Broadcast date: Jan. 2-3
Starring: Seventeen, AB6IX, Super Junior & Twice, Monsta X

(Naver's V Live)

Seventeen’s Hoshi chatted with fans while having pork cutlet with cheese, and udon.

He savored every bite and asked fans what they had for lunch.

“I have been craving for pork cutlet since last night but I managed to wait until now,” he said.

As he said in the previous day’s livestream, he had seen a movie with his family and was now at the band’s residence. Some bandmates were still sleeping and some were at the gym, he told viewers.

Hoshi was surprised when fans told him via live chat that “An Ode,” Seventeen’s third album, had sold over 1 million copies.

“Really? That is huge!” he said with a big smile, thanking the band’s official fandom Carats for their support.

Another piece of good news was that the album was among Billboard’s 25 best K-pop albums of 2019.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/168451.

AB6IX’s Lee Daehwi chats on the move

(Naver's V Live)

Lee Daehwi talked to fans while on the move to the next item on his schedule. He first thanked fans for congratulating him on legally becoming an adult.

“It does not feel different, but I believe it will,” he said.

On New Year’s Day, he hung out with his friends and found out that he can hold his liquor. But he assured fans he will not drink too much.

“I restrain myself from drinking carbonated soda, as it could damage my voice. Fanta is the only soda for me. It is a cure,” said Lee, sharing that he loves pineapple-flavored Fanta.

He has been taking vocal lessons and started working out, and it is physically demanding, he confessed.

“Vocal lessons are not just about singing. I also have to train my breathing and use my abdomen muscles to the point of pain,” the musician told fans.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/168574.

Age is no problem for Heechul, Momo: Kpop Herald

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Kpop Herald reporters talked about the latest news from the entertainment industry in the first episode of 2020.

Calling it “the biggest news from K-pop today,” Yim Hyun-su began discussing the announcement that Heechul of Super Junior and Momo of Twice are in a relationship.

It is amazing news but it was kind of expected, as there had been rumors for a while, said Hong Dam-young.

Last year, when speculation emerged that the two were dating, they both denied it.

This time, the pair admitted they are seeing each other. Despite the couple’s 13 year age gap, reactions have been quite positive, shattering a stereotype of K-pop idols, who are often not allowed to date, noted Yim.

News of the relationship has generated over a million tweets, proving how influential both artists are, added the reporters.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/168471.

Monsta X shares behind-the-scenes from MV

(Naver's V Live)

Monsta X uploaded the second behind-the-scenes clip featuring its music video shoot for “Middle of the Night.”

Kihyun admired a classic car, a prop, between takes, asking Seanwoo in the driver’s seat to honk the horn. When the latter gave it a cautious push, the duo’s eyes went wide at the sounds.

After Kihyun got out of the car singing the song, he rushed in the dark to an elevated stage to join the rest of his bandmates.

“I almost could not find the (door) handle,” confided Seanwoo before going for another take.

Jooheon praised Seanwoo for looking cool, as the five bandmates gathered to look at the monitor.

“You can only see the silhouettes anyway,” said I.M. Jooheon wondered out loud why he could see his “turtle neck” so well. The members instantly launched into a series of jokes calling Jooheon a turtle.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/168551.

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By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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