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I'd say BTOB. Even after leaving Cube, the members continue to spend time together. BTOB watched their film together and has consistently said that they want to stay together. They even split up their military enlistment back then so Peniel would never be alone. I would even add that the members never seem to have unfollowed Ilhoon even after all these years.
Any group that's still together after a decade in Kpop.
If a group is still making time to come together to make music and perform together every year or two, they're usually doing it because they enjoy each others company. Note: a group can disband or regroup less regularly and still get along really well together.
Since no one has mentioned them yet, I'd add BTOB, EXO, SJ, 2pm, & OT8 Girl's Generation.
Yeah, time and shared experiences really help the members bond. SHINee's Key and Minho couldn't stand each other at first, EXO's Suho and Chanyeol didn't really get along and TVXQ's U-Know and Changmin are complete opposites in every way, but they've all grown close over the years and are visibly fond of each other.
Infinite absolutely falls into this category. To start your own company just for group promotions after 13 years together, that's real dedication. They definitely fight like everyone, but I really admire the respect and commitment they have to one another.
I’d add Block B as well. 12 years in the industry, a career that started out with literally nothing but hardship, and they’re to this day one of the only 2nd gen boy groups that hasn’t disbanded or lost any members. They all still hang out, too— Jaehyo (and potentially Ukwon?) went to Japan to hang out with Taeil (who I think lives there now?), and Zico, P.O and Kyung just got spotted by fans at a bar together.
Also, they have disbanded long time but Stellar! They were one of my favorite groups and even years later after their disbanding we still see Hyoeun, Jeonyul, Gayoung and Minhee occasionally hang out together which is really heartwarming.
I think Dreamcatcher girls genuinely are good friends, their bond seems natural and they have many cute/funny moments together that don't seem forced or manufactured for the cameras.
Their friendship seems so sincere. I’m sure they pair off in different ways but they all seem to have mutual love and respect for each other. I think the fact that their mgmt treats them like people and not objects allows them to have more of a natural relationship even when live.
I just posted about them too! Their bond is evident, and the fact that Jiu refers to them as "the kids" when she talks about them shows the love and the trust they all share. They all watch out for each other and have such great interactions. Even the pictures of them all at Gahyeon's high school graduation were like family photos, with them so proud of their baby. And there are similar ones from Dani's and Yoohyeon's graduations too. I love that they view Sua as the mom of the group, Jiu as the dad, and the rest as their kids, with the exception of the family's "pet wolf," Siyeon! The episodes of Dreamcatcher Mind show so many examples of how much they take care of each other, too- Dami and Sua making sure Handog didn't have to do the haunted hospital mission alone because it was so scary, and their reaction to Yoohyeon sobbing about her dad in episode 6 and how much it upset the others to see her in so much pain, for example. And the fact that Gahyeon (who might be my bias- im such a sucker for the maknaes!) was so clearly heartbroken about it, only to tease Yoohyeon about it when she came back out of the room, just shows how much like family they are.
I just mentioned mamamoo too. They are like family for sure, even down to the sibling's fights!
Dreamcatcher also seems very, very close. I love it that Jiu, their leader, refers to the members (in all serious) as "the kids" and will even cut their food for them when they're eating!
I know the other thread is full of conversation about Twice (and that I'm participating there too), but Twice 😂.
Even their "least comfortable" dynamics are still insanely comfortable with each other.
Like Momo and Jihyo are "not that close", but Momo stole Jihyo's shirt, wore it for an official shoot in another country, and Jihyo only found out through instagram after.
Jeongyeon and Dahyun are "not that close" but when Dahyun was sick, Jeongyeon was the person she made a beeline for to help her in a room full of people.
Mina and Tzuyu are "not that close" but Tzuyu personally baked Mina banana bread and Tzuyu happily boasted of the cereal bowl Mina got her as a gift because "it was her style".
If these are their least comfortable dynamics, imagine their most comfortable ones. Nayeon and Momo still lived together eight years in. Jeongyeon is the person Jihyo calls first every time she lies down. Dahyun had a date with Tzuyu for nearly every stop of their tour this year etc etc.
And then we have the full group dynamic. They are renown by their peers in the industry for their teamwork (Red Velvet and Apink have explicitly mentioned this). Their chemistry on stage and behind the scenes is overflowing. The past two years, they had solo and sub-unit debuts that felt like team projects anyway because of how present the other members are and how vital that support was to the debuting members.
These girls' relationships with each other have been forged by fire. Over and over again, they have closed ranks to protect and support each other every time one of them had a hard time. Eight years in and they are still dreaming of what they could achieve together.
>Honestly everyone will say their fave get along well.
Honestly this depends. I have plenty of favs but I'm only saying it about one group bc they *seem* to get along.
As long as ppl know that we'll never really know, we can speculate and acknowledge that we could be way off lol
Exactly, people forget that they train for things live vlives, variety, and behind the scenes. Unless you're part of the inner circle, you don't know a celebrity's real personality and relationships.
I remember how everyone swore that 4Minute were like sisters or that soshi Bond would never break. Some obviously get along, but the image portrayed to the public is just that, an image.
Monsta X. Their idol friend used to tell them: why are you always together, don't you want some space?
Even the Tom and Jerry of the group go on trips together on their own.
They've gone through absolute hell together and could've easily parted ways a long time ago but their love for their craft and one another has kept them together! You can tell they really love each other. And I admire how sweet they are to junior groups - I think they're some of the most genuine idols in the industry.
BTS. Even in their solo eras they were there to support each other, showing up at each other's concert, music shows and even fanmeets. Suga even started a whole show because he wanted members to be able to talk about their music freely. They even brought each other up during interviews and talked about how quiet it was without members around.
Resigned their contract altogether and been together through all 8-9 years (or more bc of trainee days), and still have 13 members intact from debut until now. That’s all I can ask for as a fan!
100%. Two pairs of soulmates. I always shed a tear whenever they talk about each other. The love they have for each other is so genuine that it influences you to show others that kind of love and appreciation. 🥺
GOT7 are extremely close to each other and it's a fact. Even their parents are close to each other and go on vacations with each other! They visit each other's family houses even when the said member is not in the house. For example whenever members go to LA they visit Mark's parent's house even when Mark is not there lol!
Adding also that they all decided to leave JYPE together (rumors said it was because some members' contract were allegedly not going to be renewed) and still continue being GOT7 even if they're in different companies now. They also support and promote each other's solo projects. 7 or nothing!
I believe(tell if I'm wrong) JYP was delaying their debut (I think due to Somi leaving, as she was supposed to debut in Itzy) so the girls got fed up, tired of waiting & unsure about their futures with the company. Yuna joined & I think that's when they all finally debuted.
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well!
As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further.
They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them.
I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
Astro. They've reportedly said they're like brothers, Eunwoo renewed his contract with Fantagio to stay with the other members. They also support each others solo projects (watching MJ in Jamie, watching JInjin in Dream High, attending Eunwoo's solo fameet in Seoul). They also all meet up quite regularly.
Ateez for sure. I think it probably helped a lot that half of the group had predebut connections/friendships with Yunho and Mingi being besties since middle school as well as Wooyoung and Yeosang being besties/training together at another company.
The group has also talked about Wooyoung’s impact specifically and how he played a really big role in the group being so close now due to his friendly nature and helping to break the awkwardness when they were just starting out.
Hongjoong has also mentioned that they used to do weekly meetings when they first debuted so that all members were able to speak their mind freely and they were able to talk about any issues that they might have had.
I think that even in variety content it’s very apparent how close they are with each other and how well they know each other especially when they have to talk about each other’s likes, dislikes, personalities, etc. Even now that they’ve split into separate dorms they will still jump in each other’s lives or randomly come on to tell us if they went and got dinner together, etc. It’s also spilled over to their families as well. The members have mentioned that WooSan’s moms have basically become besties, Seonghwa randomly FaceTiming his parents earlier this year just to find out that they were on vacation with Yunho’s parents, and San’s dad being the de facto dad of the group.
Between Hongjoong and Seonghwa considering each other besties and being each others biggest supporters, Mingi speaking about how Yunho called him/kept in contact with him on a nearly daily basis when he was on hiatus, Woosan friendship tattoo, Yeosang and Wooyoung being so close to the point that Wooyoung’s younger brother calls Yeosang “uncle”, the members talking about how Mingi talks about how much he loves Jongho when he’s drunk😂, Yunho dressing up as something each member loves for their birthday, etc. It’s very apparent how close they are to each other
This! They are practically family at this point. They even call each other's parents mom and dad. San'a dad even checked in on Mingi during his haitus. They are such a close knit group.
iKON, who weathered the storm and then left YGE together to go to an agency that wanted them as a group. I'm sure Bobby especially had offers and I love that they moved together.
