Broadcast date: Sept. 18
Starring: MBC’s ‘Real Men 300,’ NCT Dream, GOT7


MBC’s ‘Real Men 300’ features spectacular cast

MBC’s reality show “Real Men 300” is a revamped version of “Real Men,” which depicted celebrities undergoing a grueling Army training program.

The new show has an outstanding cast and an even tougher training program -- one that promises to show us an elite group of celebrity soldiers.

Joining the press conference for the show on Tuesday were regular cast members Kang Ji-hwan, Matthew Douma, Yang Hong-seok, Kim Jae-hwa, Lee Yu-bi and Shin Ji. The Korean-born Russian speed skater Victor Ahn, actor Kim Ho-young, Lisa of Black Pink and actress Oh Yoon-ah were unable to attend due to other commitments.

Black Pink's Lisa, Matthe Douma, Victor Ahn

Actor Kang Ji-hwan, who recently played the lead role in an OCN drama titled “Children of a Lesser God,” has a reputation for excellence in everything he does. This is his first stint as a regular member of a reality show.

Matthew Douma, perhaps better known as the father of I.O.I singer Jeon So-mi, surprised the audience with a roaring “Fighting!” We’re sure the public will remember him as more than “So-mi’s father” now.

Pentagon’s Yang Hong-seok, who has yet to fulfill his military duty, said the show gave him a taste of what was in store for him soon.

Actresses Kim Jae-hwa and Lee Yu-bi and singer Shin Ji are looking forward to showing the audience a different side of military training -- namely, how female celebrities measure up.

“Real Men 300” premieres Friday.

Watch it here: https://www.vlive.tv/video/88369


NCT Dream shares candid video of a studio recording session

NCT Dream shared a candid video on Tuesday, with a glimpse of what happens behind the scenes when they record a new song. This is the fifth such video by the group.

The members of the teenage K-pop group recorded the song “Beautiful Time” at SM Blue Cup Studio and another song, “Dear DREAM,” at The Vibe Studio. Both studios are in Seoul.

The members listened to each other’s work during the recording session and shared constructive feedback, consulting with producers on how to fine-tune their performance.

Watch it here: https://www.vlive.tv/video/89501


GOT7’s Youngjae buys his father a car

A full video of GOT7’s countdown to the launch of the band’s new album, “Present: YOU,” is now up on Naver V Live.

The album was released Monday, marking the first new material from the band in six months and its first regular album in two years. In March, the band released the mini-album “Eyes On You.”

GOT7’s V live channel has more than 5 million followers.

In the countdown broadcast, GOT7 shared memories about presents they had given and received. Youngjae recalled how he bought his father a car after becoming a singer.

Watch it here: https://www.vlive.tv/video/88486

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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