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