Broadcast date: Oct. 24-25
Starring: NCT 127, NCT, IZ*ONE, ITZY

Doyoung of NCT 127 took to V Live on his way home, sharing tidbits about the new album from its first standalone concert in Seoul.

(Naver's V Live)

He began with the introduction to “Cherry Bomb,” which names each member to appear on stage one by one. At first he buried his face in his hands cringing from dramatic announcement but quickly recovered and told fans how the bandmates moved on cue.

“A couple of days ago I had a chance to look at the interview we had that is included in the live album package before the release. It brought back the memory of how we sat down and talked after returning from the US, and I had a lump in my throat. Those of you who are purchasing the photo book, please know how sincere we were,” said the idol.

He confided that he was not satisfied with either of the “No Longer” performances from the two concerts. But it is my guess that the one from the first day was included in the album, Doyoung told fans.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/156892.

NCT’s Jaehyun thanks fans for good news

Jaehyun of NCT shared good news on his solo V Live show.

(Naver's V Live)

“I have wanted to make a video of my singing and being natural and finally did covering (Lauv’s) ‘I Like Me Better’ and the video has topped over 10 million views,” he said expressing gratitude to fans around the world for liking it. I have been planning for it for quite a long time, added the idol. It is soon winter so he is thinking about doing another one fit for the cold season, said Jaehyun.

He asked fans if they had seen if first emceeing for a music chart program on Sunday. He has teamed with two other new MCs, Naeun of April and Minhyuk of Monsta X, and presented Cool’s “Jumpo Mambo.” It was a cutesy stage, complete with candy decorations, he said.

As for the behind-the-scenes clip from 2019 Global Citizen Festival, a charity concert held in New York in September the band participated, the performer told fans that he had really enjoyed it from backstage. He has seen the message Lauv left and was so glad.

“If you are watching this, maybe we can have a performance where we can sing together,” said Jaehyun sending a message to the American singer.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/156794.

IZ*ONE enjoys shopping at Thai supermarket

IZ*ONE uploaded a video of the girls having a blast at a supermarket in Thailand during their recent visit.

(Naver's V Live)

“I am so full but I have room for desserts,” said Kim Chaewon entering the store with Kwon Eunbi, who was all ready to have some fruits including mangosteens, pineapple and mangoes.

“It is not only about fruits though. The culture, the smell,” said Choi Yena excitedly adding that “This is the first time I’ve been to a Thai market!”

“We went to one yesterday,” pointed out Cho Yuri making Choi smile sheepishly.

“I love going grocery shopping in other countries. You can see the lifestyle of the country in abundance,” Miyawaki Sakura told Kim Minju, who said she has never been to one.

The girls’ jaw dropped at the sight of fruits lined up and piled up in the store. Miyawaki said she wanted to try durian but stopped short and gave up after smelling the notorious smell while roommates Cho and Choi went around the aisles picking up fruits to share back in their hotel room.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/156835.

Itzy chats with fans on first night in Vietnam

Lia and Chaeryeong of Itzy said hello to fans from their hotel bed in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

(Naver's V Live)

“There were Midzys in Vietnam,” said Chaeryeon with wide eyes referring to the group’s official fandom.

“Of course we knew there were our fans here, from the live chat from Vietnam but we didn’t expect to see so many of them come to the airport,” said Lia. She walked into the airport still half asleep but when she heard the loud sound coming from the huge crowd, she quickly turned around and hastily put on some lipstick, Lia confessed laughing.

They have just landed in the city and did not have time to try the famous noodles. But they dropped by at a convenience store and picked up a bag of dried mangoes that came with flavored salt that reminded Lia of the salt that Koreans usually have with soondae, or Korean blood sausage.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/156910.

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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