Thanks To This VR Technology, This Husband Was Reunited With His Wife Who Had Died

JAKARTA - Technological tools continue to develop rapidly. Even some technology companies can bring back loved ones who have long died in virtual form.

So, not through the mystical or shaman, a husband in South Korea managed to reunite with his long-dead wife. The meeting took place through virtual reality (VR) technology intermediaries.

The documentary film shown by MBC, South Korea, shows how VR technology can help bring a man to his wife who has died, as quoted by Ubergizmo.

VR technology has evolved over time. At first this technology was designed for those who like to play video games. Currently, VR can be used for a number of other purposes.

The incident above is an example of the use of VR technology that is applied for therapeutic purposes. This technology is used to help those who have not given up losing their loved ones.

The 51 year old man who met his wife was named Kim Jung Soo. Not only meeting, he also had a chance to chat with the figure of his beloved wife.

At first, Kim Jung Soo revealed that he wanted to meet his dead wife again. Through VR technology, the meeting can be realized.

The MBC Design Center created Jung Soo's wife's avatar, the company is working on redesigning every move and voice of his wife to look very similar. For voice, MBC recruited actors who have very similar voices.

When everything was prepared, Kim Jung Soo was able to meet his beloved wife. He stepped into the green screen area. When she wore virtual reality glasses, suddenly burst into tears.

In the video, Kim Jung Soo is holding his wife's hand. After that the two of them danced to music at a place, presumably in their home.

Launching AsiaOne, their eldest daughter named Jong-bin said that they wanted to move one and try a new life after their mother died.

"This is my last hope, that's why we allow my father to meet Mother again," said Jong-bin.