Singers Jennie and WOODZ. Online community capture
The over-10-year ‘real-friend’ saga of singer WOODZ (Cho Seung-yeon) and BLACKPINK Jennie has finally been unveiled.
On the 29th, the official YouTube channel ‘WOODZ’ posted a video titled ‘A Date with Jennie, Just Because’. The close bond between the two, long openly known among fans, is drawing attention as this video reveals specific behind-the-scenes stories.
In the video, WOODZ introduced Jennie as a ‘special guest’ and said, “It has been well over 10 years since we got to know each other.” According to his account, their first meeting goes back to their high school days.
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WOODZ recalled, “At the time, Jennie was very well known as a trainee. We first met when I happened to see her at a school festival and said hello.” Later, after WOODZ joined YG Entertainment as a trainee, the agency Jennie was with, they kept running into each other, and as a result it has now been 11 years of building a full-fledged friendship.
In particular, they also revealed that they graduated from the same elementary school, causing surprise. WOODZ said, “We even went to the same elementary school, but we did not know each other back then,” emphasizing the enduring connection that continued, after many twists and turns, once they became adults.
On a shopping date, the two showed distinctive chemistry by staging a styling battle for each other. Jennie suggested a ‘boyfriend look’ for WOODZ, who usually prefers comfortable outfits, while WOODZ countered with a bold ‘festival look’ that highlighted the glamorous appeal of Jennie.
The result was a win for Jennie. Acknowledging defeat, WOODZ generously opened his wallet, saying, “I will buy you something you like,” while Jennie said, “It is a good day to be out on an outing and do some shopping; I feel great. I am taking away the good energy of WOODZ,” expressing her delight.
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In fact, their friendship was already well known among fans. Even in 2023, before WOODZ enlisted for military service, Jennie visited his concert in person and posted a proof shot on SNS with the caption “Wow, well done, my friend,” showing special affection.
As the circumstances of their friendshippreviously known only in fragmentswere detailed through this video, fans have been responding enthusiastically. Fans are sending messages of support such as “Classmates from the same elementary school and fellow YG traineesthe storyline is perfect,” “We finally got to hear the behind-the-scenes story of the two,” “Surprised that the connection is deeper than expected,” and “Somehow a well-matched duo.”
