It’s a good time to be a BUDDY! In celebration of their ninth anniversary, all six members of K-pop girl group GFRIEND reunited and shared sweet photos of their get-together on social media.
Through a series of social media posts on their personal Instagram accounts, SinB, Umji, Sowon, Yerin, Eunha, and Yuju shared cute photobooth pictures. All the members wrote “9” or “9th anniversary” in their captions. Meanwhile, Umji added: “I want to see you again. Beautiful people!”
GFRIEND reunites in newly shared photo in celebration of their 9th anniversary debut. pic.twitter.com/WO8IA7kQjW
— Kpop Charts (@kchartsmaster) January 15, 2024
Where are the GFRIEND members now
For those unaware, GFRIEND is a South Korean girl group who made their official debut in January 2015 with the track “Glass Bead.” Since then, the group gained recognition for several hits including “Me Gustas Tu,” “Navillera,” “MAGO,” and a lot more.
However, the group disbanded in 2021 and the six members had gone their separate ways.
To start off, SinB, Umji, and Eunha debuted as VIVIZ in 2021. As a trio, they released songs such as “Bop Bop,” “Pull Up” and “Maniac.”
On the other hand, Yuju and Yerin became soloists and are both active in promoting their respective activities.
Meanwhile, the group’s leader, Sowon, pursued a different career as an actress. In 2022, the singer made her acting debut with a lead role in the drama My Chilling Roommate.
BUDDYs get emotional over the reunion
After seeing the members still in touch despite GFRIEND’s disbandment, the group’s fanbase, BUDDYs, can’t help but feel emotional on social media.
Several fans flooded the members’ Instagram posts with heartwarming comments. In addition, they also trended the hashtag #9YearsWithGFRIEND on X (formerly Twitter).
“We’ve come so far… It’s like they healed our trauma from the first 2 photos”, one fan wrote. Another said that GFRIEND’s songs saved her during her hard time and mentioned that seeing them together to celebrate the anniversary makes her happy.
we’ve come so far… its like they healed our trauma from the first 2 photos 😭
GFRIEND 9TH ANNIVERSARY #9YearsWithGFRIEND#여자친구와_버디의_9년@GFRDofficial pic.twitter.com/yMAL8KQ7Sr
— cee ʚïɞ (@gfrdcafes) January 15, 2024
GFriend's songs are my saviour during my hard time, and they were part of my life. Seeing they still meet up every year to celebrate their anniversary make me feel happy 🥺#여자친구와_버디의_9년#9YearsWithGFRIENDpic.twitter.com/z7hJxPxNAP
— 𝔹𝕠𝕟⁶ (@fallinlight_16) January 15, 2024
Other fans also expressed their gratitude to the singers while quoting touching lyrics from their previous songs. Several BUDDYs also admired the girls’ strong friendship throughout the years and wished for their happiness in the future.
Reminder the lyrics of Wheel of the Year talk about how life is a circle where everything comes back together and there are no fixed endings and beginnings 🥲#9YearsWithGFRIEND#여자친구와_버디의_9년pic.twitter.com/gAov3AONLH
— Sara (@GFRIENDSparkles) January 15, 2024
"run now on this dreamy path, run now on this reality, run, it becomes more deeper, the circle that we drawn" 😭😭 #9YearsWithGFRIEND pic.twitter.com/G3PeUx1PWw
— ً (@yujugcfs) January 15, 2024
thank u for bringing comfort and happiness in my life when no one else could. ily6sm be happy always!♡ #9YearsWithGFRIEND#여자친구와_버디의_9년 pic.twitter.com/Nmh09lxPGm
— 틴 (@cr1stine_) January 15, 2024
With the sight of the six members in one frame, fans have become hopeful for the possibility of GFRIEND retaking the stage as a full group once again. Moreover, the group has been consistent in having gatherings, proving that they still have a tight bond.
Featured image: GFRIEND members gathered to celebrate their ninth debut anniversary. Credit: Instagram/Umji