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From Isolation to Bonding: How BLACKPINK's Lisa Bridged the Gap for i-DLE's Miyeon

2025-05-18

Author: Arjun

A Rocky Start for i-DLE's Miyeon

In a recent episode of MBC's *Omniscient Interfering View*, i-DLE's Miyeon opened up about the challenges she faced when joining her group and how BLACKPINK’s Lisa quietly made a significant impact during this pivotal time.

The Initial Frostiness Among Members

During the candid conversation, the members shared insights into their trainee days and early debut years. While their bond seems unbreakable now, Miyeon admitted things weren’t so amicable when she first joined.

Leader Soyeon described the initial suspicion surrounding Miyeon, who joined the group later than the others. "It felt like she was pushing out a vocal friend who was already on our team, so we were on guard around her," Soyeon reflected. Miyeon candidly recalled, "Honestly, you guys gave me a hard time at first!"

Challenging Dynamics and Jealousy

Minnie and Yuqi confessed they were particularly standoffish at first. Minnie, the main vocalist and eldest at the time, felt threatened by the addition of a new main vocalist her age. "I wasn’t nice; I was a total old-school sunbae!" she admitted, revealing her insecurities.

Miyeon's Unique Style and Controversial Privileges

Miyeon’s five years of training at YG Entertainment hadn’t prepared her for the strict rules at Cube, where only debut team members could use electronics. Fighting back, she managed to secure permission for a laptop—causing envy among her peers, who wondered how someone new could access such privileges.

Yuqi noted that Miyeon's fashion sense also set her apart: "As Cube trainees, we had to wear basic leggings and t-shirts, but Miyeon arrived in Dr. Martens and a leather jacket—she looked like a full-on celebrity from day one!"

Lisa's Heartwarming Intervention

What Miyeon didn't realize was that Lisa from BLACKPINK had her back from the very beginning. Minnie revealed that Lisa sent her a message when Miyeon joined, asking her to take care of her new friend. This revelation surprised Miyeon, who had been completely unaware of the intervention. "Just like Lisa asked, Minnie took good care of me since then," Miyeon acknowledged.

A Journey from Strangers to Sisters

Despite the rocky beginnings, the members shared laughter as they reminisced about those formative days, showcasing how far they have come together as a group. The evolution of their relationship is not just a testament to their hard work, but also to the supportive connections that can emerge in the K-pop industry.