Broadcast date: Dec. 15-16
Starring: AB6IX, Stray Kids, NCT 127, SF9

Woojin of AB6IX surprised fans by appearing on V Live after his knee surgery.

(Naver's V Live)

“It seems like you have more to say than I do,” he said, confessing that he did not know what to say, as it had been a while since he went on V Live.

He had been resting well and wanted to see his fans.

“I came across a fan’s comment that said, ‘I want to see Woojin alive and moving,’ and thought I should do this,” said the singer.

He began by answering questions about his black cap, which featured the title of a television drama in which Park Jihoon had starred.

“I went to Jihoon’s house one day and saw two of these. I casually asked him to give me one, and he readily said yes. It even fits me perfectly,” he said.

As for the injury he suffered during a performance last month, Park said he was recovering and it would take time.

“It was my first surgery ever, so I was naturally scared. Rather than the pain, the lights I have only seen on television and everything really terrified me, but when I woke up it was all done,” said the performer, adding that he believed in the power of time.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/165775.

Stray Kids’ Bang Chan discusses music

Bang Chan of Stray Kids asked fans about the band’s new EP in the 50th episode of his solo segment.

(Naver's V Live)

“This is the first episode since we released the new album, so please let me know what you think,” he said, also asking about the group’s performances.

Thanking fans for their enthusiastic response, the singer put on the first song on his playlist, “I Love You 3000” by Stephanie Poetri. It was recommended to him and that was actually the first time he was hearing it in full.

“It is inspired by a famous line. If I remember correctly, Iron Man’s daughter said it to him, and when I first saw the scene, the simple but unique line touched my heart. And I am glad such a cozy song has come out of it,” he said, humming the song.

When fans asked him to pick his favorite track from the new EP, Bang Chan was torn.

“It is so hard to choose one since I like all of them. But there is one thing I wanted to applaud you Stays for. That you have found the link between the first track ‘Stop’ and the intro from the previous EP!” he said.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/165788.

NCT 127’s Yuta says hi from Osaka

Yuta of NCT 127 checked in on fans after rehearsing for an upcoming concert in Osaka, Japan.

(Naver's V Live)

“The concert in Osaka is only three days away and we have been practicing,” he told viewers before he was interrupted by the doorbell.

It was Doyoung and Haechan, who had just returned from Indonesia.

“I am being dragged to the pool by Doyoung,” mumbled Haechan as Doyoung did silly dances for the camera.

Yuta asked Doyoung to demonstrate his Japanese skills and the latter obliged, saying in Japanese that he had started learning the language in October and asking fans to wait and watch his Japanese improve.

When his bandmates left, Yuta talked about his new hair color.

“I had to have it bleached three times before adding this color. I actually wanted white, but settled on this mixture of gold and some other colors. I think it will fade to white, though, by the time I get to Tokyo,” he said with a smirk.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/165769.

SF9’s Inseong chats with fans during short break

Inseong of SF9 took to V Live amid a busy work schedule, apologizing in advance that he would be able to stay for only about 15 minutes.

(Naver's V Live)

He began by talking about the next day’s athletic contest among K-pop groups, a biannual program on television.

“You admit that we are quite good at sports, right? Which competition do you think we should participate in?” he asked fans.

He is quite good at soccer, but fans recommended a variety of sports ranging from running to archery. He assured fans that the band would do its best and most importantly, be safe.

As for his new hair color, a fiery red, he thanked fans for liking it.

“But I have to wash it with cold water in this weather to keep the color and it’s not easy. And I guess my scalp is not happy either,” said the performer.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/165754.

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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