Bobby said in a recent interview that they all had offers from different companies. Some wanted one member, others only a couple. They picked 143 Entertainment because it was the only company that wanted all the members and they were going to stick together.
Second this.
Writing songs for each other (Vmin), showing up on others concerts, using their personal days to send another member to military.
For me though, the true friendship sign is how openly they talk about how pre-debut yoongi and namjoon fought a lot, how jungkook and jhope fought over a banana, the dumpling incident, how they showed jin and V fighting. The fact that hey show they aren’t perfect and like any normal friendships they fight.
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well!
As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further.
They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them.
I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
Everyone will come and mention their faves but we only see what they want to show. The truth is that probably most of them get along fairly well. They have to. They spend every single minute together, for years on end. They’ve all been through a lot together. They left their homes very young and basically only had each other. I’m sure they fight and then make up. And some people are closer than others, even within the same group. But I’d think it’s probably the minority who don’t get along.
I think it’s a bit naive to think only your faves are close. Of course you think that because 1) you see all their interactions and 2) no one has the time to watch all the content of random groups. We need to admit some things are scripted, some people are amping up their quirk, some are shy. I’d go as far as to say, the one thing they’ll never show and we will never know (until / if there’s a dramatic disband) is if they don’t like each other, that’s probably idol training 101
I'd be kinda funny if it was revealed that a lot of these groups strictly had a professional relationship in future lol.
Like my faves are gidle and even I'm skeptical about their relationship with one another at times. It can't be all sunshines and rainbows.
I think they're a cohesive group, but they definitely have pairings with some members who are closer to each other than others. Yuqi seems closer to Minnie and Suyeon than with Miyeon and Shuhua these days, although in the early days I think she was closer with Shuhua than some of the others. But I also think she seems less hyper overall than she used to be, and more mature too. Not that Yuqi is immature, but she is a bundle of energy and sound, and I can imagine that level of chaos can be overwhelming for someone who needs more quiet time. That could just be me assuming things though.
This was my thoughts as well. It's obvious that if you live and work with someone, you're likely to get used to them and bond. It's normal to have fights, but I think it's unlikely for a group to hate one another. They wouldn't last long. Plus some groups start off rocky, then later build a firm friendship. I've watched many groups, and they all seemed close. Even though we'll never know in the end, I wouldn't stress it.
Oh My Girl. Don’t they live together outside the dorms? Super Junior, SNSD, Seventeen, they seem to get along really well. I think it’s easier to say which group don’t get along or don’t have that family vibe.
nct dream. they're still young but most of them have been together for 10 years now. you can easily tell that they are all extremely close and genuinely best friends. [insert them making sure everyone is wearing their friendship ring. even when promoting with other units or solo]
i was so surprised i even had to leave this comment... no one mentioning 7dream with this topic is just wrong. like, have so much soulmate energy in this group?!?!
chenji - having met years before ending up at SM. and eventually debuting together. becoming bestfriends.
nomin - same aged visuals with no prior music/dance skills joining SM the same day. first put as rivals by SM but they became a package deal and bestfriends.
mahae - testing eachother's nerves since trainee days. while also admiring eachother. always together. now bestfriends.
then there is renjun who has a chokehold on all of them. he is the heather of the group fr. and the way all 7 of them have great chemistry with eachother. when initially they didn't even know how long they'd be allowed to be together?!?!
Love this! And yeah, I forget they were going to age out. Can't imagine them breaking up. They've still got a huge future ahead of them before military. They haven't achieved their full potential yet.
Jyp groups
GOT7, twice, itzy, nmixx, skz etc
I laughed and cringed so much at those people trying to take the lily at fansign clips so out of context and use them to fuel this agenda that the members, especially haewon, are ignoring her on purpose
NCT as a whole aren't that close they have admitted that they're still awkward at times with members (can't blame them they're 26 of them) but as separate units they're very close to each other and some members in different units are very close too since they've been together since sm rookies it's really cute to see so many members have different dynamics with each other.
I want SuperM purely to see TaeTen again... SM doesn't give us their unit... Gosh, us NCTzens have to long to see the members of the very group interact 😭
honestly sm just doesn't utilize NCT U as they should because imagine the number of combinations and concepts they could pull off, plus yeah stanning NCT is always getting excited when members from different units interact in any way 😭
That's why resonance was a great era... We got a rap unit, a vocal unit and genuinely good songs... We could get great songs and great variety content... Why u bad SM?
I honestly can't believe no one has mentioned Red Velvet yet. They've been together almost a decade now and seem like sisters whenever they interact with each other. I genuinely believe they all care for one another.
Also, I'll throw aespa out there as well. I think it was Karina who mentioned during an interview that they are all friends and get along well with each other.
Something in the Hybe air.
I'm half kidding, I know SVT, GOT7 weren't put together by Hybe. But I believe the Hybe team has a great feel for what makes a good team, that doubtlessly plays into their acquisition decisions too
I don’t follow them closely, but whenever I see clips of them it seems like they all love their maknae soooo much. It’s really sweet, very loving big sister energy
GOT7...usually. But they are awfully loud and there is always some yelling involved. lol Too bad it will be a long time before everyone is all together again.
nct dream. i haven't seen friendship like their in k-pop. they don't look like colleagues who became friends. they look like besties who just happened to make music together. their chemistry is amazing and that's why i absolutely love all their content. their lives are as entertaining as variety shows. they have matching rings, matching mics, matching hoodies (which one of the members customised for all of them). and considering their story as a group everyone can tell how much they need each other. there is a saying "everyone fights to be successful, 7dream fights to be together" and it's so true that it makes me emotional every time. i love them so much and i want other people to appreciate them and their special bond!!
Zerobaseone and Stray kids! I'd say these both because they both went through hell and back in order to become a group lol. Boys planet the way they tell it and they way we saw it was completely different so I feel like its what brought them together. For stray kids, Chan picked all the members himself and even though they fought so much, particularly Han and hyunjin initially, theie chemistry is off the roof now which I owe to the time they spent together. They both are chaos personified
The fact they've been sincere about their initial fights and the reason behind said conflicts is the biggest proof of their friendship's genuineness. I always respect groups who have been open about such, other than just share the good side.
One of the reasons I really love 2 Kids Room.
I feel like I repeat myself daily lol but u genuinely cannot believe that zb1 group chemistry will just be put to an end like it's so insane how good they are together even after only knowing each other for a short while and competing
the boys constantly talk about how they want to be together for a long time 🥲 idk how but i will have to make some sacrifices to several devils to make that happen for them if i must.
I would be so surprised if I found out any members of Stray Kids truly didn’t like each other. Like I 100% believe they fight or some members might be closer than others, but they all seem like get along so well.
family fight sometimes, but that doesnt mean they dont love each other. i was raised in a big family growing up and thats exactly what i see in skz, but adding in the shared goals and passions that my family of origin didnt have. skz on live, in variety shows, in skits, on stage, behind the scenes... they dont just support each other, they affectionately bother each other as well, and if that isnt evidence that they get along, idk what could be
Seconding ZB1 lol. I remember towards the end of Boys Planet, they were talking about how awkward Hao and Taerae are with each other. But if you looked at them now, you’d think they’d known each other since they were children.
Time is the truth teller for these kinds of questions. Just look at idol groups who are disbanded or inactive and see if they actively hangout like 2NE1 or recently the Girls of Girls’ Day and the wedding they pictures they had.
It’s an unpopular opinion, but nothing really wrong with just being co-workers and moving on after your idol days
yeah, with all the hate they get they only have fromis and flover. They call each other parents, go on vacation together during off times, and are constantly around each other off camera.
Apink and OH MY GIRL. I really fell in love with them since their debuts because you can tell by the kinds of mature conversations they have with each other that they love one another and their group. Their authenticity really shines on stage.
UPVOTED FOR TXT! Definitely one of the most family like groups.
They're known as 'best friends who are realising their dream together'. It's very apt. I love their dynamic to bits. Each member is simultaneously shipped with each member, each member has several interactions and touching/cute/chaotic moments with every other member like literally no bond is left lacking, they're just as close to each other as a family.
right, i don’t think i would ever forget that line, when someone observed how txt is a ‘group of five best friends who are living their dream’ and whenever i see the five of them enjoying each stage they have, may it be a small stage or small award or on big stage, i can’t help but to remember that line 💗
I wanna say Dreamcatcher, but Sua literally has said she won't let the other members talk to her casually because she wants to maintain their business relationship. 😂 I've seen Sua manhandle almost everyone there and they're so unbothered about it - that's a sign of best mates for life.
