Jeong Se-min sees Kim Min-jae's dance power behind the visuals

Group member Jeong Se-min shared his honest feelings upon witnessing Kim Min-jae's skills. Jeong Se-min stated that when he first encountered Kim Min-jae, he only thought of him as a handsome 'visual member' with large eyes, but he was freshly shocked by the detailed choreography expression shown on stage.

In particular, Jeong Se-min highly praised Kim Min-jae's presence while mentioning the 'ImPerfect' stage. He added that for Jeong Se-min, who was struggling to master the choreography at the time, Kim Min-jae's overwhelming presence on stage became a milestone he wanted to emulate.

"First time seeing such movement" Kim Min-jae's choreographic expression that surprised Jeong Se-min

The connection between the two dates back to their trainee days. At that time, because Jeong Se-min had to balance middle school studies and travel between Gokseong and Seoul, he could only visit the practice room three days a week (Thursday, Friday, and Saturday). Kim Min-jae revealed that he had naturally become aware of Jeong Se-min by quietly watching him stand out in the practice room.

Jeong Se-min recalled Kim Min-jae as a 'model student' who approached practice with a proper attitude. Having grown together while sharing their concerns, the two have now formed a bond deep enough to call each other 'soulmates.'

From 'Thu-Fri-Sat' trainees to soulmates

The warm consideration shared on stage also became a medium that connects the two. Jeong Se-min said he cannot forget the smile Kim Min-jae gave him when he was nervous during the 'Chewing Gum' stage.

Even though the two were not that close at the time, Kim Min-jae made eye contact and sent encouragement so that Jeong Se-min could finish the stage with a smile. That brief eye contact on stage melted the member's tension and became the link that connects their relationship.

Eye contact that melted the tension, the consideration behind the 'Chewing Gum' stage