TWICE‘s Jihyo recently celebrated her 20th anniversary with JYP Entertainment with a video including Nayeon, Jeongyeon, SEVENTEEN‘s Mingyu and Seungkwan, GOT7‘s BamBam, Day6‘s Sungjin, and actresses Kim Se Jeong and Kim Na Young.
The video was full of chaotic moments, including when Mingyu hilariously joked about Jihyo’s drinking habits in the past.
SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu Outs TWICE Jihyo’s Drinking Habits
However, the moment sparked viral posts online where netizens discussed whether or not they believe the friendship of the 97 liners, or the idols born in 1997, include the female idols of the same age.
The 97z gang really includes the girls but they don't talk about it because it's taboo. *sigh* https://t.co/Q67W8d8b5G
— Zette 💎✨️🩵🩷 (@zetteceniza) July 15, 2025
This would include TWICE’s Jihyo and Mina, BLACKPINK‘s Lisa, and i-dle‘s Minnie.
The existing 1997 friendship group many netizens already know of consists of BTS‘s Jungkook, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, DK, and The8, and GOT7’s Yugyeom and BamBam. Missing from the photo is ASTRO‘s Cha Eunwoo and NCT‘s Jaehyun.
Many have also pointed out that the 1998 squad is very open about their friendship as many have been friends since they were young.
Though there is no official confirmation, according to Mingyu’s revelation about Jihyo, it seems the groups may be close!
we badly need a reality show with them https://t.co/IMuWXgPU8m pic.twitter.com/k1RRS4jeOA
— moonlit koo⏾⋆.˚ (@starscrossedLK) July 15, 2025
Watch the full video below.