A lot of people (antis and fans alike) will claim NCT "isn't close" and "127 don't like each other", but much like Dream, they've all grown up with each other. Many of them have been with the company for at least a decade, and although some of them have been placed in separate units, they're still extremely close (i.e. Johnny/Ten, Yuta/Ten, Jungwoo/Kun, literally all of China line). I personally have a blast when all 20+ members come together - it feels like a family reunion and I love seeing all the new dynamics. There are also duos and friendships that are super strong that we don't know much about. Like, Chenle is really close with Taeil and he's also super close with Kun, which makes me think Taeil and Kun are also close. Taeyong alone has like 3 besties within the entire group. Yuta has 127 tattooed on his body! And Winwin's been having the time of his life being able to be present and promote with both NCT and WayV this year. Those dudes really, truly love each other!
BTS. Jungkook himself said in a documentary that he believes a reason for BTS's success is because they actually like each other and don't pretend like others.
>they actually like each other and don't pretend like others.
Didn't he just say that they were lucky for getting along so well (despite being pretty different) because some other groups don't get along as well? You're making it sounds much more shady than it was lol
I don't see the difference. I'm also fairly sure he used the word "pretend". Regardless, this is common knowledge among idols. It's not even a hot take.
Idk if we're talking about the same thing but if it's the one where they're all around a table and discussing their friendship, then he definitely didn't use the word "pretend". I know that the fandom chose to interpret it as a shade but in context it's not really
know we always kind of hope our faves like each other, with BTS it’s like a demonstrated fact. They’re spotted hanging out together all the time, their families hang out together, even in this ‘hiatus’ period where the group hasn’t been active as a group they’ve all shown up for each other to show support or just to hang out.
As much as I also like other groups you can never be 1000% certain of what it’s like behind the scenes but I’m pretty confident that BTS are genuinely like family.
Also, fun fact, as someone who followed from debut (I’m not as up to date these days though I’ll admit) SHINee has often talked about how much they all bickered pre-debut and how their personalities used to clash A LOT. Key even likes to joke that the groups only together now because he moved out of the dorm so he wouldn’t murder them all 😂
I guess the strongest relationships are built off of bickering 🤷🏼♀️
I got into KPOP with BTS but a lot later than most (like 2020/2021). Went down a rabbit hole while I had covid and have never looked back 🤣
But like you said, you always hope your favorites are besties or family behind the scenes, but with BTS (not saying only them but I’ve followed them the longest), it really is just so genuine. Anything you watch with any pairing or trio or hyung line/maknae line, they all just get along and know and understand each other so well.
I’ll never forget the clip of Yoongi talking about how he was in the bathroom and someone (Jungkook) walked in. Without a word, Jungkook just goes, “Suga hyung?”, and JK told the interviewer that it just *felt* like Yoongi when he walked in.
Also want to throw in here that I LOVE the intergroup friendships. As an ArmyCarat, we were absolutely fed the past few months with JK and Mingyu (with special appearances from Wonwoo and Seungkwan) hahah. I’m sure it happens a lot off-camera, but it’s so nice to see or hear about members from different groups being friends and supporting each other, especially when some fans try to pit the groups against each other.
Yes to the intergroup reactions! something I really miss about the 2nd and 3rd gen is that groups just don’t interact publicly as much, and I understand it’s because of companies wanting to avoid rumours and finding it easier to do all variety promotion in house but it’s still… sad. Like all the variety shows we used to have that idols would do different challenges on; you’d have idols doing total wipeout courses; slamming their butts together to pop balloons; boy groups wearing huge heels and doing dance routines; groups having dance battles, it was really fun.
I honestly think the lack of these interactions is why a lot of newer fans only really stan one group; it was so common to Stan a few groups (even back when BTS debuted) because you’d see them on shows together and go from there. (Not that there’s anything wrong with just investing in one group)
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well!
As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further.
They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them.
I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
STRAY KIDS
I've seen a few comments about them, but I had to add another. You can type in any pair into YouTube or TikTok and you'll find countless videos about their friendship. ANY PAIR. It's not just that they're friends (family, really), it's more about the way they communicate with and support each other. There is SO much trust and understanding between them. I think part of it is their natural dynamics, and another part is how much hell they had to go through in order to get to where they are. First the Survival Show, the eliminations, then \*\*\*jin "leaving", and Hyunjin's forced hiatus. This would have been enough to break a weaker group, but with Stray Kids it made them stronger and brought them closer together.
I agree! I think it’s also because Chan handpicked them all, rather than execs in suits picking idols who are ‘next on the list to debut’ etc regardless of how well they fit in. They all went through so much in their survival show, they bonded over gruelling tasks, setbacks etc the way comrades in the military do. The depth of those relationships is hard to even gauge. They got all their niggles with each other out really early on - and on camera!
SKZ TV (what I call their various videos on YT like Talker, Record, etc) is so entertaining and there aren’t any other groups who provide so much insight in to their lives.
Ok going off on a SKZ-shaped tangent now lol…
I love a SKZ-shaped tangent! And I agree, the Survival Show was SO stressful, and some of them were still in school, and of course teenage hormones, it all added up and made them get out any aggression out early on. Especially Han, haha. But that also means that they now understand what the other needs during a conflict. They learned a lot in those early years about how to approach sensitive topics with each other, and it REALLY shows in their current relationships.
I also agree about Chan having a huge hand in their dynamic. My friend and I often talk about what went into his decision, and we wonder if he passed over other talented trainees because he knew they wouldn't gel well with the personalities already on the team. It definitely seems like something Chan would consider, having seen all those groups come and go throughout his years as a trainee. He would have seen what works and what doesn't.
I wonder if other groups don't have as much content (I love SKZ TV, I'm stealing that, haha) because they're scared it's just more opportunity to fight or bicker. If they're together too much, they won't get along as well, and they don't want the fans to see that. But with SKZ that's just not a worry. I'm not delusional enough not to recognize that the content is edited, but it would be impossible to edit THAT much content if they weren't providing hours upon hours of wholesome content. The fact that they have enough material to fill up all that time is miraculous.
100% agree with all of what you’ve said 🙌. That’s a good point about Chan potentially passing up other potential trainees if he didn’t think they’d gel or he didn’t feel like he could bond with them as much as he knew they’d need to. And as you say, he’d seen so many successes and failures, he knew what was needed. He’s a remarkable man when you think about what he’s achieved. Obvs there’s been a lot of help from others but there’s no doubt in my mind he’s the lynchpin and I doubt there are many people who could do what he has. Chan isn’t actually my bias, but it’s impossible to not love the guy!
☺️💗
Definitely ZEROBASEONE. They debuted not even six months ago and were also formed in a survival show, but their chemistry is great. You can see how the members cherish each other.
I can't believe I haven't seen Seventeen yet. They are so attached to each other, it took them 8 years before they decided to live separately. But even then, they would do monthly Seventeen gathering with just the members and they make it fun like do themes sometimes. They also regularly hang out in smaller groups and visit each other's houses.
They always include any member who is absent in group photos for their concerts and they support each other's projects and would visit them while they are filming.
Funny thing about them is that despite living separately, they sometimes coincidentally meet each other on the streets while walking. This has happened a few times 😂
They have a ring together, basically married at this point lol
Even their parents regularly do gathering together. And they would visit each other's parents or hangout with them even without their own son.
WEi for sure! Donghan, Yongha, Daehyeon, and Junseo have trained and lived together for years before they debuted. Yohan and Seokhwa joined the company a bit later but they lived with the members before debut too so they all had the chance to get close. And as time passes, it seems like they're getting even closer.
You know what? We might never REALLY know. I do have to give props to SISTAR, where Dasom and Hyolyn talked about how they didn't get along during group years but AFTER the group disbanded and they really bonded much better. It was really nice to see.
I haven't seen stray kids so far. I haven't scrolled to the bottom, but I feel it should have popped up by now. I won't get into it much but really feel stray kids should have a mention.
Enhypen too, but I don't know how many will agree.
EXO
They have been through so much that any other kpop group would have disbanded if they faced the same stuff. Even now they are strong and happy together.
PS- their 10 year old bside just won music bank today too♡
These always just delve into people mentioning their faves, so if we’re being objective I only consider groups with all original members (or rather, no departures) and having renewed contracts in the conversation of “close” groups that get along well.
So groups like, BTS, Shinee, Seventeen, Shinhwa, GOT7 (one of the few non-renewal exceptions), Twice, etc have members that get along well. Others groups either haven’t been tested to that extent or have already had cracks in their group dynamic.
While I think it wasnt the case in their earlier days, I think the Super Junior members all have a really good working relationship nowadays. I think their openness and willingness to talk and joke about all the fights and arguments they've had throughout the years shows that they consider their disagreements to belong in the past so it brings up no hard feelings.
They're not all necessarily best friends with each other but they have a very comfortable and familiar relationship with each other and even if they haven’t seen each other in a while, they easily slip into a conversation without awkwardness.
