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[broadwayrock]

I think the quality of the a groups living quarters is dependent of the groups success and their entertainment company.

Secret apparently lived in a small basement dormitory, but got upgraded to a bigger two room dorm because of the success of Secret Time.

 

[Ashhong]

The fuck is up with that granny hair?

 

[Salazar]

I think the quality of the a groups living quarters is dependent of the groups success and their entertainment company.

I would support Secret and KARA but their record companies don't appear to like iTunes.

 

[Ashhong]

Import from amazon!

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0038UL7IS/?tag=neogaf0e-20

edit: I keep forgetting you aren't in the US. Was it Australia? Is there aussie Amazon..lol

 

[panda21]

which group was it in the first episode of IY that had the basement dorm with them all sleeping on the floor in one room and tin foil over their windows instead of curtains? i think it was secret?

 

[Ashhong]

which group was it in the first episode of IY that had the basement dorm with them all sleeping on the floor in one room and tin foil over their windows instead of curtains? i think it was secret?

What makes you say it was a basement dorm? But yea that was Sunhwa from Secret. I mean really, foil would do the best job out of keeping the heat out of the place lol. Maybe they just don't have AC and want to keep it as cool as possible.

:lol our avatars 3 posts in a row is awesome.

 

[2San]

I think the quality of the a groups living quarters is dependent of the groups success and their entertainment company.

Wondering what happens to these groups after the success fades. :O

 

[panda21]

What makes you say it was a basement dorm? But yea that was Sunhwa from Secret. I mean really, foil would do the best job out of keeping the heat out of the place lol. Maybe they just don't have AC and want to keep it as cool as possible.

:lol our avatars 3 posts in a row is awesome.

well after they went into the building Shin-young was like where do i go and started heading up the stairs and they were like er.. no.. they live down here and went down to the basement

4 chain

edit: argh 4 chain denied

 

[Ashhong]

well after they went into the building Shin-young was like where do i go and started heading up the stairs and they were like er.. no.. they live down here and went down to the basement

4 chain

edit: argh 4 chain denied

Haha I dont remember that. That is pretty crappy though. Glad they made it out. I wonder what they got with the success of Shy Boy.

 

[syoaran]

Wondering what happens to these groups after the success fades. :O

Highly depends on what else they branched to. A lot of them pull in a lot of money by diversifying into acting, solo, cross promotion etc.

Because of large agency cuts, how well you live after your star has faded out there will roughly depend on how long you were successful for. As far as I'm aware, agencys use part of their giant cut to pay for accommodation/food/travel etc, so all the money they make goes directly to the family account.

 

[Deadly]

All of the shows you seem to watch are kinda old. What are some of the more recent shows have SNSD been on?

 

[Ashhong]

All of the shows you seem to watch are kinda old. What are some of the more recent shows have SNSD been on?

I would like to know this too. I don't think they have done any reality show like Hello Baby in a long time. The only thing they've done is the occasional variety show. Enjoy Today is the most recent that I've seen. It's the one with Sooyoung running and the archery. I think it's from December ish, when Tiffany was injured.

 

[Fafnir]

Enjoy Today and Night Star are the most recent ones. Before that the most recent would probably be IY, HahaMong, and Strong Heart. I think Hello Baby was the last one that they all starred in. There was a article that they would be focusing on international performances instead of TV.

The sponsors of popular girl group SNSD made an official announced regarding the possible filming
of a new drama based on SNSD.

SM entertainment, the sponsors of SNSD, stated through a phone call with "MoneyToday Star News"
that "(SNSD members) are not planning to be part of any drama". In addition, SM revealed that SNSD
will be focusing on their foreign(international) performances, so they are not planning on starting
in any drama".

So, it was only implied on the 2nd that, a drama starting all 9 members of SNSD, is in its planning stages.

I'm kind of sad to say it, but they really don't need to do variety shows like Hello Baby anymore. The point of those shows was to promote themselves and become popular, and right now they are the hottest group in Asia. I'd predict the next time we see them on TV is when they are promoting their new album which will probably be after Big Bang finishes their promotions.

Some samples from the SNSD Phuket photobook:

 

[(._.)]

ashhong and pand21 have matching avatars

 

[Salazar]

ashhong and pand21 have matching avatars

Well, they are twin sisters.

 

[Ashhong]

Well it's official, I am getting that photobook. Holy shit that looks awesome.

Also I thought I read an article saying the opposite, that they will be focusing on TV now....hmmm

 

[Igo]

This Champagne Jessica ep is all kinds of fucked up. I can't believe anyone could think it was a good idea to rank Jessica's sister while she was in the room. At one point you could tell she was wondering wtf she was doing there. The only thing that could have made it weirder is if Krystal was there too.

 

[Salazar]

Also I thought I read an article saying the opposite, that they will be focusing on TV now....hmmm

Yeah, I remember stuff to this effect.

 

[Ashhong]

This Champagne Jessica ep is all kinds of fucked up. I can't believe anyone could think it was a good idea to rank Jessica's sister while she was in the room. At one point you could tell she was wondering wtf she was doing there. The only thing that could have made it weirder is if Krystal was there too.

Honestly par for the course. Her group members are practically her sisters and they rank them all the time when they are all in the same room.

 

[broadwayrock]

Rainbow time!

