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Sunday, August 18, 2013

Yuri Opens Instagram Account

Original article from June 14th, 2013:

On June 13th, Yuri opened an Instagram account under the username yulyulk and shared a photo of herself from Girls’ Generation’s “2013 Girls’ Generation’s World Tour – Girls & Peace” tour.

Yuri is now the third member of Girls’ Generation to join the photo sharing service, following Taeyeonand Hyoyeon. Taeyeon recently uploaded a photo of herself and the members of Girls’ Generation from the world tour concerts in Seoul, and included a caption tagging both Hyoyeon and Yuri.

All of the photos Taeyeon and Hyoyeon have uploaded and their captions can also be found on Soshified. Yuri’s photos will be shown below and updated with their captions translated as well.

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13/7/10: 이런 딸..?! #저런아빠

13/7/15: ?! 내머리속 (?! inside [of] my head)

13/7/17: Gift Hyoyeon gave us after filming #In the car going home #MeHyoYoongTae

13/7/17: I miss you Haniiii

13/7/17: Pretty, as expected # Hani @ my room #Please be still

13/7/19: Handsome-pretty Kwon Hani. When she was a baby

13/7/19: 가자! #대만 @소시

13/7/19: The story of dancers who love dancing, and make dreams come true through dancing, dancing9. Finally, the first episode, tomorrow at 11... #드뎌시작 #내가더떨리네

13/07/22: in my room

13/7/25: Thank you #film

13/07/25: Because the sun was nice euhunghung

13/7/25: I met Park Sooha (Translator's note: Park Sooha is Lee Jongsuk's character's name in his current drama, 'I Can Hear Your Voice') while filming No Breathing?! # 박솨 #내맘두읽었냐?! #nobreathing

13/7/29

13/7/29: #date # withwho? #mother

13/07/30: It's raining ~

13/7/31: Goodmorning this is nice~ thank you, thank you #fan#보이차#센스역시#쪼꼬만주전자

13/7/31: Hi

13/8/1: Happy b day tiff ♥ #imhappywewereabletobetogether

13/8/1: Magician

13/8/1: Kkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

13/8/2: 드라이브나하자 #덥다

13/8/3: Baby lion #Hani #머리산발

13/8/4: Your foot♥ #Hani #달리기왕의발

13/8/4: Paris

13/8/4: ♥

13/8/4: Newyork #fashionking #벌써일년

13/8/4: Butterfly girl am4:21 조그만날개짓널향한이끌림..조그만손짓나의가슴엔회오리가친다

13/8/5: Thank you sone 6번째생일축하행 #복어100마리 #보구싶따구!

13/8/6: Have a nice flight, patron Kwon Yuri. #비행기는내친구

13/8/6: #diary

13/8/6: Paris was nice. I want to go again

13/8/6: Paris ...Europe trip #dream #가치가

13/8/8: Good

13/8/8: Jogging

13/8/8: Happy

13/8/8

13/8/9: Hi ted!!!!!!!!!!! #짜식

13/8/9: Double Yuri #coollime

13/8/9: luv

13/8/9: My bro ♥ #하니닮았찡?!

13/8/10: Naked lover #naked girl lol

13/8/11: Sunnyday

13/8/11

13/8/11: Such a lovely weather today :-)

13/8/11: Hot #뜨악

13/8/12: Good morning. Smile

13/8/14

13/8/16: Kkya i'm nervous #vegas

13/8/18: 새벽이네?!

13/8/18: #라스베가스 #힙합도모르면서

13/8/19: 비틀즈 꺄아아아아...

13/8/20: Black .

13/8/20

13/8/22: My friend #BF #Ppanyppany #YulTi #TiffanyPuppyFace♡ #Tmanager #TiffAjumma #ButILike..PinkToo #But..IKnowThat..ItSuitsYouMore!! #IKnow.. #BeHappyWithPinkPpany

Tiffany Featured in ‘Forbes Korea’ Magazine

Song Junho is the Seoul MetLife HO&F branch manager and financial planner in asset management. This place is number 1 in size for working assets of the 110 branches in Korea. Holding approximately 500 private clients is based on the branch manager’s power. 40 names out of them are of well-known celebrities and sports stars. Tiffany is one of them.

