Broadcast Date: Nov. 23
Starring: Epik High, Ryu Joon-yeol, April, Dynamic Duo, CL, Lee Hong-gi, GOT7, Joo Won, G.O.D, High4, V Beauty, 9 Muses, Lee Jung-shin, BTS, Ailee & Wheesung

Hip-hop trio Epik High -- Tablo, Mithra and Tukutz -- released an experimental video titled “Vehind, Epik High Concert Preview.”

They sang a series of their past hit-songs in an attempt to decide one for the opening act for their upcoming concert.

“We’ll take your comments into consideration,” said Tukutz, “We will sum up the number of hearts and comments and Tablo can decide.”

The group will perform in Busan on Dec. 5, and in Seoul at Olympic Hall on Dec. 11 and 12.

Tablo, Tukutz and Mithra (top from left to right) (Naver V app)

Actor Ryu Joon-yeol of “Reply 1988” thanked the fans for their support and love. He also promoted his show, “Our drama is about family’s love. … I hope you have a warm year-end with ‘Reply 1988.’ I love you.”

Ryu Joon-yeol (Naver V app)

Quintet April shared the music video trailer for its upcoming release “Muah.” Each girl was shown fantasizing about the perfect kiss with a Caucasian male actor.

(Naver V app)

Dynamic Duo performed a live rap performance in a moving vehicle. The rappers got in the car, and as the engine came to life they whipped out microphones and began to sing with loaded lyrics talking about the exhausting life.

The title of their rap was “Dodoripyo,” the Korean word for the musical symbol for “repeat.” By the end of their performance the car came to a halt in front of a music hall and the rappers got out to approach its door.

(Naver V app)

CL shared the behind-the-scenes video of her upcoming single “Hello Bitches,” shot in Los Angeles, in which snippets of interviews of her and Parris Goebel, the music video director and choreographer of the production, were included.

“I wanted to show everyone something new,” CL said, “It’s also my first time showing something centered on dance.”

(Naver V app)

Goebel, who also featured in the production as a supporting dancer, lauded CL as “fearless” and that she had never “connected with an artist this well, ever. To me, it’s the perfect mix for a female artist.”

(Naver V app)

Lee Hong-gi shared a “Vehind” video of his solo debut showcase, which took place on Nov. 18, the day of his first album release as a soloist.

“I wanted to try various genres and let my songs reverberate wide,” Lee said.

Lee’s F.T. Island bandmates wished him well.

Member Song Seung-hyun said, “I hope today’s showcase gives him the boost and the courage he will need for upcoming TV programs. I wish he will gain as much recognition as artist Lee Hong-gi, for his musical abilities and his songwriting skills.”

Lee Jae-jin said, “He’s capable of going solo, he’s been very immersed in music lately.”

Drummer Choi Min-hwan said, “First of all, congratulations to Hong-gi. As a drummer I always saw him from the back. This is the first time I see him perform from the front. I look forward to seeing him perform.”

Choi Jong-hoon said, “Hong-gi has the power. I believe he will do well.”

(Naver V app)

Members of septet GOT7 became one-day patissiers at a branch of local bakery, Tous les Jours. In a heavily Christmas-concept, each member introduced a cake and gave various names to the sweet treats.

The instructing patissieres had difficulty picking the best and the worst cake, saying, “All of you have done amazingly and creatively for your first time.”

Later on, the K-pop idol boys became one-day shop assistants, promoting the baked good produced by the franchise bakery.

(Naver V app)

Kim Tae-woo of G.O.D aired his first ever V broadcast, minutes prior to his filming for the “Immortal Song: Singing the Legend” music program.

Kim was visibly happy to be able to communicate directly with his long-time fans.

He urged viewers to tune in on Tuesday at 1 p.m., as he will unveil his practice session for his upcoming “T-ROAD” concert slated for Saturday at 4 p.m.

Fellow G.O.D members Yoon Kye-sang, Danny Ahn and Park Joon-hyung took turns in front of the camera to echo Kim’s promo. Member Son Ho-young was absent from the greenroom.

(Naver V app)

Nine Muses aired a comeback countdown show on V app prior to launching its EP “Lost” at midnight.

The new album by the nine model-dols -- portmanteau of model and idol for the girls’ slinky legs and tall height -- contains six songs with the title “Sleepless Night.”

In the V video, the girls premiered a live stage for the “Lost” songs.

ZE:A’s Hwang Kwang-hee, now more of a television entertainer than a K-pop idol, emceed for the girls’ hourlong show.

(V app)

Lee Jung-shin aired an hourlong show with his best friend and “son,” a golden retriever named Simba. He took the camera around the FNC Entertainment building, introducing each corner to the viewers.

CNBLUE's Lee Jung-shin with his dog, Simba (Naver V app)

BTS’s Rap Monster and Jimin came up on V wearing windbreaker jumpers zipped up to the collars and covered with fur-rimmed hoods.

The two teased group and individual photos for the upcoming mini-EP, "The Most Beautiful Moment in Life, Part 2."

They couldn’t stop gasping at the photos of Sugar, joking, “Sugar’s fans should only see him in photos.”

(Naver V app)

Soloists Ailee and Wheesung, announced to be couples for an upcoming concert called “Back to School,” appeared past midnight in a surprise live broadcast.

“We had so much fun prerecording, we really want you all to see it quickly,” said Ailee, apparently having just stepped out of the filming.

Wheesung added concerned, “If only Ailee’s leg had been better, we would have had much more fun.”

Ailee said the two dressed in high school uniforms for the video, to which Wheesung said, “I think I would have been a better student if my uniform during school days had been as pretty as the ones we wore today.”

Ailee and Wheesung will come back on V app on Tuesday at 11 p.m. to unveil the band practices session for their “Back to School” concert.

(Naver V app)

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 www.vlive.tv

By Lim Jeong-yeo (kaylalim@heraldcorp.com)

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