Broadcast date: Sept. 29
Starring: iKON, Sunmi, GOT7

iKON teases “Goodbye Road”

(Naver's V Live)

iKON is gearing up for autumn return with an emotive ballad for broken hearts.

The seven-piece band uploaded a teaser for the upcoming album’s lead track “Goodbye Road” on its V Live channel Saturday.

iKON’s label YG Entertainment introduced “Goodbye Road” as former lead track contender for the band’s second studio album “Return,” released in January. “Love Scenario,” which became an instant hit, won the spot instead.

The new album “New Kids: The Final,” in which “Goodbye Road” will be listed, is slated for release on Monday at 6 p.m.

Watch the teaser at https://www.vlive.tv/video/90839.

Sunmi stages “Siren”

(Make Us Entertainment)

Sunmi staged her most recent single “Siren” on Arirang TV Saturday.

“Siren” marks the singer’s turning point as an artist, Sunmi said, explaining that she hopes to establish her own brand and genre. Released on Sept. 4, the new single succeeded in scoring the No. 1 spot on music shows including Mnet’s “M! Countdown,” MBC’s “Music Show Champion,” KBS’ “Music Bank” and SBS’ “Inkigayo.”

One of the most prominent female solo acts in the K-pop scene, Sunmi debuted with Wonder Girls, a second-generation K-pop sensation, in 2007. While she was absent from the band’s activities for five years from 2010 to 2015, she debuted as soloist with “24 Hours” in 2013, which proved to be a smashing success. Sunmi re-joined Wonder Girls for its third album “Reboot.”

Watch the performance at https://www.vlive.tv/video/90845.

GOT7 to release production film for new album

(Naver's V Live)

GOT7 teased a behind-the-scenes film for its new album “Present: YOU,” which will document the album’s production process.

The seven-piece act dropped its third studio album “Present: YOU” on Sept. 17, which is meant to serve as a “present for fans” as the album’s title implies.

The album’s lead track “Lullaby” is sung in four different languages -- Korean, English, Spanish and Chinese -- as a token of appreciation for the band’s international fans.

GOT7 is trying out new projects with the September album, including solo tracks and music videos by each of the seven members.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/90715.

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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