The 97-Liner Reunion: A Buzzing Moment in K-pop
The recent reunion of popular K-pop stars—BTS’ Jungkook, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, ASTRO’s Cha Eun-woo, and GOT7’s Yugyeom—ignited a whirlwind of excitement across social media platforms. Fans were particularly thrilled after a blogger, identified as Chocolate, shared her experience of having met these iconic idols at a restaurant two years ago, unveiling their autographs in a blog post dated April 3, 2025.
The blog featured striking images of the autographs; one page displayed signatures from Jungkook and Mingyu, while another showcased those of Cha Eun-woo and Yugyeom. The revelation quickly went viral, sparking significant reactions among netizens.
Fans Express Longing for a Variety Show
Enthusiastic fans took to X (formerly Twitter) to express their desire to see the 97-liners collaborate on a variety show. Many voiced their hopes for the group to participate in the popular series, In The Soop, which has previously showcased the likes of BTS and SEVENTEEN.
“Nation needs a 97z in the soop,”a fan declared.
“I need their own show ASAP,”a fan added.
“I need an In The Soop with the 97liners PLEASE,”a user stated.
The excitement surrounding the reunion captured the hearts of many as fans reminisced about the cherished 97-liner friendships.
“The friendship between 97 liners is so precious, I love how they always explore restaurants and eat together,”a fan commented.
Additionally, fans couldn’t stop talking about the significance of Mingyu and Jungkook signing on the same page.
“OMGOSH NEVER IN MY WILDEST DREAM I SEE THIS ONE COMING!!! ARMYCARATS WE WON BIG-TIME!!!!,”a user stated.
“No but it’s crazy I never thought I’d see Jungkook and Mingyu signing on the same page like literally next to each other,”a fan wrote.
Exploring the Bonds Among the 97-Liners
The 97-liners, a talented group of idols born in 1997, are renowned not only for their musical abilities but also their enduring camaraderie. This group includes BTS’ Jungkook, SEVENTEEN’s Mingyu, Cha Eun-woo from ASTRO, and GOT7’s Yugyeom, alongside other notable idols like DK, THE8, BamBam, Bang Chan from Stray Kids, and Jaehyun from NCT.
Fans have often spotted these idols enjoying meals and hanging out together, a testament to their strong bond. Their friendship has been highlighted on various talk shows; for instance, during his appearance on ‘Hey, Come Here,’ Yugyeom shared an anecdote about receiving a bracelet from his 97z friends for his birthday.
According to Chocolate’s Blog, this reunion took place after Jungkook’s solo release, Seven, and before his enlistment in December 2023. During this chance meeting, Jungkook reportedly expressed gratitude when a fan shared her enjoyment of his song.
“Ah really? Thank you~”
As of now, Jungkook is actively serving in the military, with his anticipated date of return set for June 2025. Meanwhile, Mingyu showcased his talent at the Tecate Pal Norte music festival with SEVENTEEN on April 4, 2025.
Additionally, Cha Eun-woo has recently made headlines by accepting a role in the upcoming film First Ride (Working Title), which will co-star Kang Ha-nuel from Squid Game 2. On another front, GOT7’s Yugyeom recently wrapped up the Latin American leg of his solo tour, TRUSTY, with a memorable performance in Mexico City on April 4.