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CARATs React as Na PD’s 20-Year-Old Dance Video Resurfaces Online

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SEVENTEEN fans are currently reveling in a delightful surprise as a 20-year-old dance video featuring the beloved producer Na Yeong-seok has gone viral. The video surfaced on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on February 23. It features a younger Na PD energetically dancing to Toni Basil’s iconic track “Hey Mickey,” leaving fans both amused and impressed.

This unexpected gem came from an episode of the old South Korean variety show Heroine 5. Na PD, then 29 years old, was a guest on the show alongside Jee Seok-jin. In a memorable segment, Na PD was challenged to dance to “Hey Mickey.” He enthusiastically accepted the challenge and danced his heart out. He even taught his shoulder moves to the other guests on the show. The video has since captured the hearts of CARATs, all of whom can’t get enough of his spirited dancing. After two decades, it resurfaced, highlighting a side of Na PD that many didn’t know existed.

The resurgence of this video is particularly significant because of Na PD’s relationship with SEVENTEEN. The producer and the 13-member boy group became close after working together several times. Their most recent collaboration was the six-episode reality travel show NANA Tour with SEVENTEEN. Their interactions, filled with comedic moments and friendly banter, have endeared Na PD to CARATs. 

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CARATs praised Na PD’s dancing

Fans, recalling the many hilarious exchanges between the producer and the boy group, couldn’t help but laugh at the thought of SEVENTEEN reacting to Na PD’s dancing. Some took to X to write, “Don’t let SEVENTEEN see this.” They feared the boy group would never let Na PD hear the end of it if they ever watched the video of him dancing to “Hey Mickey.” Some added that Jeonghan in particular would have a field day with it, as he and Na PD like to playfully one-up each other.

CARATs have taken to social media to praise Na PD’s dancing, with many joking that he could have had a good career as a K-pop idol if he hadn’t gone into directing and producing. They affectionately dubbed him “Dino‘s father,” after noticing that 29-year-old Na PD looked a little bit like SEVENTEEN’s youngest member.

This incident underscores the deep bond between Na PD and SEVENTEEN, as well as the relationship he has with their fans. Here’s hoping they get more chances to work together in the future! – K-Pop News Writer

Featured Images: Na PD should pray that the SEVENTEEN members never see this video! Source: YouTube/@15ya.fullmoon.

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SEVENTEEN’s ‘Nana Tour’ With Na PD Gets a Release Date

Na PD releases a highlight teaser for SEVENTEEN's 'Nana Tour.' Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

Carats, you’re about to start the new year right! SEVENTEEN’s new variety program Nana Tour has finally been revealed to premiere on January 5, warmly welcoming the year 2024. 

For those unfamiliar, Let’s Go Together: Nana Tour with SEVENTEEN is an upcoming travel show where the members and famous South Korean producer Na Young Suk explore Italy together. 

To note, the program is SEVENTEEN’s own version of Na PD’s famous Youth Over Flowers series. Said show is known for its unique aspect of tricking the unprepared celebrities into overseas trips. In its previous seasons, boy group WINNER, and actors from the dramas Reply 1988 and Reply 1994 have visited different countries across the world.

Interestingly, numerous clips of the SEVENTEEN getting “kidnapped” surfaced online last September. The quick Carats, SEVENTEEN’s fans, spotted the group at an airport accompanied by Na PD and a filming crew. 

In October, the group’s performance team leader Hoshi mentioned in a Weverse Live that they went to shoot the show after their concert in Japan. Later, it was revealed that the filming took place someplace in Europe. 

With the confirmation of the program’s airing, fans can’t wait to see the group’s bond with Na PD, as both are well-known for their entertainment tactics.

SEVENTEEN’s bond with Na PD

Carats are even more excited for Nana Tour as this will be SEVENTEEN and Na PD’s fourth project together.

The “God of Music” singers and the famous producer first met on HYBE LABEL’s Game Caterers episodes. Although only members Joshua, Jun, Mingyu, Hoshi, Minghao, Seungkwan, and Dino made an appearance, SEVENTEEN showcased their variety skills alongside fellow artists under the agency.

