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MINCHAE + MAKNAE LINE ♡
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✦ MINCHAE & SEONGHYEON
friendship name: velvetz
dynamic: calm chaos. emotionally attached best friends. They act like they share one braincell but somehow always understand each other perfectly. Their energy feels very soft and comforting together.
relationship: Seonghyeon is one of the few members who can pull Minchae out of her shell immediately. Around him, she becomes more playful, sarcastic, and expressive than fans usually expect. Meanwhile Seonghyeon trusts her emotionally more than almost anyone else in the group and tends to stick beside her naturally during schedules.
They are often described by fans as “safe space soulmates.”
important facts:
♡ Seonghyeon steals Minchae’s hoodies constantly
♡ she lets him rest on her shoulder during flights
♡ they send each other memes at 3am instead of sleeping
♡ both are known for being quieter members but become chaotic together
♡ Minchae helped Seonghyeon with vocal recording confidence pre-debut
♡ Seonghyeon says her voice calms him down when stressed
♡ they are usually paired together for behind-the-scenes content
♡ fans love how protective Seonghyeon gets around her
♡ Minchae laughs more openly around him than almost anyone else
♡ they have matching phone charms gifted by fans
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✦ MINCHAE & KEONHO
friendship name: mintcookie
dynamic: gentle teasing + clingy younger brother energy. Keonho absolutely adores Minchae and follows her around constantly while she pretends to be annoyed about it. Their relationship is full of playful bickering and unexpected sweetness.
relationship: Keonho is one of the members most openly affectionate toward Minchae. He constantly seeks her attention whether it’s through teasing, dramatic whining, or randomly hugging her during lives. Minchae acts unimpressed but almost always gives in eventually.
She also takes care of him quietly behind the scenes — reminding him to eat, fixing his outfits, checking if he’s tired, and listening whenever he’s stressed.
important facts:
♡ Keonho calls her “Noona” in the most dramatic way possible
♡ Minchae fixes his hair and jewelry before performances automatically
♡ he intentionally annoys her just to hear her laugh
♡ they argue over snacks constantly in dorm content
♡ Keonho says Minchae is secretly the softest member in CORTIS
♡ she becomes extra patient whenever he’s nervous about performances
♡ fans love their “cat and puppy” energy
♡ Keonho once said she feels like “home” to him
♡ Minchae keeps photos of the members that Keonho secretly took on her phone
♡ they are one of the fandom’s favorite duos during livestreams
