Broadcast date: Aug. 26-27
Starring: Kang Daniel, GOT7, Tomorrow X Together, IZ*ONE

Kang Daniel delighted fans with a surprise return via Naver’s V Live.

(Naver's V Live)

“I had ramen, or instant noodles, for breakfast. It was yummy,” he said.

“I wanted to say thank you in person, marking a month from my (solo) debut,” the performer expressed.

When a fan asked him to recommend a place to visit in Seoul, Kang said instead that he wanted to go to Lotte World himself.

“The most important reason I have turned on the V Live, though, is to share the candidates of the name for ‘No Name,’” said Kang, referring to his fandom community that has called itself nameless so far. There is an ongoing vote for the official title among fans.

Going through a list of names, he told fans it took him longer than he imagined to narrow it down.

“There were 1,500 candidates and all of them were pretty but I have picked those that can clearly show the connection between you and me,” said the idol.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/146415.

GOT7 cherishes “me” time

Mark and Bambam of GOT7 sat down for a short chat on their private lives.

(Naver's V Live)

“I wanted to bring my cats so that everyone can see them,” said Bambam, who likes to shares pictures of his cats -- Pudding, Latte, Cupcake and King -- via social media.

Meanwhile, Bambam reminded Mark that he had given a speaker as a present for the bandmate’s new home and asked whether Mark would return the favor.

“My birthday has passed about a month ago. When are you going to give me a present?” he pressed, leaving Mark silent for a minute.

“I even moved recently. Where is your present?” Bambam continued.

“Have a housewarming party, and then we’ll talk,” replied Mark. He had brought the speaker on a day out for water sports, though, he told Bambam, prompting a fist bump between the pair.

The two also agreed that it is nice to live alone, but for different reasons.

“You can live in an environment that is to your liking,” said Bambam.

“And you can clean up only when you feel like it,” added Mark.

Treating himself to a mug of beer and watching Netflix before going to bed, that is best of all, according to Bambam.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/146434.

Tomorrow X Together tries indoor activities

Soobin and Beomgyu of Tomorrow X Together had fun at an indoor sports facility in the first episode of their reality show’s second season.

(Naver's V Live)

Soobin skipped soccer and basketball, confessing he was not so good, leading Beomgyu to bemoan what the older member is good at.

The two decided to try rope bridges first, telling fans they are the most fearless members of the five-piece band. Fully equipped with a helmet and a harness, Beomgyu went over the hanging bridge smoothly with a smile. Soobin, however, seemed to have developed a scare when he had to make it past a small bouldering wall.

“You are so slow and you told me to hurry!” said Beomgyu looking smugly at Soobin.

“I was so scared while climbing,” said Soobin after finishing the course.

They moved on to a shooting range, and after the first round, Soobin admitted that Beomgyu was much better and asked for some pointers. At the next round, Soobin won by nearly 10 points, as he bragged and asked Beomgyu how he feels about the total defeat.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/146358.

IZ*ONE looks back at flight to NYC

IZ*ONE shared behind-the-scenes clips from the group’s trip to New York in the 34th episode of the reality show.

(Naver's V Live)

“(We are) on a plane to fly to New York for KCON,” said Kim Chaewon softly, confiding that she was excited for her first trip to the city.

“I am going to take lots of pictures and share with you,” she said, before turning the camera to show Kim Minju next to her.

The pink-haired bandmate waved to the camera with a huge smile.

“What are we going to do? We will be emceeing for KCON,” said Kim Chaewon, sounding slightly nervous. Kim Minju, however, looked confident and well-practiced as she began to go through her lines from the script.

Meanwhile, Ahn Yujin turned on the camera in time for her meal.

“I have chosen Western (meal option), but also asked for ramen,” she said with a sheepish grin.

Concerned she might not be able to sleep for the 13-hour flight, Ahn slept little.

“I actually planned to stay up all night but at around 3:30, I fell asleep. I only realized that when I woke up in the morning though,” she tells fans ruefully.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/146495.

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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