After the HYBE series, SEVENTEEN finally appeared in complete attendance for their own Game Caterers series. With a total of eight episodes, the “theater kids of K-Pop” played a series of games where they showed their wits. Through this project, the group also gained their chance for the Youth Over Flowers program as the grand prize in the last episode.

In their latest work together, Na PD released two clips of his new program Wageul Wageul also known as Chattering with Na. There, the group and the producers of Nana Tour had a chit-chat over alcoholic drinks. In addition, the crew also celebrated SEVENTEEN’s comeback as well as Dino’s mixtape release.

What to expect for ‘Nana Tour’ 

On Friday, December 15, a five-minute highlight reel of Nana Tour was released. As this is the first look at the upcoming travel variety show, fans were definitely excited to see more of the group’s adventures in Italy. 

Notably, leader S.coups wasn’t able to participate in the show as he was already on a health-related hiatus when it was filmed. Despite being physically absent, the highlight revealed that the SEVENTEEN members made sure that they’ll include S.coups in the show. One clip showed the group calling him, while other clips featured standees of the rapper in several filming locations. 

As part of the variety show, Nana Tour will also be releasing official merchandise and photobooks that fans can avail.

Featured image: Na PD releases a highlight teaser for SEVENTEEN’s ‘Nana Tour.’ Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

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SEVENTEEN to Appear in Na PD’s ‘Waggle Waggle’

Na PD shares photo of SEVENTEEN for 'Waggle Waggle.' Credit: Instagram/Na PD

CARATs are in for a treat as K-pop boy group SEVENTEEN is collaborating anew with  Na Young Seok, aka Na PD, for the upcoming variety show Waggle Waggle. 

On Wednesday, October 25, a teaser for the episode was released. In the video, SEVENTEEN’s Wonwoo is seen inviting the rest of the members to have a one-on-one drinking session with him.

As seen in the exchanges, members DK, Minghao, and Woozi rejected the offer, while Vernon didn’t pick up his call. But Seungkwan, one of the members who is active in variety shows, was quick to point out that Wonwoo is inviting them because he’s filming a show. 

“I need to contact a few people on a regular basis,” the rapper noted. 

Prior to the teaser, Na PD has first revealed that he filmed a new variety show with SEVENTEEN through a YouTube live.

During the live session, it was disclosed that he had dinner with the group and exchanged stories while drinking beer. At one point, he even hinted that fans should anticipate a face-off between members Seungkwan and Hoshi in Waggle Waggle. 

To the fans’ delight, Na PD also assured fans that leader S.coups, who’s on a break due to health concerns, appeared in Waggle Waggle. 

Other details about the show are still kept under wraps but the Waggle Waggle episode featuring SEVENTEEN is set to premiere on Saturday, October 28. 

‘Waggle Waggle’ and more: SEVENTEEN x Na PD’s collab

Following the news, K-pop fans and entertainment show enthusiasts can’t help but be excited as both SEVENTEEN and Na PD are known for their variety chops.

For instance, the K-pop group’s own web series Going Seventeen has gained a fandom of its own. Meanwhile, Na PD is already a known figure in South Korean entertainment. Notably, he’s the one behind successful variety programs such as 2 Days & 1 Night, Grandpas Over Flowers, New Journey to the West, and Three Meals a Day.  

Moreover, this marks another collaboration between SEVENTEEN and Na PD for 2023 alone. A proof that the two parties have formed a tight bond. 

In early 2023, SEVENTEEN appeared in Na PD’s Youtube series The Game Caterers 2. There, the group luckily won two wishes. One of which is making Na PD do a dance challenge for “Super” while the other is starring in their Youth Over Flowers own episode. 

In September, the group was confirmed to have filmed for the series in Europe. For those unfamiliar, Youth Over Flowers is a travel variety show wherein the staff tricked the cast members into spontaneous trips. 

As of writing, Na PD has yet to announce a release date for SEVENTEEN’s Youth Over Flowers. 

Featured image: Na PD shares photo of SEVENTEEN for ‘Waggle Waggle.’ Credit: Instagram/Na PD

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Watch: BTS’ V, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik in ‘Jinny’s Kitchen’ Spin-off Teaser

Cast members in the teaser of spin-off 'Visiting God of Communication: Jinny's Kitchen.' Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

Business is open again! The cast of variety show Jinny’s Kitchen reunites in its spin-off series Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen. 

