Billboard Interviews Tiffany for YouTube Music Awards

After receiving the “Video of the Year” award on behalf of Girls’ Generation at yesterday’s YouTube Music Awards, writers for the Billboard magazine website conducted an interview with Tiffany in which she discussed winning the “Video of the Year” award, Girls’ Generation’s upcoming third Japanese album, and a Korean comeback in the works for Girls’ Generation.

Humble as always, Tiffany expressed her surprise at winning the award, saying, “This was totally unexpected and exciting” and “I’m just so thankful for it.” Tiffany also discussed what she believed was the appeal behind “I Got A Boy”, describing the video as “something new, something raw, more different, more urban” that “attracted both new and old audiences”.

The interview later touched on Girls’ Generation’s third Japanese album and the possibility of a Korean comeback. Tiffany revealed, “This album has some amazing songs. I can’t wait for everybody to hear it. I’m singing it all day.” However, Tiffany then explained that fans will have to wait a little longer for the next Korean comeback, saying, “We were due this year, but unfortunately due to delay…” and, “We’ll be out pretty soon, I hope.”

Finally, Tiffany once again gave her thanks to Girls’ Generation’s fans for their efforts in bringing Girls’ Generation the “Video of the Year” award, saying, “None of Girls’ Generation would be possible without the fans. We’ve grown into a family.”

Check out the full interview with Tiffany on Billboard.

Billboard joins the list of numerous news portals around the world featuring Girls’ Generation after the YouTube Music Awards. Other websites include Time, The Guardian, CNN, The Wall Street Journal, and inTouch.

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‘Allure’ Magazine’s September Issue Features Tiffany for an Interview and Photoshoot

Allure: Because it’s a beauty photoshoot, it focused on your face; how was it?
Tiffany: Because it was a makeup photoshoot, I put my own style down for a moment and did the shoot with the mindset of showing a new appearance. To be honest, I’ve been wanting to do a beauty photoshoot like this lately. It’s interesting how the mood changes depending on slight differences of the shape or attention of your lips, or angle of your jaw.

Allure: I was wondering what would happen if you were to ask them to remove some of the makeup because it was too thick.
Tiffany: I know well what kind of hair and makeup styles suit me. However, if I always look the same on stage, in photoshoots, and music videos, wouldn’t it be too boring? While me wearing red eye shadow was awkward, it was fun.

Allure: You went to Taiwan for a concert a few days ago, correct?
Tiffany: Yes. We have a concert in Indonesia planned in September, and a Girls’ Generation album will be released in the fall along with a Girls’ Generation subunit, Girls’ Generation – TTS’s album next year.

Allure: Isn’t your busy schedule tiring?
Tiffany: Now, for the first time, I’ve learned how to enjoy the stage. And so, I think I’ve become a real singer on my own. When dancing, rather than being tense thinking of the next sequence, the next part comes about automatically from my memories. In order to become like this, I did 26 concerts, and 7 years have gone by.

Allure: Do you not have any thoughts about acting like your other members?
Tiffany: I do have an interest, but I couldn’t answer the question, ‘Will activities other than singing be exciting?’ that I threw at myself yet. I think music is still more important. So I like Girls’ Generation – TTS activities where I can show my own musical color.

Allure: You’ve become IPKN’s muse, but you know that not anyone can be a makeup model. What’s your opinion?
Tiffany: I did my first CF shoot yesterday. The makeup artist who did my stage makeup since I was in my second year of high school said to me, “The skin care you did thus far is now coming through.” And I’m also grateful that I could become a makeup model when my skin is currently prettiest. The day before the shoot, like a kind of consciousness, I redyed my hair and I received treatment on my hands and feet which probably were not going to be visible on screen.

Allure: The brand being modeled and the brand the model uses can be different. What about for you?
Tiffany: I have a lot of curiosities with makeup, so I constantly use new kinds. The eye shadow palette I enjoy using isn’t sold in Korea anymore, so when I was about to become frustrated, I found something better at IPKN. I like the color formation and tenacity, but even the price is a lot more inexpensive.

Allure: Where do you buy makeup when you go overseas?
Tiffany: I enjoy looking for drug stores where you can buy effective products at a low price. What’s fun is that, for every country, the product’s characteristics are different. You won’t know how much time is passing if you look at the thickness of the pearl, and base’s texture and color combination, depending on the weather and culture.

Allure: So your skin is this nice because you have a lot of interest in makeup.
Tiffany: It’s to the point where, when we go overseas for a concert, if the other members didn’t bring a kind of makeup, they would gather in my room. Just like having natural-born skin, skin care is important. I also use different makeup depending on the condition of my skin for each day. Also, keeping up your makeup for a long time from morning is important, so I apply moisture and anti-aging lines in the evening. I don’t forget to apply it on my neck as well.

Allure: You did anti-aging care since your early twenties?
Tiffany: Because I don’t get enough time to sleep, wear makeup every day, and am under strong lights, they’re the worst situations for my skin so I began treatment earlier than others. I dieted at the beginning of Girls’ Generation’s activities, so I had more worries when I lost facial weight. So these days, I make sure to eat well.

Allure: Do you receive treatment from specialists as well?
Tiffany: Hwang Hooyeon’s acupressure massage is nice because it balances my waist that is pressured from dancing, and an esthetic massage by Mindy relieves knotted muscles refreshingly. Louivin’s esthetics lifting is good for facial care. Occasionally, when my pores are bothering me, I receive laser procedures at Brand New Clinic.

Allure: Even though you’re still young, you know how to take care of yourself.
Tiffany: My mom told me that, “It’s important for a girl to take care of her fingernails and toenails,” and “If you want to dazzle, apply lipstick,” amongst other many things, since I was young. I also grew up seeing my mom look like that.

Allure: When applying makeup, what part do you work hard on?
Tiffany: I put emphasis on my eyebrows like my beauty icons, Audrey Hepburn, Brooke Shields, and Brigitte Bardot.

Allure: Are you still concerned about ‘airport fashion’ when you go the airport?
Tiffany: I don’t think fans who come to the airport to see me want to see forced, staged fashion. Wouldn’t they be curious about me in that situation? I choose comfortable clothes, and mind hair and makeup that matches it. Is this like what ‘natural beauty’ is? However, on a day when even I thought I looked too shabby, I took the newspaper I was reading on the plane and covered my face after getting off. (laughs)

Allure: What kind of woman do you think is an ‘attractive’ woman?
Tiffany: An ‘attractive’ woman makes a person say that they look ‘sexy’ only looking at their face, and not their clothing, hairstyle, or makeup.

