Broadcast date: Sept. 25
Starring: Hyungwon of Monsta X, J-Hope of BTS, Solji of EXID

Hyungwon of Monsta X

Gearing up for its upcoming album, K-pop boy band Monsta X released a teaser clip featuring member Hyungwon.

The video starts out in what appears to be a mechanic shop.

“We swear to protect X Clan with everything we have,” says Hyungwon.

The next scene shows the 22-year-old singer submerged in a bathtub.

“However, I’ve let go of X Clan,” he continues. “I’ve dreamt a beautiful dream, and we met again at the end of the dream.”

The video concludes with Hyungwon in a straitjacket lying on a metal hospital bed.

The seven-member act is scheduled to release its latest album“The Clan Part 2: Guilty” on Oct. 4.

J-Hope of BTS

Returning to the spotlight with a new album is K-pop boy band Bangtan Boys, or BTS.

To gear up for its comeback, the group released a teaser trailer titled “Boy Meets Evil,” featuring member J-Hope.

“My scene was not specifically this or that,” an unshown figure narrates in English. “But consisted of having shaken hands with the devil. The devil helped me in his clutches, the enemy was behind me.”

The rest of the clip focuses on J-Hope, wearing a white shirt and black jeans in a dimly lit warehouse.

The rapper shows off his moves to what online fans have speculated as a possible track in the boy band’s yet-to-be released album.

BTS will be unveiling the group’s second album “Wings” on Oct. 10. Online pre-sales are scheduled to open on Sept. 28.

Solji of EXID

Solji of K-pop girl group EXID is collaborating with local clothing brand Cherrykoko.

The clip shows the singer collaborating with makers behind the brand, picking out her preferred looks and designs.

She also tests out various fabrics and color combinations against her skin tone.

The second portion of the video shows footage from Solji’s photoshoot, where she is sporting various items from her line.

“I’ve collaborated with Cherrykoko,” says Solji.

A particularly eye-catching item is a light pink sweater with the phrase “Still with you” below a smiling heart that Solji personally designed herself.

“I put a lot of love, sweat and hard work into this upcoming line,” Solji concludes. “I hope you like it.”

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By Kim Yu-young (ivykim@heraldcorp.com)

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