Broadcast dates: Aug. 19-20
Starring: GOT7, NCT, Winner, Victon

Yugyeom of GOT7 livestreamed during a walk in the park after touching down in Seoul.

(Naver's V Live)

“I wanted to see you before I head home,” said the idol, adding that he had never been to that park before.

Enjoying the green setting, quiet except for the sound of cicadas, he confessed that it was unusual for him to take a walk.

Yugyeom assured fans he was not that tired since he had taken a nap on the plane. Playing with the special effects functions on the V Live application, he answered fans’ questions: He’d eaten curry at the airport and was thinking about what he should eat later with his brother.

“Don’t go on a diet! There are so many delicious foods out there,” said the performer, smiling.

He resumed his walk around the park and soon came across some workout equipment.

“Let me try out some,” he said, confiding that despite being the band’s main dancer, he was its least flexible member.

The band had just flown in from Japan that day but “we are going to Australia tomorrow,” he reminded fans before wrapping up the show.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/145265.

NCT’s Johnny, Yuta check in from atop mountain

Johnny and Yuta of NCT reported that they were alive and well after two days of climbing.

(Naver's V Live)

“We have been at it for 48 hours, 45 minutes and 30 seconds,” said Johnny, sharing the view from the mountaintop.

“This is Seoul,” said the singer proudly.

Although the pair did not share their exact location, Yuta posed a mock challenge to fans to guess where they were and find them.

“We will be here waiting for you,” he said, smiling.

Chuckling indulgently at Yuta, who jumped from the approaching bugs, Johnny acknowledged that there were many insects but said the weather was amazing. And they had come prepared, the two said, showing off their handheld electric fans.

“We can’t tell you why we are here either but we really wanted to show you the magnificent view,” said the pair, adding that they had also sipped natural spring water for the first time.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/145277.

Winner’s Jinu discusses solo debut

Jinu of Winner sat down with host Ilhoon of BTOB and talked about his recent solo EP in the 321st episode of the show “Idol Radio.”

(Naver's V Live)

He began the one-hour show by singing his solo debut single, “Call Anytime,” showing off his voice as well as some cute dance moves.

The idol introduced himself as a “newbie,” admitting that he was nervous since this was his first time on the radio on his own.

“I was not eager to go solo in the beginning, but around last winter the idea came into my mind,” he told fans. Although he had not written his own songs, he said, the pressure was higher because he could not rely on his bandmates or brainstorm with them.

The main concept of the EP, titled “Jinu’s Heyday,” is a magazine, and the performer wanted one devoted solely to him.

“I was a little scared, I should say, of a big change. But I wanted to show the sides of me that I haven’t been able to show so far,” he said.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/144927.

Victon’s Byungchan makes candles for fans

Byungchan of Victon tried his hand at candle making so he could send out candles to his fans as gifts.

(Naver's V Live)

He apologized for blabbering, saying the livestream was supposed to be fun and asking fans to bear with him since this was his first attempt.

“I need to be quick-handed since I am making a total of eight,” said the performer.

He began the process by heating up the paraffin and attaching the wicks to the candle holders while confessing that he was not that good at multitasking. Although Byungchan continued to assure fans that he was doing fine and could manage on his own, he did keep his ears out for instructions.

“I hope I am not boring you,” he said, sounding concerned.

The idol seemed more at ease when he started decorating the glass candle holders. He had some rough ideas for them, such as an underwater theme, but ideas from fans were welcome, he said.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/145189.

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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