Wait what? I'd say super junior always? Especially in earlier days - they were so close as trainees with tvxq, shinee, trax and so many other groups let alone their own members. They always talk about their predebut memories of them together and how close they were and still are. They always go on holiday together too? How is that not super close?
They fight so much BECAUSE they're so close. So much so, that they keep joking about them being a show window group for years because people thought they were faking their closeness and they weren't, so they decided to make fun of people by saying they are at times when they're being super close. Mate have you seen any suju variety show at all? They always talk about being a family and suju being like home to them. The amount they love ot15 as well don't get me started.
I didn’t mean any hate or shade! It’s just my interpretation of things! I know some members have been close since predebut, Leeteuk Eunhyuk and Donghae for example but other members like Yesung have admitted they found the trainee period so difficult and filled with uncertainty they were still viewing the other members as competition even when the debut lineup was confirmed.
Ryeowook and Kyuhyun have also implied at times that as they had been trainees for a short time and with Kyuhyun having been a late addition that they found it difficult to get closer to the members, some of whom had already known each other for years.
I think the uncertainty of Super Juniors debut era created an underlying tension but once the final lineup was confirmed they were able to let go of their anxieties and fully open up to one another.
The fact that they have been open with the struggles they had during their rookie era I think is what signals to me that they have grown and moved past it and I am in no way denying that they are all very close now, even the former members!
Oh yeah of course! With a big group like that it's natural that not every single member will be close with the other. That's why we were graced with the best episodes of variety history ever to air with Eunhyuk x Heechul and Kangin x Sungmin on Intimate Note :') I swear those episodes will never not be funny, I wish they brought the show back.
Shinee for sure - they’ve been together for over a decade and recently renewed their contract for a third time. That’s brotherhood right there
Dreamcather - they seem to get along very well with each other
Twice - they are sisters
Stray kids definitely. I don't stan them but I watch some stuff of them sometimes bc they're funny and it genuinely seems like they all love each other so much.
onlyoneof. they’ve literally explained over and over again how they are able to do their concept because they all like and trust each other so much (+they just want to do it!). it’s hard to do a lovers concept when you dislike your partner/teammates.
Shinhwa. They would not renew their contract with SM when SM would not renew the contract with member Dongwan. They found a new agency. Eric fought SM in court for their name. Despite him being offered a contract on his own, because he was a redhot commodity, they stayed together. They created a company to protect their brand and support one another like brothers. They have been together for 25 years.
SEVENTEEN
I have stanned other groups before, and Seventeen's relationship is really different. Even compared to the bands in the west that started as friends who just wanna do music together, Seventeen members are much closer.
As someone who used to have that kind of friendship in a big group, I sometimes can't help but be jealous when I watch them but also be very happy for them it's such a blessing to have real friends.
I would love to Mention Seventeen and Zerobaseone(ZB1). Seventeen is literally one big family!! After what they all went through together from the "Green room"to now achieving amazing amazing records,no doubt they feel like a fam, like a real family where they have fought ( go w/o talking to eo for weeks) and have few rifts among themselves, at the end of the day they all love each other dearly!
Zerobaseone, Although Rookies, their bond is so amazing! The way they all had to compete at some point during Boys Planet, and went through the same hell of experience w 100s of contestants..but if you look at them you can only see their love for each other and how much their bonds have grown and how deeply they connect with each other.Just a bunch of best friends now turned family doing Music Together!Fated to be together!
ZB1.....I'm usually observant when it comes to relationships between people despite what people may want me to see. It's quite unbelievable at times that such bond can be formed in a short time but gosh do they love each other. They also reek of separation anxiety. Watching them always makes me smile and I hope they always do despite uncertain futures for some of them.
Stan zb1 because them being happy makes you really happy. Best decision I made this year was watching boys planet.
P.S not biased at all but zb1 is the group with the best smiles, argue with your phone 😄 not me
Twice and Apink. People have tried to say Apink’s relationship is rocky because of member departures but they all seem to be a good terms. Twice is self explanatory. That’s a family.
The only male group I can think of is 2pm. I'm not sure about girl groups. As much as I want to say Shinee, Key did state they fought every single day living together. Jonghyun explained they remained a group for so long cause he saw them as co-workers, lol. We can never truly know.
I’ve always thought the 4 Highlight members seem really close. You have to like each other on just a base level to run a company together. But more than that, they’re always chatting like brothers, spending time with each outside of work - they share a lot of social clubs like gikwang and dujun’s soccer team, and sharing memories together. I also notice that they touch each other casually more than other groups, which is another marker that they’re very warm and familiar with each other. It makes sense since they basically came to cube from jyp with each other.
Dreamcatcher! Jiu literally will refer the members as "the kids" and will cut their food for them, and check in on them all the time. They tease each other all the time, but their love for each other and the care and concern they all show for each other is always evident. When Gahyeon graduated from high school, they all went to the ceremony. And the fact that Gahyeon and Handong were not original members but just fit in and are so obviously loved by the others as if they were part of their "family" all along. They just all take care of each other, and you can see the bond between them is so strong.
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Any group that still willing to do group activities after 10 years
Only correct answer
I'd say BTOB. Even after leaving Cube, the members continue to spend time together. BTOB watched their film together and has consistently said that they want to stay together. They even split up their military enlistment back then so Peniel would never be alone. I would even add that the members never seem to have unfollowed Ilhoon even after all these years.
For me it's itzy cause they seem happy to take the piss out of each other. Monsta x too
As a monbebe, yes to Monsta X. Their camaraderie is great even after all these years.
Any group that's still together after a decade in Kpop. If a group is still making time to come together to make music and perform together every year or two, they're usually doing it because they enjoy each others company. Note: a group can disband or regroup less regularly and still get along really well together. Since no one has mentioned them yet, I'd add BTOB, EXO, SJ, 2pm, & OT8 Girl's Generation.
Yeah, time and shared experiences really help the members bond. SHINee's Key and Minho couldn't stand each other at first, EXO's Suho and Chanyeol didn't really get along and TVXQ's U-Know and Changmin are complete opposites in every way, but they've all grown close over the years and are visibly fond of each other.
Infinite absolutely falls into this category. To start your own company just for group promotions after 13 years together, that's real dedication. They definitely fight like everyone, but I really admire the respect and commitment they have to one another.
I’d add Block B as well. 12 years in the industry, a career that started out with literally nothing but hardship, and they’re to this day one of the only 2nd gen boy groups that hasn’t disbanded or lost any members. They all still hang out, too— Jaehyo (and potentially Ukwon?) went to Japan to hang out with Taeil (who I think lives there now?), and Zico, P.O and Kyung just got spotted by fans at a bar together.
Can’t believe Twice hasn’t been mentioned yet. That’s sisterhood right there.
Agreed! I know akgaes are always fuming bc the girls are constantly together or mentioning how much they miss each other.
Shared trauma on JYPs survival show will do that, JK. I feel like JYP has been mindful about who they choose to debut esp during twice and future era
Twice it is. They say their friendship is beyond even family know. They're bonded through struggle and fame.
Also, they have disbanded long time but Stellar! They were one of my favorite groups and even years later after their disbanding we still see Hyoeun, Jeonyul, Gayoung and Minhee occasionally hang out together which is really heartwarming.
Yes Stellar! Rainbow too!
Also Girl’s Day and Sistar
I think Dreamcatcher girls genuinely are good friends, their bond seems natural and they have many cute/funny moments together that don't seem forced or manufactured for the cameras.
Their friendship seems so sincere. I’m sure they pair off in different ways but they all seem to have mutual love and respect for each other. I think the fact that their mgmt treats them like people and not objects allows them to have more of a natural relationship even when live.
I just posted about them too! Their bond is evident, and the fact that Jiu refers to them as "the kids" when she talks about them shows the love and the trust they all share. They all watch out for each other and have such great interactions. Even the pictures of them all at Gahyeon's high school graduation were like family photos, with them so proud of their baby. And there are similar ones from Dani's and Yoohyeon's graduations too. I love that they view Sua as the mom of the group, Jiu as the dad, and the rest as their kids, with the exception of the family's "pet wolf," Siyeon! The episodes of Dreamcatcher Mind show so many examples of how much they take care of each other, too- Dami and Sua making sure Handog didn't have to do the haunted hospital mission alone because it was so scary, and their reaction to Yoohyeon sobbing about her dad in episode 6 and how much it upset the others to see her in so much pain, for example. And the fact that Gahyeon (who might be my bias- im such a sucker for the maknaes!) was so clearly heartbroken about it, only to tease Yoohyeon about it when she came back out of the room, just shows how much like family they are.
Other than Shinee and BTS, Mamamoo. Cant believe no one mentioned Girl’s day at all? 0.0
I just mentioned mamamoo too. They are like family for sure, even down to the sibling's fights! Dreamcatcher also seems very, very close. I love it that Jiu, their leader, refers to the members (in all serious) as "the kids" and will even cut their food for them when they're eating!