On Wednesday, September 27, Channel Fullmoon released the teaser for its highly-anticipated spin-off. 

In the one-minute teaser, BTS’s V, Park Seo Joon, Choi Woo Shik, Jung Yu Mi and Lee Seo Jin were seen strengthening their teamwork. The cast members participated  in a series of recreation activities and games.

For those unfamiliar, the six cast members already took part in Jinny’s Kitchen. It is a popular reality show created by producer Na Yeong Seok or Na PD.

In the said series, Lee Seo Jin acted as the CEO of the restaurant. Meanwhile, actress Jung Yu Mi was appointed as the Director while actor Park Seo Joon was the General Manager. Lastly, actor Choi Woo Shik and Kim Taehyung of BTS complete the cast as interns. 

What we know about Visiting God of Communication

First, the teaser kicked off with the production crew receiving an anonymous phone call. Then,  an undisclosed employee reported: “It seems like the boss is not interested in his employees anymore.” Notably, Na PD mentioned that the team did not seem to communicate well.

With the situation arising, CEO Seo Jin hilariously interrogates the team to know who filed the report. Intern Woo Shik adds to the tension by asking, “Who is it?”

The teaser only gets funnier as the cast tries to resolve the problem by having a team-building activity. There, Seo Jin, Yu Mi, Seo Joon, Woo Shik and V got chaotic as they played Jegi Chagi, group skipping, and some indoor games.

With Na PD’s admirable background in producing shows full of wit and entertainment, fans are excited to see what will happen in the Jinny’s Kitchen spin-off. Some of his famous works include 2 Days & 1 Night, New Journey to The West and the Youtube program Game Caterers.

More about Jinny’s Kitchen

To those unaware, Jinny’s Kitchen is a spin-off itself of Na PD’s other reality show Youn’s Kitchen which had two seasons. In the original series, only Seo Jin, Yu Mi, and Seo Joon were part of the cast.

Then for Jinny’s Kitchen, Woo Shik and V joined the culinary crew as interns. There, the cast opened a food restaurant in the city of Bacalar in Mexico, to offer Korean cuisine to the customers.

With the cast’s charming chemistry in the show, fans are much more excited for the upcoming spin-off.

Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen is set to premiere on October 12. As of writing, there are no specific details released yet on whether it will be a whole season or just a single episode.

Featured image: Cast members in the teaser of spin-off ‘Visiting God of Communication: Jinny’s Kitchen.’ Credit: YouTube/Channel Fullmoon

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Na PD’s ‘You Reap What You Sow’ to Premiere in October

Woo Bin, Ki Bang, Kwang Soo, and D.O pose for a teaser of 'You Reap What You Sow.' Credit: Twitter/Knock Knock

The upcoming variety show of Na Young Seok, aka Na PD, titled You Reap What You Sow (idiomatic translation) will air its first episode on October 13. 

tvN confirmed the news to Korean media on Friday, September 15. 

According to reports, You Reap What You Sow adopts a lighthearted documentary style. It will follow Kim Woo Bin, EXO’s D.O, Lee Kwang Soo, and Kim Ki Bang in their journey of farming in the countryside. 

However, none of the four main cast members have any knowledge and experience in farming. Which is why they naturally struggled with tasks, such as plowing a small field together. 

What we know so far about You Reap What You Sow

In July, rumors that Na PD is helming a new series circulated online. Videos of the four cast members filming in Gangwon and Seoul also circulated online. At the time, the producers remained tight-lipped about the series. 

Now, tvN even shared a photo of Woo Bin, D.O, Kwang Soo, and Ki Bang posing together while in farming attire. 

Additionally, the show will reportedly have 10 episodes and a broadcast time of 110 minutes. 

In You Reap What You Sow, variety veteran Kwang Soo will serve as the group’s leader. Not only will he showcase his humor, but his problem-solving skills. 

Meanwhile, Ki Bang is described as a “natural-born farmer.” Out of the four, he was the most reliable in doing farming tasks. 

As for D.O, the youngest member, he’ll use his wit and cooking skills throughout the show. 

