The Pledis Family... is a real family. I’m not trying to be “one of those stans” when I say it, it’s 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 Nu’est. They trained together, many even got their stage names from them. Each one was called the “male version of” their members. A few members posted messages in support of Seventeen’s debut and even MCed at their debut showcase.
Likewise, Nu’est was a huge influence to Seventeen, training alongside each other, supporting each other during the Pledis Boys days. Then after debut, Nu’est praised them at their concerts, Baekho always complimented Woozi’s 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 Nu’est won their first award at a year end awards show, Seventeen exploded out of their seats, almost even faster than Nu’est had. And Nu’est did the same for Seventeen when they won too later that night.
Bumzu’s influence as a writer and composer have always been strongly ingrained in Seventeen and Pristin’s music since predebut, and in Nu’est's music since 2016. Bumzu composed After School’s “Crying After Putting on Makeup” and even collaborated with Han Dong Geun and Raina on his own tracks.
Ballad singer Han Dong Geun doesn’t 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 Nu’est; taking selfies with Nu’est, the Pledis IOI members, then Pristin. Then of course the infamous Pledis Fam Weekly Idol episode where Han Dong Geun embarrassed himself alongside Nu’est W XD
Last but not least, Pristin has been covering their groupmates’ songs since predebut! they auditioned on Pd101 with AS’s Bang!; they sang and danced to Seventeen’s Adore U, and Nu’est’s 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 Nu’est, and danced along to Seventeen’s performances.
The Pledis fam is a true family, and there are only more things to look forward to! Let’s keep on supporting, Pledis stans!