Allure: After conversing with you until now, you give off a strong scent of a woman, to the point where the term ‘young girl’ seems colorless.
Tiffany: I’ve been thinking a lot lately. When my dream of becoming a singer came true as Girls’ Generation, I was really happy. But, when I was younger, I also felt mad because I couldn’t do what I wanted to do, not as a team. However, I think of everything now as the process of me finding my own color. Filling in things I’m lacking in and strengthening my forte. I hope I can change every year through those processes.

Sources: Sosiz, 801DAYZ
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Sooyoung, Lee Jonghyuk, and Lee Chunhee Interviewed for ‘Dating Agency; Cyrano’

On June 26th, the stars of “Dating Agency; Cyrano”, Choi Sooyoung (who plays Gong Minyoung), Lee Jonghyuk (who plays Seo Byunghoon), and Lee Chunhee (who plays Cha Seungpyo or “Master”), sat down for an interview with reporter Jung Sukhee.

Jung Sukhee: I think Choi Sooyoung would fall for you if you tried? (laughs)
Lee Jonghyuk: Sooyoung’s already fallen for me.
Choi Sooyoung: I think that Lee Jonghyuk thinks this way is his charm.
Lee Chunhee: When it comes to girls, it was the same in the past and now, but I’m not confident.
Choi Sooyoung: That’s true. The two are completely different styles.

Jung Sukhee: I like the set. The outfits suit the characters well too.
Lee Jonghyuk: Because the set is unique, it helps me exercise my imagination a lot. We prepare our outfits ourselves, and they all prepared things to suit their characters well.
Choi Sooyoung: I think the actors study their own characters a lot. Because they wear outfits that suit their individual color, things don’t overlap either.
Jung Sukhee: Sooyoung, you were really pretty even when you fell into the water.
Choi Sooyoung: I thought a lot about it. (laughs) I also considered if it would be better to wear something where the material shows through a bit. It’s a relief that it came out well.
Jung Sukhee: In the ninth episode, Minyoung’s expression when she told Seungpyo, ‘Everyone has a past they don’t want to talk about,’ was really nice.
Lee Jonghyuk: Right? (looking at Sooyoung) I told you, you looked pretty then.
Choi Sooyoung: When I have a scene with Lee Chunhee, I look pretty. (laughs) On the other hand, I make weird faces when I’m with Lee Jonghyuk. It must be how I cope with Seo Byunghoon’s bad temper.
Lee Jonghyuk: Her acting really improved a lot.

Jung Sukhee: Is there a difference between Lee Jonghyuk on set for the drama and how he is on ‘Dad! Where Are You Going?’?
Choi Sooyoung: He’s the same. I watch it often, and he seems to know funny points.

Jung Sukhee: Because there are a lot of good-looking guys with personality, it’s especially a nice working environment for Sooyoung.
Choi Sooyoung: Right? Not only are the actors cool, but so are the staff members. People around me are really jealous.

Jung Sukhee: Last time, Gong Yoo also came on. However, there wasn’t a scene where you met him, was there?
Choi Sooyoung: I know! Approaching the target has always been Gong Minyoung’s role; she just had to fall in the water that day. As a matter of fact, looking at the schedule, Gong Yoo filmed early in the morning and was leaving. I couldn’t see him at all.
Jung Sukhee: But, if you think about it, this isn’t even a good thing. You’re beginning a love triangle, but both are married with a child (translator’s note: in real life). (laughs)
Choi Sooyoung: I’m actually able to act more comfortably. I’m still really weak when it comes to mellow [acting]. If it weren’t for these two, it would have been a lot more awkward.
Jung Sukhee: If you were Gong Minyoung, who would you choose?
Choi Sooyoung: Master.
Lee Chunhee: (claps)
Choi Sooyoung: I liked the fact that a person with a dark past would change through me. I’m normally obtrusive. But Gong Minyoung is the type who creates a mess and sees how it pans out. But I’m always walking on eggshells, am gullible, and my views aren’t clear.
Jung Sukhee: You’ve had experience with acting through tvN’s ‘The Third Hospital’, but it’s your first time playing a role with some weight, right? I think you’re doing well, starting without any fanfare. And you’re MCing well.
Lee Jonghyuk: She’s good. She has a natural-born talent. She’s an idol, so I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t worried. But she has really good senses. It’s also nice acting with [a] Girls’ Generation [member]. (laughs)
Choi Sooyoung: It’s a relief there wasn’t any fanfare. (laughs) I never set a goal and thought about gaining it. It is a worry, but I want to do things slow. Rather than gaining attention, I want to have good experiences and create good connections. If I think about wanting to show something through this role, it all shows through my acting. Then I’d feel sorry towards Gong Minyoung.
Jung Sukhee: There isn’t a lot of time left until the end of the drama. I’m curious as to whether seasons are possible [for the drama]. If it continues onto a second season, would you all do it together?
Choi Sooyoung: It would help a lot with studying. I would get to act with different senior actors in each episode.

Epilogue: The day of the interview was June 26th, but Lee Jonghyuk mistakenly wrote “June 28th” when signing his autograph. When Choi Sooyoung saw that, she suddenly shrieked and asked, “Today’s the 28th?” It turns out June 28th is Girls’ Generation’s youngest member’s, Seohyun’s, birthday. Lee Jonghyuk asked, “What does Seohyun like? I should buy her a present.” Sooyoung responded, “Really? Then can you take care of my birthday early too?” It was a really nice scene, watching the two squabble and joke around while Lee Chunhee watched with a warm smile.

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Hyoyeon Featured in Cover Story for ’1st Look’ Magazine: ‘RHYTHM EMOTION’

The modifier ‘beautiful’ will probably be added to Hyoyeon, who is the most skilled in dancing amongst Girls’ Generation members and has cheerfulness. Rather than a young girl, she stood in front of the camera in an alluring, refined appearance and captivated everyone with her characteristic rhythmic sense and showed off a modern beauty.

“I look at male artists more than females, and I copied them! However, I also think that it would be nice to be able to show a feminine charisma like Lee Hyori unnie. I want to learn the stage mannerisms of Beyonce or Rihanna as well.”

