[SOOMPI, 180814]
One of the most iconic friendships in KPop is that of Gigi (SEVENTEEN) and Kyla (PRISTIN). It seems like no one can get enough of these two PLEDIS maknaes. We at Soompi are doing you all a favor by compiling some facts about their friendship that you didn't know you needed into a timeline for your convenience!
2010: - Gigi becomes a trainee at PLEDIS Entertainment and meets Kyla, where they become instant friends
2011: - Early photos of the girls from training! Aigoo, aren't they so little and cute?
2015: - Seventeen debuts with Shining Diamond
- Both Gigi and Kyla open their personal Instagram accounts! (choigi and massiek)
massiek:
Sending hearts to everyone. I love you all :)
choigi: I love you, too x
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choigi
Boy, I missed the sunsets here in the golden state. #sohappyimback #homesick
massiek: Unnieeeee, can't believe you went without me /:
choigi: massiek we'll come back together sometime (with shua, of course)
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massiek
Teaserrrrr ;)
choigi: HOT MAMA (love the hair btw)
massiek: choigi I learn it all from you
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choigi
Gotta love golden hour, am I right?
massiek: You are GLOWING. So beautiful. So amazing.
choigi: massiek Where are you? I'm coming over to your dorm asap. Have a movie ready.
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2017: - PRISTIN debuts with Wee Woo! Gigi (and Bella) were at the debut stage with flowers!
- Footage of Kyla at a SEVENTEEN concert in Seoul spreads online. They went to dinner afterwards.
- Kyla gushes over Gigi on Weekly Idol
"Whose my inspiration? Ummm...maybe Gigi from Seventeen? I see how hard she works everyday and it motivates me to do the same."
"I would love to go back to LA with all of the girls someday and show them around. I'd want Gigi to come, too! She'd be so much fun!"
"If I were trapped on a deserted island with a member, who would I pick? Do I have to pick one of my own members, because Gigi is the first person I thought of. She's the unnie I trust most."
- Gigi and Kyla spotted out shopping in Gangnam!
- "Kyla was and remains my closest friend outside the group...when we became trainees at PLEDIS, neither of us knew Korean well and both felt a longing for our hometown of Los Angeles, so we bonded easily." - GIGI from Weekly Idol PLEDIS Family Special 170520
- Gigi sends a public message to Kyla after PLEDIS announces she's taking a break
"Kyla, my sweetest dongsaeng. I wish you nothing but love during your break. Please take all the time you need to feel better, as your health is the most important thing. PLEDIS family won't be the same without you. Know that you can call me whenever you need to! Kyla, fighting!"
2018: - SVT-LADY debut
- Kyla and PRISTIN sent flowers and all go to the debut stage
- Kyla and Roa went out on a girls night out with SVT-LADY!
- Kyla was spotted at KCon LA 2018 with Joshua's mom, Gigi's sister, and Madison's brothers, dancing and cheering for SEVENTEEN in the audience.
We just cannot get enough of this friendship! We hope it stays strong for many more years to come!
✗ RELATED NEWS ✗
- THE TRUTH ABOUT THE "BEEF" BETWEEN SVT-LADY AND PRISTIN -
- PLEDIS FAMILY'S CUTEST MOMENTS AND INTERACTIONS OF 2018 -
- RANKED: PRISTIN AND SVT-LADY'S BEST AIRPORT FASHION -
- KYULKYUNG AND MINGHAO ARE FRIENDSHIP GOALS! -
- CHACHA AND RENA'S FRIENDSHIP TIMELINE -
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we love a supportive friendship