Somin | Ateez 9th member.

Friendship with other idols

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Min Yoongi (bts) (Friends since 2020).

Yoongi and Somin first crossed paths backstage during a concurrent comeback. Yoongi, who had already heard about Ateez, found himself drawn to her, particularly noting their shared musical inclinations. He appreciated her evident admiration for him. Despite wanting to propose a collaboration for a while, the perfect moment hadn't presented itself until they coincidentally bumped into each other at the snack table, and he took his chance.

Jessi (Friends since 2020).

Having admired Jessi since her trainee period, Somin's long-awaited meeting with Jessi finally happened when Somin was an MC for Music Bank. A sign of their developing rapport, Jessi even proposed they film the "Nunu Nana" challenge.

Chan & Felix (stray kids) (Friends since 2018).

Thanks to their mutual friend Wooyoung, who seemed to know everyone, Somin was introduced to Chan and Felix. The trio instantly connected and exchanged numbers.

Blackpink (Friends since 2014).

She shares a friendship with all the members, but her connection with Jennie runs deeper, rooted in their past as trainees at YG Entertainment. Despite leaving the agency, Somin has remained in contact with the group.

Chungha (Friends since 2019).

She first encountered Chungha at the KQ practice room. As part of a special stage performance for an award show, they were among a group of female idols, and being the first to arrive, they gravitated towards each other. From that initial connection, their friendship gradually blossomed.

BM (kard) (Friends since 2022).

Their first meeting was at the dive studios for a special podcast episode. She, the only female in a male group. The two instantly connected, engaging in witty banter and teasing the idea of a collaboration.

GD (bigbang) (Friends since 2012).

Somin and GD's close relationship began when she was a trainee at YG Entertainment. GD reportedly looked out for Somin, fostering a strong bond between them. Fans observed his sadness when she departed for KQ Entertainment, but he continued to be a staunch supporter, even earning the reputation as her "number one fan."

Woosung (the rose) (Friends since 2022).

Woosung and Somin were introduced by Mathew during a group outing, and a quick friendship blossomed between them. Fans soon noticed Woosung and Somin spending more time together without Mathew, leading to a running joke among their fandoms that Mathew had been "dumped" by the pair.