Broadcast date: March 5
Starring: NCT, Infinite, JYJ, Hong Jinyoung

NCT talks to his fans through V app during Japan tour

NCT’s Yuta boasted his much-improved Korean while interacting with his fans through Naver’s V Live.

(Naver’s V Live)

Asking his fans to understand that he is still not used to being in front of the camera alone, he began by showing off his new hair color and style.

The boy band is currently touring Japan and much to his delight -- “It’s been a while!” -- fans there sent him pork cutlet with curry from Coco Ichiban. Taeyong joined the live talk with an ice cream declaring that they were going to have a feast, adding cup noodles and natto to the menu.

Over the food, they listed some of their favorites from Japan for the fans but also talked about their concert switching between Korean and Japanese. “I have realized that I had this certain set of thinking but now feel like I can try new things … express more,” said Taeyong. Thanking their fans for the support, “our new album is coming in April and please wait until then!” said Yuta.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/116233.

Infinite’s Jang Dongwoo goes solo

Infinite’s Jang Dongwoo graced the stage on March 4 showcasing “News,” a title song from his first solo album.

(Naver’s V Live)

The EP is named “Bye” bidding a temporary goodbye to his fans as he leaves to serve his military duty. It also stands for “Beside You Every moment.”

The rapper was all smiles talking to the press before the showcase saying: “This is the first solo album since I debuted nine years ago. I am grateful that the dream of my family has come true.”

It took him 1 1/2 years to come up with his own album. “I have listened to over 500 songs and met a lot of people. I have come to appreciate those around me more and at the same time felt the void of my members,” said the 30-year old.

Jang chose to pack more hip-hop elements into the album and hopes the audience to know that this is the music he wants to make.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/116226?channelCode=FE815.


Park Yuchun back on stage after 3 years

JYJ’s Park Yuchun has returned with a solo concert on the weekend and gave fans a look behind the scenes with a making film of choreography for “Magic.”

(Naver’s V Live)

Appearing in front of fans for the first time in three years, he apologized for not coming back sooner and thanked the audience for coming. Park chose the new single, from his first solo album released in February, to wrap up the over two-hour concert. He has left for a concert and fan meet tour around Japan yesterday.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/116331.

Sneak peek of Hong Jinyoung’s 1st album

In time for the released of her first full album “Lots of Love,” Hong Jinyoung unveiled a medley of songs online.

(Naver’s V Live)

Starting with the title song “Love Tonight” that mixes ’80s disco funky with trot, the singer pushes conventional genre boundaries with the 13-track album that marks her 10th year.

It includes her debut song “Love Battery” that earned her huge popularity as well as another likely hit co-written by the singer.

Watch the full cilp at https://www.vlive.tv/video/116182?channelCode=F9DAB.

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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