I didn’t think an explanation was needed. This is because in Girls’ Generation, who everyone knows, Hyoyeon has a definite image of the good dancing, cheerful member. However, the woman, rather than a girl, standing in front of the camera with a captivating and elegant appearance, makes you want to give a new explanation about her even more. Also, she isn’t impatient, and her story about waiting until her confidence slowly grew is like a confession that can be told to all girls in the world. As always, she laughs awkwardly when she receives a compliment and talking about every single detail about herself and not Girls’ Generation could also be unfamiliar. However, by saying, ‘If I don’t talk about myself, who will?’ it made Hyoyeon’s decision to become a bit more confident make her seem like a flower blooming at the right time. She will be letting us know exactly about Girls’ Generation today. When we didn’t take notice, the girls did not stop and continued growing.

I feel today’s outfits were really different from your own usual style.

Hyoyeon: They’re completely different clothes. Personally, I like clothes that are simple, yet give off a flashy feel, but these were classic but flashy clothes, so it was fun.

Your overall styling seems a bit more mature than Girls’ Generation[’s image].

Hyoyeon: While promoting as Girls’ Generation, there was never a time to wear modern clothes like this. But, while doing a recent photoshoot in Hong Kong, I attempted a style, similar to today’s. The UK-native photographer and stylists took my photos in a way completely different from Girls’ Generation[’s image]. It was an innocent concept of exuding a feminine beauty, so I even thought, ‘These people really don’t know me’. When I look at the photos now, it still doesn’t look like me; it’s still awkward.

But you struck feminine poses well today.

Hyoyeon: They told me to do it like I was dancing, so I think I found my own method.

I can’t help but think that your appearance in ‘Dancing with the Stars II’ helped.

Hyoyeon: That’s definitely it. While doing dance sports, I learned a lot of feminine lines and poses. Personally, I liked rumba the most; it’s a really sexy and sad dance. It’s a dance where you have to express and feel things one by one to your fingertips, but I was really lacking in those areas. While doing sports dance, I realized what an S-line is and what you have to do for it to look pretty. So yesterday and the day before yesterday, I searched rumba online and watched videos of it. I’m going to try image training while continuing to learn that feeling.

Are the powerful and just as feminine feelings in ‘I Got A Boy’ performances thanks to that know-how?

Hyoyeon: If you saw it like that, that’s a huge relief. What’s interesting is that while promoting, I think I kept learning. I feel that I learned more sexiness from this album than the previous, but there have been many changes in my fingertips and expressions. In the past, even when I watch sexy stages, it didn’t really hit home as my own job. Looking sexy was awkward too, and there wasn’t anything I did to decorate myself other than working harder at dancing. But after starring on ‘Dancing with the Stars II’, I learned a little more about how the general public likes seeing [people] on-screen. I feel I’ve discovered leads for many of the worries I have. I’ve gained confidence.

Then your role model must have changed from your debut days and now. You said you wanted to learn the the power of command that Missy Elliot has on stage before you were in your twenties.

Hyoyeon: I even watch male artists more than females, and I copied them! Of course, I still do like masculine dances and want to learn more. However, I also think that it would be nice to be able to show a feminine charisma like Lee Hyori unnie. I want to learn the stage mannerisms of Beyonce or Rihanna as well.

It’s like you gained more know-how’s than you worked for.

Hyoyeon: Other people say it’s difficult dancing with power, but I’m the opposite and have difficulties dancing without power. And so, for a while, trying to match Girls’ Generation’s color was homework for me. I thought I could capture the hearts of the general public if I worked hard, but things were so different from what I had in mind, so there were times where I had difficulties. I felt that the genre was somewhat different. Now, I think I’m capturing the balance between my thoughts, Girls’ Generation’s feel, and the public’s eyes.

You must have had times where you needed more personal effort aside from Girls’ Generation.

Hyoyeon: But I’m not the type who puts in a lot of effort in a moment. Instead, I tend to do it consistently. I just didn’t give up until it was solved naturally.

I don’t think you only changed on stage. You had an image of saying the wrong things for a while, but rather, I saw you clearing up sensitive topics or delivering deep stories on recent talk show appearances.

Hyoyeon: I didn’t think like, ‘I’m going to speak out at this moment’. I just said what was on my mind depending on the situation, but I was probably able to reply naturally because my members were with me. People close to me probably wanted to hear me say a few more words, so they’ve been a bit satisfied lately. (laughs) To be honest, it took me a long time to show a comfortable appearance on broadcasts.

In July, you begin your appearance as a judge on Mnet’s ‘Dancing 9’. Won’t you be able to show a presence different from other variety shows?

Hyoyeon: I’ve always been the one being judged. There hasn’t been a time where I did the judging, so it wasn’t easy trying to figure out what to say. There were also experts, so I was careful with what I said because how could I, who isn’t perfect, dare to say anything. In my opinion… I think I’ll get around three minutes of screen time up until episodes two and three each. (laughs) To be honest, after seeing BoA unnie judge, I got the thought of wanting to sit in a position like that one day. The problem is that opportunity came too soon, (laughs) and so I’ve been watching reruns recently and have been reviewing BoA unnie’s charisma.

You need to adjust to a new role. Isn’t it even more awkward because you’re appearing with your group member, Yuri?

Hyoyeon: That’s right, that’s right! Yuri’s really playful, so if I get swayed, there are times where I can’t get my head straight. (laughs) But Yuri’s the type who says what she wants to say firmly. So a positive is, there are times when I don’t remember what I want to say. At times like that, Yuri helps me from the side to organize my words. Because she knows my ideas and the way I talk well.

When you try to give an accurate judgement, you must worry about hurting them as well.

Hyoyeon: There are times where it’s difficult to say something to people who have records of winning at large competitions in case their pride gets hurt. However, I’ve also danced for a long time, and have seen things for a while, I can see exactly what would be good to change. If that can lead the person into a good direction, I believe that it’s not hurting, but helping them.

Because, even if you aren’t a professional dancer, you are a professional as a singer.

Hyoyeon: I keep thinking about that. I’m a singer, and so my point of view could be different.

Is there not any chance to see those professional stages anytime soon? I heard there aren’t any solo stages in Girls’ Generation’s world tour this time around.

Hyoyeon: The members’ individual stages did receive a good response at the last concert. But I was the member who suggested we take solo stages out this time and center it around showing stages with the nine members together. This was because I’m confident that, right now, the performance our nine members can show is really great. I don’t think there would be enough time to perform the stages we performed at our Japan arena tour, or other songs on our album.

The member who initially had difficulties fitting in with the group’s color is now the member who believes in the power of the group the most.

