Jeon Somi Spills On How She Became Friends With BTS’s RM

By kpoppo on September 2, 2023

Jeon Somi's Comeback and Celebrity Connections

Jeon Somi recently made her first comeback in two years with her new song "Fast Forward." As part of her mini-album promotions, she has been connecting with many of her fellow celebrity friends through dance challenges and her new variety program, Yes Or Hot.

Star-Studded Launch Party for Game Plan

Jeon Somi | @somsomi0309/Instagram

One place where Jeon Somi was able to celebrate with her friends was the star-studded launch party she threw for her new EP, Game Plan. The event was attended by many popular celebrities, including TWICE's Nayeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung, SEVENTEEN's Woozi, The8, and Mingyu, BIGBANG's Taeyang and G-Dragon, actor Joo Woo Jae, and many more.

A Surprise Appearance by BTS's RM

Photos taken at Jeon Somi's EP launch party | @somsomi0309/Instagram

One of the surprise attendees at Jeon Somi's EP launch party was none other than BTS's RM. This showed the extent of Somi's celebrity friend circle, with idols from multiple K-Pop generations coming together to support her. During a recent in-person fansign event, a fan asked Somi how she became friends with RM, and she revealed that their friendship began fairly recently.

A Friendship That Started at a Collaboration Dinner

BTS's RM (left) with Jeon Somi (right) at her EP launch party. | @somsomi0309/Instagram

Somi shared that she first met RM at a collaboration dinner hosted by BIGBANG's G-Dragon for his PEACEMINUSONE x NIKE collaboration in April. The exclusive dinner was attended by several celebrities, including Somi, RM and Jimin from BTS, Kazuha and Yunjin from LE SSERAFIM, Son Naeun from former Apink, and actor and model Lee Soo Hyuk.

Jeon Somi's Growing Network of Celebrity Friends

Photo taken at Jeon Somi's EP launch party | @somsomi0309/Instagram

Jeon Somi's EP launch party was a testament to her growing network of celebrity friends. Her ability to connect with idols from different K-Pop generations, as well as actors and models, showcases her popularity and influence in the industry. As she continues to make her mark as a soloist, it will be exciting to see who else joins her circle of friends in the future.

Source: Koreaboo