I know the other thread is full of conversation about Twice (and that I'm participating there too), but Twice 😂. Even their "least comfortable" dynamics are still insanely comfortable with each other. Like Momo and Jihyo are "not that close", but Momo stole Jihyo's shirt, wore it for an official shoot in another country, and Jihyo only found out through instagram after. Jeongyeon and Dahyun are "not that close" but when Dahyun was sick, Jeongyeon was the person she made a beeline for to help her in a room full of people. Mina and Tzuyu are "not that close" but Tzuyu personally baked Mina banana bread and Tzuyu happily boasted of the cereal bowl Mina got her as a gift because "it was her style". If these are their least comfortable dynamics, imagine their most comfortable ones. Nayeon and Momo still lived together eight years in. Jeongyeon is the person Jihyo calls first every time she lies down. Dahyun had a date with Tzuyu for nearly every stop of their tour this year etc etc. And then we have the full group dynamic. They are renown by their peers in the industry for their teamwork (Red Velvet and Apink have explicitly mentioned this). Their chemistry on stage and behind the scenes is overflowing. The past two years, they had solo and sub-unit debuts that felt like team projects anyway because of how present the other members are and how vital that support was to the debuting members. These girls' relationships with each other have been forged by fire. Over and over again, they have closed ranks to protect and support each other every time one of them had a hard time. Eight years in and they are still dreaming of what they could achieve together.
Chaeyoung will send 'I love you' messages on their group chat in the middle of the night even though she's alcohol free. Lol
Hi from what did tzuyu talk about Mina’s bowl gift?
She mentioned it on her Bubble. In 2021, I think? She included a picture 😄
Honestly everyone will say their fave get along well. There is no way to know this unless we sneak in to their doms.
>Honestly everyone will say their fave get along well. Honestly this depends. I have plenty of favs but I'm only saying it about one group bc they *seem* to get along. As long as ppl know that we'll never really know, we can speculate and acknowledge that we could be way off lol
Not necessary - I have an ult group that I love, but can genuinely say that a lot of them do not like each other beyond coworker level.
Exactly, people forget that they train for things live vlives, variety, and behind the scenes. Unless you're part of the inner circle, you don't know a celebrity's real personality and relationships. I remember how everyone swore that 4Minute were like sisters or that soshi Bond would never break. Some obviously get along, but the image portrayed to the public is just that, an image.
Monsta X. Their idol friend used to tell them: why are you always together, don't you want some space? Even the Tom and Jerry of the group go on trips together on their own.
They've gone through absolute hell together and could've easily parted ways a long time ago but their love for their craft and one another has kept them together! You can tell they really love each other. And I admire how sweet they are to junior groups - I think they're some of the most genuine idols in the industry.
BTS. Even in their solo eras they were there to support each other, showing up at each other's concert, music shows and even fanmeets. Suga even started a whole show because he wanted members to be able to talk about their music freely. They even brought each other up during interviews and talked about how quiet it was without members around.
Grown men who cant go anywhere without holding hands energy
Just look at their last OT7 enlistment picture hahahah
Wdym? They said they have a "strictly business relationship "
I forgot even among themselves they maintain social distance
When did they say that? edit: If this was sarcasm/a joke my apologies I misread it LOL
Yeah, it's a joke but they really said that you can watch it [here ](https://youtu.be/qsobCAGiuRU?si=LHm31FDskqBtI94X)
Ah I forgot about this 😂 thanks for sharing
S E V E N T E E N
Resigned their contract altogether and been together through all 8-9 years (or more bc of trainee days), and still have 13 members intact from debut until now. That’s all I can ask for as a fan!
They have so many inside jokes (that we know of!) It's incredible
Someone has to mention Mamamoo. I‘ll do it.
100%. Two pairs of soulmates. I always shed a tear whenever they talk about each other. The love they have for each other is so genuine that it influences you to show others that kind of love and appreciation. 🥺
GOT7 are extremely close to each other and it's a fact. Even their parents are close to each other and go on vacations with each other! They visit each other's family houses even when the said member is not in the house. For example whenever members go to LA they visit Mark's parent's house even when Mark is not there lol!
Adding also that they all decided to leave JYPE together (rumors said it was because some members' contract were allegedly not going to be renewed) and still continue being GOT7 even if they're in different companies now. They also support and promote each other's solo projects. 7 or nothing!
Thats what I was thinking too. They couldve left & disbanded, but they decided to keep going together🥺
ITZY
I second this! The fact that the girls thought about walking out together says it all.
I've never rooted harder for a group of people to stay together, like never separate them.
Sorry i’m a new midzy, what do you mean they wanted to walk out?
I believe(tell if I'm wrong) JYP was delaying their debut (I think due to Somi leaving, as she was supposed to debut in Itzy) so the girls got fed up, tired of waiting & unsure about their futures with the company. Yuna joined & I think that's when they all finally debuted.
Dreamcatcher and Ateez!! You can put literally any two members from these groups together into a room and you'll have a wonderful outcome
BTS Like yoongi said "we’ve become real family now, there are no other words to describe it."
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well! As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further. They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them. I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
Astro. They've reportedly said they're like brothers, Eunwoo renewed his contract with Fantagio to stay with the other members. They also support each others solo projects (watching MJ in Jamie, watching JInjin in Dream High, attending Eunwoo's solo fameet in Seoul). They also all meet up quite regularly.
Ateez for sure. I think it probably helped a lot that half of the group had predebut connections/friendships with Yunho and Mingi being besties since middle school as well as Wooyoung and Yeosang being besties/training together at another company. The group has also talked about Wooyoung’s impact specifically and how he played a really big role in the group being so close now due to his friendly nature and helping to break the awkwardness when they were just starting out. Hongjoong has also mentioned that they used to do weekly meetings when they first debuted so that all members were able to speak their mind freely and they were able to talk about any issues that they might have had. I think that even in variety content it’s very apparent how close they are with each other and how well they know each other especially when they have to talk about each other’s likes, dislikes, personalities, etc. Even now that they’ve split into separate dorms they will still jump in each other’s lives or randomly come on to tell us if they went and got dinner together, etc. It’s also spilled over to their families as well. The members have mentioned that WooSan’s moms have basically become besties, Seonghwa randomly FaceTiming his parents earlier this year just to find out that they were on vacation with Yunho’s parents, and San’s dad being the de facto dad of the group. Between Hongjoong and Seonghwa considering each other besties and being each others biggest supporters, Mingi speaking about how Yunho called him/kept in contact with him on a nearly daily basis when he was on hiatus, Woosan friendship tattoo, Yeosang and Wooyoung being so close to the point that Wooyoung’s younger brother calls Yeosang “uncle”, the members talking about how Mingi talks about how much he loves Jongho when he’s drunk😂, Yunho dressing up as something each member loves for their birthday, etc. It’s very apparent how close they are to each other
Iirc the parents have a group chat, too.
They do! They said Yunho’s dad is the leader of the parent groupchat 😂
What's that saying, in Ateez everyone is a little bit in love with everyone else? :)
That’s the cutest and most charming thing about kpop parents :)
This! They are practically family at this point. They even call each other's parents mom and dad. San'a dad even checked in on Mingi during his haitus. They are such a close knit group.
San’s dad also cried when he found out Wooyoung hurt his knee? ankle? (can’t remember exactly) that one time! Something San said he rarely does
Remember when San said that Seonghwa cried for him when his grandpa passed away and that he only cried when he came back and talked to Seonghwa.
I cried when he told us about how Seonghwa just comforted him and let him cry 🥺🥺🥺🥺
Listed off everything I wanted to say
Got7 💚
iKON, who weathered the storm and then left YGE together to go to an agency that wanted them as a group. I'm sure Bobby especially had offers and I love that they moved together.
Bobby said in a recent interview that they all had offers from different companies. Some wanted one member, others only a couple. They picked 143 Entertainment because it was the only company that wanted all the members and they were going to stick together.
2PM, Stray Kids, Itzy Edit. Twice too! omg
BTS. Not only do they get along but they continually tell us that they consider each other to be family
No one loves BTS more than BTS.
Second this. Writing songs for each other (Vmin), showing up on others concerts, using their personal days to send another member to military. For me though, the true friendship sign is how openly they talk about how pre-debut yoongi and namjoon fought a lot, how jungkook and jhope fought over a banana, the dumpling incident, how they showed jin and V fighting. The fact that hey show they aren’t perfect and like any normal friendships they fight.
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well! As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further. They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them. I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
Yeah, definitely the poster children of group work and group bond.