Hyoyeon: Talking about myself like this in interviews or shows, separated from Girls’ Generation, was impossible. Everything was just about Girls’ Generation, and I’m always with my members.

Seeing you through SNS, you seem like the member who has a wide range of acquaintances. It also seems like you have a lot of foreign friends.

Hyoyeon: I think I do get close well with friends I meet overseas. Unlike the strong appearance I show on stage, people really like me because of my bright personality. You know, there’s a feeling of honesty between friends. I’m not fluent in English, but we got close quickly with the feeling of wanting to become friends.

You looked so natural in the photos that I thought you were fluent in English.

Hyoyeon: There were other people who said that to me! So now I’m in a really difficult situation, but I’m actually just conversing with them in short words. (laughs)

Because, to be honest, communication isn’t with words, but with the heart.

Hyoyeon: Early into our debut, I guarded myself from people. Because it seemed like my thoughts and world were different, I put up a shield. But my personality isn’t like that, so I felt a bit sad. And so I started opening my heart up again. Everyone can feel it when you face them in a fake manner. So I try to act sincerely towards everyone.

If you gain more popularity and have more responsibilities, your troubles ought to increase as well. I think you maintain a healthy heart to an amazing degree.

Hyoyeon: I try to think optimistic thoughts a lot. And there really is a lot of energy I gain from my members. It’s a code that others don’t understand, but we always play around and laugh amongst ourselves. And recently, I’ve been working out a lot to give myself some energy. I can’t handle receiving fitness training confined in one place. So I learn golf, horseback-riding, and bicycling. Recently, I was having fun riding my bicycle, and it turns out I rode for 25 kilometers! I almost got to Incheon, and I kind of regretted my ride back, but it was fun. I think exercises that distinguishes the winner suits me.

Are you competitive?

Hyoyeon: It’s because exercise is a hobby. I normally hated competitions. Like dance battles; you get really nervous. I do have some greed in wanting to become the best, but it’s too tiring if you lose. I really want to be perfect at least in dancing.

You must be disappointed because you don’t have enough time to dance, which you love so much.

Hyoyeon: There were times like that. There was a time where I resented having to give up dance lessons I personally planned, wondering why they aren’t helping me when I’m trying to have my own time to grow. But, there were areas that I had to grow in as Girls’ Generation, and I advanced in places that I didn’t think of before, so, as a result, it wasn’t so bad. Also, thinking that there are a lot of dances that I still have to learn, I’m actually happy. You have no idea how great it is being able to study dance even more and for even longer.

Source: “1st Look” Magazine
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Yuri and Yoona Appear in ‘High Cut’ Magazine for Interview and Photoshoot

High Cut: Not too long ago, Yoona showed a strong appearance on ‘1 Night 2 Days’. A ‘drama-like incident’ happened when Joo Won grabbed your wrist when your hand was about to get cut with a knife while cleaning eel.

Yoona: That was a real situation. My glove was stuck under the knife and almost cut my hand. He got surprised and said ‘babo’ (translator’s note: ‘fool’ or ‘stupid’) to me without realizing it, but I didn’t know what I should do with that situation. (hah) If it was a situation that the production crew made up, I would have shown some kind of reaction, but it was impromptu, so I also thought I was watching a drama. (laughs) That day was the first time I met Joo Won, and he looked after me well, so I was really thankful.

High Cut: Like what you’re known for(?), you ate with a pleasantly plump face. Is there one food that you have confidence in for ‘meok bang’? (translator’s note: ‘meok bang’ is short for ‘meok neun bangsong’, which means ‘eating television’ in Korean)

Yoona: I really eat everything well. I’ve been thinking about my health lately and have been avoiding flour-based food, but something I keep eating is fruit. Anyway, I ate really well while filming ‘1 Night 2 Days’. I got chosen for the eel restaurant and built up my health properly. I was full to the point where I couldn’t film. And, it must have been because I was trained through ‘Family Outing’ in the past, but I quickly got used to it without many problems.

High Cut: Yuri is busy filming the movie ‘No Breathing’, right? And you’re busy practicing guitar because the role you play, Jungeun, is an aspiring singer.

Yuri: It’s fun, and I’m happy to the point where I always look forward to the days I go on set. There are two songs that I play the guitar and sing to in the film as Jungeun, and I’ve been working hard, practicing them lately. I actually bought a guitar about a year and a half ago because I thought, ‘I should try an acoustic live at a concert’, and just took it in my home. Because I’m able to take this opportunity to learn guitar and singing together, it feels like I’m killing about ten birds with one stone. While practicing, even though I’m getting blisters on my fingertips, it, oddly, feels good. (laughs)

High Cut: It turns out [your role] is one of an aspiring singer who falls into a love triangle with childhood friends Seo Inguk and Lee Jongsuk. Here, a mischievous question. Normally, of the two people, who do you have a little more interest in?

Yuri: (while bursting out laughing) Both of them are actually close with Girls’ Generation members. (Seo) Inguk starred in ‘Love Rain’ with Yoona, and (Lee) Jongsuk has been close with Hyoyeon since a long time ago. There wasn’t a time where I met them through private meetings, but I heard so much about them that it felt familiar. As expected, I met Jongsuk for the first time when we did script readings. He wittily did the military salute from ‘Tell Me Your Wish’ first. We got close quickly thanks to Hyoyeon. I actually told Yoona and Hyoyeon to visit the set once, but it takes place in Daejeon, so I don’t think it would be easy.

High Cut: There hasn’t been any word of a next project for Yoona yet. I feel that you would be a bit greedy towards wanting to play a different kind of role. Like a cold role that could make you completely rid yourself of an innocent image.

Yoona: A malicious role is still a bit… I don’t think I would be able to express it well enough for viewers to focus on. I played a lot of roles like Candy (from ‘Candy Candy’), growing up in a difficult atmosphere. I want to play a distinct role like the character in ‘My Sassy Girl’, so I’m waiting for a project. I looked at a lot of works, but there are still a lot of Candy-like characters, so I’m looking for a project that would suit me more.

High Cut: You’re really popular with your fresh smile. Is there like any secret(?) to smiling well like that?

Yoona: Aigo, to be honest, I laugh so broadly that my family tells me to cover my mouth a bit when I laugh. (laughs) While monitoring myself, there are times where it’s so immoderate that I ask myself, ‘Why do I open my mouth like that when I laugh?’ I actually laugh broadly because it’s really funny, but it’s difficult to laugh like that when I’m acting. Because it’s different bursting out laughing in an unknown situation and in one where I have prior knowledge to.

