Broadcast date: Aug. 23
Starring: Sunmi, Henry and Apink


Sunmi

(Naver V app)

Sunmi held a livestreaming event via Naver’s V app Wednesday to promote her single “Gashina,” which was released Tuesday.

The song was her first solo release since Wonder Girls disbanded in January.

(Naver V app)

“My single has finally been released. Have you listened to the song yet?” the K-pop singer asked, adding she had been worried due to her absence from the stage.

“I feel so thankful to fans who didn’t forget me and support my new song.”

Sunmi explained the meaning behind the title “Gashina,” which refers to a derogatory term for a girl in Korean.

(Naver V app)

“First, the title means the thorns on flowers. I tried to depict the somewhat sharp and aggressive feelings of the song through the word,” Sunmi said, reciting the lyrics of “Gashina.”

“Second, it indicates the moment when a lover leaves you. Also, in those far-off Silla Kingdom days, the word ‘Gashina’ was used to explain ‘flower’s water.’ I love every meaning of the word.”



Henry

(Naver V app)

Henry of Super Junior revealed the backstage of the 2017 SM Town Live world tour in Seoul while making an appearance on the show “Snowball Project.”

Episodes of the show were broadcasted via Naver’s V app Wednesday.

Henry brought a small camera with him and held quick interviews with the artists of S.M. Entertainment.

“Who wants to join the show ‘Snowball Project’ and become famous?” Henry shouted as he walked around a hallway.

(Naver V app)

He first entered the waiting room of Super Junior.

“Who wants to become a star?” Henry asked again, making eye contact with Kim Hee-chul.

“Can you make me more famous than now?” Kim said jokingly.

“I want to be on the show so badly, as much as I love you,” Kim added with a big grin on his face.

(Naver V app)

Henry also visited EXO’s waiting room and promoted the show again.

“‘Snowball Project’ is hot lately. You regret not joining the show, don’t you?” Henry asked Chanyeol, holding onto his shoulder tightly.

“Of course I do. Everyone talks about you when I go on the internet. I should have joined the project,” Chanyeol said, trying not to let Henry down.

(Naver V app)

Besides Super Junior and EXO, Girls’ Generation, NCT 127, TRAX, SHINee and Kangta appeared on the episodes and happily responded to Henry’s questions.



Apink

(Naver V app)

Apink is recruiting new members for its fan club Panda, with a promotional video aired via the Naver V app Wednesday.

“The fan club Panda is recruiting new members!” Hayoung said.

“I remember the time when we first recruited fan club members,” Bomi said.

“We had a blast during the last fan meeting session held in April. I’m also looking forward to the events we will have with the new members.”

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Jung Eun-ji and Son Na-eun introduced how to sign up for the club at the end of the video.

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 Park Ju-young (jupark@heraldcorp.com)

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