Woori:

Jaekyung

 

[Meeru]

jaekyung..implants or pushups or natural

 

[Ashhong]

jaekyung..implants or pushups or natural

lol, coming out of lurking to ask about boobs?

I would say push up bra in that pic. Watching her on Oh My School, she looks normal

 

[Salazar]

 

[Fafnir]

Some of their Thank You translations from the photobook:

Sunny

Hi members~ I’m always very thankful, but i feel like there are a few chances to express the gratitude. We always just play and laugh, but i want to take this time to say this.

First, Tae Yeon, since we share a room and I treasure you! Thanks always and sorry. We spend the most time together as roommates, even more than our families, and i’m sorry because I feel like i’m not so considerate to you. But I rely on you the most, you know all my secrets, and you’re my closest friend Tae Yeon! Thanks always, I trust and depend on you. Love you~

My Ssical Jessica!! It’s sad we didn’t get to talk much lately. But as you know, you are precious to me and I always think about you~ And although you don’t express much, we know you like us, care for us and think of us as well so no worries~

My cutesy Fany Fany Tiffany~ I don’t know why but my heart becomes emotional every time I see you. You always hold a lot in your eyes. I see you and you seem to be struggling alone within. I wish you wouldn’t do that because I care for you. I wish you all the best in your future, and I bless you.

My Hyo Yeon~ You’re the ice breaker with your ever bright attitude~ In fact, our fans are the most fond of you~ and I’m thankful that you always compliment me on my on-camera skills and try to encourage me. I’m very jealous of your ability to make people laugh with each word. I hope you would show us more of that fun and bright side of you, because you’re the best!

My Soo Young~ I always tell you to call me “older sister” because technically I’m a little older than you, but you still … of me because I’m shorter~ But really, you’re the most mature among us and you take care of us so well! Thanks for always caring like mommy, and I love how you’re as deep as you’re tall,I care for you. Sooyoung, who prays for girls’ generation every night until sleep. Thanks again… I’ll always pray for you too, warm hearted Sooyoung.

My Yoona~ I always joke ”you’re really pretty but why do you act that way?” But I really think you’re adorable making ugly expressions with that pretty face to make us laugh. I’m really glad our team has a girl like you. My no.1 baby sisters are you and Seohyun. Who could ever be more adorable than the baby sisters? No one. I really treasure you, and you’re so lovable. Do continue to show me that awesomeness~okay?

Seohyun who I sincerely feel sorry to~ I alway make fun of you and pester you. But you always come back to me with a K.O.~I always make fun of your inflexibility and you come back to me with a sting saying you’ll start to look up to me. You know I make fun of you because I adore you and I’m comfortable around you. I hope to stay close this way to you and it’s good to teach us older sisters a lesson sometime! I’m glad I have a sister like you~ We are learning from you and thank you~ hehe

My variety show partner Yuri~ I made the most special memories with you through ‘Invincible Youth’ at the country side and experienced so much together, I feel like we became to share a larger bond. You seem healthier and stronger than me, and your tanned skin makes you look sexy, but as I come to know you, you’re actually weaker and it made me sad when you get hurt or get sick. I really give you credit when you came back to the dorm and said ‘Hey today was really fun, right?’ Those are the times when you shine the most~and always keep up the smile, well, your skin is dark, but show a lot of that bright smile. And you know how you say ‘Fighting!Fighting! Go!Go!’ I want to keep seeing that from you. Thank you.

Yuri

Dear Girls’ Generation

To you guys,

Uh..I’ve been saying thanks a lot recently, so this cheesy time may not come off as a shock to you. Just get used to it. First, its been three years since our first steps, and watching us nine girls grow up as we did together, I’m proud and I think I would have wished to be in this group if I weren’t. I’ve spent half of my 21 years of life with you, and during that history, I’m glad we made so many good memories. I’m really glad to be part of the group, not just because it’s girls’ generation, but because the group is made up of you guys. Thank you~

My roommate Yoon A. Yoon A~ when I look at you I feel the world isn’t fair, it really isn’t, and you’re the epitomy of that?you’re a mystery to me, how can such a beautiful girl exist? You’re well-mannered, and nice, and you feel like a 10-year old friend. We click together, and as your roommate, every night, it can’t be more fun. Let’s talk more in the future, and
tell me if anything troubles you. Okay?

Tiffany bling bling like the jewels. Tiffany, we’ve gotten closer these days and talked a lot more. And you’re more thoughtful than you seem. It’s almost like you don’t know hardship or sadness because you seem so bright on the outside, but you pull through it all, and you’re always thankful. I feel there is a lot to learn from you. You are a big strength. Thank you~

Hyoyeon~ Our Hyoyeon. Watching you these days I think you look happy. I know your hidden talents and now they are bursting out. I knew you were in for good. You’ll do better. And we have preferences in common. We love dancing, and I’m really happy when I dance with you.

Our baby sis Seohyun, you are so not like a baby. You have deep thoughts and you’re more mature than us older girls, and that’s really good. It’s good to watch you develop yourself and study hard. I want to take this time to say I’m sorry and I won’t nag you….