High Cut: Yuri’s the original ‘conceptual pitcher’ with your underhand pitch. Do you have any intentions to do a new pitch to recover from Jessica and Tiffany’s ‘hurl-down pitch’?

Yuri: Um… I don’t think I could do it twice. (bursts out laughing) It’s normally not fun doing the same thing. I’ll research a new strategy, and if something comes up, I will think about it again. (laughs)

High Cut: You joined Mnet’s dance survival ‘Dancing 9’ as a dance master. In detail, what’s your role?

Yuri: For each genre, the best expert comes out and gives advice, and Hyoyeon and I have the role of giving advice in the K-Pop genre. We don’t teach them to dance and judge them, but teach them to study and learn on stage? But, while taking part in the show, we learned more. We cried from being touched by their passion, and it made us look back on ourselves on stage. There are really great contestants, so I wrote them down separately on a piece of paper. So I can receive lessons from them.

High Cut: Starting now, I’ll ask both of you questions. The ‘bad picture’ with Yuri, Yoona, and Hyoyeon (translator’s note: they are referring to this photo from Yuri’s Instagram) became a hot topic. You probably have even worse pictures on your cell phone that you can’t post on SNS, right?

Yuri: All the photos with my members I gathered for over 10 years probably exceed 500. There have often been ‘upload bad photo’ battles in our group chatrooms lately, and those photos are all dangerous. Sooyoung is always high in the ranks, and, when she wants to, the one who makes us burst out laughing to maximum levels is Hyoyeon. Yoona’s high in the ranks as well, and Taeyeon’s always cute even when she embarrasses herself. Tiffany really tries hard, but she’s funny two times out of 10. Seohyun! Tries excessively hard. I wish she wouldn’t try so hard. (laughs)

Yoona: To clear things up, Sooyoung and Hyoyeon unnies are in the finals, Yuri unnie and I are in the upper ranks. The people who want to do well in these things but don’t are Tiffany unnie and Seohyun. And Jessica unnie doesn’t participate well, so we take pictures of her while she’s sleeping and forcibly make her participate.

High Cut: Since summer’s nearing, I’ll ask you things about your body. There are probably respective methods for when you have to quickly diet when comeback schedules are made, right?

Yuri: There are really a lot of different ways, and I do them all. First, I maintain basic posture. I strain my belly button, thinking about the posture of a string pulling from above prior, and practice that. Also, making sure to drink the vegetable juice my mom makes me these days. When I overeat or drink, the next day I either run or do hard training for 2 hours. I do anything straightforwardly.

Yoona: I normally don’t diet. Recovering my health right now is more important. (laughs) I didn’t think about my body, but starting late last year, I became anemic and my stomach hasn’t been in a good condition. My skin was normally nice so I didn’t manage it at all, but it completely changed early this year. How could this happen to me! After that, I’ve been taking vitamins and omega-3, and go to the dermatologist regularly. I’m going to continue working hard on exercising as well.

High Cut: I’m curious as to what your troubles are these days.

Yoona: First of all, I think I have to be healthy in order to do everything. (Everyone burst out laughing because of her limitless talks about ‘health’) Something that always comes to mind when I have free time like these days is that I need to do something. I’ve been looking for something to do lately out of anxiousness. There have been a lot of things I’ve shown up until now, but there wasn’t much I had prepared. I received an opportunity before my members and enjoyed life unknowingly, but my members prepared during that time while waiting for a chance. When it’s time for my other members to show off what they’ve prepared, I’d have to unfold and go back to preparing again. To be honest, I’m forever thinking about it and not actually doing it, so there are times where I, myself, feel stifled.

Yuri: Um… When will I go and live in the mountains? After marrying the person I love, living a life together in nature is the romance I dream of. I want to go and live in Melbourne, Australia, but when will that be…. But I honestly want to keep working, so I’m thinking up ways to sing and act while living in Melbourne.

High Cut: On the other hand, what’s something the two of you are currently hooked on? For example, a TV program you watch the ‘original broadcast’ of.

Yuri: Ah, I really like ‘I Hear Your Voice’ (SBS) lately. Jongsuk comes on as really cool in it. And emptying my heart.

Yoona: I’ve watched a little bit of every drama. I watch ‘I Hear Your Voice’, ‘The Queen’s Classroom’, ‘Gu Family Book’, ‘Goddess of Workplace’, ‘Shark’ amongst others; I’m curious so I watch them all. While wondering, ‘If that was me, how would I have acted it out?’ Also, ballads or medium tempo songs. I usually listen to the entire albums from musicians like Kim Dongryul sunbae, Epitone Project, Broccoli You Too, Autumn Vacation, Urban Zakapa, and Lucia. I liked finding better songs aside from their title tracks more.

High Cut: Hereafter, I’m curious about how a ‘whole Girls’ Generation’s’ activity is going to take place.

Yuri: First of all, there are a lot of scheduled countries left in our world tour, so I think we’re going to go around the world doing concerts for the year. We’re also currently recording a new song. So I think a new album could release soon. It’s most fun when all 9 are gathered together.

Yoona: Because we keep having world tours, going to Japan feels like [going to] Jeju Islands. (laughs) We’ve seen most of the movies in the plane, so we always wait for next month’s update.

Yuri: I know. We’re rich with [air] mileage.

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‘InStyle’ Interviews Sooyoung and Other ‘Dating Agency; Cyrano’ Cast Members

Traditionally, it’s said to not interfere with others’ romances. However, the five people gathered here intentionally get involved in other people’s love [lives]. They act for people who are poor at confessions, and they whisper the needed lines (translator’s note: i.e. scripts) into their ears.

This is about the leading roles in the drama, “Dating Agency; Cryano”, played by Lee Jonghyuk, Lee Chunhee, Choi Sooyoung, Hong Jonghyun, and Jo Yoonwoo. Like people who have gathered to conspire, the five people are standing on a set decorated to seem like a secretive investigator’s office.

Lee Chunhee said something first:

“My role is a bit different from the other four, because I’m not affiliated with the Cyrano Agency.”

Lee Chunhee actually plays the role of “Cha Seungpyo”, who owns a small restaurant. He’s a mysterious character whose true nature interlaced with them is slowly being revealed.

“I’m a kind ‘daddy long legs’ right now, but I’m slowly going to reveal my real intentions. This means that conflicts will soon begin.” (laughs)

 

Hong Jonghyun, who usually has chic facial expressions, and bright Jo Yoonwoo, who shows curiosity in everything, were the same as their (respective) roles in the drama, “Moojin” and “Ahrang”.

