Broadcast dates: March 11-12
Starring: Mamamoo, WooseokXKuanlin, Monsta X, NCT

Mamamoo dazzled in a recent trailer for “Gogobebe,” a title from the band’s ninth EP, “White Wind.”

(Naver's V Live)

The four members were busy getting ready for a party -- trying on clothes and putting on makeup -- before they gathered for a group dance and began clapping and swinging ponytails. With hypnotic lyrics, the title song shows off the band’s signature energy.

The girl group will impress fans March 14 with the release of the seven-track EP, which includes collaborative work with veteran singer Kim Gun-mo. The EP is also the fourth and final album in a yearlong project inspired by each member of the team.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/117767.

Boy band members debut as project duo

Pentagon’s Wooseok and former Wanna One member Kuanlin have teamed up and recently unveiled the song “Byeoljit” from their first EP, “9801.”

(Naver's V Live)

The youngest rapper from the boy band and the “Produce 101” finalist have formed a unit bearing their names. The album title also combines their birth years, 1998 and 2001, underlining the chemistry between the two.

In a media conference held at a showcase event for the new single, the Taiwanese-born singer-rapper expressed his great respect for Wooseok. “Since I was 10, I have loved him,” said Lai Kuanlin, smiling. “As he is so tall, he stood out and my eyes would naturally be drawn to him. He is a great rapper and dances so well, too. So I wanted to be like him.”

Wooseok recalled meeting his younger singing partner: “When he first joined the company, many people told me there was a new kid that was very much like me. I went to see for myself and there he was, his eyes full of admiration.”

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/117801.

Monsta X congratulates V Today Indonesia

Monsta X sent out a congratulatory message to mark the launch of V Today in Indonesia.

(Naver's V Live)

All seven members of the boy band sat down to cheer on the opening of Naver’s entertainment news section in the Southeast Asian country.

Monsta X has gained popularity around the world and has topped international music charts, including iTunes album charts in 24 countries, with its second album, “Take.2 We Are Here,” and the title song, “Alligator.” During his visit to Seoul on March 10, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri posted a selfie taken with the band, saying, “Immersing myself in K-pop with Monsta X. These guys are great -- super fun, sharp and friendly.”

The group will kick off its world tour in Seoul in April.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/117715.

NCT Dream flies to Malaysia

NCT Dream made its first visit to Malaysia and took fans along for the ride with Naver’s V Live.

(Naver's V Live)

Riding in a car on the way to meet fans there, Jaemin, Jeno and Jisung of NCT Dream -- aka JJJ -- went live, amazed that over 40,000 fans were on the app. The three members of the six-member unit kept playing with words, one of their favorite pastimes, and briefly spoke over the phone with Chenle, who wished the “cuties” luck. Jaemin showed off his pink fluffy doll, named “Buntaengi,” and seemed disappointed that the other two didn’t share his fondness, lamenting “Why don’t you guys like this?”

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/117672.

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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