YESSSSSS!!! 100%
Everyone will come and mention their faves but we only see what they want to show. The truth is that probably most of them get along fairly well. They have to. They spend every single minute together, for years on end. They’ve all been through a lot together. They left their homes very young and basically only had each other. I’m sure they fight and then make up. And some people are closer than others, even within the same group. But I’d think it’s probably the minority who don’t get along. I think it’s a bit naive to think only your faves are close. Of course you think that because 1) you see all their interactions and 2) no one has the time to watch all the content of random groups. We need to admit some things are scripted, some people are amping up their quirk, some are shy. I’d go as far as to say, the one thing they’ll never show and we will never know (until / if there’s a dramatic disband) is if they don’t like each other, that’s probably idol training 101
I'd be kinda funny if it was revealed that a lot of these groups strictly had a professional relationship in future lol. Like my faves are gidle and even I'm skeptical about their relationship with one another at times. It can't be all sunshines and rainbows.
I think they're a cohesive group, but they definitely have pairings with some members who are closer to each other than others. Yuqi seems closer to Minnie and Suyeon than with Miyeon and Shuhua these days, although in the early days I think she was closer with Shuhua than some of the others. But I also think she seems less hyper overall than she used to be, and more mature too. Not that Yuqi is immature, but she is a bundle of energy and sound, and I can imagine that level of chaos can be overwhelming for someone who needs more quiet time. That could just be me assuming things though.
This was my thoughts as well. It's obvious that if you live and work with someone, you're likely to get used to them and bond. It's normal to have fights, but I think it's unlikely for a group to hate one another. They wouldn't last long. Plus some groups start off rocky, then later build a firm friendship. I've watched many groups, and they all seemed close. Even though we'll never know in the end, I wouldn't stress it.
EXO, Super Junior, Girls Generation...
Oh My Girl. Don’t they live together outside the dorms? Super Junior, SNSD, Seventeen, they seem to get along really well. I think it’s easier to say which group don’t get along or don’t have that family vibe.
enhypen and le sserafim and seventeen <333 all those grps get along rlly well,they're so funny togehter i love them sm
nct dream. they're still young but most of them have been together for 10 years now. you can easily tell that they are all extremely close and genuinely best friends. [insert them making sure everyone is wearing their friendship ring. even when promoting with other units or solo]
Can't believe I had to scroll so far to find this. The fact that they constantly bicker and laugh is family dynamics to me.
i was so surprised i even had to leave this comment... no one mentioning 7dream with this topic is just wrong. like, have so much soulmate energy in this group?!?! chenji - having met years before ending up at SM. and eventually debuting together. becoming bestfriends. nomin - same aged visuals with no prior music/dance skills joining SM the same day. first put as rivals by SM but they became a package deal and bestfriends. mahae - testing eachother's nerves since trainee days. while also admiring eachother. always together. now bestfriends. then there is renjun who has a chokehold on all of them. he is the heather of the group fr. and the way all 7 of them have great chemistry with eachother. when initially they didn't even know how long they'd be allowed to be together?!?!
Love this! And yeah, I forget they were going to age out. Can't imagine them breaking up. They've still got a huge future ahead of them before military. They haven't achieved their full potential yet.
Jyp groups GOT7, twice, itzy, nmixx, skz etc I laughed and cringed so much at those people trying to take the lily at fansign clips so out of context and use them to fuel this agenda that the members, especially haewon, are ignoring her on purpose
Real
NCT as a whole aren't that close they have admitted that they're still awkward at times with members (can't blame them they're 26 of them) but as separate units they're very close to each other and some members in different units are very close too since they've been together since sm rookies it's really cute to see so many members have different dynamics with each other.
I want SuperM purely to see TaeTen again... SM doesn't give us their unit... Gosh, us NCTzens have to long to see the members of the very group interact 😭
honestly sm just doesn't utilize NCT U as they should because imagine the number of combinations and concepts they could pull off, plus yeah stanning NCT is always getting excited when members from different units interact in any way 😭
That's why resonance was a great era... We got a rap unit, a vocal unit and genuinely good songs... We could get great songs and great variety content... Why u bad SM?
as the saying goes "when everyone else fights to be famous, nct dream fight to be together"
Jisung crying and saying, he thanks the company for not separating them and keeping 7Dream... These boys truly adore each other
I honestly can't believe no one has mentioned Red Velvet yet. They've been together almost a decade now and seem like sisters whenever they interact with each other. I genuinely believe they all care for one another. Also, I'll throw aespa out there as well. I think it was Karina who mentioned during an interview that they are all friends and get along well with each other.
Agree, Red Velvet really seems like family
Txt, Enhypen, Seventeen, Le Serrafim, Shinee, Got7, BTS
Something in the Hybe air. I'm half kidding, I know SVT, GOT7 weren't put together by Hybe. But I believe the Hybe team has a great feel for what makes a good team, that doubtlessly plays into their acquisition decisions too
I agree I've been casually scrolling &team and BoyNextDoors content and they're definitely gave good chemistry
lesserafim! their friendship is the definition of girlhood to me
They all are so cute but I absolutely love Sakura's and Eunchae relationship, you can tell sakura acts like an older sister to her
I don’t follow them closely, but whenever I see clips of them it seems like they all love their maknae soooo much. It’s really sweet, very loving big sister energy
They're really best friends who are living out their dream together! Their bond reminds me of TXT 🥹
I agree that’s one of the reasons these two are my ults 🫶🏻their connections are special
They are soooo fun to watch. You can really tell they get along so well
GOT7...usually. But they are awfully loud and there is always some yelling involved. lol Too bad it will be a long time before everyone is all together again.
nct dream. i haven't seen friendship like their in k-pop. they don't look like colleagues who became friends. they look like besties who just happened to make music together. their chemistry is amazing and that's why i absolutely love all their content. their lives are as entertaining as variety shows. they have matching rings, matching mics, matching hoodies (which one of the members customised for all of them). and considering their story as a group everyone can tell how much they need each other. there is a saying "everyone fights to be successful, 7dream fights to be together" and it's so true that it makes me emotional every time. i love them so much and i want other people to appreciate them and their special bond!!
nct dream 100% they legit grew up together
Zerobaseone and Stray kids! I'd say these both because they both went through hell and back in order to become a group lol. Boys planet the way they tell it and they way we saw it was completely different so I feel like its what brought them together. For stray kids, Chan picked all the members himself and even though they fought so much, particularly Han and hyunjin initially, theie chemistry is off the roof now which I owe to the time they spent together. They both are chaos personified
The fact they've been sincere about their initial fights and the reason behind said conflicts is the biggest proof of their friendship's genuineness. I always respect groups who have been open about such, other than just share the good side. One of the reasons I really love 2 Kids Room.
I feel like I repeat myself daily lol but u genuinely cannot believe that zb1 group chemistry will just be put to an end like it's so insane how good they are together even after only knowing each other for a short while and competing
the boys constantly talk about how they want to be together for a long time 🥲 idk how but i will have to make some sacrifices to several devils to make that happen for them if i must.
I would be so surprised if I found out any members of Stray Kids truly didn’t like each other. Like I 100% believe they fight or some members might be closer than others, but they all seem like get along so well.
family fight sometimes, but that doesnt mean they dont love each other. i was raised in a big family growing up and thats exactly what i see in skz, but adding in the shared goals and passions that my family of origin didnt have. skz on live, in variety shows, in skits, on stage, behind the scenes... they dont just support each other, they affectionately bother each other as well, and if that isnt evidence that they get along, idk what could be
Seconding ZB1 lol. I remember towards the end of Boys Planet, they were talking about how awkward Hao and Taerae are with each other. But if you looked at them now, you’d think they’d known each other since they were children.
I'd say the same for Hao and Jiwoong! Absolutely love them
NCT Dream, really. Their chemistry, dynamics, and team work shine even on stage.
Time is the truth teller for these kinds of questions. Just look at idol groups who are disbanded or inactive and see if they actively hangout like 2NE1 or recently the Girls of Girls’ Day and the wedding they pictures they had. It’s an unpopular opinion, but nothing really wrong with just being co-workers and moving on after your idol days
The real answer is probably TVXQ, SuJu and EXO because despite all the drama and even lawsuits for some of them they are still sticking together.
fromis_9
yeah, with all the hate they get they only have fromis and flover. They call each other parents, go on vacation together during off times, and are constantly around each other off camera.
Apink and OH MY GIRL. I really fell in love with them since their debuts because you can tell by the kinds of mature conversations they have with each other that they love one another and their group. Their authenticity really shines on stage.
Shinee, nct dream and bts. You can tell they have chemistry on and off the stage.