“Jonghyun senior is usually the opposite of chicness. (laughs) However, he’s a deep hyung (translator’s note: what a guy calls another guy who is older than him) and you can feel his affection, even in his heartless comments.”

Of these, the only female, Choi Sooyoung, was chosen by all of the members as the mood maker in the Cyrano team. She is laid-back and fun on set to the point where her existence alone brightens up the atmosphere when filming.

“I’m the mood maker? I think it’s Jonghyuk senior. (laughs) Even though I’m the only girl, I don’t feel uncomfortable. But that doesn’t mean I get special treatment. They all have good manners, so everyone is so considerate that I don’t feel like I’m special. I don’t know if it’s because young and passionate people are gathered together, but I think the mood on set is unusually good.”

Also, the genius director, “Seo Byunghoon”, is played by Lee Jonghyuk. He, the leader of the Cyrano Agency, adds to the weight of the drama with his tough and manly appearance.
“He’s cold, but is also like a dork. He’s a character who has the faint memories about his first love.”

While making a chic pose quite different from his appearance as “Junsu’s Dad”, he amused the actors and staff on set with a few words, which were unclear as to whether he was joking or not. Instead of his hardened charisma, his sincere chatting seemed to be the foundation for their teamwork.

“At first, I wondered how I would pull this role off. However, now it feels like we all melted into our roles, and are actually meeting the characters.”

Even when you hear just the youngest, “Ahrang”‘s, replies, you can assume how united the five unique actors are.

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Hyoyeon to Travel to Hong Kong for Topshop and Interviewed by ‘EastTouch’ Magazine

On June 6th, Hyoyeon will be attending a store opening in Hong Kong as part of her new position as the Asian ambassador for Topshop. She was also recently interviewed by “EastTouch” magazine, discussing her new endorsement deal, fashion preferences, and general impressions of Hong Kong.

Q1: What are your thoughts on being the Topshop ambassador this year?
A: South Korea doesn’t have Topshop, and I’m a supporter of Topshop. Recently, I can only buy things from Topshop when we go to Japan for our concerts and have some free time to ourselves, which is why I am really happy to have become an ambassador of Topshop. Moreover, after seeing the new collection, I want all the items.

Q2: What’s your favorite style of Topshop clothing?
A: I like anything that is pretty.

Q3: Topshop often does ‘crossovers’ (translator’s note: referring to collaborations) with other brands. Which brand would you most like to do a crossover with?
A: Our Girls’ Generation has nine members, each with their own distinctive fashion style. If Topshop could do one different style for each of us as a collaboration plan, I would look forward to that.

Q4: If you were to design clothes with Topshop, how would you do it?
A: I like clothes that are “bling bling”, so the very glamorous “party look” will definitely be my first choice of design.

Q5: What’s your favorite style of clothing?
A: Even though I like the glamorous stage look, I like clothes which have detail and are feminine for my outfits on normal days. Even if they are tight-fitting, I love wearing them as long as they look comfortable.

Q6: What individual activities have you been busy with recently?
A: Before this collaboration with Topshop, we just finished our concerts in Japan. So after coming to Hong Kong, I have to go back to South Korea to prepare for our Asia Tour, and of course we’ll be stopping over in Hong Kong for our concert.

Q7: What feelings does Hong Kong give you?
A: Actually I’ve been to Hong Kong a lot of times. This is already my third time within this year. Hong Kong is really a great place for shopping. I only have to go to one shopping mall and I can already buy all the brands I want. And all your building designs are really unique!

Q8: Have you eaten any Hong Kong delicacies that are hard to forget?
A: Actually this place really has too many good foods, it’s just a pity that I don’t have enough time to try them all. However, I really enjoy the dimsum and the roasted meats.

Topshop also released a behind-the-scenes video, shown below, from its photoshoot with Hyoyeon and other models. In her short interview clip, Hyoyeon talks about what she likes about Topshop’s fashion and its ability to appeal to any age group.

Sources: EastTouch, 何mandy_luv_922@Weibo.com, Topshop Hong Kong@Facebook.com, topshop_hk@Instagram.com
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‘Elle’ Magazine’s June Issue Features Tiffany for a Photoshoot and Interview

When I said I would be doing a photoshoot with Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, the responses from people around me were all the same. “She has a really good personality and is really relaxed.” “She has a lot of aegyo and is pleasant.” There were nothing but compliments, but I don’t know. Without opposing opinions, she’s a K-Pop star who is at the top and even completed her world tour (translator’s note: they are likely referring to the Japan arena tour) recently, so wouldn’t she be haggard and coy? My worries were perfectly unfound. Then again, before the shoot, when I called and asked her manager, “What should we prepare for snacks at the set? Does she like salads or fruits?”, they replied, “Haha. She probably won’t eat that. What she wants to eat changes each time. She will probably say she’ll eat a meal, so don’t worry about it.” When I got that response, I was relieved.

▶Q: How are you so bright and optimistic? Even when viewing you as a fellow woman, you’re so lovable.
-I really live off the power of food. I get sensitive when I’m hungry. You saw me earlier, right (in the middle of the shoot, she fully ordered and ate donkatsu, omurice, and California rolls)? Not too long ago, Hyunjin Ryu, who I met in LA, was even surprised when he saw me eat. He said I ate like a [baseball] player.

▶Q: What happened with the ‘Girls’ Generation menu’ that wandered around the internet?
-That’s nonsense! We sometimes do concerts that run for 3 and a half hours, and it’s just not possible with that diet. Also, the choreography for ‘I Got A Boy’ is really powerful. Strength is an essential. Our managers get surprised. They say our food expenses are more than Super Junior’s.

▶Q: Still, when compared to your debut, all the members, on average, have become slimmer.
-Yes, I really dieted when we were 20. After 6 PM was a bit difficult, but you lose weight by not eating anything after 8 PM as well. I didn’t eat snacks and drank 1,500 mL of water every day. Losing my baby fat helped too.

 

▶Q: Do you exercise too?
-I don’t like to. I exercise the least. Haha!

▶Q: There were a lot of outfits that show your stomach.
-At times like that, I don’t eat donkatsu and only have rice.

▶Q: You seem like a girl who has lots of interest in ‘pretty things’. From your makeup to your nails, you’re always bling-bling.