Interestingly, You Reap What You Sow will serve as Woo Bin’s first variety show as a regular cast member. Which is why fans of the actor are looking forward to seeing a more fun side of him. 

Na PD’s other projects 

Aside from the cast members, fans are anticipating this new show helmed by Na PD. 

A known figure in South Korean entertainment, he was the one behind successful variety programs such as 2 Days & 1 Night, Grandpas Over Flowers, New Journey to the West, and Three Meals a Day.  

One of his latest projects is The Game Caterers, which features various K-pop idols. Some of the groups who guested on his show include BTS, SEVENTEEN, SNSD, artists from HYBE LABELS and Starship Entertainment. 

Moreover, he’s also confirmed to be filming a new edition of Youth Over Flowers, this time with SEVENTEEN. 

Featured image: Woo Bin, Ki Bang, Kwang Soo, and D.O pose for a teaser of ‘You Reap What You Sow.’ Credit: Twitter/Knock Knock

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Seventeen Starts Filming for Na PD’s ‘Youth Over Flowers’

SEVENTEEN during the filming of 'In The Soop' 2. Credit: Facebook/SEVENTEEN

CARATs, the news that we’re waiting for is here! Na Young Seok, aka Na PD, has finally started filming for Youth Over Flowers featuring K-pop group SEVENTEEN. 

On Friday, September 7, the members were spotted at the airport wearing mics and carrying cameras following the conclusion of the group’s two-day FOLLOW concert in Japan. They were also seen with Na PD and several of his staff members, prompting speculations that it’s for the Youth Over Flowers filming. 

 

As the clips circulate on social media, a tvN representative confirmed that the filming is indeed for Youth Over Flowers. 

“We ask for your understanding as we cannot provide specific details in order to ensure a safe and smooth filming process. We will provide more information as it becomes available,” they said. 

Additionally, producers of the show ask for the fans’ support. “If you encounter the SEVENTEEN members around the filming location, please pretend to not have seen them so they can enjoy the trip and film comfortably,” they said. 

SEVENTEEN x Youth Over Flowers

For those unfamiliar, Youth Over Flowers is a travel variety show wherein the staff tricked the cast members into spontaneous trips. 

It first premiered in 2014, with the last edition featuring K-pop group WINNER aired in 2017. This upcoming edition with SEVENTEEN will serve as the show’s return in more than five years. 

Interestingly, SEVENTEEN was the one who suggested having their own Youth Over Flowers series. During the group’s appearance in Na PD’s Youtube series The Game Caterers 2, the group listed down some of their wishes that they’d like the production staff to grant. 

Members Dino and Wonwoo wrote that they want the group to have their version of Youth Over Flowers. They said that the group hadn’t traveled for a vacation recently and that they were huge fans of the show. 

Out of the 60 empty wish coupons, DK was able to pick the coupon for said series. 

Given that the premise of the show is for members to go on an impromptu trip, PLEDIS Entertainment, the group’s agency, shared that they’re not aware of the schedule. 

 

Based on the clips on social media, the members also looked visibly surprised when they were strolling through the airport. 

 

According to some reports of fans, member Mingyu lost his passport at the airport. Some fans also claimed that Na PD even asked them to airdrop footage of the incident as it might be included in an episode of the show. 

 

The filming will reportedly take place in Rome, Italy. 

S.coups’ absence

While fans are already looking forward to how SEVENTEEN’s Youth Over Flowers will turn out, the fun was dimmed by the confirmation that not all members would be able to participate. 

 

S.coups, the group’s leader, had to miss the filming as he’s currently on hiatus. In early August, S.coups had an accident while filming. Although his surgery for his ACL injury was successful, his recovery is supposed to take a while.

However, S.coups flew to Japan to show support for the group’s concert in Tokyo Dome. During the second day, he even appeared onstage during encore to show support for his members. 

On social media, fans were sad to not have all 13 members participate. But they also know that S.coups had to focus on recovery. 

Meanwhile, it will also be Seungkwan’s first major variety film with SEVENTEEN following his return from hiatus.

As of writing, there’s no details yet about the airing of Youth Over Flowers. Stay tuned here for more updates.

Featured image: SEVENTEEN during the filming of ‘In The Soop’ 2. Credit: Facebook/SEVENTEEN

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