Broadcast date: June 1-2
Starring: Twice, NCT Dream, GOT7, Tomorrow X Together

(Naver's V Live)

Twice premiered its ninth EP “More & More” livestreaming the 90-minute showcase online.

“The day that not only you Once, but also we all have been waiting for has come,” said Nayeon after greeting fans, “and we’re back with our ninth EP after nine months!”

The nine members took turns saying hi to their fans and thanked them for tuning in to show their support.

“Meeting with our fans is the most anticipated part of coming out with new music,” Dahyun went on. “And it is frankly a little sad that we won’t be able to meet (in person).”

“It has been the longest break we had so far,” Jihyo said. “I personally think the new music is yet another challenge for us and can’t wait to see what Once thinks.” Mina agreed and confided that the songs and choreography was different and thus hard to master.

As the wait got longer, the pressure to present better music grew, Jeongyeon admitted, adding that she was relieved and happy to see the enthusiastic response from their fans.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/194461.

NCT Dream's Chenle, Jisung call out for willing ears

(SM Entertainment)

Chenle and Jisung of NCT Dream went live while on the move but chose to do a “voice-only” livestream.

While waiting for their fans, Chenle protested to Jisung that the title of the livestream gave away it was him.

“We could not show our face, although we want to, as we wiped off our makeup,” they explained in unison. “No. Actually we didn’t but there are so many luggage behind us,” said the pair chuckling.

Jisung told Chenle to speak to Seasonies, their official fandom, as much as he wanted, since it had been a while since he was on V Live.

“I can’t do this alone as I don’t know the ID and password. Jisung is the man who knows everything,” acknowledged Chenle.

The two talked about the English version of “Puzzle Piece” and Chenle began to sing although he said he would not when Jisung told Chenle not to.

“Oh, it’s nice,” Jisung complimented but Chenle confided that he realized his English pronunciation was not as good.

“Well, it still it better than mine,” said Jisung.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/194427.

GOT7's Yugyeom recaps "mask singer" stint

(Naver's V Live)

Yugyeom of GOT7 talked about his appearance as “Black Raspberry Wine” in “King of Mask Singer” going live from home studio.

“All I remember is feeling stuffy hidden behind a film (mask),” he said. He did not get to catch the program on air, since he was in the middle of an autograph session while video-calling fans. Watching the show at home still made him nervous, he admitted, but he had a great time and it was such a special experience.

“I was able to go on stage with confidence all because of you. You have always believed in me and supported me,” the performer told fans thanking them for the kind remarks.

He prepared a couple of more songs, including Zion. T’s “Yanghwa BRDG” and Na Yoonkwon’s “Expectation.” He had a recording of the former in his computer and shared it with viewers and when he saw that he did not have one for the latter, Yugyeom sang it live after sheepishly acknowledging that it was a tricky song with high notes.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/194404.

Tomorrow X Together offers sneak peek at MV

(Naver's V Live)

TXT floated a 30-second teaser trailer for the music video of “Puma,” the first of a string of installments for the visual that will be disclosed in full on June 4.

The camera follows a clanking chain to see Yeonjun trapped in an open cage. Then comes close-up shots of each of the members staring intently into the camera. At the last scene, Yeonjun, half-crouching like a wild animal, looks up longingly at a night sky encrusted with thousands of stars.

The five-piece act will premiere “Puma” in a music chart program on June 4, carrying on to promote its “The Dream Chapter: Eternity.” All six tracks from the band’s second EP are sitting on Billboard’s World Digital Song Sales chart and the EP has topped iTunes’ albums chart in 50 regions.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/194407.

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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