-You’re right. I have a lot of interest in beauty care. A separate dermatology, separate massages that liven up your facial line, a separate body massage… I go to offices equally. Because good places are all different. I consistently make an effort.

 

 

▶Q: Oh, you know your stuff. When you go overseas, you want to hurry back to Korea and receive treatment, right?
-You can understand because you’re also a girl, right? My managers are really exhausted because of it. Haha.

▶Q: You must be skilled at home care too.
-Of course. Sometimes when we’re too tired, there are members who just pass out and sleep. No matter what, I always cleanly cleanse and apply 4~5 kinds of skincare products. When it comes to hair, I’m the type to change it constantly, so I have to care for it well. Recently, Yoona touched my hair and was amazed, saying, ‘How is your hair this healthy when you perm and dye it so often?’

▶Q: I’m curious as to how Girls’ Generation’s vanities and bathrooms in your dorm look.

-The other members share bathrooms, while I use one alone. Still, my bathroom and vanity are completely crowded. To the point where I separate body products that are good moisturizers and ones with nice scents on different racks.

 

▶When you entered the studio earlier, a fresh smell spread.
-I mixed and sprayed Chanel ‘Chance eau Tendre’ and L’Occitane ‘Rose’ perfume today.

▶Q: Do you do your own makeup as well?
-While on our Japan tour, because the work fell short from Korean staff, we had no choice. Taeyeon and Jessica’s makeup skills are excellent. Let’s just leave it at me usually applying Shu Uemura BB cream, using an eyelash curler, and applying YSL lip tint. When I went on a business trip to the United States recently, I went into Sephora and frantically tested out YSL tints in particular. The colors were a lot more diverse than in Korea.

▶Q: Oh, now that you mention it, it must be difficult shopping in Korea.
-How come, I do it all! After getting my makeup done, if there is something I like, I immediately go to the mall and purchase it myself. But because we go to the airport so often, I end up buying it at the duty-free store a lot.

▶Q: When doing makeup, what is something you ‘must’ use?
-Fix mascara. I have a lot of eyelashes and they’re strong, making it difficult to use a curler, so I make sure to take it when I go overseas.

 

▶Q: This is something I’ve always been curious about. The competition for airport fashion is intense these days. Fashion is fashion, but it looks like you always have full makeup on. What do you do when you’re on the plane for a long period of time?
-It’s different depending on the person, but, even if it’s troublesome, I make sure to clean my makeup in the lounge before boarding the plane. Also, when they give out warm towels in the cabin, I ask for a couple, place them on my face, and sleep. And I frequently spray AmorePacific ‘Mist’.

▶Q: From cute to sexy, you’ve tried all kinds of styles. What style did you feel was most like you?
-I like me right now the most. I prefer a lady rather than a girl. Red lips aren’t awkward anymore either. Not too long ago, I watched Lee Hyori (unnie’s) new music video over twenty times. While watching it, I was really anticipating when I enter my 30′s. I think it’s a charming age where you have mature beauty and can freely enjoy things you love.

▶Q: Then aging ‘well’ must be important. I think you’d age prettily. I think how you smile well, are bright, and are optimistic are all bound to show in your face eventually.
-Recently, our makeup vice president said, ‘Our Fany’s heart is pretty, so her face is also pretty.’ Of course, I do receive treatment well and invest a lot into it, but I think my positive mind towards everything shows externally. This process of slowly becoming a woman is fun.

Sources: Elle Magazine, je-kwon@Tistory.com
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‘Californian Girl’: Tiffany Featured in ’1st Look’ Magazine for a Photoshoot in Los Angeles

Tiffany, who completed rehearsals for <Dream Concert>, was laid back and beautiful just like at the California beach. Like a person who has everything prepared. That is her way of living and her way of mapping out life. Twenty-five, Tiffany is astute.

“At my current age, I don’t think I can express myself like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. I think doing music that suits my age is most natural and great. That is also truly what is most like you.”

The ‘hurl-down pitch’ you threw in LA garnered lots of attention.
I was actually ill-prepared for it…. I don’t have any regrets though. I didn’t have any time to warm-up and went on the field for interviews and took pictures, and things were hectic so I guess you could say my energy weakened? I didn’t know there would be that many reporters either, so I was a bit taken aback.

Are you personally satisfied with the results?
I’m not a baseball player, and I think that was enough for it to be a fun and enjoyable experience. After pitching, I asked Hyunjin Ryu, ‘Could I throw it one more time?’, but he replied, ‘No, you can’t.’ (laugh) So I told him next time, if possible, to let me sing the National Anthem instead of pitching. I get less nervous if I have to sing. Anyway, it was a place where I could show my Korean pride, so it was an honor.

Right after you returned from completing the photoshoot in LA, you appeared at <Dream Concert>; you must be really busy. You frequently have shoots overseas. Do you have a secret when it comes to getting used to different time zones?
There isn’t anything in particular, but my body adjusts on its own. When it’s dark, I sleep, and when I open my eyes, I eat. (Haha) Girls’ Generation doesn’t have a problem with jet lag. We go overseas almost every week, so we’ve gotten used to it.

After your schedules in LA, did you return after relaxing?After debuting, we haven’t received a long vacation, so my members and I talk about vacations a lot. Saying we should go somewhere by ourselves if we get the chance to later in the future.

Where do you want to go on vacation to?Florida or Las Vegas.

Do you want to go to the casinos?
No. I just want to shop freely and watch fun shows.

‘Tiffany’s compact car’ came up in real-time search charts recently. Is there a reason why you bought a compact car?
It was my first car ever, so I thought it would be good for it to have a special meaning. Before purchasing it, I thought a lot about it before deciding. If not now, I didn’t think I would ever be able to ride it. And the price was nicer than I thought. (laughs)

Do you drive often?
Honestly, there isn’t a lot of time to drive. It’s been about a year since I bought my car, but I only have about 1000km on it. So I just gave my car key to my manager to hold onto.

Out of all the places you’ve driven to, which place left an impression?
Itaewon. While feeling a bit of ‘Itaewon Freedom’, I went with four of my members. At the time, I didn’t know how to read the GPS, so we wandered for a really long time, but I think it was a dynamic experience.

We’re going to try a simple psychology test. You went to a bookstore. From bestsellers, fashion magazines, autobiographies, and romance novels, which would you choose?
Hm… A bestseller. I actually went to the bookstore not too long ago. When I go, I usually buy the original novel of films. I read the books beforehand for movies that I like when they’re about to premiere. I bought <Fifty Shades of Grey>, which is a rated book, but it’s good. (Haha)

Is there a particular reason why you buy the original novels?
I want to act in the future, so I think it’s a process in preparing for that time. I can see how the actors portray the characters in the novels and studying them also helps me.

