Broadcast date: May 20-21
Starring: NCT Dream, Tomorrow X Together, Super Junior, Ateez

(Naver's V Live)

Haechan and Jisung of NCT Dream took to V Live showing off brotherly chemistry.

“What is this pairing up?” they asked themselves admitting that “it was a totally spontaneous decision.”

The bandmates told viewers that they were having an online autograph event with their fans and that Haechan had finished his turn and Jisung, being the last was awaiting his.

“Isn’t this a fresh combination? This is the first time ever we’re doing this together,” mused Jisung. And probably will be the last, joked Haechan repressing chuckles, since they are not very close.

“It is quite novel talking to fans through video calls,” said Jisung.

“It would be best if we could meet you in person, of course, but at this time, being able to have this chance gives us a lot of energy,” Haechan continued. “And hopefully there will be more such occasions.”

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/192259.

Tomorrow X Together talks about new music

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The bandmates of TXT sat down and discussed their second EP that just came out.

“You have been spoiler fairies ... but finally we can talk about anything we want,” said Yeonjun.

“When I did a livestream on my birthday in February, I’d just come from recording and without any thoughts, was singing ‘Can’t You See Me?’ in front of the camera that was turned on,” Taehyun recalled.

Each of the members took turns to share their favorite moments as well. Yeonjun said when he first heard “Puma,” he thought “it was crazy.”
“I like the genre and believe it goes well with my style,” he added and the rest of the members told him that his rap part was very catchy.

Soobin, as everyone predicted, picked “Drama” saying, “It is upbeat ... but the lyrics are somewhat disheartening so I think many can empathize.” He likes it even though the choreography is so demanding that they almost collapse afterward, the group leader added.
Even before the official release of the new EP, their fans have promoted it on social service networks.

“I had a lump in my throat when I saw the countless hashtags coming online in droves,” confided Yeonjun.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/191192.

It's every man for himself for Super Junior

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The bandmates of Super Junior gathered for the fourth season of “SJ Returns.”

In the second episode, Siwon, Donghae, Shindong and Kyuhyun flatly refused to engage in Leeteuk’s silly attempt at an old-school comedy act. As soon as the leader gave up and sat down, Kyuhyun remarked how Leeteuk’s new haircut reminds him of the day they first met.

“You told me ‘That’s not how you greet people,’” the youngest recalled.

“I’ve heard that this new boy was not greeting people properly,” Leeteuk said in his defense but apologized when Kyuhyun protested that it was his first day at the company, settling things after 16 years.

Eunhyuk joined the members running almost an hour late and earned a slap on his bottom from Shindong, who was the first to arrive. There was no mercy for these veteran idols as they teased and tattled on each other, with a few expletives mixed in.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/190835.

Ateez's Kim Hongjoong happy about new cover

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Kim Hongjoong of Ateez discussed his just-released cover video.

“The first cover since my ‘BY Hongjoong’ became a regular content segment came out, so here I am,” he said. The leader of the eight-piece boy band has been releasing a series of cover songs.

“There was a behind-the-scenes clip as well but I will answer if you have more questions,” he told viewers.

He wondered if fans liked his cover of Michael Jackson’s “Black or White” worrying whether he sounded overly confident. He tried to put his hands on every aspect of the cover video from the lyrics to the set design. But the trickiest of all was sending out a message against discrimination.

“It is full of intentions, all those emojis and the words as well as the tie-dyed costume,” said the performer. It not only takes courage but also tact to deliver a message, he believes, but at the same time he wants everyone to enjoy the song as it is.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/192300.

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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