Choikang Changmin Encourages Girls' Generation As A Singer Who Entered The Japanese Market First

TVXQ’s Choikang Changmin gave words of encouragement to Girls’ Generation.

MBC’s ‘Come to Play’ held a ‘We Came from Paris’ special with TVXQ, Super Junior, Girls’ Generation and f(x).

While saying their final comments to each other, Changmin gave words of encouragement to Girls’ Generation, who are currently busy with their Japanese activities, as he said, “It’s lonely and hard to be in a country that isn’t your homeland,” and “I’m sure you will miss your friends and family.”

To this, Girls’ Generation teared up as their senior showed that he understood what they were going through. As Choikang Changmin debuted in Japan before Girls’ Generation, he was able to understand how the girls felt outside of their home country more than anyone else, and the moment in which he treated the girl group like a caring older brother showed the friendship between SM Town singers.

In the final moments, Sulli cried as she thanked Tiffany and Taeyeon, who she liked before her debut, for being so nice to her and Kristal apologized to Sulli for not taking care of her more due to their age gap.

Seohyun's interview for Sport Korea's 7th Anniversary

In conjunction of Seohyun’s birthday and also Sports Korea’s 7th anniversary, an interview with SNSD’s maknae was conducted. Here is the content of the interview:

SK: First of all, happy birthday.

Seohyun: Thank you. Happy birthday to Sports Korea too.

SK: Do you know there is a special bond between yourself and Sports Korea?

Seohyun: I was surprised to hear about that in the past. I think the reason is because Sports Korea always writes good articles. Haha.

SK: How did you feel?

Seohyun: I thought that this is the kind of fate we wanted. In the future, please watch over me. Am I being too serious? Haha.

SK: We made a collection of articles from SNSD’s debut to the present day. We want to give you this as a birthday gift.

Seohyun: Wah! It’s first time I’ve seen this. (silently read the articles for some time) This is something new as I used to only see this on the internet. You’re really giving this to me! This is an unforgettable birthday gift. I have to show this to my unnies.

SK: It feels as if this is the first individual interview you had after debut was yesterday.

Seohyun: That’s right. Then, I knew nothing. I didn’t know what to talk about and what kind of article will be produced.

SK: (Points at the article) seeing your appearances during debut, how do you feel about it? Do you feel shy or feel like hiding?

Seohyun: Not at all. The bangs made me look really cute. It’s good to look at my old appearance again.

SK: In the past, you mentioned in an interview that you would like to act in a Japanese drama.

Seohyun: I still have that dream now. I was into ‘Nodame Cantabile’ last time and recently I’m interested in ‘Glow of The Fireflies’. I hope there will be a day when I get to act in a Japanese drama.

SK: At that time, you have not embarked on your Japanese activities. Looking at these articles, it seemed as if SNSD’s advancement to Japan was predicted.

Seohyun: Haha. That’s awesome. It was a dream that became a reality. Although we worked hard to achieve that goal, i think people around us also helped us. The name ‘Girls’ Generation’ itself contains a dream, right? It’s none other than establishing an era where girls’ shine in the whole world. From ‘Girls’ Generation’ to the time when it becomes ‘Grandmothers’ Generation’, let’s do it together.

SK: When was your most memorable moment?

Seohyun: It was during our first broadcasted performance where I stood with the members on stage and we cried. I thought it was finally the day we show ourselves to the world after the hardships we endured during the trainee days. I think I will never forget those moments. Looking at the past interview, I felt amazed and decided that we should not forget about our original intentions. However, unknowingly, there have been changes among us bit by bit. That is what I’m afraid the most. I’ll try to stay the same always.

SK: Recently, there were a lot of talks about the concert in Paris. Is the Korean Wave a reality?

Seohyun: Yes, definitely. Due to the continuous efforts by the seniors, it seems that the Korean Wave are getting the attention now. We don’t think it’s something that comes out of a sudden. I think we are lucky that we are carrying out our activities now. We also have to be sensitive to the responsibility at hand. We have to open the path now so that in the future, others can embark on their overseas activities more successfully.

