Broadcast dates: Dec. 16-17
Starring: Seventeen, Stray Kids, The Boyz

(Naver's V Live)

Junghan of Seventeen took to V Live from his room at midnight to give fans a look at his ongoing Lego project.

He had a busy day and finally had some time for himself, he said breathlessly, and thought it would be nice to share the moment with those who had time. He showed a huge white car model he has been working on and said he would continue building it.

“I had this feeling that I might be able to finish this today and since I started this with you, I thought I should complete it with you as well,” he said, cradling the car.

He told viewers to understand that he would not be able to chat much as he would need to concentrate. But he was curious to see what fans were writing in the chat room and checked from time to time.

After more than an hour, he finally finished the car and thanked everyone for staying with him.

“I’ll let you go now,” he said, bidding viewers a good night.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/228463.

Stray Kids’ Seungmin, I.N play games

(Naver's V Live)

Seungmin and I.N of Stray Kids went live and played a board game together.

“We thought this would make it more fun than just talking,” said Seungmin, as I.N joked that anything he does with the older member is boring.

The latter brought a new version of Halli Galli and demonstrated how to play it; stacking five cups in different colors to match the picture in the card they flipped to open.

Seungmin was faster to put the cups in the right order in the first round, but forgot to ring the bell, and I.N teased him and took the card. I.N lamented that he actually is quite good at the game and wondered why he was losing to the first-timer. They upped the challenge and decided to assemble the cups with only one hand. When a fan suggested a bet, the pair settled on wagering an iced coffee and slice of cheesecake.

Filled with a fighting spirit, Seungmin shuffled the deck of cards, which brought back the memory of playing cards at school. He was so bad and lost all the time, so bought a pack and practiced a lot, he said.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/228353.

Seventeen’s Dino chats with fans

(Naver's V Live)

Dino of Seventeen caught up with fans briefly, chatting via Naver’s V Live.

“I just had this feeling and turned on (V Live),” he said. Even though it is the season of year-end award ceremonies, it has become rare to meet fans in person or communicate in real time, which makes the livestream more precious, said the idol.

“The comments are going up so fast … I want to reply to every one of them,” he said apologetically. He was happy to see a fan who loved “Danceology,” his series of dance clips.

“There also was a behind-the-scenes snippet,” he went on, “looking at that makes me realize what I did not at the time of shooting. Maybe because I’m very much into it.” He was thinking of what to do for another episode, he added with a smile.

He has found new interest in working out as well, but still spends most of his energy on dancing and making music.

“It is the best way to relieve stress,” he said.

Watch the full clip at https://www.vlive.tv/video/228377.

The Boyz’s Sangyeon talks hobbies

(Naver's V Live)

Sangyeon of the Boyz enjoyed a long chat with fans even after starting the livestream at 1 a.m.

“I came to wake you up, the B,” he said with a smile, addressing the band’s official fandom community.

Admitting that he was feeling slightly awkward as it had been a long while, he told fans that he came from an activity -- “we put on a great performance” -- and would keep the live broadcast calm considering the hour.

“I tried to come up with a theme since it’s been quite long, but thought better of it. Just talking to you face to face, however, seemed good enough,” the idol said.

He asked fans what hobbies they have, especially since many are spending more time at home due to the pandemic. The answers ranged from knitting (“I’ve tried learning when I was in school but did not have the patience”) to making TikTok videos (“I’ve seen those you made … so cute”), and he said he has a newfound interest in movies.

Watch the full video at https://www.vlive.tv/video/228453.

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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