In the April 29 broadcast of Radio starLee Daehwi and Jeon Somi revealed how they are so close that they even share house passcodes.
Jeon Somi surprised viewers by revealing: “Daehwi always came to my house. Even though he lived far away, he would travel 17km just to go out.”
He also shared a playful anecdote from their apprentice days, admitting that he once secretly took 50,000 KRW from his wallet only to return it to him later. “taxi take.”
“He was so emotional and I couldn’t tell the truth. I only confessed about 10 years later,” he laughed.
Lee Daehwi then added an even funnier story that drove the studio crazy. “I once got scolded by Somi’s mom,” he said. “I knew the password to the door, so I went in and was in his room. Suddenly I heard someone coming and his parents came running.”
Recognizing this did not save him from punishment. “I still got hit on the back and scolded,” he joked, referring to the classic Korean “playful slap.”
Despite the chaos, the moment ended warmly: “After that, we all sat together and chatted comfortably.”
Their stories highlighted how deep their bond is. Jeon Somi described their relationship as one where they can argue on the phone but still say: “Let’s meet and talk about it.”
Lee Daehwi echoed the sentiment: “We bonded a lot during the IOI days. Somi is a person I can’t live without in my life.”
The heartfelt stories resonated with fans for their authenticity and humor. In an industry often seen as refined and distant, moments like these show a more personal side of idols.
Sources: Daum | Television reportage
