Broadcast date: May 17-18
Starring: Monsta X, NCT Dream, Stray Kids, Victon

(Naver's V Live)

Kihyun invited Jooheon to join him on his cooking livestream and the two artists tried their hand at making dumplings.

“Many of you think of dumplings when you see Jooheon, so we’ve decided to make some,” said Kihyun, applauding for his guest.

“I’ve wanted to work together with Kihyun and am so happy to join his content,” said Jooheon.

The pair agreed that it was best to keep it simple, and then they went through the ingredients for the stuffing: glass noodles, bean sprouts, kimchi, meat, Chinese cabbage, chives, leek and tofu.

“Making the skin actually is quite tricky,” Kihyun said. “To make it seasoned just enough and to keep it thin enough to hold everything without breaking.”

“It needs a delicate touch, but Jooheon wanted to give it a try,” he added, sounding unsure.

Many viewers were surprised to learn that the two musicians would be making the skin from scratch instead of using a ready-made version, and asked if they were planning to livestream all night.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/191638.

NCT Dream's Jisung is man of no regrets

(Naver's V Live)

Jisung of NCT Dream took to V Live about 24 hours after his previous chat with fans.

“It feels like I’m livestreaming quite often these days,” he said.

Indulging viewers’ requests for some tidbits about his daily life, he told them he’d just had Vietamese rice noodles. As he continued to chat, he suddenly wondered if there was any food on his mouth and brought the camera closer.

“I just ate,” he said, startled at seeing something near the corner of his mouth only to realize it was a mole.

He talked about having spent several years in Busan as a child when a fan commented that he must not have many personal memories -- he became an idol at 15, after all.

“Well, honestly, I don’t have any regrets,” he said. “I’m very happy and think it is better I started young, although there are pros and cons in everything.” There are times when he wishes he could go back in time, of course, but he does not dwell on that since it is already over, he added.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/191716.

Stray Kids' Seungmin, I.N check in on fans

(Naver's V Live)

Seungmin and I.N of Stray Kids took a trip down memory lane while talking to fans.

In response to a fan’s comment about how long it had been since they’d appeared together on V Live, they said, “It’s been two months and two weeks, to be exact.”

I.N showed off his pinky ring, which he’d had customized with the engraved word “Stay,” the name of the group’s fandom. He was happy when fans said in response that they wanted to wear rings with the name “Stray Kids” engraved on them.

As they chatted about their hair, the two recalled I.N’s red hair when the band held its first promotional activity.

“Red really comes out easily. ... You need a towel to cover your pillow,” said the youngest member.

That brought back the memory of their first appearance on a music chart program -- how clueless they were on their way to the stage surrounded by cameras and fans. They could barely keep up with the shouts -- “Look this way!” and “Pose!” -- and hadn’t known which way to look.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/191726.

Victon's Heo Chan fills fans in

(Naver's V Live)

Heo Chan of Victon ended fans’ speculation about why he hadn’t appeared on V Live for a while.

“Many of you have been wondering what I’ve been up to. ... I’ve come down with flu with a high fever,” he told fans, assuring them that he was feeling better after taking medication and getting some rest. He had lost 3 or 4 kilograms, and his voice was still a bit hoarse, but the fever was gone, he added.

It felt a little awkward turning on V Live after almost a month, admitted the idol, pleasantly surprised by the 1 million hearts viewers sent him about six minutes into the livestream.

“But after a short while, it’s fun again,” he said with a smile.

Heo put on Justin Bieber’s “Intentions” and some fans asked him if he could sing it for them.

“I’d love to, but my voice is not good enough yet,” he said.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/191725.

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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