debut with VShojo since January.
- She is working on music projects, including a 5-year anniversary compilation album and original songs.
- She plans to continue streaming, perform at Idol Harmony, and visit family.
- She expresses gratitude for the support she has received and encourages others to pursue their dreams.
Intro and Gratitude [0:00]
Phoebe expresses her gratitude for the overwhelming support she has received since the VShojo situation came to light. She mentions feeling jetlagged but is grateful to be with a close friend, who was intended to be the third member of her idol group. She acknowledges the emotional difficulty of the situation, noting moments of sadness and anger, but appreciates the healing presence of her friends. She thanks viewers for their kindness, subscriptions, donations, and follows, promising to read all notifications at the end of the stream.
Context of the Situation [16:58]
Phoebe provides context for those unfamiliar with the situation, referencing a video on her YouTube channel that explains in detail. She summarizes that she and several others were pre-debuting for VShojo for over half a year. She expresses surprise that there was another gen debuting besides the idol gen. Phoebe contrasts this experience with her debut with Prism Project, where expectations and interactions were clearly defined from the start. She expresses happiness at meeting the Monster Girl gen members and jokes about their NDA adherence.
Pre-Debut Preparations and Setbacks [20:42]
Phoebe discusses the extensive preparation and planning that went into her pre-debut, revealing that she created a logo, which is now displayed on her Bandcamp. She mentions her shift towards green as her image color. She explains that her situation is complicated because everything is behind schedule, and she is trying to catch up with artists and collaborators who are concerned about payment. She mentions her Life2D model and original song are on hold due to financial constraints. Phoebe shares that she had prepared a song called "Rainfall" with Aix to celebrate her 5-year VTubing anniversary on July 17th.
Anniversary and Future Plans [24:26]
Phoebe expresses sadness that her 5-year anniversary is not the kind she wanted, but acknowledges that she and her community have been doing their best. She expresses excitement to share everything she has been working on, hoping this will be one of her final stops. She reflects on her experiences with previous agencies that shut down, including Prism Project and Shiraiodori Pro, as well as a failed NFT project. She states that she is doing everything in her power to continue with the idol project, seeking solutions to salvage it.
Inspiration and Support [30:19]
Phoebe shares that she and her friend attended the first day of the Macross Frontier final live, which inspired them. She explains the importance of Macross to her and her family, particularly Rona from Macross Frontier, who has been her hyperfixation since elementary school. She recounts how she had to give up her ticket due to the VShojo situation, but thanks to the kindness of Mint, her third member, and the Macross community, she was able to attend. She expresses gratitude to her friend for providing accommodation and support.
Optimism and Moving Forward [35:57]
Phoebe expresses optimism about being forced out of VShojo, suggesting it could have been worse. She recalls meeting staff at Offkai and making friendship bracelets, expressing happiness that Gunrun wore hers. She vouches for the kindness and hard work of the talent managers at VShojo. Phoebe hopes that the situation was due to stupidity rather than malice. She expresses feeling sickened by the news about Mouse's charity funds. She hopes for a way for people to get what they are owed and is thankful that the Immune Deficiency Foundation has received more than the owed amount.
Gratitude and Debut Plans [44:15]
Phoebe thanks everyone for their love and support towards her, the idol gen, and those affected by the situation, emphasizing the importance of kindness. She reveals that the debut date was initially set for March, then June, with plans for an ARG at Offkai, but kept getting pushed back. She explains that she was planning a 5-year anniversary best-of compilation album, re-recording 10 of her proudest songs, but the pushed-back debut dates made her responsible for the costs.
Financial Strain and Future Projects [49:00]
Phoebe explains that she was promised a debut with no personal cost, but now faces significant expenses. She mentions needing to work on a different debut song because "Rainfall" is now just an anniversary song. She expresses her determination to compensate the people who worked on the album, as she wanted to showcase her favorite collaborators to the world. Phoebe discusses the struggle of being seen as an artist and the high cost of music production with little return.
Resilience and Inspiration [56:22]
Phoebe hopes her resilience can inspire others to never give up and keep pursuing their dreams. She jokingly threatens to haunt anyone who kills themselves, promising to bring them back with love and support. She opens the floor to questions, acknowledging she is still processing everything. Phoebe shares her upcoming performances, including a virtual event in Little Akihabara and Idol Harmony in DC, where she will perform original songs and covers. She teaches her call and response for live events.
Upcoming Events and Anniversary Stream [1:00:25]
Phoebe discusses her plans after returning from Japan, including performing in Little Akihabara and at Idol Harmony. She mentions visiting family in California to see her favorite artist, Fuji Kaze, which she believes will be healing and inspiring. She plans to do a 5-year anniversary stream in about a week and expresses her hope that the Phoebe Hive feels like a home for everyone.
Community and Future Music [1:06:52]
Phoebe confirms she has an art tag, #CBfanart, and will have an anniversary hashtag. She plans to release a lot of music if she can make her music projects work out. She notes that "Rainfall" is different from her previous songs and that her voice has evolved. Phoebe addresses questions about her upper register, fan meetups, and covering her songs.
Personal Reflections and Identity [1:14:38]
Phoebe reflects on her journey, mentioning her early singing on YouTube and her parents' initial reluctance to support her artistic pursuits. She shares that she is the oldest of three sisters and values being a good role model for them. Phoebe discusses her 2.5D identity and how she has integrated her real life with her VTuber persona, leading to interactions with people from her past.
Comfort and Acceptance [1:22:49]
Phoebe expresses gratitude for the acceptance she has received from her community and family. She shares anecdotes about her high school teachers and family members supporting her. Phoebe emphasizes her desire to make everyone proud and shares her story to inspire others. She recalls a pivotal moment at Macross World Con that boosted her confidence.
Stage Presence and Future Plans [1:26:12]
Phoebe reflects on her stage presence and the joy she finds in performing. She expresses hope for future success and affirms her commitment to her dreams. Phoebe confirms that people can cover her songs and mentions putting instrumentals on Bandcamp. She shares that she will be in Japan until the 31st and expresses interest in performing in Taiwan if possible.
Final Thoughts and Gratitude [1:33:01]
Phoebe prepares to wrap up the stream, mentioning she needs to pick up her merch at the concert venue. She expresses gratitude for the support and promises to stream regularly once she is back from Japan. Phoebe reiterates her commitment to her music and performances, encouraging viewers to support her and the Idol Gen members. She concludes by sending love and promising to share pictures from the concert on Twitter.