On June 7th,
the sounds of Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, Jessica, Sooyoung, and Seohyun’s
laughter would not end in Cheongdam-dong. For the photoshoot for the
July issue of “@star1″, they arrived an hour early at the hair and
beauty shop, Soonsoo. Looking at the girls wearing hair rollers while
getting their makeup done and chatting was just “twinkle, twinkle”.
After hearing that Girls’ Generation usually likes eating yummy foods
while chatting or shopping, I got an idea and decided this photoshoot’s
concept would be “Girls’ Generation’s Fun Outing”.
On the day of
the shoot, the girls had their own individual schedules, as well as the
launching event for their collaborative perfume “GiRL” with 10 Corso
Como that evening, so time was not on our side. Also, there was a heat
wave in Cheongdam-dong, and fans were everywhere, and we had to change
the course of direction and cue sheets constantly throughout the shoot
because of the crowding fans. It was an overall difficult situation that
was about to make the staff’s mentality collapse. However, unlike the
staff, the girls were relaxed, saying, “It’s nice being able to shoot
outdoors, getting natural lighting after shooting in studios all the
time.”
The first cut
was done in a bakery/cafe. As soon as she stepped into the bakery,
Seohyun kept saying, “Oh my, it’s really nice,” and, even when nobody
told her to, she started choosing pretty desserts and bread. She took a
seat with Sooyoung at the Nocheon Cafe and started conversing with her.
They acted so natural that you couldn’t tell if it was a photoshoot or
their everyday life. Once outside the cafe, we shot photos of Sooyoung
taking a walk with the Golden Retriever, “Aki”, and Bichon Frisé,
“Bbyong”. “I normally like dogs, and have three dogs at home.” She
looked loveable, kicking her feet, not knowing what to do, because she
was so happy after seeing the dogs. Going on, we captured Yuri, Jessica,
Sooyoung, and Seohyun’s natural appearances shopping while walking to
and from 10 Corso Como and Tory Burch. “We couldn’t even think about it
now because of our busy schedules, but we enjoy shopping in
Cheongdam-dong with our members or friends when we don’t have any
schedules.”
Like their
words, they picked out pretty clothes for one another and smelled their
own “GiRL” perfume scents. They looked like real sisters having fun. In
between shoots, Seohyun would be absorbed in picking books from the book
corner. Yuri, who said, “I usually like reading and listening to music
at cafes,” enjoyed the peaceful sunlight at Noncheon Cafe. Known for her
exceptional aesthetic senses, Jessica looked like she realized that
time was flying because she was busy viewing drawings in the opera
gallery. Despite the photoshoot starting in the morning along with the
hot weather, we were able to complete the shoot thanks to the girls not
frowning once but acting professional by smiling from start to finish.
Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, Jessica, Sooyoung, and Seohyun’s hearts are
just as pretty as their loveable faces. I want to take this spot to
sincerely thank the girls.
At times like a child, at times like a girl
Q. The
youngest, Seohyun, recently completed her activities as one of Girls’
Generation’s three-member unit group, TaeTiSeo. I think it would have
been a lot different from when you were nine.
A. While it was
the three of us in a unit, it was just as fun as promotions with all
nine. Time passed really fast, and I was sad our activities were over.
It was a burden at first. Because it went from nine members to three,
the burden that came with the responsibilities we each had was no joke.
However as time went by, I fell for the charms of unit promotions. It
was a good opportunity for me to learn stage manners and other things.
Q. Watching TTS’s promotions, personally, Seohyun’s “aegyo mole” is what I remember most.
A. (laughs) I
didn’t expect that to gain so much interest. It’s not really an aegyo
mole, but I did it to give a twinkling appearance, but I think it looked
like a mole to others. I’m glad a different feeling was delivered even
when it wasn’t intended.
Q. Yuri received attention through her recent drama, “Fashion King”. It was actually your first take on acting, so how was it?
A. It was
really hard and tiring. But, it was even more fun. It made me want to
continue acting, but that doesn’t mean that I’ve lost my will as a
singer. I watched TaeTiSeo’s performance on the [drama] set, and I was
moving my body without even realizing it. I can’t help that I’m [a
member of] Girls’ Generation. (laughs) When I’m active as a singer, I
want to act, and when I’m acting, I miss the stage.
