Broadcast date: Jan. 2
Starring: Bang Chan of Stray Kids, N. Flying, Twice

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan makes solo debut on V

Bang Chan of K-pop boy band Stray Kids aired his first solo broadcast on V Live on Wednesday, communicating with fans on the topics of music and movies.

He kicked off the livestream with a track from the original soundtrack of the film “The Greatest Showman,” which he said he watched on a recent airplane ride.

(Naver's V Live)

“I am doing V alone and am nervous now,” the leader of the nine-piece group said, streaming from inside a studio at JYP Entertainment’s headquarters in Seoul.

“I.N aired a solo V broadcast a few days ago, becoming the first to do so among us. I wanted to do it myself like I promised on our Christmas broadcast,” he added.

Fluent in Korean and English, he communicated with fans in both languages, asking them to recommend songs that they could listen to together.

During the 37-minute broadcast, he played a number of songs of various artists ranging from Queen and One Direction to Australian band 5 Seconds of Summer and American singer-songwriter Khalid.

“Do a cover? Yes, I shall do a cover. I don’t know when, but one day!” he said.

Watch Bang Chan’s solo broadcast at https://www.vlive.tv/video/107284?channelCode=D7A4F1.


N.Flying releases “Rooftop” as four-piece act

N.Flying on Wednesday aired a special V Live broadcast introducing its new music: “Rooftop” and “Winter Winter.”

The two songs, from the record “Fly High Project #2,” were released at 6 p.m. Wednesday via multiple digital platforms. It was the act’s first release since the departure of bassist Kwangjin in December.

(FNC Entertainment)

Both songs are composed and written by J.Don, the band’s leader, whose real name is Lee Seung-hyub.

(Naver's V Live)

“Seung-hyub called me in the wee hours, and when I got there, he asked me to record a song with super high notes,” member Yoo Hwe-seung said.

Bandmate Kim Jae-hyun added that “Rooftop” probably has the highest notes of all N.Flying songs.

Watch the “Rooftop” music video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/107236.


Twice drops “Stay By My Side” music video

K-pop girl group Twice released a music video for its Japanese song “Stay By My Side” on V Live on Wednesday.

“Stay By My Side” is from a new edition of the nine-member act’s first Japanese studio album, “BDZ,” released on Dec. 26.

(Naver's V Live)

The music video features the nine members recording the song in a studio in casual outfits and interacting with one another, just like in one of those behind-the-scenes clips.

Watch the music video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/107254.



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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