Broadcast date: April 20-21
Starring: Tomorrow X Together, GOT7, SF9, (G)I-dle

(Naver's V Live)

Soobin and Hueningkai of TXT teamed up for an arts-and-crafts session.

At Soobin’s not-so-gentle nudging, Hueningkai said he was so happy to join, especially since it had been a while.

“I know, I know,” said Soobin.

They’d brought a coloring book they’d picked up in the US featuring cartoon characters “We Bare Bears,” said the pair, showing off the pages they’d already colored in.

As they weren’t that good with their hands and did not want the project to take too long, they’d chosen a two-page scene and would color one page each, Soobin explained.

“Yeonjun, Hueningkai and I used to watch this animation quite often,” he said. They’d watched it as part of their English lessons as well, added Hueningkai.

Before beginning to work on the pages, they talked about the characters. Hueningkai’s favorite character is Panda and Soobin’s is Ice Bear. Pointing at Nom Nom, the koala, Soobin got worked up and said he was mean and should be gotten rid of.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/186786.

GOT7 floats "Not By The Moon" MV

(JYP Entertainment)

GOT7 uploaded the music video for “Not by the Moon,” the lead track from the band’s new EP, “Dye,” which landed at the top of music charts at home and abroad upon its release.

Ruby-red drapes open to unveil the seven band members all in cream-colored outfits, standing solemnly in an opulent setting before they begin their powerful dance moves. The scene changes dramatically, shifting between shots of the band members dancing together and a series of solos: Jinyoung in an all-white room looking at a bird flying away; Jackson sitting on a throne surrounded by dancers; and Yugyeom standing in the middle of a garden as lightning strikes.

“It harks back to ‘You Calling My Name’ (from the last EP) in terms of the ambiance but is more powerful and heart-wrenching,” said JB of the song at the live premiere.

“Not by the Moon” has topped the iTunes charts in six countries and the EP has made it to No. 1 in 40 regions around the world.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/18000.

SF9's Youngbin brings in bandmates

(Naver's V Live)

Youngbin of SF9 chatted with fans while some of his bandmates dropped by.

Inseong was the first to join the leader, chuckling that Youngbin had started the livestream while Inseong was changing.

“I will let you lead since I’m just saying hi in your live segment,” said Inseong.

They decided to do a short quiz, asking viewers to guess what pictures they were drawing, admitting the fans were too good at guessing. But when Inseong showed everyone his drawing -- of a man and some letters -- Youngbin could not tell what it was despite Inseong’s hints.

After Inseong left, Youngbin continued the game and chatted with fans before spotting Jaeyoon.

“Come here, I won’t let you go,” he said, pulling his bandmate into a hug.

Jaeyoon told Youngbin he’d seen the leader host “Idol Radio” and Youngbin admitted that he’d been very nervous.

“You did well, though,” Jaeyoon assured him.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/186821.

(G)I-dle's Shuhua enjoys brief chat with fans

(Naver's V Live)

Shuhua of (G)I-dle showed off her new hair color, dark blue.

“It has faded a lot,” she said. “I’ve really wanted to go blond but my scalp cannot take it anymore. So I had to go darker so I wouldn’t have to bleach the roots.” She hadn’t chosen black as her hair was already bleached, and she hadn’t wanted want to waste it, so the colorist had recommended blue, she told fans.

The idol smiled bashfully, acknowledging that her group had finally made it to the top of a TV music chart with “Oh My Gold,” the lead track from its third EP, “I Trust.”

“It has been our biggest wish and it has come true,” she said, adding that it would not have been possible without the fans’ support.

Maybe because of her busy schedule promoting the EP, which came out earlier this month, she has overcome her insomnia.

“As you know, I used to have a hard time going to sleep but these days, I fall asleep as soon as I hit the bed,” said Shuhua.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/186805.

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By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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