SK: What is the individual work that is memorable to you?

Seohyun: I did a duet with Joo HyunMi sunbaenim. It’s because she is someone my parents like. I could not believe I had a chance to do a duet with her and I was really nervous. She held my hand throughout our performance and that was how I was able to complete it. Thinking about it now, I’m really thankful to her.

SK: Since you debuted at a young age, are there any complications?

Seohyun: The difficult part is that every single action or issues, even if it’s really a small one, people would take notice. I have to be very careful with anything I do. Now that I’m used to it, I feel very thankful even if someone take a small interest in me.

SK: It’s Sports Korea’s 7th anniversary. Would you like to say something?

Seohyun: It’s always nice meeting reporters from Sports Korea. Are you going to be hardworking and trustworthy? Please give us good articles in the future. How about always giving good news about SNSD too? Greetings to you all. Please stay tune.

SNSD’s Yoona’s sexy see-through “goddess” white lace outfit!

SNSD’s Yoona’s sexy see-through look is gaining widespread attention on the Internet.

Recently, a few photos highlighting Yoona’s ‘ant waist’ have been uploaded onto an internet community site, and among these was a picture of Yoona wearing a white lace jumpsuit for a performance in Japan.

Yoona matched a silver tank top and hot pants with her jumpsuit, pulling off a sexy see-through look.

Netizens commented, “Yoona who pulls off sexiness perfectly“, “You exceed even a goddess“, and “You are really skinny“.

Yoona previously gained attention for giving a sexy pole dance performance for the Japanese concert.

Preview #2 for “All About Girls’ Generation ‘Paradise in Phuket” DVD released

We reported that SM Entertainment plans to release a special DVD containing footage from SNSD’s trip to Phuket, where they took shots for their photobook, All About Girls’ Generation “Paradise in Phuket”. The entire package will span across 6 DVD’s and totals a whopping 715 minutes!

In addition, the package will contain a special music video for ‘ECHO‘ along with interviews, solo MV’s for ‘Hoot‘, various past performances and a special behind-the-scenes look for various album jacket photo sessions, along with music video recordings.

The release date is June 30th but you can check out the preview for it below! For those of you who want HD, a Blu-Ray version is set to be released but no specific date has been given.

f(x)’s Sulli tears up while talking about SNSD’s Taeyeon, Tiffany

“Come to Play” had a special episode about SM Entertainment and its family concert in Paris. On this episode, f(x)’s Sulli thanked SNSD’s Tiffany and Taeyeon for their kindness in the past.

Sulli said, “In fourth grade, I came to Seoul and in the fifth grade, I started living in a dorm. I resided with Taeyeon and Tiffany unnie. They took good care of me and I liked to follow them around. I came to Seoul alone so I only had them to look up to for support.”

After revealing this, she began to tear up and then continued with her story,

“However, when they debuted in SNSD, they got so busy and had no time to spare so I could never see them. From then on, I was left in the dorm alone and began to think that we would drift apart.

Afterwards, I debuted as well and was able to see them often. In this spot, I really wanted to tell them ‘Thank you’.”

Tiffany, who was also on the show that day, said, “When I see dongsaengs during our international events, they seem very tired. Because of that, I’ve been thinking that I’ll have to take better care of them.”

She and Sulli showed their friendship through their words and tears.

SNSD’s Seohyun interviewed by Sports Hankook for her birthday!

In celebration of her very special day, SNSD’s youngest, Seohyun, was interviewed by Sports Hankook, a major Korean daily.

Seohyun has a special relationship with the newspaper: in a fortuitous coincidence, June 28th is also the birthday of Sports Hankook, currently in its 7th year of publication.

Check out the full interview below, and happy birthday to Seohyun from all of us here at allkpop!

Firstly, happy birthday.

Thank you. Happy birthday to Sports Hankook too.

Did you know of your special relationship with Sports Hankook?

