NCT DREAM And Stray Kids Showcase Their Supportive Friendship In Recent Live Event “Venue101”
NCT DREAM and Stray Kids had the most wholesome interactions on the Japanese live event Venue101, where they each performed their recent hits and hyped each other up like true friends!
While Stray Kids are already currently in Japan for Stray Kids 2nd World Tour “MANIAC”, NCT DREAM called in from Korea for their appearance. And even though the two groups were in different countries, they still encouraged each other with high-fives and plenty of cheering.
Stray Kids gave a strong performance of “MANIAC,” showing off their powerful tone and choreography.
Stray Kids performing Maniac JPN Ver. on Venue101 🤍#스트레이키즈 #STRAYKIDS @Stray_Kidspic.twitter.com/t2RLlk1cop
— Seungmin 승민 Central 🎪 (@KSMBRAND) June 11, 2022
They were very much a hit with NCT DREAM, as Renjun and Jeno could afterward be seen doing the “MANIAC” hand gesture…
renjun and jeno from nct dream doing the maniac dance! pic.twitter.com/uha7Pj35QK
— 🐷🐰 (@minbinsource) June 11, 2022
…while the other members cheered enthusiastically.
This was so cute Nct Dream said “SUGOI DESU!! (it was great!!)” and gave thumbs up after watching Stray Kids perform ‘Maniac’ and although SKZ wasn’t shown you could hear them shouting back “ARIGATO GOZAIMASU!! (thank you!!)” 🥺✨ pic.twitter.com/lVk4WHZIkW
— 쥥쥥･༓.• (@renjunthelight) June 11, 2022
“stray kids, do your best!” 😭🫶🏼 pic.twitter.com/qmAgCkbepr
— mari ◡̈ (@markzcity) June 11, 2022
In fact, when the hosts asked them if they were acquainted with each other, NCT DREAM happily confirmed it, with Chenle calling out to his Stray Kids besties, Felix and Bang Chan (and them waving back)…
chenle calling felix and bangchan and they waved back at chenle 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QxDrjVbWOV
— a (@chenlelegend) June 11, 2022
…and clapping for Felix when he did his part.
nct’s chenle clapped for felix after he sang his part😂😂 pic.twitter.com/vnOYRsovCK
— 댕꾸 ◡̈ (@SEUNGM1NE) June 11, 2022
chenle reacting to felix’s ‘maniac’ part. chenlix crumbs 🥹 pic.twitter.com/YzWIu8oGto
— a (@chenlelegend) June 11, 2022
Chenle is actually quite close with Felix and Bang Chan. He revealed in a recent live broadcast on Weibo that Felix texted him after Venue101, expressing how happy and surprised he was to finally appear onscreen with NCT DREAM.
he is talking about felix from skz! he said felix texted him after the event yesterday and said i can’t believe we can even meet on tv!
— َ (@ZCLFEED) June 12, 2022
In fact, some fans pointed out that once Felix gave him brownies to share with all of NCT DREAM…that Chenle ended up eating all by himself!
Félix and Chenle are besties
just remembered when lix gave him some brownies to share w the dreamies, but Chenle ended up eating all by himself 🥺💕— erin 🤡 (@seosynth) June 11, 2022
The love truly went both ways. NCT DREAM nailed their performance of “Beatbox…”
Venue101 Beatbox 1 pic.twitter.com/xrLPUeibtR
— Lee Jeno Indonesia🤟🏻(.◜◡◝) (@LeeJeno_IDN) June 11, 2022
And Stray Kids’ Seungmin couldn’t help moving along to the choreography as they all watched the “Beatbox” wink challenge, while Felix was left clearly impressed by NCT DREAM Jisung‘s demonstration of the point moves…
Stray Kids during NCT Dream's segment is just friendship goals. Also Seungmin's dance in tiny 😭❣ https://t.co/rwKSKPTfVI pic.twitter.com/AGO7G0JenZ
— StayGirlsSlay 💙🎪 Join the Circus (@staygirlsslay) June 11, 2022
He also couldn’t help copying bestie Chenle when he saw him waving his arms and having fun—something that fans had fun pointing out as a “bestie thing.”
felix imitating chenle's action😭😭 pic.twitter.com/t7xQWZ9VK7
— 렉시🧋 (@jaemshodoie) June 11, 2022
skz felix copying chenle’s lil dance 😭😭😭😭 bff things!!! pic.twitter.com/pHWj05A6Lp
— tricia♡ (@jwooshiluvr) June 11, 2022
All in all, the members of the two groups seemed like they were happy to share a screen together and support each other’s performances…
renjun giving skz a virtual high five from korea he's so precious 😭 pic.twitter.com/LxcKpVoh1k
— arika ♡ (@renjeonah) June 11, 2022
…and fans can’t get enough of it, especially since NCT and Stray Kids interactions are so rare. (And even rarer when combined with SEVENTEEN…)
stray kids nct dream and seventeen all in the same show, lots of stay carat and nct zen crumbs here 🥺🤍 pic.twitter.com/6CZAAi0yx3
— 냥 (@homeskz) June 11, 2022
jeonghan teaching nct dream and stray kids his famous phrase “shingi bangi bbongbbong bangi” and they all shouted 😭 https://t.co/9EgMzxBsfJ
— tricia♡ (@jwooshiluvr) June 11, 2022
Hopefully, this won’t be the last time fans get to see the members of these iconic groups showcasing their supportive friendships!
