Broadcast dates: April 16-17
Starring: NCT, Stray Kids, Twice, Winner

NCT’s Taeyong, Doyoung and Jungwoo tried their hands at a craft project on Naver’s V Live, creating beautiful pictures from pieces of tillandsia.

(Naver's V Live)

They started by drawing rough sketches on small wooden frames and then added white clay to secure the plants.

“This is known to fight fine dust,” said Jungwoo, who had done his research online.

Taeyong played with the clay dough, saying, “This feels so good!”

Meanwhile, his two bandmates jumped right into the activity, putting small branches of tillandsia onto their frames. “I am going to hang it in my room. I wonder if Johnny will like it,” said Taeyong of his roommate.

Doyoung expressed doubt that Johnny would notice.

“This reminds me of the moss we see on the rocks near the streams,” said Doyoung.

“This smells so fresh,” said Jungwoo cautiously, adding that the activity was a valuable chance to relax and experience a moment of healing after their hectic music schedule. The older members agreed, with Doyoung saying it brought back childhood memories of tending plants in his garden.

When they finished, the trio announced that the framed plant collages were really for their fans.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/123703.

Stray Kids allow cameras backstage

The Stray Kids singers were seen being goofballs as cameras followed them around backstage during the 14th episode of “SKZ-Talker.”

(Naver's V Live)

“I can’t even find the words -- I was extremely nervous,” said Felix after going onstage as MC. “I can do better next time, really. Next time,” he said with a sigh. The other band members cheered him on, saying he had done well and looked so cute.

I.N zoomed the camera in for a close-up shot of his eyes and revealed that his nickname was “Devil.” “Since the white part of my eyes didn’t show when I smiled like this,” he said. “Now many Stay fans tell me I’m an elf.” Stay is Stray Kids’ fandom community.

Hyunjin teased I.N, Lee Know and Changbin as he munched on cone-shaped chips and shared a few, making his bandmates do silly things to
“earn” each chip.

Changbin was looking everywhere for his missing cellphone and accused I.N of hiding it when the youngest member produced it later from under his bottom. “How can you not hear that vibrating?” he asked incredulously.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/123960.

Tsuyu of Twice says hi to fans

Twice’s Tsuyu logged onto Naver’s V Live to check in with fans after a photo shoot.

(Naver's V Live)

“I don’t have anything special to say, actually, but just wanted to talk to you,” said the performer while eating cherry tomatoes. “It’s been a while and I need these to calm my nerves,” she said, explaining that she feels more nervous on the V app. “Maybe because all eyes are on me, without the members to share the spotlight.

“I am wearing full makeup since I had a photo shoot today,” said Tsuyu, giving fans a closer look at her face. “My pupils look so big as I am wearing special contact lenses. You want to try these too?” asked the doe-eyed idol.

“Yesterday the schedule ended earlier and I didn’t want to finish off the day so I asked Momo and Sana to have dinner with me. Momo was reluctant at first since she was not feeling well in the stomach but I told her to come anyway, saying fresh air might change her mood. And when we got to the restaurant she ate well,” she told the fans.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/123946.

Winner sings birthday song for Mino

The members of Winner got together and caught up on camera on V Live.

(Naver's V Live)

Seungyoon began by apologizing, saying he’d planned a segment with a cherry-blossom-watching excursion and a picnic. “For some reason it was too late and all the blooms are gone,” he said.

Seunghoon told fans he had been on a diet, prompting band leader Seungyoon to say all the band members were on alert mode. Fans jumped in with comments, expressing delight and saying the band must be returning soon via live chat. This sent the two members into a bout of suspicious laughter.

Mino pushed Seungyoon into a corner, recalling how he had asked for help with a song. “He didn’t even send me a text a few days ago (on my birthday),” said the blond-haired singer, comparing that with the birthday celebrations of two others who had been surprised with cakes within 90 minutes of each other.

“I did send you a message! You are the one who didn’t check!” protested Seungyoon.

“It’s been a while, so let’s sing ‘Happy Birthday’ for Mino,” suggested Seunghoon, bringing the episode to a happy end.

Watch the clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/123966.

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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