I will tell you the result of the psychology test now. ‘Bestseller’ can be interpreted as uneasiness towards being behind the generation. Do you agree?
I think that’s correct. My mentality is coming out exactly. (laughs) I constantly make an effort not to fall behind and keep learning. That’s also a celebrity’s fate.

Is there anything you’ve become immersed in lately, that you don’t even realize time is passing?As always, I think it’s music. Not too long ago, Justin Timberlake made a comeback for the first time in 7 years. The album was so good that after I listened to it, I tried listening to albums from his ‘98 debut until now. I think music is something that’s new every time you listen to it. He also debuted as an idol, promotes as a soloist, and is an artist who acts, so I think there is a lot I could learn from him.

Depending on your age, doesn’t the type of music you seek differ?
You’re right. When I was in my early 20′s, I liked bubbly, cute songs, but I think I prefer mature music now. At my current age, I don’t think I can express myself like Mariah Carey and Whitney Houston. I think doing music that suits my age is most natural and great. That is also truly what is most like you.

Is there, by any chance, a talent someone else possesses that you would want to steal?Beyonce’s professional spirit. I read an article with her interview recently, and she said, ‘I prepare 3 months for a 15 minute performance.’ What’s even more impressionable was when she said, ‘If I can’t at least sing or dance like this, I’d be a fool. That’s because I put that much effort into it and am that confident.’ I thought that she’s really a great professional. Personally, I think that talent isn’t natural, but that it’s more important to put forth an effort.

I think that intense self-regulation is inevitable, especially to survive in the entertainment industry.Yes. Rather than getting to the top, maintaining that summit is even more difficult. (laughs) And so endlessly working hard is very important.

That’s true. There must be a lot of idols who covet Girls’ Generation’s position.Fortunately, the results are just as good as the hard work put into it, so I’m proud. Even on days I have off, I receive lessons and practice choreography.

If you always think about music, doesn’t life become monotonous? There ought to be times where you get stressed or suddenly feel futile. Is there an item that excites your life at times like that? Or are you going to answer ‘music’ again?No. Shopping. (laughs) I have a lot of interest in fashion, so I really like clothes. Because I’m a girl, I try on pretty things, and when I buy clothes, I get in a good mood.

Do you eat foods well without being picky?Yes. Surprisingly, I’m not that picky. I like Korean food in particular. In the past, I ate cereal or bread for breakfast, but now, if I don’t eat kimchi and warm soup, my day is tiring. (laughs)

The future can be vague for one person, while it’s specific for others. When you imagine your future 5 years from now, what kind of life do you see unfolding?I’m really specific. (laughs) This is because, looking at BoA sunbae, I dreamed of becoming a singer and was determined, with a plan of, ‘When I go to Korea, I’m going to at least become like BoA sunbae.’ Honestly, my members and I even say, ‘Did you think we would become like this?’, and I said, ‘Of course. Because I prepared for it completely.’ I think I’m always preparing and planning for the future. And so in 5 years, don’t you think I’d become an artist who seeks her own music, promoting solo like Beyonce? In 5 years, I’ll be 30 years old, so I think I’d also get married. Because I want a family at 30.

So you’re saying you want to have your cake and eat it too?Yes, I do.

Then, in order to fulfill your future, is there something you’re doing?It’s been 6 years since we’ve debuted. So if I’ve practiced filling the stage with 9 members until now, I’m practicing filling the stage with 3 members, promoting as the unit ‘TaeTiSeo’ last year. Also, OSTs have been helping with the experience of overwhelming the public with just my voice, without dancing. <All About My Romance> is my fourth OST, and I got a little greedy this time around and worked really hard. While recording in the studio, I extended the hours I worked. If you listen to OSTs I sang in the past and this one, there’s probably going to be a big difference. (laughs)

What about your thoughts on marriage? Like you said, what kind of man is your ideal husband?
In the past, my visual ideal type was Jo Insung, but I heard about his relationship not too long ago. (laughs) I actually think my marriage partner would be someone with the same beliefs as me. I’m Christian, there are spouse prayers, and I think God will decide on who will become my husband.

August 1st is your 25th birthday. Is there anything you have planned by any chance?Girls’ Generation’s debut date is August 2nd. And so we’ve been talking about having a grand celebration together with my birthday and debut anniversary this year. I want to rent out an amusement park and play all day, but I’m not sure if that would work out well. (laughs) If it doesn’t, I’m just going to eat dinner with the members.

Your ‘this or that’ style makes it seem like you’re a radical type.Yes, that’s right. I’ll either go big or go small.

What’s the biggest personal change for you as of late?There isn’t anything special.

Then I’ll change the question. What is a personal change you want?Oh, I thought of something. I’ve been receiving lessons lately. I received a guitar as a gift not too long ago, and a guitar is a bit of a wild instrument, and I’m a bit wild too? And so I’ve been learning piano to become a bit more relaxed, but [the person teaching me] is someone I know personally, so they aren’t strict on me. So I’m looking for an instructor who will scold me while teaching me. Someone who’s really scary.

During interviews, there are words that interviewees particularly put emphasis on. I felt a strong emphasis on ‘acting’, so do you have a desire to become an actress?Yes. There’s are images that Girls’ Generation members give off to the public. Like ‘someone acts, someone sings’. I have a strong vocal image, but if given the opportunity, I would really like to act. It’s not that I want to play a lead immediately, but I’m waiting for my first role that can portray me in the prettiest, best way.

Isn’t the term ‘pretty’ defined as to express appearance?No. It’s just a role that can naturally show my real self. I want a role that is so natural that it makes it look like I’m not even acting.

Specifically, what kind of character?
A bright, strong, astute, and a role kind of like Candy (translator’s note: from the ‘Candy Candy’ anime). (laughs)

You’re reaching your mid-20′s now. What is your life moving towards?K-Pop is gaining lots of popularity in America. In the past, I thought, ‘It’s Girls’ Generation, why can’t we enter the United States?’, but I think there’s a time for everything. I’m working hard now, waiting for that opportunity. It’s a wisdom that I’ve gained while being active until now, but I think waiting for the right moment is important. If you work hard, your sincerity gets through, and I truly believe an opportunity will come.

Source: 1st Look Magazine
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