Sunday, February 1, 2015

Jessica finally joins Instagram!


Jessica has finally joined Instagram!

Jessica welcomed fans to her Instagram on February 1 KST, "Sorry I'm so late to the party! @official_blancgroup #firstpost #jessica #jessicajung #blancandeclare #beginner #hi #happy."

Her Instagram account was verified by 'BLANC & ECLARE's official Instagram, which shared on the 1st, "Btw, our creative director joins Instagram @jessica.syj #firstpost #jessica #jessicajung."

She's currently following 5 accounts: Blanc Group, Tyler Kwon, Park Min Young, Lane Crawford, and Kim A Reum. Jessica currently has around 40,000 followers, you can follow Jessica's Instagram here @jessica.syj!






Girls' Generation wish for 2015 to be a less dynamic year on 'Entertainment Relay'


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNrOUY1j4kw

Girls' Generation greeted viewers on the January 31 broadcast of KBS 2TV's 'Entertainment Relay'!

The reporter congratulated Yuri on joining MBC's 'Animals', sharing, "Congratulations on joining a variety show! What are the competing programs?", to which Yuri let out a big sigh and shared, "'Superman is Back' and 'K-Pop Star'." Hyoyeon joked, "I choose 'Superman is Back'!" The reporter commented on 'Infinity Challenge's hit '90s special, telling Seohyun, "Some people know you as S.E.S' Eugene," to which she shared, "It was really an honor. It still feels like a dream. I was so happy." The reporter told Hyoyeon,"Hyoyeon's whereabouts. You were [spotted] in Prague, Vietnam, and at a ski resort," to which she replied, "I made a lot of personal schedules. I am going to a lot of places these days. Since it's winter now, I'm in Korea these days." 

The reporter also congratulated Sunny and Sooyoung on their Rookie Radio DJ Award['2014 MBC Entertainment Awards'] and Excellence - Actress Award (mini-series)['2014 MBC Drama Awards'], respectively. When asked if her leg is okay from her fall at 'The 24th Seoul Music Awards', Taeyeon shared, "Ah yes. I didn't injure my leg, but my lower back not long ago. But I'm okay after going to the hospital." The reporter asked about YoonA's Chinese drama, to which YoonA shared, "I got friendly with [the cast and staff] quickly, and they treat me well so I'm adjusting and filming well." The reporter also asked, "Is this the first time that you got bangs since your debut?", to which YoonA replied, "Yes," and the reporter jokingly brought a round of applause, saying, "Congratulations on YoonA's bangs!"

When asked what was her New Year's resolution, Tiffany shared, "To be honest, because 2014 was a very dynamic [year], we want this year to be less dynamic. I wished that we show a good stage and release a good album as Girls' Generation."

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Taeyeon makes her first public appearance since her stage accident


Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, who recently fell one meter through a hole in the stageat the '24th Seoul Music Awards,' appeared at an official, public event on January 29, looking bright and healthy. 

Taeyeon was seen at the 'Fashion KODE 2015 F/W' event located at the Seoul Trade Exhibition and Convention Center (SETEC). It was her first public appearance since her fall back on January 22, yet Taeyeon was all smiles when she appeared at the runway event with her fellow TaeTiSeo members, relieving her concerned fans. 

According to SM Entertainment's January 22 statement, Taeyeon did not sustain any serious injuries and only received shock in her lower back muscle. She has since received treatment and now appears to have recovered from the incident. 'Seoul Music Awards' also had made an official apology for their mistake. 

In other news, TaeTiSeo recently won a Bonsang during the '24th Seoul Music Awards,' proving their explosive popularity and success as a subunit. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r3pOj-RN-6Q

Sunny says her kidneys aren't good and she's talented at cooking ramen


On the January installment of JTBC's 'Everybody,' Girls' Generation's Sunny appeared on the show to talk about various things, such as cooking ramen!

Kim Jong Kook asked, "Does Girls' Generation eat ramen, too?  How do you cook it?" to which Sunny replied, "We're the type to follow the directions as is."  

Shin Bong Sun added, "Even ramen requires some cooking skill, no?  Even the same recipe can be different depending on the person.  Who makes the best ramen?"  Sunny answered, "All of us cook it well.  When it comes to cooking skill, I have that.  I'm confident about that."

The show also talked about appearances as Sunny stated, "I easily get bloated.  My kidneys aren't good.  When I'm tired, the skin under my eyes easily bloats, so I call them exhaustion pockets."  

She gestured towards Kim Jong Kook, saying, "You also have a bit of exhaustion pockets today," to which he said, "I always have them."

Jung sisters Jessica and Krystal rock 'LAPALETTE' handbags for 'Vogue Korea'


Jessica and her younger sister Krystal partook in another photo shoot for fashion brand 'LAPALETTE' and magazine 'Vogue Korea.'  Pictures were released on January 29, making others green with envy that they didn't come from the same gorgeous gene pool!

The lovely siblings looked chic and posh as they posed together, their chemistry jumping off the pages.  While they sported cute couple looks, they also showed off their individual personality as Krystal gives off a more charismatic vibe and Jessica a sweeter demeanor.

Which look is your favorite?




Yuri remarks on future acting gigs and Girls' Generation's new album


According to a recent report in Hong Kong, Girls' Generation's Yuri recently attended the iiJin Fall/Winter 2015 Fashion Show and answered questions from the press, talking about her plans this year in relation to acting and singing.

She said, "We're taking our time preparing for our album this year.  Each member is working hard so that all the members can participate a lot for this album.  I am likewise doing my best to participate in writing the lyrics and composing."

As she is currently in MBC's variety show, 'Animals,' Yuri stated, "I have fun and enjoy filming a variety show all the time.  I am filming it with a happy heart.  The pandas are really cute."

In relation to acting, she said, "I have a lot of interest in acting, so as long as I get the chance, I intend to meet everyone through a good production.  If there are any good productions in Hong Kong with the many good directors, I'm of the mind to appear whenever, so I ask for a lot of interest."

For her plans this year, Yuri said, "2014 was quite a dynamic year for Girls' Generation. If I were to have a goal or dream in 2015, it'd be to try hard to put on Girls' Generation's best stage with this album.  If there's a good production, I also want to meet a lot of fans as an actress."

Yuri makes a surprise visit to MBC 'Sunny's FM Date'


On the recent broadcast of MBC FM4U 'Sunny's FM Date', Girls' Generation's Yuri made a surprise visit, providing a special treat for fans and the listeners. 

Yuri stated the reason for her surprise visit, saying, "There was good music and a person with a good voice was here too so I dropped by." Sunny returned the favor for this pleasant surprise by helping promote Yuri's new variety, commenting, "Sunny Hill released a new song, and Yuri also started a new variety show."


Yuri also explained regarding the new variety program, "It's called MBC 'Animals,' and it's a follow-up variety show to 'Dad! Where are You Going.' We raise a panda there. I was around here for dubbing [for the variety program] and I couldn't just pass by without visiting." 

Meanwhile, MBC 'Animals' with Yuri, Eunhyuk, Park Joon Hyung, and more, aired the first episode on January 25 and is set to broadcast weekly on Sundays.