On a recent episode of his YouTube variety show “Jeon Somi Pudding Tour”Solo artist Jeon Somi candidly shared a touching anecdote from her days as an intern at JYP Entertainment: She once had a crush on TWICE’s Chaeyoung’s younger brother.
While enjoying a meal with her longtime friend Chaeyoung, Somi remembers being fascinated by Chaeyoung’s brother after seeing his graduation photo. “He looked exactly like Woo Ki Myung from Fashion King,” Somi confessed, referring to the popular Korean drama character. The crush was so strong that he even asked Chaeyoung to introduce her to him.
Somi said she finally met him in person during a special family show at JYP, where trainees performed for their families. Despite her teenage excitement, she also remembered feeling nervous about Chaeyoung finding out. “If he had known, I think he would have yelled at me!” she laughed.
The sweet and innocent story spread quickly on social media, with fans captivated by Somi’s honesty and teenage crush. Many praised her for always being genuine and open about her past, making the most of the moment “adorable and relatable.”
Somi’s Pudding tour continues to show his fun and personal side, giving fans a closer look at his friendships and memories in the K-pop industry.
The long-standing bond between Jeon Somi and Chaeyoung
Jeon Somi and Chaeyoung were both participants in the survival show that created TWICE, SIXTEENin 2015. Although Somi eventually moved on from JYP Entertainment and debuted as a solo artist under The Black Label with “Birthday” in 2019, the two remain close friends. Their bond has remained strong over the years, even delighting fans in October 2019, when they were spotted hugging and smiling at the airport after unexpectedly meeting during overlapping travel plans.
Sources: youtube, Koreaboo