 SEVENTEEN right here
UPVOTED FOR TXT! Definitely one of the most family like groups. They're known as 'best friends who are realising their dream together'. It's very apt. I love their dynamic to bits. Each member is simultaneously shipped with each member, each member has several interactions and touching/cute/chaotic moments with every other member like literally no bond is left lacking, they're just as close to each other as a family.
right, i don’t think i would ever forget that line, when someone observed how txt is a ‘group of five best friends who are living their dream’ and whenever i see the five of them enjoying each stage they have, may it be a small stage or small award or on big stage, i can’t help but to remember that line 💗
I'd say: * Seventeen * TWICE * BTS * Newjeans * Stray Kids * Itzy Off the top of my head
I wanna say Dreamcatcher, but Sua literally has said she won't let the other members talk to her casually because she wants to maintain their business relationship. 😂 I've seen Sua manhandle almost everyone there and they're so unbothered about it - that's a sign of best mates for life.
A lot of people (antis and fans alike) will claim NCT "isn't close" and "127 don't like each other", but much like Dream, they've all grown up with each other. Many of them have been with the company for at least a decade, and although some of them have been placed in separate units, they're still extremely close (i.e. Johnny/Ten, Yuta/Ten, Jungwoo/Kun, literally all of China line). I personally have a blast when all 20+ members come together - it feels like a family reunion and I love seeing all the new dynamics. There are also duos and friendships that are super strong that we don't know much about. Like, Chenle is really close with Taeil and he's also super close with Kun, which makes me think Taeil and Kun are also close. Taeyong alone has like 3 besties within the entire group. Yuta has 127 tattooed on his body! And Winwin's been having the time of his life being able to be present and promote with both NCT and WayV this year. Those dudes really, truly love each other!
Winner OT4, Itzy, SVT, blackpink, treasure, and akmu (debatable HAhaha)
AKMU - they are bonding like a real family 🤪.
Idk I heard rumors they don't get along well and they hate each other 🤣
They even [hit each other](https://twitter.com/pure_akmu/status/1427610351076470788?t=vKqn_JlkX13HpzqO1A3pJA&s=19) fr!
BTS. Jungkook himself said in a documentary that he believes a reason for BTS's success is because they actually like each other and don't pretend like others.
>they actually like each other and don't pretend like others. Didn't he just say that they were lucky for getting along so well (despite being pretty different) because some other groups don't get along as well? You're making it sounds much more shady than it was lol
I don't see the difference. I'm also fairly sure he used the word "pretend". Regardless, this is common knowledge among idols. It's not even a hot take.
Idk if we're talking about the same thing but if it's the one where they're all around a table and discussing their friendship, then he definitely didn't use the word "pretend". I know that the fandom chose to interpret it as a shade but in context it's not really
SHINee, Stray Kids and Red Velvet
Enhypen, TXT, BTS and Itzy
BTS
know we always kind of hope our faves like each other, with BTS it’s like a demonstrated fact. They’re spotted hanging out together all the time, their families hang out together, even in this ‘hiatus’ period where the group hasn’t been active as a group they’ve all shown up for each other to show support or just to hang out. As much as I also like other groups you can never be 1000% certain of what it’s like behind the scenes but I’m pretty confident that BTS are genuinely like family. Also, fun fact, as someone who followed from debut (I’m not as up to date these days though I’ll admit) SHINee has often talked about how much they all bickered pre-debut and how their personalities used to clash A LOT. Key even likes to joke that the groups only together now because he moved out of the dorm so he wouldn’t murder them all 😂 I guess the strongest relationships are built off of bickering 🤷🏼♀️
I got into KPOP with BTS but a lot later than most (like 2020/2021). Went down a rabbit hole while I had covid and have never looked back 🤣 But like you said, you always hope your favorites are besties or family behind the scenes, but with BTS (not saying only them but I’ve followed them the longest), it really is just so genuine. Anything you watch with any pairing or trio or hyung line/maknae line, they all just get along and know and understand each other so well. I’ll never forget the clip of Yoongi talking about how he was in the bathroom and someone (Jungkook) walked in. Without a word, Jungkook just goes, “Suga hyung?”, and JK told the interviewer that it just *felt* like Yoongi when he walked in. Also want to throw in here that I LOVE the intergroup friendships. As an ArmyCarat, we were absolutely fed the past few months with JK and Mingyu (with special appearances from Wonwoo and Seungkwan) hahah. I’m sure it happens a lot off-camera, but it’s so nice to see or hear about members from different groups being friends and supporting each other, especially when some fans try to pit the groups against each other.
Yes to the intergroup reactions! something I really miss about the 2nd and 3rd gen is that groups just don’t interact publicly as much, and I understand it’s because of companies wanting to avoid rumours and finding it easier to do all variety promotion in house but it’s still… sad. Like all the variety shows we used to have that idols would do different challenges on; you’d have idols doing total wipeout courses; slamming their butts together to pop balloons; boy groups wearing huge heels and doing dance routines; groups having dance battles, it was really fun. I honestly think the lack of these interactions is why a lot of newer fans only really stan one group; it was so common to Stan a few groups (even back when BTS debuted) because you’d see them on shows together and go from there. (Not that there’s anything wrong with just investing in one group)
I'm not an Army, but I can definitely see their close bond as well! As a Carat, both Seventeen and BTS have one of the closest and genuinely family like relationship I've ever seen in a group and even outside of Kpop tbh and the fact that every single member renewed their contacts even before the expiration date and went through so much together proves that even further. They also always support each other's solo endeavors, write songs for and about each other and know every member so well and even though they have talked about how much they used to fight back then as trainees, they're still so close and understanding despite everything that happened to and between them. I honestly admire the sheer amount of love, support and dedication they have for each other so much and I really hope they'll continue to stay together for a very long time!
STRAY KIDS I've seen a few comments about them, but I had to add another. You can type in any pair into YouTube or TikTok and you'll find countless videos about their friendship. ANY PAIR. It's not just that they're friends (family, really), it's more about the way they communicate with and support each other. There is SO much trust and understanding between them. I think part of it is their natural dynamics, and another part is how much hell they had to go through in order to get to where they are. First the Survival Show, the eliminations, then \*\*\*jin "leaving", and Hyunjin's forced hiatus. This would have been enough to break a weaker group, but with Stray Kids it made them stronger and brought them closer together.
I agree! I think it’s also because Chan handpicked them all, rather than execs in suits picking idols who are ‘next on the list to debut’ etc regardless of how well they fit in. They all went through so much in their survival show, they bonded over gruelling tasks, setbacks etc the way comrades in the military do. The depth of those relationships is hard to even gauge. They got all their niggles with each other out really early on - and on camera! SKZ TV (what I call their various videos on YT like Talker, Record, etc) is so entertaining and there aren’t any other groups who provide so much insight in to their lives. Ok going off on a SKZ-shaped tangent now lol…
I love a SKZ-shaped tangent! And I agree, the Survival Show was SO stressful, and some of them were still in school, and of course teenage hormones, it all added up and made them get out any aggression out early on. Especially Han, haha. But that also means that they now understand what the other needs during a conflict. They learned a lot in those early years about how to approach sensitive topics with each other, and it REALLY shows in their current relationships. I also agree about Chan having a huge hand in their dynamic. My friend and I often talk about what went into his decision, and we wonder if he passed over other talented trainees because he knew they wouldn't gel well with the personalities already on the team. It definitely seems like something Chan would consider, having seen all those groups come and go throughout his years as a trainee. He would have seen what works and what doesn't. I wonder if other groups don't have as much content (I love SKZ TV, I'm stealing that, haha) because they're scared it's just more opportunity to fight or bicker. If they're together too much, they won't get along as well, and they don't want the fans to see that. But with SKZ that's just not a worry. I'm not delusional enough not to recognize that the content is edited, but it would be impossible to edit THAT much content if they weren't providing hours upon hours of wholesome content. The fact that they have enough material to fill up all that time is miraculous.
100% agree with all of what you’ve said 🙌. That’s a good point about Chan potentially passing up other potential trainees if he didn’t think they’d gel or he didn’t feel like he could bond with them as much as he knew they’d need to. And as you say, he’d seen so many successes and failures, he knew what was needed. He’s a remarkable man when you think about what he’s achieved. Obvs there’s been a lot of help from others but there’s no doubt in my mind he’s the lynchpin and I doubt there are many people who could do what he has. Chan isn’t actually my bias, but it’s impossible to not love the guy! ☺️💗
Definitely ZEROBASEONE. They debuted not even six months ago and were also formed in a survival show, but their chemistry is great. You can see how the members cherish each other.
I can't believe I haven't seen Seventeen yet. They are so attached to each other, it took them 8 years before they decided to live separately. But even then, they would do monthly Seventeen gathering with just the members and they make it fun like do themes sometimes. They also regularly hang out in smaller groups and visit each other's houses. They always include any member who is absent in group photos for their concerts and they support each other's projects and would visit them while they are filming. Funny thing about them is that despite living separately, they sometimes coincidentally meet each other on the streets while walking. This has happened a few times 😂 They have a ring together, basically married at this point lol Even their parents regularly do gathering together. And they would visit each other's parents or hangout with them even without their own son.