We met with Tiffany (24) from SM Entertainment’s 9-member girl group, Girls’ Generation. With her milky white skin and eye smiles, she is a charming idol singer. After debuting with their album “Into the New World” in 2007, Girls’ Generation have grown into world stars. Their ‘I Got A Boy’ album, which was released in January of this year, ranked number one in, not just Korea’s, but the United States’ music charts. They ranked second in Forbes Korea’s “40 Power Celebrities” in March. After Girls’ Generation’s album promotions ended, each member livened up their own talents and promoted individually. Tiffany, who grew up in the US, showed off her fluent English-speaking skills. Her recent activities in the United States caught people’s attention. In early May, she was in charge of the pitch at the Los Angeles Dodgers game held in Dodger Stadium. Unlike people’s expectations, the ball didn’t fly very far.

Recalling that day, Tiffany made a disappointed face. “I stepped onto the ground in a daze after constantly doing interviews. I only knew later that I wasn’t wearing a glove. But Ryu Hyunjin comforted me, saying that it went further than Jessica’s pitch, so that it’s okay. (laughs) If given the chance, I want to practice a lot and try it properly.”

A month later, she met with and interviewed Hollywood’s top actor, Brad Pitt. Pitt was cast for a TV program while he was in Korea promoting his movie. Here, Tiffany came forth as the interviewer and as a well-known K-Pop singer in the United States, capable of communicating in English. She prepared for the interview for days. She watched all the movies that Pitt has been in thus far. Thanks to her meticulous preparations, the interview carried on amicably. Tiffany stated, “It was a short time, but it was very fun. I thought he’d be extremely charismatic, but when I met him, his considerate and homely manners left an impression.”

The way Tiffany was able to become successful as a Girls’ Generation member was through her constant practicing. When she got scouted in Los Angeles in 2004, she was only 15 years old. In order to fulfill her childhood dream of becoming a singer, she got on a plane for Korea by herself. This was her start as an SM trainee. Everyday, from vocalization, to breathing, to dance, amongst other things, she familiarized herself with the basics. These lessons were repeated for 2 years. Along with vocal lessons, she received acting and language lessons in between as well. Amidst this, she did English tutoring. This was because she didn’t have enough money while becoming independent early.

Frugal saving king who drives a compact car

After enduring 3 years of trainee life, she debuted as a singer. Even now, she isn’t lazy when it comes to practicing. She has separate practice notes. After a concert is over, she organizes things she did wrong or was lacking in. She takes mistakes, practices them sufficiently, and strengthens herself.

Thanks to practicing hard, her Korean skills improved. Lately, it’s to the point where she has been MCing on a television program, as well as for large concerts. In 2011, she made an attempt at a musical. Playing the lead role in “Fame”, drawing out the dreams and love of students at an arts school, she received favorable reviews with her enthusiasm.

Tiffany’s members have confirmed that she is the king of saving. The way you know of her economic views is with her recent purchase of a pink vehicle. While she could purchase an expensive car, she drives a compact, Korean car. “I’m still young, so I don’t need an expensive car. From my home in Chungdam-dong, Seoul, the furthest I drive is only out to Sinsa-dong. I think I learned the importance of money while becoming independent early. I’m saving money, thinking of my future.” At the end of last year, she became the honorary ambassador of NGO Global ROPE. Global ROPE is a nonprofit organization registered in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade which provides education training and welfare to children in difficult environments around the world.

“I want to be of help. It’s one of the reasons why I work hard saving money. Right now, it’s difficult to do because of scheduled activities, but I want to go to Africa to do volunteer work. My family is participating in it already. I think it will be valuable and precious time. I want to help senior citizens and hungry children the most.”

Girls’ Generation is starting their first world tour this year. Starting in Seoul, they are planning on having concerts in Asia, North America, South America, as well as other major cities in the world. They will be having two concerts on July 21~22nd at the Taipei Arena in Taiwan. All 22,000 seats were sold out. Tiffany couldn’t hide her happiness, saying, “It’s like a dream.” As soon as they debuted, one of her dreams was having a world tour. She’s especially looking forward to the day a Girls’ Generation’s solo concert will be announced in her hometown, Los Angeles.