To fans

To the sones that started to love us and all the SNSD fans all around the world. As I do what I love to do the most, I never knew how much happiness it is to be loved. Thank you so so much, and thanks for letting me feel this happiness as Girls’ Generation. Every time I get on stage, I feel what it is like to do what I love and be loved in return. Thank you again and I will put in all my efforts to give back to that love, so that you can feel proud as our fan, I’ll be a great artist. Thanks in advance for your continued love and we have more in store. I love you~ Bye bye bye~

Taeyeon

Yoona! I say this all the time but you have a hard time. Being the one in the middle, the role and how you might feel as that person must be hard, and I understand because I’m the second child. But you take on that role so well and it’s hard to tell if you’re my friend or younger because you’re so absorbed in us and mingle so well, so thank you. I hope you melt into the team as you do now. Mmm…except those times when you act like a boy, you’re perfect. You are born with so much, and whatever you do you’re OK and you’re pretty and likeable. Although sometimes you have a timid side, so think broad and take care of your health. I know you take care of your food, but I feel sympathetic, so take good care of your health and play that (…) role in and outside Girls’ Generation.

Yuri. Hi Yuri! I can’t forget the first time I saw you. Your first impression… does that make you nervous? To me, the kind smile you gave me felt very glamorous, and I wondered if you were one of us, trainees, and it made such a good and strong impression on me, you seemed so nice. You are very brisk, nice, and gentle. I wish I had an impression like yours, and I love that Yuri in my memory. How you always boost yourself up for for energy, I’m envious of your self-elevating skills like ‘Yeah! I can do it! Hooray!’ So go on and continue to give strength to the group. You’re the best really

Tiffany..Tiffany…Tiffany, even before we came to Phuket Island, she was already very excited about it. Ever since we’re trainee days, the person who stayed in the same room with me for the longest period of time is our Fany~Is it because we’ve been together too long, it’s hard to say these kind of words. Since it’s hard to express ‘like’ and ‘thanks’, I might as well express them here, especially when I always feel that way towards you. I’ve always been in Korea but you come from US and live in Korea. Therefore, I have this thought - “Due to the difference in culture, there will be clash of opinions”. Because in every matter, these things exist. So, I have tried to understand them and without realizing it, they become something that come to me naturally now. Looking at how we accommodate each other, is it all because of difference in culture? Now it seems this kind of thoughts have disappeared. At the same time, I also feel really really close with you. Therefore, I feel very happy and I really like the closer us now. Although the memories during trainee days were precious and good, I like how we are now. So for me and for us, I really really thank you for creating that memories because in the future, we still have a very long time to be together…we will always be like this.

To fans

Ever since the very beginning, the reason for all our actions and performances is you, and you enable us to do it, so you’re the source of our energy. I have felt the importance of you since debut and to be honest there is so much love I don’t know if I could absorb it all, and sometimes I wonder what if there is so much space in my love basket? When it gets rough and tiring, your unconditional love keeps me going. Thank you. We will try to show you our true selves in return for the love. Not only to Sone in Korea, but to all the people in Asia and beyond all the way to Europe, we will find our fans and let you hear out music. Until then, we will continue to prepare and work hard. Thank you so much for always giving us the strength, I love you.

Tiffany

First Seo Joo Hyun, our baby Seo Hyun. Mmm… It’s been a while since we shared the room, so there’s been much less talking lately. Hmmm…well then, i’ll take this chance to talk to you more while we’re here. you changed! it worries me- but i can’t say anything because if i speak off the moment in concern, you might take it the wrong way. But, i’m happy, you’re pretty. Seems like you’re becoming a lady~ Hehe just continue to grow up just the way you are now~ haha.

Secondly oh~ Lim Yoon A. Yoon A! you’re like a~ i don’t know~ i can’t say, but you’ll laugh when you see this. Just~ Just~ I don’t know what to say, but you know what i mean, right? It’s cheesy.

And who else is there~ backwards in age~ oh! soo young~ soo young is~ a girl with very bigh heart. the member who take me for who i am and embraces me with love. Of course, all the other members do that as well, but i can’t live without you crying with me, sharing my pain and praying for me all the time. thank you, and stay with me always~

And the next is Yu Ri~ Umm.. Thank you Yu Ri for always staying at home with me. My buddy! My constant buddy~ we make a good team. and i feel you understand me. i often say unreasonable things, right? And~ I think I make no sense a lot of the times. i like you because you try to understand my incomprehensible sides. Love you!

And Hyo Yeon.. Without you, none of us will be happy. You have so much charm man, i’m no jokester next to you and that’s stressful these days. I gotta learn from you.

After Hyo Yeon, it’s Sunny~ Ah~ why am i so shy? i’m actually good at these kinds of stuff. The members always tell me I’m really cheesy but it turns out i’m no good at this. Sunny~ i trust you so much i have no worries. We go on our little dates for two~ right? We’re the official couple…

Lastly, Taeyeon is not around right? If she’s around I wouldn’t be able to express myself… Taeyeon ahh, we have been keep bickering recently, we always get together and seperate again. On and off this have been happening for 6 years. We have been together for 6 years… And i just like the way we are. In future I will try to express myself more, same to you, try to express yourself more too.Do you know that i really really love you, and really really cherish you~ Do you know? I’m always thankful about it, really really love you~ Ding!

