Broadcast date: Aug. 11-12
Starring: BTS, IZ*ONE, Stray Kids, A.C.E

Jimin of BTS took to V Live from a “newly made practice room for vocals,” before going for a rehearsal.

(Naver's V Live)

“It’s been a while and let’s begin with a beautiful song,” he said turning on V’s “Winter Bear” after one failed attempt.

“It just came out yesterday and the subtitle is ‘Baby Bear,’” said the artist sounding like a DJ.

“It’s so good, right? I didn’t have that much time to chat with you and I’ve been wondering when I could. Taehyung’s song came out just in time and I wanted to listen to it with you,” said Jimin singing and moving his arms to the tune.

“It’s almost a month since we did the concert tour. We are doing something everyday but it feels as if time flies since we don’t get to see you as often,” he said.

In the middle of the livestream, J-Hope joined with a playful knock. The two were singing along to “Winter Bear” when V came in with a smile, dragging a chair along with him. As the pair complimented on the new single, V confessed that he is proud of the outcome as well.

“I have worked on it for long,” V said.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144146.

IZ*ONE’s Chaeyeon offers glimpse of her private life

Chaeyeon of IZ*ONE said hi from her hotel room in Japan to let the fans in on the private lives of the band.

(Naver's V Live)

“I have written down some tidbits so that I can share them with you,” she said adding that she has been in high spirits that day for some reason.

The idol began by answering who her roommate is -- Chaewon -- adding how cute the bandmate’s pink Little Mermaid nightgown is.

“I think she got it from New York,” she said.

Meanwhile, she was asked by Hyewon to meet her outside. When she went to see her half expecting for a surprise, Hyewon told her to take pictures of herself with the night view in the background. I have managed to take a couple of shots Hyewon liked, said Chaeyeon proudly.

She also exchanged tips and recipes for nourishing yet tasty menus after confiding that she has brought quite a selection of food from Korea to maintain her healthy diet, including nurungji, a kind of crispy rice.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144217.

Stray Kids celebrate Changbin’s birthday

Stray Kids gathered in front of camera to congratulate Changbin on his 20th birthday.

(Naver's V Live)

Acknowledging that it has been a full day, the performer thanked his bandmates and fans.

“I am blessed to have such an opportunity to perform on stage with our song,” he said of performing at a concert earlier that day along with BTS, Twice and Super Junior.

Bang Chan suggested the birthday boy do something to mark the day and the band members urged Changbin to be cute and flirtatious.

“Alright, alright. I will do it but promise you will be enthusiastic,” he said.

“Of course! It’s your birthday!” responded the rest telling him that it would be their birthday present to him. As promised, they gave him huge applause and hoots of appreciation, even though some almost covered their faces and ears during Changbin’s shameless display of aegyo.

“Last night, Lee Know came to my room, which is uncommon in itself, and shook me softly to wake up and chatted with me,” said Changbin surprising everyone.

“Do you really think I woke you up with my hands?” asked Lee Know and Changbin admitted that it must have been his feet.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144205.

A.C.E shows passion even for rounds of games

Rookie band A.C.E played a song association game in a short clip shot by the K-pop Herald.

(Naver's V Live)

“We’ve gathered here today … to play ‘the game,’” began the five-piece act dramatically.

For the first key word, a shadow, Kim Byeonggwan stepped out without hesitation but quickly gave up and returned with a dance move. K-pop Herald hosts gave a hint: That they have covered the song and it was by a group known to have superpowers. Kim gave it another shot singing and dancing EXO’s “Call Me Baby.” Chan made a bell sound letting the bandmate know that it was the wrong answer and did “Growl” instead.

Donghoon could not believe that he got it wrong for the second question that came with “love.” While he looked at the K-pop Herald reporter with unbelieving eyes, the rest of the bandmembers lined up behind him eagerly waiting for their turns. Chan earned another point with EXO’s “Love Shot.”

After a number of tries, Byeonggwan finally got the right answer for another key word, “beautiful,” singing and grooving to a part from Ne-Yo’s “Beautiful Monster.”

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144235.

Naver’s real-time broadcasting app V allows fans to interact with their favorite K-pop stars through live broadcasts. The app is available for Android and iOS. For more information, visit http://www.vlive.tv.

By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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