Broadcast date: Jan. 16
Starring: Lee Byung-hun, Park Jung-min, Kriesha Chu, Yeojin of LOONA

Lee Byung-hun, Park Jung-min

(Naver V app)

Lee Byung-hun talked about his appearance in a live interview to promote his latest comedy-drama film “Keys to the Heart,” held via Naver’s V app Tuesday.

As the actor is considered to be one of the most handsome actors in Korea, he was asked when he started to consider himself handsome.

“To be frank, I thought my appearance is unique rather than extraordinary. So my nickname used to be something like ‘terminator,’” he said.

When asked to choose what he was most confident about -- his voice, face or body -- co-star Park Jung-min answered for him: “Voice.”

“I think Lee’s voice will be the same even if he becomes old in the future. When I’m with Lee Byung-hun, I unconsciously lower my voice,” Park said.

Lee agreed his voice was what he was most confident about, saying, “As I’ve heard so.”

Kriesha Chu

(Naver V app)

Kriesha Chu released behind-the-scenes footage of her showcase for her new album “Dream of Paradise,” via Naver’s V app Tuesday.

Asked about the new album, she said, “When I first debuted, I had just a cute image, but now it is upgraded.”

“I practiced a lot and prepared a lot so please look forward to it,” she said.

The video showed her performing tracks from her new album including lead track “Like Paradise,” written by Hui of boy band Pentagon.

After the showcase, she commented, “I finished the showcase with fun and that’s all because of you. Happy New Year!”

Yeojin of LOONA

(Naver V app)

Yeojin of upcoming girl group LOONA celebrated the first anniversary of her debut in a live broadcast held via Naver’s V app Tuesday.

The project girl group has released a single album or EP each month since October 2016, with each release also revealing a member or subunit. The 12-member act is scheduled to debut this year after the project is completed, with the group fully revealed.

Yeojin was the fourth to be revealed, and her debut single was released on Jan. 16, 2017.

“When I first heard that I became a member (of LOONA), I felt as if I were hit by a hammer,” she recalled in Tuesday’s broadcast. “I was only in eighth grade and I never expected to debut so early. I thought I would have to work hard as the youngest (of the group).”

In the broadcast, she also revealed her wish for 2018. “When LOONA debuts as a whole group, I hope to get the Rookie of the Year award. And I hope to have a happy company dinner.”

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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