Jessica

Taeyeon, you always say you have a headache and it worries me that you may have migraines. I don’t know if it’s from stress, or else, but eat healthy food and get healthy. Because I don’t know the pain that you’re feeling, so health is the best. I hope you’re healthy. Bye

Seohyun~its me sis~ Ju Hyun~Seo Hyun~
I wish you’d eat some yummy food, cuz I believe that eating only the organic, and healthy food is not really that healthy. Eat some chicken from time to time with the sisters, eat hamburger, and pizza. You advertise pizza for goodness sake. You have to eat pizza. And sufficient amount of cheese and calories aren’t that bad for your life. Don’t count calories and be friends with the older sisters. Having your own time may be better for your self-improvement, but in a way its better to be a friendly person than the geek who studies by oneself like at school. So start playing with the sisters. I love you~~

Dear Sooyoung who’s become best of a best friend over time. Sooyoung you and I have been friends for 10 years because we met when we were in elementary school. back then you were shorter than me but you’re the tallest one. you’ve grown. Man, you’re a traitor. Anyways, you, I mean we, hmmm… can’t ignore the time spent together. Now we’re roommates and we are specially close and I’m glad we’re in Girls’ Generation together, also that we’re roommates (can’t read) and I like how you speak japanese well. So teach me and let’s be friends for 20 & 30 years to come.

Part of her message to Fany

…must also feel that we can rely on each other because I felt so. Did you? So as two English-speaking girls in the group, not only inside the group but also outside. Let’s be friends forever. I like you a lot and care for you.

Dear Fan

Fans who love and care for Girls’ Generation, it`s Jessica~ Since debut till now, thank you so much for being with us no matter what, and I don`t know how to thank you enough, so I try to show you a better stage each time. We are starting to perform overseas and will be travelling around in many countries now, and I hope that you`ll be a vitable back up for us. So cheer for us, and we will do our best in return.

Yoona

Taeyeon what I’ve recently feel from you is that you have changed a lot compared to the past, and I like that change. I don’t know how to put it into words, but you’re different, it’s like your heart opened up! So I love that and you’re always ‘stay-home’member with me, watching TV- let’s study what we could do outside that’s fun.

Ssica you took good care of me since I was a trainee, and you’re really caring. Like your sister, Krystal, you come off as cold and chic, but when we’re together, you’re almost too soaked in us to the point were we feel bad. You act like a freak and make jokes, when you weren’t that kind of person to begin with. So I feel bad, but I like that side of you

Sunny, you and I are alike in a way. You have the tomboy side, but you’re organised and smart. Sometimes I feel you’re the brain of Girls’ Generation, and you use pretty words. So use some of those pretty words to us.

Feel we’ve gotten closer since I started going to church with you, and I learn how much you mean(?) to me. My sister likes you a lot. Um..you’re always bright, and you’ve grow up so much at one point and it amazes me. and you’re the kind of sister I can talk to when troubles. You’re the best!

Hyoyeon, we used to go out together a lot but didn’t have a chance lately. You are really (…) you’ll be a good housewife and you’re so organized. You don’t seem like a blood type AB, but sometimes you really seem like one. There’s something unique about you. I’m a type B as I have multiple (similarities/personalities) and you, you’re weird yourself. Hope you stay the energizer you are with your brightness.

Yu Ri, you’re my roommate, also someone who’s had a long conversation with me last night when we got here. Uh’ you think of me a lot, and we talk about so many things to each other. Our utmost necessities are low light and music, and if you didn’t sleep so early, we’d talk a lot more, so cut down on that sleep, and push back that sleep time~ Let’s find a new fun topic to discuss.

 

[Salazar]

You don’t seem like a blood type AB

Uhhhhhh...

^^^^^^ Name, anybody ?

 

[Deadly]

What does being a blood type AB mean?

 

[Salazar]

What does being a blood type AB mean?

I have no idea whatsoever.

Google indicates that blood types as a predictor of personality is a reasonably popular idea in Korea - and in a whole lot of other countries, too.

 

[X-Frame]

Why all the Thank You's .. did they break up or something?

 

[Ashhong]

Very popular in Korea. If you remember Hello Baby, Tiffany was asking what Kyungsan's blood type was and found out he isn't compatible. They talk about blood types a lot on variety shows to see if they can be friends lol

Why all the Thank You's .. did they break up or something?

Bite your tongue! I think it's just a special note to add in their photobook.

Tiffany's notes suck. and she forgot Jessica

 

[Salazar]

Why all the Thank You's .. did they break up or something?

No, it's just an idiom of emphatic girly companionship.

 

[Meeru]

Yeah I remmeber my first gf, who was a fob, asked me what my blood type was..and how like when the time is 11:11 or 2:22 then someone is thinking bout you...relationship lasted bout 4 months..but only because she had to go back to korea. Bummer

 

[X-Frame]

Bite your tongue!

LOL. Phew.

 

[JKTrix]

fob

This word is foreign to me, and sounds oddly offensive considering how fond of her you sound. What does it mean?

 

[Ashhong]

This word is foreign to me, and sounds oddly offensive considering how fond of her you sound. What does it mean?

Fresh Off the Boat

For people new to America and have limited vocabulary usually.

 

[Salazar]

Hyomin caught Taeyeon's confetti habit.

 

[Angelus Errare]

What does being a blood type AB mean?

It's how people describe personalities. It's popular in Korea, Japan, France? and a few other countries. Basic gist is

Type O's are outgoing, and very social. They are initiators, although they don't always finish what they start. Creative and popular, they love to be the center of attention and appear very self confident.

