Broadcast date: April 28-29
Starring: BTS, Stray Kids, Tomorrow X Together, GOT7

(Naver's V Live)

BTS tackled cooking again in the 102nd episode of “Run BTS!”

With J-Hope as the host, the rest of the bandmates were divided into two teams led by Jin and Suga, taking turns every two minutes delivering messages from the leaders and cooking themselves.

“Will we be able to see RM burn a frying pan again?” Jin teased.

When J-Hope said there would be a penalty, Jungkook predicted that the losers would have to clean up the mess, but everyone was shocked to learn that they will instead climb local mountain Achasan.

“It‘s the worst penalty in the world,” said RM, who had already done it once with V.

Jungkook seemed dismayed to have V as his teammate, but V protested that he was at least better than RM and said he has been cooking recently. The four younger bandmates chose their dish and the “chef” to come up with the ideas.

RM and Jimin were happy to follow Suga while Jin confessed that he had only tried making the spicy pork dish six years ago.

“We’re doomed,” muttered Jungkook as they prepared to cook.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/187214.

Stray Kids' Bang Chan shares playlist

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Bang Chan of Stray Kids kept fans entertained, listening to music and chatting in the 56th episode of his now-monthly solo segment.

He had just finished practice and his hair was too curly from sweat, he confided, trying to get stray hairs back inside the black cap.

“This has been my recent favorite,” he said, putting on Lany’s “Malibu Nights.” It was recommended by a friend when his head was filled with one too many thoughts, and he felt like the soothing song understood him somehow.

“I’m working on a lot of stuff these days, track-making, toplining and working with the boys,” the musician said, admitting he had also been busy writing new songs.

He asked viewers to recommend songs as well, and played Lewis Capaldi‘s “Someone You Loved,” adding that he loves the song himself as he thanked the fan for the suggestion.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/188296.

Tomorrow X Together hails return

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TXT went live to confirm that the group will return to the stage with second EP “The Dream Chapter: Eternity” next month.

Hueningkai and Beomgyu congratulated Soobin, Yeonjun and Taehyun on finally being able to show their hair colors: purple for Soobin, half blonde and half neon yellow for Yeonjun and red for Taehyun.

“It has been really hard to keep covered whenever we were on V Live,” Soobin said.

They were excited to look at the motion graphic clip of their new logo -- released earlier that day for the new EP -- flashing on the laptop screen. As the logo turned into rounded letters of T, X and T, Hueningkai told viewers that the rest of the band members would try to replicate them on a big sheet of paper.

After completing the mission, viewers tried to coax details about the upcoming EP, but they dodged the questions, saying that they will not give out any information until it comes out.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/188259.

GOT7 has blast on Idol Radio

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GOT7 appeared as a whole unit on live entertainment program “Idol Radio” for the first time, with JB and Youngjae as hosts.

The septet opened the show with “Not by the Moon,” lead track from its new EP “DYE.”

The DJs admitted that they were a little short of breath after dancing as they took the mic. But they quickly recovered and celebrated the first appearance with their bandmates. They cheered, hooted and clapped together as requested.

Led by the hosting duo, the seven-piece act mercilessly teased each other and burst into laughter countless times. They also congratulated themselves on multiple pieces of good news: breaking their own record by selling 280,000 units of “DYE” upon release, landing at No. 1 on iTunes albums charts in 41 regions and the music video of the lead track topping YouTube’s worldwide trending chart within 24 hours, also amassing 10 million views in 48 hours.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/187726.

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By The Korea Herald (khnews@heraldcorp.com)

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