Q. What was the most intersting thing once the drama ended?
A. A lot of
older women and men recognize me. It’s the first time they’ve treated me
so pleasantly. It was different from when I’m a Girls’ Generation
member. It was a different feeling. They recognize me wherever I go and
love me. It makes me feel strange, but I’m still happy and like it. I
think it’s the power of dramas.
Q. How was Yuri’s acting in your opinion, Seohyun? Appraise it honestly.
A. (Yuri,
nervous, looked at Seohyun’s eyes from the side.) I was an avid watcher
of “Fashion King”. She acted really well, making it hard to believe that
it was her first time acting. My parents became bigger fans of her
after watching her act. Not only Yuri unnie, but it’s fun and
interesting watching the other unnies acting. It makes me think, “Should
I try acting?” as well.
Q. I think Yuri gets prettier everyday. What kind of image do you want to grow into?
A. I got
prettier? That’s impossible. I think I was prettier when I was younger.
(All the staff members fussed, saying “No.”) There are times when I want
to go back to when we debuted. (laughs) Right now, instead of hearing
people say that I’m “pretty”, I want to hear “Yuri has her own color.”
Instead of a pretty person, a person with a scent, doesn’t that sound
really good?
Q. Sooyoung has become the MC of “Midnight TV Entertainment”.
A. I recently
finished my first broadcast, but I was really nervous because it’s live.
I guess I lost all my energy once the show as over? That’s what it felt
like. But, as much as I was nervous, it was really fun and amazing.
Q. Sooyoung was also cast in the drama, “The Third Hospital”, and is busy filming…
A. As it’s my
first time acting in a long time, it’s really fun. I went around
auditioning to act before debuting as a singer, so I have big dreams
when it comes to acting. My importance has gotten larger than before… My
responsibilities are no joke, either.
Q. Listening to Sooyoung’s answer, it seems like you’ve gotten more mature.
A. (laughs)
Does it? Hearing that… Feels nice. (laughs) Still, I think the size of
my heart has gotten bigger than when I was younger. Because I
experienced many things after debuting, I think I look at things in a
wider light. I think I was a bit foolish when I was little. I don’t
think I knew how to accept and act with all the responsibilities and
things that were dropped onto me at a young age. Now, I think I’ve
matured a bit in that aspect. I want to become a more professional
person with a sense of responsibility.
Q. Yuri, Yoona,
and Jessica have been going forth as actresses. In your opinion,
Sooyoung, aren’t you worried about being compared to your fellow
members?
A. Yuri and
Jessica made their acting debuts through recent dramas. I think they did
unbelievably well despite it being their first time acting. I think I
can learn the good things [from them] and find my own individual
personality. Being compared with someone else will only cause a burden,
and I don’t think it’d help any.
Q. How is the summer for “Ice Princess” Jessica?
A. To be
honest, I’m afraid of the summer. I’m scared physically and am already
worried about how I’ll get through this hot summer. I’ve always liked
ice cream and patbingsoo (shaved ice), so I think I’ll have to get
through this summer with these foods. (laughs) I haven’t been able to
make any special summer plans. Because we start promotions in Japan
soon, I want to focus on that. I want to greet fans and the cool summer
with good results.
Q. You’ve been enjoying a sweet vacation after your drama, “Wild Romance”.
A. I’m resting
for a moment. I think of myself recharging. I’ve been taking this time,
before promotions resume, to do things that I’ve pushed off, meet people
I haven’t been able to, and reflect on my work and myself. I’ve been
straightening things out seriously.
Q. After you, Jessica, many members have been appearing in dramas.
A. There have
been a lot of individual schedules, and I’m cheering them on. Plus, I’m
happy they’re all doing well. Members being able to show off their own
personalitites in whatever area of work, I think that is Girls’
Generation’s strength. I, too, want to experience all other areas of
work. I think then I will be able to find Jessica’s individual color and
create my own personality.
Q. I feel like there have been a lot of individual activities these days.
A. There have
been a lot of instances of individual activities. Still, that doesn’t
mean we aren’t Girls’ Generation, does it? For us, whether it’s just one
member that’s active, or all nine, it’s all being done by Girls’
Generation. Everyone’s been waiting for a performance with all nine of
us for a long time, so we are planning on getting on stage after
preparing thoroughly.
Source: @star1 magazine
Scans by: Zeebra & Limeade
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified
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