While outwardly calm, they have such high standards (perfectionists) that they tend to be balls of nerves on the inside. Type A's are the most artistic of the blood groups. They can be shy, are conscientious, trustworthy, and sensitive.

Goal oriented and strong minded, type B's will start a task and continue it until completed, and completed well. Type B's are the individualists of the blood group categories and find their own way in life.

Type AB's are the split personalities of the blood groups. They can be both outgoing and shy, confident and timid. While responsible, too much responsibility will cause a problem. They are trustworthy and like to help others.

A is most compatible with A and AB

B is most compatible with B and AB

AB is most compatible with AB, B, A and O

O is most compatible with O, and AB

 

[Ashhong]

Hyomin caught Taeyeon's confetti habit.

She will do anything for camera time. Probably saw that Taeyeon did it and wanted to do it too

Spoiler

I am only slightly serious. She would copy other idols though...I still love her

edit: is that show subbed yet?!?!

 

[shinshoryuken]

jaekyung..implants or pushups or natural

There bust size got reveal.

I think Jaekyung had the biggest..she suppose to wear a B cup bra in American size.

Woori and the rest had A cups...sum even had -As..

 

[Deadly]

There bust size got reveal.

I think Jaekyung had the biggest..she suppose to wear a B cup bra in American size.

Woori and the rest had A cups...sum even had -As..

-A's? That exists? Whoa...

 

[Ashhong]

Jesus they revealed their bust sizes? lol

"A exists?" :lol

 

[big_z]

^^^^^^ Name, anybody ?

it's one of the girls from 4minute. its from their "why" video which they took down for some reason.

 

[Salazar]

Page has a shocking lack of Tiffany.

 

[shinshoryuken]

Jesus they revealed their bust sizes? lol

"A exists?" :lol

I think there was a piece of paper that someone found.
The piece of paper that has all the wardrobe info including there bra sizes.

 

[Ashhong]

So...I'm asking ebay sellers if they can do discounts on the photobook if I buy multiple copies. Anybody interested? Paypal me the money, I'll buy them then mail it back out to you. It's $40 shipped on ebay for 1, and would love to get it down to 30$ shipped, or even $35.

 

[Dice]

The 4minute gif is Ga-yoon.

 

[panda21]

.

 

[Peru]

Jessica doesn't have the mindset to do cheesy sentimentality... uses her thank you section to command the others around instead.

 

[Salazar]

The 4minute gif is Ga-yoon.

Thanks.

MC Mong album arrived in the mail. Pretty damned good. Not as awesome as Humanimal, but worth it.

 

[panda21]

Some of their Thank You translations from the photobook:

this is weird, sounds like a lot of them dont exactly talk much, and theres quite a rift between them and Seohyun

also funny how Taeyeon only has anything to say to 3 of them...

ALL IS NOT SO PARADISE IN PARADISE or however that goes

My cutesy Fany Fany Tiffany~ I don’t know why but my heart becomes emotional every time I see you. You always hold a lot in your eyes. I see you and you seem to be struggling alone within. I wish you wouldn’t do that because I care for you. I wish you all the best in your future, and I bless you.

dawwwwwww

 

[Fafnir]

I was interested when Tiffany said that her and Taengoo were bickering, lovers quarrel hehe

The Thank Yous weren't complete, here are the rest of the ones I missed:

Sunny

Dear. Fan


Hello! The pink hearts I love, our Sone...Sone, my love Sone! Talking to you like this gives me butterflies. Thank you so, so much, I always gain strength from you. And the fans who would be watching our DVD, coming to say hello this way is very embarrassing..and throbbing somehow. It makes me sad having no other way to express my feelings to you... and I want to show you something, anything more. Thank you for loving us the way we are. No one else is as meant to be as us, right? Thank you always, and I feel you on and off stage, when Sone swings pink heart balloons at our stage, I jokingly say you're shaking my heart. That is when I feel the most fluttered and delighted. My source of strength, my batteries...Thank you so so much, and I love you, and I try to return my happiness to you for all the love. I will do my best to show you my better side always, always. I really hope I can return as much as I received. I know very well that you care for us, and I will care for you more. Thank you, and please stay with us no matter who we become in the future. Sa rang hae yo~ Wo Ai ni~ Aishiteru~ I love you~ Challa un~ j'taime~ Ich Leibe dich~ Will this ever end? Thank you

Seohyun

Dear. Girls' Generation

My precious relationship, relationship that's meant to be, the eight sisters... Hyo Yeon, Tiffany, Yoon A, Yu Ri, Tae Yeon, Sunny, Jessica, and Soo Young... You take such good care of the youngest one, me, encourage me when I'm down, and give me adivce. I told you this many times before but ever since I was little, I used to envy other girls who have older sisters, and wished I had one. I'm so happy to have older sisters like friends who are with me all the time. I may be immature and inflexible, but you take my personality as it is and lead me towards better ways as I grow up, and give me advice, thank you sisters~ I will try to be Seo Hyun who is exemplary although I am younger than you. Thanks for giving me so much love when I am less than perfect. I love you all~


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Dear. Fan

Hello~ This is Girls' Generation's the youngest, Seo Hyun. It's already been 3 years since our debut. When I debuted I was 17, freshman in high school, living as an ordinary student named Seo Ju Hyun, but the year 2007 has been a turning point in my life. I became a part of the team Girls' Generation, and stepped into the entertainment business, and you all have been such a huge effect on us from day one till now. There's been happy and hard times and going through those times with you, Sone, the happier moments became happier and the hard times, I could overcome faster with your help. I still can't believe I deserve this much love, and as much as you're rooting for me I will take responsibility in what I do, and never let you down as your singer, as your girl, Seo Hyun, and Seo Ju Hyun.