Not a deferred but accumulating investment

Branch manager Song Junho was a big help when it came to Tiffany getting into investment techniques. From setting up a checking account, to insurance applications, he taught her basic investment tips. Branch manager Song stated, “She’s fast with understanding and learning tips. From the start, I made it so Tiffany could do things herself. A considerable number of celebrities use the VIP room at financial corporations. They just entrust their funds to the PB. However, Tiffany said she would try it herself. Recently, she signed up for various financial products while going around a number of banks. Fans flocked around her every now and then, but she didn’t show any signs of being annoyed and enjoyed it.”

After making a pocket to put money in, she deposited her funds in scattered time. This is because singers, like sports stars, earn money in bulk within a certain period of time. At the time where income is focused on, you need to plan your portfolio well in order to prepare your future well. Short-term funds were deposited into her savings, calculating interest rates. Short-term funds are liquidity funds for “what-if” situations. Because the lowest global taxation on financial income limit has decreased from 40 million won to 20 million won, funds to pay taxes are needed. Middle money has been applied to funds. Because she’s still young, aggressive investments with a part of her assets are possible. Rather than deferred investments, investment times were dispersed with accumulating investments. Long-term investments can become Tiffany’s seed money when she does volunteer work. Branch manager Song suggested donation insurance. Donators become the contractor, and contributing organizations are appointed as the beneficiaries. If the donator passes away, the insurance money goes to the corresponding organization. Not only that, but every month, a set amount of money goes to wherever the donator wants to sponsor.

Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Seohyun to Attend Opening of Charles & Keith in Singapore

On Friday, August 23rd, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Seohyun will be attending the opening of the new Charles & Keith store in Ngee Ann City, Singapore. Charles & Keith is a brand specializing in ladies accessories and footwear.

The event will kick off at 6:00 PM SGT at the store. Famous stars such as Daniel Henney, Liu Wen, and Singaporean stars Zoe Tay, Fann Wong, and Sheila Sim are also attending.

An after party will follow at 7:00 PM SGT in the specially constructed Charles & Keith tent at Civic Plaza.

Even though this is a private event, fans are still encouraged to go and support their idols. For more information, visit their Twitter account.

Taeyeon takes a dip in the pool

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon beat the scorching heat like an adorable duck in the pool!

Taeyeon shared on her beloved Instagram, "Yaha #EveryoneYou'reHotRight,"with a photo of herself relaxing with her floatie all alone, making fans wish they could join her.

SONEs commented, "Unni, do u know how to swim? Hehehe cute duck," "So cute," and "You look so lonely in the pool. Let me join you."

'SOUP' releases more gorgeous cuts from Jessica's 2013 F/W photoshoot

'SOUP' has released more gorgeous cuts from Jessica's 2013 F/W photoshoot!

On why they felt Jessica to be the perfect endorsement model, SOUP said, "We chose Jessica because she is an all-around entertainer who's active not only on stage, but also on the big screen and on the small screen. Her bright, lovely girly feel matches our brand values very well."

As mentioned before, the idol is said to have directly participated in the concept and styling of her first photoshoot with them, adding her own ideas and fashion sense.

Check out more photos below!

Taeyeon is a sleeping beauty!

SNSD Taeyeon reveals a candid photo of her taken while she was sleeping. Thanks to Tiffany for taking this photo of her unnie.

In the photo posted by Taeyeon on her instagram account on August 16, she is still looking pretty, dressed in her pajamas. She captioned, "photo by. Tiff / jet lag / because I cannot see myself while sleeping, this is really interesting"~

SNSD to hold World Tour 'Girls&Peace' in Singapore!

On August 15, concert promoter and producer, Running Into The Sun announced that Girls Generation is going to hold their World Tour 'Girls&Peace' in Singapore on October 12.

The concert is going to take place at 6pm at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. They also released ticket prices:

VIP ($288),

Moshpit ($248)

Terrace ($248)

Balcony ($178)

Carlo Rino Priority Sales: 23 August 2013

Public Sales: 24 August 2013, 10am onwards

See their note for more information.

Are you excited Singaporean SONEs?