Fans put up a special ad in honor of SNSD Hyoyeon’s birthday

On September 22nd, a SNSD fan cafe called ‘Sisters‘ celebrated Hyoyeon‘s 23rd (Korean age) birthday by posting a happy notice on many daily newspapers.The fans transmitted a heartwarming message for their idol through the ad.

Im Mo, a member of the cafe, expressed her love for Hyoyeon as she shared, “After the ‘SM Town‘concert in Europe, Hyoyeon has been receiving much more love and interest from the public. I hope she shines as brightly as the morning sun, and that her name spreads throughout the world.”

To spend her birthday in a meaningful fashion, the fans also donated items to a children’s foundation. Last month, the fans even went out to do volunteer work at a senior welfare center in Taehwa in her honor. Hyoyeon’s cafe also utilized donations from Taiwanese fans to purchase commodities and distributed them to those in need.

A team leader of ‘Sister’ further explained, “We’ve received donations from Taiwanese fans in celebration of SNSD’s 4th anniversary. We didn’t have the opportunity to utilize it, but we were finally able to do so through Hyoyeon’s Birthday.”

SM explains Cho Young Nam’s surprise kiss on SNSD’s Taeyeon

Singer Cho Young Nam has found himself in some hot water after he tried to plant a surprise kiss onSNSD‘s Taeyeon.

On September 21st, SNSD guested on the pilot episode of KBS‘s ‘Big Brothers‘. At the end of the broadcast, the girls got up to say farewell to the MC panel, and gave them all light hugs. Cho Young Nam turned his head when he got to Taeyeon, and attempted to give her a light peck. Taeyeon showed a shocked facial expression after he took her by surprise.

Angered viewers flocked to the message board and left comments like, “Why would you hug and kiss your guest? I might do something if I ever saw him,” and “Cho Young Nam needs to apologize and the producers need to clarify this matter.”

The controversy built up to such a point that SM Entertainment had to speak up on the matter. They stated, “Cho Young Nam has a daughter close to Taeyeon’s age. He says that it was a way of expressing his friendliness, just as he would with his daughter, for working so hard for the show.”

SNSD’s YoonA shares an angelic selca

SNSD‘s YoonA recently made fans’ hearts flutter with a new selca update on her SNS account.

Taken at a waiting room backstage, she’s seen posing happily in a simple cropped T-shirt from the ‘SM TOWN Live in Tokyo‘ concert. Her thin frame alone is enough to make any girl jealous, but YoonA’s sweet smile melts away any negative feelings.

Netizens commented, “YoonA’s a goddess for a reason”, “Her waist is tinier than a doll’s”, and “There’s nothing to pick apart, she’s just a perfect being.”

SNSD will be making their comeback on October 4th and will be performing their first comeback stage on KBS‘s ‘Music Bank‘ on the 7th.

SNSD’s Taeyeon doesn’t want her future kids to be singers?

SNSD‘s Taeyeon recently commented that she was against the idea of her own children becoming singers.

While guesting on the pilot episode of ‘Big Brothers‘, Taeyeon was asked about what she would like to pass down to her future children. Her fellow member Tiffany suggested her voice, but Taeyeon answered, “My white skin… If I pass down my voice, then they’ll become a singer. A singer is not okay.”

Fans commented, “Since trainee days are so difficult, as a parent, you wouldn’t want it,” and “Wow, she’s very honest.”

SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, Yuri, and Seohyun shared some never-before-heard stories on this episode of ‘Big Brothers’, one of which included a sweet tale of friendship from Seohyun.

SNSD’s Seohyun sheds tears as she remembers an old friend

On the pilot episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Big Brothers‘, SNSD‘s maknae Seohyun talked about a treasured friendship from her trainee days with SM Entertainment.

She began, “For five years, Hwanhee and I both thought we would be in the same group. We went as far as to have our Showcase together, but at the end, Hwanhee got dropped.”

“Never once did I doubt that we would be together until the end,” she continued. “I was more sad for my friend who couldn’t fulfill her dreams than I was happy for myself,” she said through her tears.

“I felt so bad that for a short while, I couldn’t bear to see her ’cause it broke my heart,” Seo Hyun admitted as she wiped away her tears.

“But now she’s in college studying theater and wants to become an actress. We promised that we would both support and cheer each other on.”

‘Big Brothers’ is hosted by Hwang Suk Young, Cho Young Nam, Song Seung Hwan, and Kim Yong Man. SNSD’s Taeyeon, Yuri, Tiffany, and Seohyun guest-starred for its first episode.

SNSD reveals their alcohol tolerance levels

Girl group SNSD revealed that of the 9 members, Tiffany and Sunny had the highest tolerance level for alcohol.

On the September 21st episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Big Brothers‘, the girls revealed that they have farewell parties with their staff members at the end of their performances.

When asked who drinks the best amongst the members, everyone was quick to point out Tiffany. Tiffany added, “It’s not just me, Sunny drinks really well too“.

Hilariously, the MCs commented on how quick Tiffany was in throwing Sunny under the bus with her.

SNSD’s youngest member Seo Hyun admitted that she recently started drinking in order to better her health, and also so that she would be more comfortable in social situations.

SNSD on dating: “It’s not the right time for us to date”

On the September 21st episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Big Brothers‘, SNSD stated that they feel, “It isn’t the right time to be dating“, when asked if they were currently in relationships.

Recently, member Sunny made a guest appearance on SBS‘s ‘Strong Heart‘, where she had revealed that “Less than half of the members are in love right now.” However, Tiffany vehemently denied this as she asked, “How could we, even if we wanted to?”

Leader Taeyeon added, “We know that it would be too hard for ourselves, so we don’t.”

Maknae Seohyun chimed in with, “It really isn’t the right time.”

But singer Cho Young Nam was quick to warn them, “It would be best for you all to date and find love now because it only gets harder as you get older.”

SNSD's Tae Yeon, Tiffany, Yuri and Seo Hyun performed Gee, Oh! and Hoot on Big Brothers

SNSD's Tae Yeon,Tiffany,Yuri and Seo Hyun appeared on KBS' show Big Brothers performing Gee,Hoot and Oh,check out the video above!

SNSD Taeyeon "I don't want my child to be singer"

SNSD leader Taeyeon revealed that she doesn't want her children to become a singer.

On September 21st, Girls Generation appeared on KBS "Big Brothers". Taeyeon was asked what would she like to pass down to her future children. With Taeyeon's singing ability, anyone will be thinking one thing, which her fellow member Tiffany suggested, "Voice". But on the contrary, Taeyeon answered "My white skin". She explained, "If I pass down my voice, then they’ll become a singer. I don't want them to become a singer".

Netizens commented, "Trainee was too difficult, she wouldn't advice it as a parent" and "She’s very honest".

Meanwhile, Girls Generation is expected to have their comeback this coming October.

Seohyun did a cover of Taylor Swift's "Speak Now'

Seohyun appeared in "Big Brothers" that was aired on Sept 21.
On the show, SNSD's maknae did a short cover of Taylor Swift's "Speak Now" accompanied by her playing a guitar.


Watch her live cover below: