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[NEWS] Yoona: ‘Love Rain was valuable to me’
SNSD’s Yoona has wrapped up her activities for drama Love Rain (written by Oh Sooyeon and directred by Yoon Sukho), where she portrayed Ha Na and the younger version of Ha Na’s mother.
On May 30th, she sat down with Star News where she reflected on her time spent filming for the drama and expressed, “Thanks to ‘Love Rain’, I was able to gain valuable experience.” Love Rain was Yoona’s first drama since starring in the 2009 MBC drama Cinderella Man. Yoona further added, “Since I hadn’t acted in a while, I felt that Love Rain granted me many different experiences and emotions that I never experienced before in my previous roles. It let me think about myself, which is a good thing.”
Yoona was gracious to have the opportunity to work alongside good actors and actresses, citing, “Because I was able to work alongside good actors and staff members, it made me happy. I will continue to grow and show to you a better image.” She also thanked viewers, stating, “To those who watched Love Rain, thank you. Please look forward to Yoona, who will become a more mature actress in the future.”
Love Rain finished its 20 episode run on May 29th and viewers were pleased to see the marriage and happy ending between Jang Geun Seok’s character, Seo Yoon, and Yoona’s character, Jung Hana.
Credits: Korea.com
[NEWS] 120531 Fans Commemorate Yoona’s Birthday with Newspaper Advertisement
In celebration of Yoona’s birthday on May 30th, fans of Girls’ Generation placed an advertisement containing a poem and a photo in a newspaper. The poem on the advertisement reads:
“It is raining petals
It is Goddess ‘Yoona’s’ ‘Love Rain’
Intoxicated by Yoona’s fragrance,
We, who fell in love
Go by the name ‘SONE’
We became a fan.
Happy birthday ♥Yoona♥
Happy 23rd birthday to Girls’ Generation’s Yoona♥
Please let love rain so we can love each other ^o^
We are happy SONEs that support Girls’ Generation anytime/anywhere
[SONEs' prayer] For Goddess Yoona’s love rain to rain all over the world ♥”
Source: OBS News
Translated by: jyhwang@soshified
Edited by: bhost909@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
Credits: soshified.com
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[NEWS] Taeyeon unqualified to donate blood
Girls’ Generation‘s Taeyeon was deemed unqualified to donate blood.
The members of Girls’ Generation took part in a blood donation event for KBS 1TV‘s ‘Love Request‘ back in September, and after IU revealed her true weight on ‘Strong Heart‘, netizens have once again brought up the topic about Taeyeon being turned away as a donor.
Taeyeon met with a doctor to hold a consultation session, but the singer was told she would be unable to donate blood that day, as she weighs less than the required minimum weight of 45kg (99.2lbs).
Donors must be between 16 and 65 years of age, and men are required to weigh at least 50kg (110 lbs), while women must weigh at least 99.2lbs.
“She unintentionally proved to weigh less than the 45kg requirement,” fans wrote after hearing the news, along with “I guess IU can’t give blood either,” and “I had no idea there were such requirements.”
In related news, Taeyeon is currently promoting with Tiffany and Seohyun as ‘TaeTiSeo‘, a subgroup of Girls’ Generation.
Source & Image: IlganSports via Nate
Credits: allkpop.com
[NEWS] Hyoyeon Impresses with Her Work Ethic on ‘Dancing with the Stars 2′
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As Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon continues to improve each and every week on “Dancing with the Stars 2″, viewers and the staff of the show have taken notice of her hard-working attitude and determined mindset. After only placing sixth with their very first performance on the reality dancing competition, Hyoyeon and her partner, Kim Hyungsuk, have since worked their way to the top and even won first place on the show’s third episode.
Hyoyeon has now become known as a “practice bug” for her constant practice in preparation for her performances. The reason why Hyoyeon’s challenge on “Dancing With the Stars 2″ is so moving is because the way she takes on the program is like no other. Of course, the other contestants’ effort at attempting sports-dancing on “Dancing With the Stars” always garners attention, but because she is an idol, Hyoyeon is watched with colder eyes and is more strictly judged.
Nonetheless, Hyoyeon has risen to the challenge and thrived, displaying both her dancing talents and charms while impressing the show’s staff with her work ethic. In an interview with Osen, the producer of “Dancing with the Stars 2″ revealed, “Hyoyeon is a person who changed my perception of idols. She’s working hard despite her ridiculous schedule. It made me think, ‘They are Girls’ Generation because they work so hard.’ (Translator’s note: the producer is saying that Hyoyeon lives up to Girls’ Generation’s reputation for always working hard.) Not only is she good at dancing, but she really is respectful to her seniors and livens up the atmosphere on the set.”
“Dancing with the Stars 2″ has provided Hyoyeon with the opportunity to show off her charms and hidden talents. With her hard work and a little luck, she will hopefully continue to impress for months to come.
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[NEWS] Yuri Interviewed by ‘Sports Chosun’
Yuri took part in an interview for “Sports Chosun” in which she talked about her experiences with working on her drama, “Fashion King”.
With endless support from oppa and samchon fans alike, being known as Yuri, a member of Girls’ Generation, would have been enough. However, she decided that she would not stick with that popularity alone.
Showing off her lively charm and fresh appeal, Yuri of Girls’ Generation transformed into Kwon Yuri, the actress, with a smile.
SBS’s “Fashion King” ended on the May 22nd. She was young and still new to acting, but Yuri never let herself become discouraged by the greater skill of her co-actors, performing her part without a word about it. As this was her first attempt at acting, her expectations were initially low. Even so, as she slowly took baby steps, her presence as an actress began to shine.
“At first, I felt all sorts of regrets. What was I thinking when I took on this character that was beyond my capabilities? I felt that I got greedy, and that I was too eager to show to people a character who is the opposite of Girls’ Generation’s Yuri. There are advantages to being Girls’ Generation’s Yuri though, and since this was my first drama, I was careful to show that this was her breakthrough as much as actress Kwon Yuri’s.”
We met Yuri on the 21st filming set for “Fashion King”, at SBS Ilsan Production Center. There, she talked to us about her thoughts on the drama. “’Fashion King’ is really meaningful to me. I suffered from insomnia when work on the drama began, and throughout filming my face and hands would get hot and sweaty. Although it was agonizing and painful, the drama was something I sincerely wanted to work on. Because of that, I was still happy.”
In “Fashion King”, Yuri acts as Choi Anna, who is in some ways the character that you feel the most sympathy for. As she keeps bumping into unfortunate situations, both her love life and her work always seem to fall short. “You can’t feel a hundred-percent of sympathy for Choi Anna, but I think she is a very realistic character. Every woman must have felt similar feelings before, since there aren’t many people with the natural ability to adapt. Behind a fashion designer’s luxurious background, I feel that there is also a hidden side, which I think is similar to me. I may be a member of Girls’ Generation who entertains on stage, but in the end I am still just a person. In some parts of the drama, Choi Anna does a few stupid things and often gets angry. I realized that I felt sorry for her because of that.”
The Korean audience responded well to her confident acting. “I went to a department store with my mom for the first time before filming started. Usually, I would hear people say to me, ‘I’m a Girls’ Generation fan. I love your songs!’ But on that day, rather than hearing that, they were instead saying, ‘Yuri, why are you so depressed? Why won’t you laugh?’ and ‘She usually has a bright personality. If she’s being so depressed, then did she fail to succeed?’ But even if what I hear are only worries, I am still thankful when I listen to people who are concerned about me.”
“I want to be an actress who can act in a wide variety of genres. I didn’t think that I could discover Anna’s character, but now that I have, I believe that in the future I will be able to bring out more personalities from inside of me. Because I enjoy exercise, the genre that I want to do the most is action.”
Yuri also managed to make friends with the other actors despite being new to the acting scene. “When Yoo Ah-in oppa wanted to express his character, he did it by living and breathing it, to the point that even the other actors became inspired by his passion. In Lee Jaehoon oppa’s scenes, he doesn’t act as himself, but as his drama persona, Jung Jaehyuk. When I watched one of his movies called ‘An Introduction to Architecture’, he never once faltered in his role as Seungmin. He is always immersed in his acting. Shin Sekyung may be younger than me but she can be very sensitive when expressing her emotions. Whenever I watch her, I find a lot of moments when I think that she really is a true actress.”
Yuri’s drama, “Fashion King”, failed to obtain satisfactory ratings, but in spite of that, Yuri has shown hard work along with a devoted will to act. “In the future, I will make sure to commit to my work so that I am able to meet the public’s expectations.”
Source: Sports Chosun
Translated by: jyhwang@soshified
Edited by: Best Served Soup@soshified, nicholys@soshified, NeonCyro@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
Credits: soshified.com
[INFO] Taetiseo + Sooyoung to perform special goodbye stage on Music Core
After debuting in early May, Girls' Generation's subgroup, Taetiseo, has held successful promotions for their first mini album, "Twinkle", winning on several music shows and taking the triple crown on Inkigayo. Though their promotions have been successful, it seems that the group will end them soon, as they will hold a goodbye stage on this week's episode of Music Core.
However, the group will go out with a bang--MBC has revealed through their official website that not only will Taetiseo perform "Twinkle" for the last time on Music Core, but they will be joined by Sooyoung and perform another track from their mini album, "OMG".
Although Taetiseo's promotions are coming to an end, Girls' Generation will return to the stage as nine soon, with the upcoming release of their Japanese single, "Paparazzi".
Source: MBC
Credits: koreaboo.com
[NEWS] Sooyoung & Yoon Do Hyun to MC ‘One Night Of TV Entertainment’
Girls’ Generation‘s Sooyoung and Yoon Do Hyun have been selected as the newest MCs for SBS‘s ‘One Night Of TV Entertainment‘.
A representative from SBS informed OhMyStar on May 30th, “Yoon Do Hyun and Sooyoung will be emceeing ‘One Night Of TV Entertainment’ after Seo Kyung Suk and Yoo In Na.”
A representative from SBS informed OhMyStar May 30th, “Yoon Do Hyun and Sooyoung will be emceeing ‘One Night Of TV Entertainment’ after Seo Kyung Suk and Yoo In Na.”
“At first Yoon Do Hyun was a bit hesitant after receiving the offer, but he has built his variety show confidence after narrating shows such as ‘Laws Of The Jungle‘,” the rep continued. “We felt he would further help give entertainment news credibility, and decided to cast him.” And in Sooyoung’s case, the rep explained, “Sooyoung narrates as well as she sings, and her appearance is also remarkable.”
Yoon Do Hyun and Sooyoung will be leading the show starting on June 6th.
Source & Image: OhMyNews via NateCredits: allkpop.com
[NEWS] 120531 Kim MinJong Picks Yuri as His Ideal Type
Singer and actor Kim Min Jong picked Yuri as his ideal type.
On SBS ‘Midnight TV Entertainment’ aired on May 30th, Kim Min Jong took part in the ideal type world cup after giving in to the request of the reporter. Among the candidates for his ideal types are f(x)’s Sulli and Krystal, Girls’ Generation’s Yuri and YoonA, IU, etc.
Without hesitation, Kim MinJong chose Yuri. After naming Yuri as his ideal world cup winner, Kim Min Jong sent a video message to Yuri saying, “Yuri-ya. If there’s a need, please call me anytime. If you need to have supper, please call me too. Take good care of your health and work hard.”
Credits: fanwonder
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[PIC] Yoona @ Official Website Selca Picture + Message
그 동안 사랑비를 시청해주시고 응원해 주시고~
생일을 축하해주신 분들~ 너무너무 감사합니다.
여러분 덕분에 제가 힘을 낼 수 있고..
일을 할 수 있는 기회가 많이 주어지는 것 같아요~
저는 드라마도 잘 마치고 생일 축하도 너무 많이 받아서 행복해요~
멤버들과 함께 식사도 하구~ㅋ
각 나라의 팬 분들도 정말 많은 축하를 해주셔서 너무 행복합니다!! 고마워요~~
소원 여러분! 여러분이 저에게 주신 사랑을 보며 많은걸 느껴요~
앞으로도 지금처럼 많이 사랑해주시고
제 주위의 모든 것들을 다 같이 좋은 시선으로 바라봐 주세요~
항상 고맙고.. 사랑합니다^^
"Everyone who watched and supported 'Love Rain'~
And who wished me happy birthday~
thank you very very much.
I was able to gain strength thanks to you all..
I think I'm given these opportunities to work because of you all, too~
My drama ended well, and received a lot of birthday wishes, so I'm happy~
I also ate with my members~ㅋ
I'm really happy because fans in other countries wished me happy birthday so much!! Thank you~~
SONEs! I feel a lot of things when I look at all the love you give me~
Continue to love me like you do now
And look at everything around me in the same, positive light~
I'm always thankful and.. I love you^^"
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