The Pledis Family... is a real family. Iâm not trying to be âone of those stansâ when I say it, itâs actually true. Each group ebbs and flows into each other and has since the beginning.
From the beginning, After School was a huge role model and inspiration to Nuâest. They trained together, many even got their stage names from them. Each one was called the âmale version ofâ their members. A few members posted messages in support of Seventeenâs debut and even MCed at their debut showcase.
Likewise, Nuâest was a huge influence to Seventeen, training alongside each other, supporting each other during the Pledis Boys days. Then after debut, Nuâest praised them at their concerts, Baekho always complimented Wooziâs songwriting and composing abilities--and last year Woozi was finally able to make a song for him. Seungkwan and Hoshi showed up backstage during Where You At promotions to support them. When Nuâest won their first award at a year end awards show, Seventeen exploded out of their seats, almost even faster than Nuâest had. And Nuâest did the same for Seventeen when they won too later that night.
Bumzuâs influence as a writer and composer have always been strongly ingrained in Seventeen and Pristinâs music since predebut, and in Nuâest's music since 2016. Bumzu composed After Schoolâs âCrying After Putting on Makeupâ and even collaborated with Han Dong Geun and Raina on his own tracks.
Ballad singer Han Dong Geun doesnât always cross paths with the Pledis Idols, but there are still plenty of instances--for example, covering a song with predebut Roa; celebrating his first win with Nuâest; taking selfies with Nuâest, the Pledis IOI members, then Pristin. Then of course the infamous Pledis Fam Weekly Idol episode where Han Dong Geun embarrassed himself alongside Nuâest W XD
Last but not least, Pristin has been covering their groupmatesâ songs since predebut! they auditioned on Pd101 with ASâs Bang!; they sang and danced to Seventeenâs Adore U, and Nuâestâs Overcome which Sungyeon and Eunwoo even wrote a female lyrics version to! Baekho gave Kyulkyung a birthday present, and she has a nickname for him. And during the year end award shows, Pristin teased and played with Nuâest, and danced along to Seventeenâs performances.
The Pledis fam is a true family, and there are only more things to look forward to! Letâs keep on supporting, Pledis stans!
