Broadcast date: July 20
Starring: Eric Nam, Astro’s Cha Eun-woo, iKon

Eric Nam

(Naver V app)

Singer-songwriter Eric Nam revealed a practice session for his upcoming concert tour via Naver’s V app Thursday.

Nam started the broadcast singing his song “Into You,” playfully exaggerating his dance moves to entertain viewers.

Once done with the song, Nam talked in English and Korean to address his fans.

Nam said, “I am rehearsing for my upcoming shows. I am heading to Taiwan this weekend, Singapore next week and America the week after.”

He wrapped up the broadcast saying, “Korea is really hot. Wherever you are, please stay healthy amid this heat.”

Astro’s Cha Eun-woo

(Naver V app)

Cha Eun-woo of Astro took to Naver’s V app Thursday on his way home after attending an awards show.

Cha said, “I won a prize at the award, thanks to all of you.”

He then pulled out a flower bouquet he received with the prize, saying “The flowers are beautiful. I am beautiful. Aroha is also beautiful.”

“Aroha” is the name of Astro’s official fan community.

(Naver V app)

Cha told fans he is taking some time off from his work at the moment.

He talked about his day, saying, “I came across a commercial starring myself playing at a shop. I hid in the corner and observed people’s reaction to the commercial. Seeing people notice it and walk into the shop made me feel grateful.”

Cha finished the broadcast by expressing his love for his fans.

iKon

(Naver V app)

IKon released a teaser for their upcoming reality show “iKon Summertime Season 2 in Bali,” via Naver’s V app Thursday. Following its first season filmed in Saipan, the show’s second season takes place in Bali, Indonesia.

B.I. said, “I think us having a hard time will actually be seen as entertaining to our viewers.”

Following his comment, the members of iKon could be seen working at a berry farm in Bali. In addition to berry-picking, iKon could also be seen swimming, camping and enjoying local food.

The last scene of the teaser video showed B.I. on a high tree about to do a bungee jump but hesitating, saying, “Wait, wait. I cannot jump off from here.”

Fans expressed their anticipation of the show via live comments.

“iKon Summertime Season 2 in Bali” premieres Aug. 23.

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 Kim Min-joo (mjk625@heraldcorp.com)

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