Yuri

Tae Yeon, you sing for Girls' Generation. So thank you, and tell me if anything hard come up. My ears are always open. Like this big~ flap flap~ okay? I hope you'd tell me, and if that's hard, I'll step up first, right?

Sunny, Sunny is very considerate. Where did you learn to be so considerate? I think you're a big energy in the group, because when I shared a room with you, I can't forget how you used to never turn the light on when I'm asleep when I always turned the light on whenever. You're such a generous person.

Jessica, as a result of my long observation of you, you're a very attractive girl. You seem cold on the outside, but you're soft inside and that's attractive. So cry a lot more~ You may seem like the complaining type, but no. Thanks for always following the team.

Soo Young, man, all of you are such good friends, more than good colleagues. Especially Soo Young, you have similar thoughts as me. I think of you the first when in doubt. I like to get adivces from you. Soo Young, though it may be too much on your shoulders, it's the time to show your hidden card. Teach me too, and best wishes for Japan. I love you~ Girls' Generation is the best~ I'm happy to be a part.

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Dear. Fan

My love, Sone. You're the star of the day. You're the reason Girls' Generation moves forward. Good to meet you. We're in Thailand. We came to shoot a special video for you.

So yes, my dear Sone, and all the Girls' Generation fans around the world. As I do what I love to do the most, I never know how much happiness it is to be loved. Thank you so much, and thanks for letting my feel this happiness as Girls' Generation. Every time I get on stage, I feel what it is like to do what I love and be loved in return. Thank you again and I will put in all my efforts to give back to that love, so that you can feel proud as our fan, I'll be a great artist. Thanks in advance for your continued love and we have more in store. I love you~ Bye Bye Bye~

Taeyeon
Dear Girls' Generation

Mmm.. First, I'm happy to be able to come to such a wonderful place with the members, and this will be unforgettable.. um... should I be talking formal or informal? Well, since I'm being taped by myself, I'll do a shout out to each member!

Foremost, my rommate Sunny... hi.[haha] Mmm.. You seem to really like tropical fruit, right? papaya, mango, mangosteen... Seeing you enjoying Phucket and the fruits makes me feel good. All the members are bright and positive, but U'm really glad to be roommates with the energizer of Girls' Generation, and hey, we're roommates again in Phucket.. Ah... this is so awkward, what do I say? Ah.. I prepared for this, ordinary interviews are easier, I can't go on blabbering myself... what do I do?

Tiffany... Youwere quite excited before coming to Phucket... We've been rommates for a long time since training days~ It may be because we've known each other for so long, you know how family members usually don't say things like this, like, I like you... or can't really express gratitude, and I feel like I'm like that especially with you. I grew up in Korea, you in the US, and the differences in opinions due to cultural differences came as hard at first but now, after trying to match up to each other, we really have no questions about each other. That's how close we've gotten and I like how we are right now. I like you before when we were trainees, but I like you better now. Thanks for presenting me, and the all of us, with so much memories, and we have a long way to go together, so I'll stop here...

Hyo Yeon~ My little elementary-schooler Hyo Yeon... I said this on TV many times, but when someone asks me "Which member are you the most awkward with?" I answered, "Hyo Yeon." I wonder why? Something happened between us and that awkwardness vanished and I can't remember what was awkward about us. Now... I think the most changed member? Mmm..changed in a positive way, would be you. So I wanted to learn from you and be like you, there's a quality about you. Not that you were negative back in the days...[haha] Thanks for always being the clown for the members. It amazes me how positive you have gotten, and I'm proud of you. The only thing I hope from you is to go slow, slow...

Yoon A! I say this all the time but you have a hard time. Being the one in the middle, the role, and how you might feel as that person must be hard, and I understand because I'm the second child. But you take on that role so well and it's hard to tell if you're my friend or younger because you're so absorbed in us and mingle so well, so thank you. I hope you melt into the team as you do now. Mmm... except those times when you act like a boy, you're perfect. You are born with so much, and whatever you do, you're OK and you're pretty and likeable. Although sometimes you have a timid side, so think broad, broad, and take care of your health. I know you take care of your food, but I feel sympathetic, so take good care of your health, and play that gem role in and outside of Girls' Generation.

Yu Ri~ Hi Yu Ri! I can't forget the first time I saw you. Your first impression... does that make you nervous? To me, the kind smile you gave me felt very glamorous, and I wondered if you were one of us, trainees, and it made such a good and strong impression on me, you seemed so nice, and gentle...I wish I had an impression liek yours, and I love that Yu Ri in my memory. How you always boost yourself up for energy, I'm envious of your self-elevating skills like "Yeah! I can do it! Hooray!" So go on and continue to give strength to the group. You're the best, really~

Soo Young~ Yes, Soo Young... If someone asks me to "say a word to Soo young," I could only think of those days when we went to school together. I worried a lot about who I would be able to talk to and be friends with at this foreign city, and you gradually became that someone I could practice with, learn with, inside and outside of school, with the same uniforms, someone I could really talk to, and that meant a lot to me. I was really grateful for you being there, and it cheered me up. And then we came to be in the same group, Girls' Generation, and I think of you as the second me. Even when we are in a sulk, the next day we forget about it as if nothing happened, which makes me think you're the one with the personality that works with me, but then other times, you're the one with the opposite idea, so when we're in harmony we totally click, and other times we can teach each other different perspectives... and you're a member just like family.

