Jeon Somi is one of K-pop’s most prominent female solo artists, known for her captivating visuals, vibrant personality, and diverse musical style. She rose to fame in South кσяєα after winning Produce 101 in 2016 before establishing a successful solo career with нιт songs such as Dumb Dumb, XOXO, and Fast Forward. In March 2026, she released her single moonboy, which received support from fans and listeners.
In the entertainment industry, maintaining genuine friendships can be challenging, especially between male and female celebrities. Despite the pressures of fame and public scrutiny, however, some K-pop idols have formed close friendships that fans admire. One such friendship is the bond between Somi and RM.
Despite their age difference and different backgrounds, Somi and RM have found plenty of common ground, allowing them to develop a friendly relationship. Somi has previously opened up about how they first met and shared some interesting details about their friendship.
Interestingly, the two were not longtime friends. Their connection began at a party hosted by G-Dragon, where they met in person for the first time. As Somi explained, both she and RM had spent years working in the entertainment industry and shared many mutual friends. These common connections helped them grow closer over time. She also revealed another detail that fans found interesting: the two often communicate in English.
Specifically, Somi shared: “We first met at Jiyong oppa's NIKE event. But as he (RM) has been in this industry for a long time. My friends also are people that have been promoting for a long time. I've also promoted for quite a long time myself. We have a lot of friends in common. I guess we just got close like this. He is also good at English. So surprisingly, we end up talking a lot in English.”
The event Somi was referring to was G-Dragon’s PEACEMINUSONE x NIKE collaboration launch party in April 2023. The star-studded gathering brought together numerous prominent figures from the entertainment industry, including Somi, RM and Jimin of BTS, Kazuha and Yunjin of LE SSERAFIM, Apink’s Son Naeun, and actor and model Lee Soo Hyuk.
Beyond the event, Somi and RM have also been spotted together at several other occasions, further catching fans’ attention with their interactions. A notable example is when they shared photos together from the star-studded launch party celebrating her EP Game Plan. The event attracted an impressive lineup of celebrities, including TWICE’s Nayeon, Jihyo, and Chaeyoung; SEVENTEEN’s Woozi, The8, and Mingyu; BIGBANG’s Taeyang and G-Dragon; and actor Joo Woo Jae, among others. The gathering offered another glimpse into Somi’s extensive circle of celebrity friends, spanning multiple generations of K-pop artists.
The two were also spotted enjoying the lively atmosphere at αмєяι¢αn rapper Lil Uzi Vert’s concert in Seoul. They reportedly attended the rapper’s after-party as well, adding another occasion to the list of events where their paths crossed.
After Somi's sharing, fans feel very happy about how the two have become friends. Along with that, fans also hope to enjoy the collaboration between the two in the future: "Cuteeeee", "I love when kpop idols can be friends with each other", "A lot of friends in common…namjoon and nayeon bffs wheres my selca", "The friends in common are svt btw", "JOONIE SOMI BESTIES. Hope for their collab soon", "I’m loving this era of K-pop where they get to freely hang out like. There might be a few weirdos but it’s been a while since I’ve seen their tweets or posts. I’m loving the clap backs as well. Seems like most companies are giving artists more freedom and are less strict", "They look good together…I’m so happy",...
