Broadcast date: Aug. 15-16
Starring: Ateez, GOT7, Winner, Kim Donghan

Minki and San of Ateez took to V Live after a fan meet event in Los Angeles.

(Naver's V Live)

“I didn’t get to meet fans here on my birthday (last week) I’m afraid and have been wanting to livestream ever since,” said Minki apologetically.

“That’s why you have asked me to do this together so badly!” said San, telling fans that they have finally found some time to go live after arriving at the city earlier that day, having flown in from Australia.

The pair thanked fans for coming to their “Dancing Like Butterfly Wings” challenge held on Aug. 14 local time that invited fans to create videos of themselves dancing to the song together.

“Despite the scorching hot weather, we were surprised to see that so many have come,” they said.

Meanwhile, Minki said he went to a hypermart before returning to his hotel and someone passed waving and saying “Hi, Minki.” San told his bandmate not to tell stories, but Minki asked the person to leave a message on the live chat board.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144752.

Puppies are all GOT7 can talk about

Mark and Youngjae of GOT7 shared their love for pets in a one-on-one relay talk.

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They wanted to bring their puppies for the livestream but could not since they had to go straight to a fan signing event, the pair said regretfully.

“What are you going to do with Milo (the dog) when we go on the US tour?” asked Youngjae, offering to ask his brother to take care of Mark’s puppy as well as his.

“Coco (the dog) just had its hair cut short,” said Youngjae showing a photo to everyone.

The two talked about toilet training the puppies and commiserated over how they do not even come to you when there are other people around them.

“It is so cute but I really wish it would come to me when I call out,” Youngjae said.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144760.

Winner’s Jinu shares dance practice for solo debut

Jinu of Winner uploaded a video of himself practicing choreography of “Call Anytime.”

(Naver's V Live)

He has come out with an EP named “Jinu’s Heyday” on his own for the first time since he debuted as the lead vocal of the four-piece act five years ago.

In the musical-like video clip, the singer shows off his seamless dance skills to the smooth guitar sounds and catchy chorus parts of the title track acting like a lovelorn gentleman.

Bandmate Mino, who co-wrote and the song and did the rap, also made an appearance, looking dandy in a gray suit topped with a panama hat.

“Call Anytime” landed at the top of iTunes music chart in 13 regions as soon as it was released on Aug. 14.

“It is my aim to be as active as possible through this album. I will try to show a better me to more fans,” he said.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144717.

Kim Donghan talks to fans after K-pop show

Kim Donghan took to V Live after performing at 2019 K-World Festa: World Is Your Stage, a 10-day K-pop festival in Seoul.

(Naver's V Live)

“As soon as got back I am turning this on,” said the singer adding that he had not wiped off his makeup since he wanted to look nice for his fans, not having seen them in a while.

As for his hair, he explained that it was not drenched in rain but was styled to look wet.

“I like this hair color since the root of the hair does not stand out that much. Root touch-up is the least favorite thing of mine,” he confided, playing his hair and making several of them stand up on his head like a unicorn’s horn.

Meanwhile, Kim promised that he would livestream a dance session sometime soon in which he will demonstrate dance moves, including the stepping some fans requested, upon request.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144817.

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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