Jeongyeon & Nayeon: The Emotional Power of TWICE’s Strongest Bond

In the world of K-pop, there are friendships – and then there are TWICE friendships. Among the many sisterly bonds in the group, few are as quietly moving and deeply rooted as the one between Jeongyeon and Nayeon.

While they’ve always been close, a moment captured around late 2022 reminded fans just how powerful their connection really is.

The photo in question, widely shared among ONCEs, shows Jeongyeon with light blue hair, hugging a radiant, smiling Nayeon from behind. Their faces are pressed together in a joyful embrace, framed by laughter and sparkles around their eyes. It’s a moment of comfort, trust, and familiarity – one that speaks volumes about a friendship that’s spanned over a decade.

Around this time, Jeongyeon was still working her way back into TWICE’s full schedule after health-related breaks, both mental and physical. Her journey had been a tough one – public, emotional, and for many fans, relatable. Through it all, Nayeon remained a source of strength and warmth. That emotional support was often expressed subtly, through smiles, backstage videos, or heartfelt comments in interviews – but this particular image captured the bond in full colour.

Adding more layers to their friendship was an exchange from a vlog released not long before the photo surfaced. In the video, Jeongyeon asked Nayeon, playfully but with a touch of vulnerability, who she would choose as an ideal romantic partner – Jeongyeon or Momo. Without missing a beat, Nayeon replied that Jeongyeon had a more attractive physique and made her feel giddy.

Fans were taken aback not just by the flirtatious humour, but by the comfort and ease between them. These weren’t just co-workers putting on a show; they were soul sisters who’d grown up side by side.

Their history goes all the way back to their trainee days, long before debut. Jeongyeon and Nayeon were part of the original pre-debut unit ‘6Mix’, and their shared time preparing for TWICE’s rise to fame built an unshakable foundation.

In countless interviews and variety shows, they’ve been seen leaning on each other in small but meaningful ways – glances, private jokes, subtle acts of kindness that fans have picked up on for years.

In June 2024, that bond was again on display when Jeongyeon made a surprise appearance at Nayeon’s solo fan meeting. At a time when Jeongyeon couldn’t attend some of Nayeon’s public stages due to scheduling conflicts, she still found time to quietly show up in person, just to support her best friend.

The fans were moved, and Nayeon’s smile in those candid moments told its own story.

It’s easy to romanticise these friendships from the outside – but what makes the Jeongyeon–Nayeon bond so special is how real it feels. It’s a relationship rooted in shared hardships, private celebrations, and a deep understanding of each other’s emotional landscapes. Whether it’s a silly vlog, a fan meeting, or a quiet selfie behind the scenes, their connection continues to inspire.

In a world that often praises surface-level perfection, Jeongyeon and Nayeon remind us that beauty also lives in emotional honesty, vulnerability, and simple gestures of care.

That photo – two friends wrapped in glitter and laughter – tells the story better than words ever could.