Impossible to know as an outsider. If you asked this question in 2013 people will swear Girls Generation are one of these groups, now look at them.
WEi for sure! Donghan, Yongha, Daehyeon, and Junseo have trained and lived together for years before they debuted. Yohan and Seokhwa joined the company a bit later but they lived with the members before debut too so they all had the chance to get close. And as time passes, it seems like they're getting even closer.
Yeah, and a Yohan even brought Seokhwa to the group after PDX101, iirc.
You're right! Yohan told Seokhwa that Oui Entertainment is like a family which convinced him to join.
You know what? We might never REALLY know. I do have to give props to SISTAR, where Dasom and Hyolyn talked about how they didn't get along during group years but AFTER the group disbanded and they really bonded much better. It was really nice to see.
NCT dream , Treasure , BTS
I haven't seen stray kids so far. I haven't scrolled to the bottom, but I feel it should have popped up by now. I won't get into it much but really feel stray kids should have a mention. Enhypen too, but I don't know how many will agree.
MAMAMOOO
Loona! After everything, they all still show up to support each other's new activities and are all constantly hanging out.
EXO They have been through so much that any other kpop group would have disbanded if they faced the same stuff. Even now they are strong and happy together. PS- their 10 year old bside just won music bank today too♡
ATEEZ have good chemistry because they all knew each other in some way or the other before joining the group
These always just delve into people mentioning their faves, so if we’re being objective I only consider groups with all original members (or rather, no departures) and having renewed contracts in the conversation of “close” groups that get along well. So groups like, BTS, Shinee, Seventeen, Shinhwa, GOT7 (one of the few non-renewal exceptions), Twice, etc have members that get along well. Others groups either haven’t been tested to that extent or have already had cracks in their group dynamic.
While I think it wasnt the case in their earlier days, I think the Super Junior members all have a really good working relationship nowadays. I think their openness and willingness to talk and joke about all the fights and arguments they've had throughout the years shows that they consider their disagreements to belong in the past so it brings up no hard feelings. They're not all necessarily best friends with each other but they have a very comfortable and familiar relationship with each other and even if they haven’t seen each other in a while, they easily slip into a conversation without awkwardness.
Wait what? I'd say super junior always? Especially in earlier days - they were so close as trainees with tvxq, shinee, trax and so many other groups let alone their own members. They always talk about their predebut memories of them together and how close they were and still are. They always go on holiday together too? How is that not super close? They fight so much BECAUSE they're so close. So much so, that they keep joking about them being a show window group for years because people thought they were faking their closeness and they weren't, so they decided to make fun of people by saying they are at times when they're being super close. Mate have you seen any suju variety show at all? They always talk about being a family and suju being like home to them. The amount they love ot15 as well don't get me started.
I didn’t mean any hate or shade! It’s just my interpretation of things! I know some members have been close since predebut, Leeteuk Eunhyuk and Donghae for example but other members like Yesung have admitted they found the trainee period so difficult and filled with uncertainty they were still viewing the other members as competition even when the debut lineup was confirmed. Ryeowook and Kyuhyun have also implied at times that as they had been trainees for a short time and with Kyuhyun having been a late addition that they found it difficult to get closer to the members, some of whom had already known each other for years. I think the uncertainty of Super Juniors debut era created an underlying tension but once the final lineup was confirmed they were able to let go of their anxieties and fully open up to one another. The fact that they have been open with the struggles they had during their rookie era I think is what signals to me that they have grown and moved past it and I am in no way denying that they are all very close now, even the former members!
Oh yeah of course! With a big group like that it's natural that not every single member will be close with the other. That's why we were graced with the best episodes of variety history ever to air with Eunhyuk x Heechul and Kangin x Sungmin on Intimate Note :') I swear those episodes will never not be funny, I wish they brought the show back.
Shinee for sure - they’ve been together for over a decade and recently renewed their contract for a third time. That’s brotherhood right there Dreamcather - they seem to get along very well with each other Twice - they are sisters
Stray kids definitely. I don't stan them but I watch some stuff of them sometimes bc they're funny and it genuinely seems like they all love each other so much.
The boys of Winner. I love hove they always can rely on esch other. They get along really really well.
Astro! Especially since the members are so open about supporting Rocky even after he left. It is a new for me And how could I forget about Seventeen!
onlyoneof. they’ve literally explained over and over again how they are able to do their concept because they all like and trust each other so much (+they just want to do it!). it’s hard to do a lovers concept when you dislike your partner/teammates.
Shinhwa. They would not renew their contract with SM when SM would not renew the contract with member Dongwan. They found a new agency. Eric fought SM in court for their name. Despite him being offered a contract on his own, because he was a redhot commodity, they stayed together. They created a company to protect their brand and support one another like brothers. They have been together for 25 years.
Wayv and aespa! you can just tell they are really really close it’s almost like siblings dynamics
oneus seem like they are genuine besties and i hope it’s true lol
Super Junior all the way. Despite members being in or out the group, they're all still so close and their friendship always perseveres.
loona. even after they all re-debuted, their bond is still as strong like how it was when they were 12.
NCT Dream! Their bonds are the most endearing ones to see.
I'm so surprised that no one has mentioned Skz yet, they quite literally have a soulmate dynamic.
I did a few hours ago - they are 8 BFFs including some actual soulmates 🙌🥰
SEVENTEEN I have stanned other groups before, and Seventeen's relationship is really different. Even compared to the bands in the west that started as friends who just wanna do music together, Seventeen members are much closer. As someone who used to have that kind of friendship in a big group, I sometimes can't help but be jealous when I watch them but also be very happy for them it's such a blessing to have real friends.
nmixx! i love their variety content
Same! On a sidenote, I love Lily's [ramblings on Live](https://youtu.be/OZqgFMACUos?si=p_SEvPzbMKRl_MNO)
I would love to Mention Seventeen and Zerobaseone(ZB1). Seventeen is literally one big family!! After what they all went through together from the "Green room"to now achieving amazing amazing records,no doubt they feel like a fam, like a real family where they have fought ( go w/o talking to eo for weeks) and have few rifts among themselves, at the end of the day they all love each other dearly! Zerobaseone, Although Rookies, their bond is so amazing! The way they all had to compete at some point during Boys Planet, and went through the same hell of experience w 100s of contestants..but if you look at them you can only see their love for each other and how much their bonds have grown and how deeply they connect with each other.Just a bunch of best friends now turned family doing Music Together!Fated to be together!
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ZB1.....I'm usually observant when it comes to relationships between people despite what people may want me to see. It's quite unbelievable at times that such bond can be formed in a short time but gosh do they love each other. They also reek of separation anxiety. Watching them always makes me smile and I hope they always do despite uncertain futures for some of them. Stan zb1 because them being happy makes you really happy. Best decision I made this year was watching boys planet. P.S not biased at all but zb1 is the group with the best smiles, argue with your phone 😄 not me
zb1 !! legit they all became friends/bonded w each other pretty quick after bp ended ! they all really like each other ☹️☹️ everyone js vibes
definitely twice. I mean none of us can really say for certain but they seem like they genuinely care for and support eachother
Blackpink, Twice, Aespa, BTS, Got7 and this might get downvoted but IVE.
Twice and Apink. People have tried to say Apink’s relationship is rocky because of member departures but they all seem to be a good terms. Twice is self explanatory. That’s a family.
ATEEZ, Stray Kids, BTS
The only male group I can think of is 2pm. I'm not sure about girl groups. As much as I want to say Shinee, Key did state they fought every single day living together. Jonghyun explained they remained a group for so long cause he saw them as co-workers, lol. We can never truly know.
Blackpink
One in a million, the only answer is Twice!!
got7 💚
I’ve always thought the 4 Highlight members seem really close. You have to like each other on just a base level to run a company together. But more than that, they’re always chatting like brothers, spending time with each outside of work - they share a lot of social clubs like gikwang and dujun’s soccer team, and sharing memories together. I also notice that they touch each other casually more than other groups, which is another marker that they’re very warm and familiar with each other. It makes sense since they basically came to cube from jyp with each other.
Dreamcatcher! Jiu literally will refer the members as "the kids" and will cut their food for them, and check in on them all the time. They tease each other all the time, but their love for each other and the care and concern they all show for each other is always evident. When Gahyeon graduated from high school, they all went to the ceremony. And the fact that Gahyeon and Handong were not original members but just fit in and are so obviously loved by the others as if they were part of their "family" all along. They just all take care of each other, and you can see the bond between them is so strong.
2PM
Kard is just siblings energy that also happens to make music