No, I was surprised when I heard it. I knew there must be a reason why you always wrote good articles about me (laughs).

How did you feel?

It must be destiny. I’ll definitely keep reading. Is that being too serious (laughs)?

We kept all of the articles about SNSD from your debut, and we would like to give it to you as a birthday present.

Wow! This is the first time looking at them on paper. (After admiring the articles) It’s so different, seeing them on paper as opposed to the Internet. Are you really giving these to me? It’s an unforgettable birthday present. I’ll show them to my unnies.

It seems like just yesterday that you first sat down with us after your debut.

Right. I didn’t know anything then. I didn’t know what to say, nor what kinds of things are usually published in articles.

(Pointing at the article) How does it feel, seeing your debut picture? Anything you’d like to hide or change?

No, not at all. I like how the bangs make me look fresh. It’s heartwarming, looking at the previous me.

At the time, you had said you’d like to perform in a Japanese drama.

I still dream about that. I was into “Nodame Cantabile” at the time, and now I’m watching “Hotaru’s Light“. I hope the day can come when I can finally act in a Japanese drama.

SNSD hadn’t been thinking about Japanese promotions then. It’s almost as like you’ve prophesied it.

(Laughs) I suppose. Dreams became reality. If there is a goal and I start striving towards it, I think I’m able to gain the support of more people around me. The name ‘SNSD’ in itself contains dreams, and that dream of making the world a ‘girl’s generation’ will never change. Please stay with us until ‘girl’s generation’ becomes ‘grandmother’s generation’.

Is there a specific moment that’s engraved in your memory?

After our first performance together, everyone got together and cried for a long time.

I felt that we finally got to show ourselves on stage after such a long, arduous time training. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. Looking at the past interviews, I feel that we shouldn’t lose our focus, our strength of mind. People change little by little without being aware of it, and I’m scared of that. I’ll always work hard to make sure I stay who I am.

You recently performed in Paris. Can you feel the impact of the Hallyu Wave?

Yes, of course. I think it’s because those who came before us worked so hard, that’s why Hallyu has the strength it has today. I don’t think we suddenly started it, just like that. I think it’s a blessing for us to promote in this era. There’s a sense of responsibility, as well. We will also pave the road for the performers who will follow in our footsteps.

Personally, what memory do you recall the most?

I did a duet with Joo Hyun Mi. My parents like her very much, and I was beyond nervous at the thought that I would get to sing with her. She held my hand during the performance, so that’s why I was able to barely finish it. Thinking back, I’m extremely thankful.

Were there any hardships to debuting so early in your life?

It’s hard when people focus on everything that you do. I started being careful of everything I was saying and doing. I’m used to it now and I’ve learned to be thankful for all the attention I’m getting.

Sports Hankook has met its 7th birthday. If there’s anything you’d like to say…

I’m always glad whenever I meet reporters from Sports Hankook. They’re very hardworking and trustworthy. Please write good articles about me in the future, and about SNSD as well. Thank you, and please watch over us well.

SNSD’s Sooyoung no longer allowed to do her famous imitations on variety shows

This week’s episode of MBC’s “Yoo Jae Suk & Kim Won Hee’s Let’s Play” aired an SM Entertainment “You Came From Paris” special, for which a full house of members from TVXQ, Super Junior, SNSD and f(x) made guest appearances.

During the “SM Town X-File” corner of the broadcast, SNSD’s Sooyoung complained that she was given a special order from the company, which was for her to never do her famous imitations in public ever again, out of the fear of ruining her image.

Sooyoung explained that whenever people would ask her about any special talents on variety shows, she didn’t want to make an awkward atmosphere by saying she had no talents, therefore she had no choice but to show off her hilarious imitations.

When MC Kim Won Hee requested for her to do an imitation one last time, Sooyoung quietly said, “I’m sorry, President”, and perfectly carried out an angry Go Hyun Jung imitation as she screamed out, “How do you expect me to do variety without my imitations!” causing the whole audience to burst into laughter.