And there's our baby Seo Hyun. Our youngest...
Uh...when I think about you, I feel bad...just by myself...When I think of you, I become sorry because you always say that you're thankful for the eight older sisters you have. I'm very thankful that I'm your older sister as well. Don't be so timid because you're the youngest, and just the way you are now, please do what you want in comfort. If you want to say something to the older sisters, just come and say it. Sometimes I look at you and I feel there is lot to learn from you. Thanks for being that younger sister within the group, you are very much needed~

Jessica, I've felt the same kind of unfamiliarity with you as I did with Tiffany, something to do with cultural differences, and I tried to understand you more, and you're such a character. I'm not the approaching type, so I regret we haven't been too close so far, but like in the movies, there could be an unexpected turn-out, right? I find some unexpected qualities about you-you seem chic on the outside, but you have a softer side. I know I'm lousy at expressing, but you're quick-witted, so I trust you catch my point.

Dear my roommate Sunny... We share the most time together since we're roomies. Before I go to sleep, after all the schedule, when I rest, you're always the one in the same space with me, so I'm really comfortable with you. And comfort means that I need to be aware more because sometimes just because there's the two of us in the room, we talk about so much stuff. I'm thankful that I can let my inner feelings out to someone, even the things I couldn't tell my parents and the fact that I can talk to you means a lot. And you're so mature...more than I had thought. Every day, I think I'm the one with too much thoughts, but you seem to have more thoughts...you cheer me up when I'm down and laugh with me when in joy, so thank you so much...

Ha...Moments like this, I blame my personality. I'm really bad at expressing...
Uh.. so you eight girls plus me makes nine. You're my precious companions. From the beginning we worked hard together, and felt the same joy, and thanks for keeping the spirit up. My personality always gets in the way of saying these honest words, even to family, and although we don't share the same blood, we're family right? It amazes me that we coud be as close as family and it comes so natural to me sometimes. It's awkward to say this with my own mouth, but we're at the age of our lives and it's our time to shine, to be happy~ so I hope we can enjoy, feel, and express. I love and treasure each one of you. Girls' Generation forever~I love you~

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Dear. Fan

Ever since the very beginning, the reason for all our actions and performances is you, and you enable us to do it, so you're the source of our energy. I have felt the importance of you since debut and to be honest, there is so much love I don't know if I could absorb it all, and sometimes I wonder what if there is so much space in my love basket? When it gets rough and tiring, your unconditional love keeps us going, thank you. We will try to show you our true selves in return for the love. Not only to Sone in Korea, but to all the people in Asia and beyond all the way to Europe, we will find our fans and let you hear our music. Until then, we will continue to prepare and work hard. Thank you so much for always giving us the strength. I love you.

Tiffany

And Hyo Yeon.. Without you, none of us will be happy. You have so much charm, man, I'm no jokester next to you and that's stressful these days. I gotta learn from you.

After Hyo Yeon, it's Sunny... Ah...why am I so shy? I'm actually good at these kinds of stuff. The members always tell me I'm really cheesy. But it turns out, I'm no good at this. Sunny...I trust you so much I have no worries. We go on our little dates for tea...right? We're the official couple.

And Jessica...Jessie? Jessie is...Jessie I like. We've been together for so~ long. Other girls too, but you and I went to school together, and we do everything together every day. Hey, the fact that I'm quiet doesn't mean I thought no thought, actually, I may have more.

And lastly, Tae Yeon~ She's not here, right? I can't say anything if she is... Tae Yeon, lately we've been quarrelling on and off, right? We've been like this for six years now? We grew up together for six years...and I love our relationship. I'll try to express more, and you too~ I love you so so much, and I care for you, you know that right? Thank you always, and love you lots! The end!

Hi members! We've been racing for three years, and we're here now at a nice place in leisure, shooting. We've been through a lot, and in the future, there'll be hardships and fights, but that's family.. to be honest, right? So let's care for one another more, understand more, pray more, and love more. Why? That's the advantage of being us! We're all we have, and you're all I have. Thank you and I'm glad to have you... As now in the future, and forever more.. Girls' Generation till the end!


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Dear. Fan

Sonem it's good to talk to you in a leisurely atmosphere here. First, I know you care so much for us, and thank you in anticipation. We will work harder, and show you more passion. Please give us your consistent love for Girls' Generation, our songs, our all. Thank you for your love for the nine of us.
Bye Sone~

Jessica

Dear. Girls' Generation

Hello Girls. First, Seo Hyun. I feel like we don't talk much. Let's share more in the future and be with us for long, long time. Don't be trapped in your own world, okay?

Hyo Yeon, I'd like to get to know more of your various charms, and stay with us always and make us smile. You are the mood maker of the group!

Really, Yoon A, Yoon A~ First of all, you are the visual representative of our group. I hope you shine our group more in the future. I like how you are friendly with the older girls. Thank you for listening to me and hope to stay together always.

Yu Ri~ You've been working out lately. Take me with you. Take me to gym with you and...you're really the quintessential blood-type AB. I love your laughter and it's fun to be around you. Please don't chance that about you.

Sunny~Ah..Sunny..stop hitting me. Who are you to hit me? I'm bad at putting on a mask, and you keep slapping and pinching me at my side. Well, I take it for your expression of affection and from now on, I'll be ready to do the same, so be aware. Haha.

Dear Soo Young who's become less of a best friend over time. Soo Young, you and I have been friends for 10 years, because we met when we were in elementary school. Back then you were shorter than me~ But now you're the tallest one, you've grown. Man, you're a traitor~ Anyways, you, I mean we~ mmm.. can't ignore the time spent together. Now we're roommates and we are specially close, and I'm glad we're in Girls' Generation together, also that we're roommies, mmm...and I like how you speak Japanese well. So teach me lots, and let's be friends for 20,30 years to come.

Dear Tiffany who outshines the jewels~ Fany~ the more I get to know you, and the more you get to know me, we have so much in common and you must also feel that we can rely on each other because I felt so. Did you? So as two English-speaking girls in the group, not only inside the group, but also outside, let's be friends forever. I like Fany a lot and care for you.

Tae Yeon, you always say you have a headache, and it worries me that you may have migraines. I don't know if it's from stress, or else, but eat healthy food, and get healthy. Because I don't know the pain that you're feeling, so health is the best, I hope you're healthy. Bye~

Seo Hyun~ it's me sis~ Ju Hyun~ Seo Hyun~
I wish you'd eat some yummy food, because I believe that eating only the organic and healthy food is not really that healthy. Eat some chicken from time to time with the sisters, eat hamburger, and pizza. You advertise pizza for goodness sakes~ You ahve to eat pizza. And sufficient amount of cheese and calories aren't that bad for your life. Don't count calories, and be friends with the older sisters. Having your own time may be better for your self-improvement, but in a way, it's better to be friendly person than the geek who studies by oneself like at school. So start playing with the sisters. I love you~

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Dear.Fan
Fans who lvoe and care for Girls' Generation, it's Jessica~ Since debut till now, thank you so much for being with us no matter what, and I don't know how to thank you enough, so I try to show you a better stage every time. We are starting to perform overseas and will be travelling around in many countries now, and I hope that you'll be a stable back up for us. So cheer for us, and we will do our best in return.

Hyoyeon
Dear. Girls' Generation

Dear our nine members...It's been just over 3 years since debut. I have so much I want to say to you, let's see what first... Our members are always a big help and condolence when things get rough. Not one, not two, but eight! I feel really secure. There had been the long trainee days, but I learned a lot more from our members since debut. How to say things word by word, what gestures are needed on stage, what kind of facial expressions there are... I learned from you. So thank you. It still amazes me how not just one or two, but eight of you give me each other so much help and joy, and share sadness. I love you as much as my family. This is a gift. I really think these days that I have so many good friends.

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Dear. Fan


Dear fans who love Girls' Generation~ And the fans who love Hyo Yeon. The time when I felt that 'wow, I shine on stage, exert charisma, and make pasisonate stage all because of our fans' was at the ocncert. And not only at the concert, but on every stage, when I see pink balloons I feel energized because you wave them with passion. It's truly the fans' energy that makes a fantastic stage. I believe that's the power of fans and thank you for cheering for us whether we're here or there or abroad. I will really never forget you. Sone who run with us all the time, and other fans, thank you so much. Sone will exist as long as Girls' Generation exists, right? I believe so.

Yoona

Hyo Yeon, we used to go out together a lot, but didn't have a chance lately. You are really homey, you'll be a good housewife and you're so organized. You don't seem like a blood-type AB, but sometimes you really seem like one. There's something unique about you. I'm a type B so I have multiple identities, and you, you're weird yourself. Hope you stay the energizer you are with your brightness.

Soo Young, you're the one I feel sorry to all the time. I've blown off our dates and promises many times...well, I've done that to all our members, but Soo Young, I feel you've learned a lot from going to church, and I feel I should learn from you because you seem very firm in your mind. So when our members are in complication, you resolve the situation with one word--you're that necessary person. I hope our members can learn a lot from you, including Japanese, so study hard to represent us.

Seo Hyun, you have your own wolrd, a world to which people couldn't get used to, but now I feel like you know. Not that it's bad at all, but you're especially standard, rigid, strict, and goody-goody, which we all thought was so unique. On one side, I think it's better you're that way because us others are always such a mess, fooling around, and I worry oyu might learn that from us. You may be the youngest in the group, but I think you have the charisma to lead the group. I'm sure there are hardships in being a youngest one, but hang tight and mingle with us.

Mmm..and to myself~I'm so cheesy...haha!

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Dear.Fan

And our fans, Sone. Sone is a name wellmade. It's pretty, and it suits the pink balloons. I worried I should be like someone else in fear of losing my fans who got tired of my unchanging self, but you tell me "You don't do that, it's okay" and I'm sorry, but you keep me going. I always say this but the warm letters and support you've given us through the hard times have really helped us, thank you, and I've cried a lot reading those notes. Through the troubles...Thank you. I hope this continues. Ah~ I love you, please understand, I'll try harder to show it. Bye~