Broadcast date: Nov. 9
Starring: cast of film “Beautiful Days,” “YG Treasure Box” contenders, EXO

“Beautiful Days” cast talk about film’s message on V

The cast of upcoming film “Beautiful Days” took to V Live on Friday to talk about the movie, its characters and messages.

(Naver's V Live)

“To me, it is about why, despite everything, we should carry on, holding onto hope,” said actress Lee Na-young who plays the protagonist -- a North Korean refugee who gives birth to a son at an early age and abandons her husband and child to defect to South Korea.

“It’s heavy with emotions, but it’s also hopeful,” Lee said.

She revealed that fellow cast member Kim A-ra who is actually from North Korea, was her tutor for the Chinese and North Korean accents.

Helmed by director Yun Jero, the family drama was the opener of last month’s Busan International Film Festival. It will be released at local cinemas on Nov. 21.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/97762


Root for your favorite contender in “YG Treasure Box”

The 29 contenders for YG Entertainment’s new audition program “YG Treasure Box” opened their own V Live channels Friday. The more followers, likes and visits they get, the higher their chances of becoming the next Big Bang, Winner and iKon.

(Naver's V Live)

On the first day of the channels’ opening, Choi Hyun-suk and Bang Ye-dam took first and second place, being the most recognized faces among the pack. Choi competed in the JTBC show “Mixnine” this year, and Bang was a runner-up of SBS TV’s “K-Pop Star 2” in 2012.

The first of the show’s 10 episodes will air at 10 p.m. on Friday.

Follow the official channel of “YG Treaure Box” here https://www.vlive.tv/events/YGTreasureBox/treasure#tab_area


EXO euphoric after Music Bank win

EXO took to V Live on Friday night, after its first win on a local music chart program with “Tempo.”

(Naver's V Live)

“Tempo” is the lead track of the group’s fifth album, released on Nov. 2.

“We made a comeback after a year and two months so it’s been really long since we last won on a music show,” member Chanyeol said during the live broadcast, thanking fans.

EXO’s comeback showcase, streamed live on V, attracted a record 2 billion likes and was viewed 7 million times. It is the most watched video on the V app’s monthly chart.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/98243


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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