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VERA member Lan Di cries on set recalling late dog

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Boy band VERA appeared on the program "OMO Investigation Bureau" to promote their new single.
  • Members expressed high confidence in their live singing abilities despite the increased difficulty of the new song's choreography.
  • During filming, member Lan Di became emotional and cried while sharing memories of his late dog, causing a temporary halt to recording.

Members of the boy band VERA appeared on the program "OMO Investigation Bureau" to showcase their new single, "Kill Me With Your Tenderness." Meng Wei, Lan Di, Nelson, and Cai Zhen demonstrated strong variety show skills. When asked about maintaining live vocals with the upgraded choreography, Nelson confidently stated, "We have to!" The group collectively emphasized their commitment to live performances, displaying high confidence in their stage prowess. Lan Di described the new song's style as having greater emotional depth, even twisting his hands into a knot to illustrate the song's emotional complexity, which amused host Ah Ben. The show also revealed the members' "suffocating" relationship dynamics, with Cai Zhen admitting to a "hot violence" approach that requires resolving conflicts, while Meng Wei prefers "cold violence," treating people as invisible. However, the members assured that their private relationships are excellent, often gathering at Cai Zhen's home for gaming and movies. A poignant moment occurred when Lan Di became overwhelmed with emotion while showing photos of his dog's paw print and ashes. He broke down in tears, leading to a temporary suspension of filming. He tearfully shared that his dog had been with him for over ten years, recounting a story about a mosquito that wouldn't leave during the funeral, which he interpreted as his dog borrowing the mosquito's body to see him. Interestingly, while Lan Di wept, Meng Wei, Nelson, and Cai Zhen remained expressionless, a stark contrast that elicited both laughter and tears from host Mu Mu, while host Xia He Xi exclaimed their absurdity. The episode also featured humorous "black history" moments. Lan Di confessed to wearing a blonde wig on stage due to a styling choice, which slipped due to sweat, making his head appear large. Cai Zhen added that members of the group FEniX, who imitated the wig trend, also experienced similar issues during performances. This "wig chaos" ended humorously when their manager ordered everyone to dye their hair directly. The full episode will air on the "OMO Investigation Bureau" YouTube channel.

This must be done!

โ€” NelsonNelson responded confidently when asked about the group's ability to perform live with difficult choreography.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.