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Girls' Generation's Seohyun, who had finished filming her drama "Time", were recently interviewed by various Korean media outlets. She talked about a variety of stories regarding the drama, recalling her memories about the filming process. The beautiful singer and actress, who is well known as a good interviewee, gave her answers to journalists very sincerely, as always, impressing and pleasing many journalists. What's most impressive about her interview was that she showed deep affection for Girls' Generation. You know, she has left SM Entertainment and is not the big k-pop agency's artist any more, but she emphasized that she's still getting in touch with Girls' Generation members and loves them. Especially, Seohyun even asked journalists not to refer to her as "the former Girls' Generation member". She said she still belongs to Girls' Generation and Girls' Generation will be forever. Check out what Seohyun said ...

As part of the South-North Korean agreement that made Pyongyang’s participation in the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Games possible, North Korea’s Samjiyon Orchestra arrived via the Mangyongbong-92 ferry on February 6 to perform in Gangneung and Seoul. The Seoul concert, held at Haeorum Theater located inside of the National Theater of Korea on February 11, was attended by prominent figures including President Moon Jae-in, first lady Kim Jung-sook, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, and Kim Yong-nam, president of North Korea’s Presidium of the Supreme People’s Assembly. By the way, it was notable that Seohyeon of Girls’ Generation made an appearance on stage to collaborate with the members of the North Korean orchestra. The female k-pop star sang a total of 2 songs with North Korean singers, showing off her beauty. Then, aren't you curious to know why Seohyun was chosen as the South Korean performer of the concert? Here are stories behind the Girls' ...

Q. Looking back on 2017, how do you feel? Seohyun: I had a lot of worries and anxieties, but I think it was a very productive year. The year could be the turning point in my life. Q. Many people were very surprised when you announced that you decided to leave SM Entertainment. Seohyun: SM Entertainment is like a home to me, and I have my family there. That's why so many emotions crossed my mind when I decided to leave there. As the youngest member of our team, I received much love. But you know, I'm not a teenage girl any more. I agonized about my future, and I decided to make a fresh start because I wanted to take responsibility for myself. Q. What did Lee Soo Man tell you after you left SM Entertainment? Seohyun: I've lately dined with him, and he gave me a message of support. He said I've been doing great job and he thanked me. Actually, I'm so thankful to him. I was an ordinary girl, but thanks to him, I could become a member of Girls' Generation a...

Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun decided to leave SM Entertainment. On October 10, SM Entertainment announced that the three members decided not to renew their contracts, admitting its breakup with them. Even though the k-pop agency emphasized that Girls' Generation members are not even thinking about the breakup of the 10th-year girl group, it is difficult to say that the 8 members will reunite some day and release their new album. Well, you must have been surprised by the news. Then, what do you think is the reason why Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun decided to leave SM Entertainment? Actually, there was no discord among the Girls' Generation members. They're getting along well with each other even though it has been a long time since they debuted. In addition, SM Entertainment treated the members with consideration. Girls' Generation has earned a lot of money for the agency, and the members received fair treatment. However, the pr...

On August 30, a press conference for MBC's new drama "Man who sets the table" was held in Seoul. As the leading actress of the drama, Girls' Generation's Sooyoung attended the event too, and the female idol star talked about her new drama. By the way, you know, two other Girls' Generation members are currently appearing in MBC's dramas. Yoona is appearing in "The king in love", and Seohyun is acting in "Bad thief good thief", while it is uncommon that more than two members of a k-pop idol group appear in dramas of same broadcasting company at the same time. So, check out what Sooyoung talked about it. Actually, we try not to appear in any dramas when we work on our new album. That's why we appear in our dramas around the same time. I wanted to appear in a good drama, and we just happened to appear in dramas of same broadcasting company. I know it's uncommon. Yoona and Seohyun are doing really great, and their dramas ...

Taeyeon Q. What did you feel while working on Girls' Generations' 10th anniversary album? Taeyeon: It was not easy for me to express myself within my short part. I think it is because I've been active as a solo singer. You know, I have to sing the entire song as a solo singer. Q. It has been 10 years since you debuted, and you've done that kind of work many times. Taeyeon: Well, I don't think I have a very distinct voice, and I always had a difficulty in making a strong impression within my short part. When I recorded our new songs, I tried to keep in tune with the other members. Q. You've achieved great success as a solo singer. What did you learn from your solo activities? Taeyeon: I learned that I should care about details. As a solo singer, I'm the only one who performs on the stage, and I have to do all the things on my own. Q. Do you usually try to take the leadership in making your album? Taeyeon: No, I usually try to respect other ...

Girls' Generation's Seohyun is currently appearing in her drama "Bad Thief Good Thief". She's doing really great in the drama. Are you enjoying watching the drama? But that's not all. She is loved by many actors and staff members of the drama because the good-natured idol star is always nice and kind everyone. So, check out what actor Ji Hyunwoo talked about Seohyun. As leading actors, they've been working together since last March. It's never easy to show great acting performance all the time, but I'm enjoying filming the drama thanks to great producers, writers, staff members and actors. Especially, I think there is a good chemistry between me and Seohyun even though it's our first time to appear together in a drama. I'm thankful that her real-life personality is similar to her character in the drama. She's a good listener who is very faithful and polite. <K-pop Secret Vol.1: 40 Korean Stars’ Real Personality> K-p...

Q. You're playing Kang Soju in your drama. Tell me about her. Seohyun: She is a person of judgement and tenacity, who evokes a girl crush. Q. What do you focus on the most when you play the character? Seohyun: I think my physical strength is the most important because the drama is not a short drama. And my goal is to finish filming the drama safely because there are many action scenes. Q. Could you pick one memorable scene from the drama? Seohyun: Well, it's hard to pick just one, but I like the scene where Dolmok (Ji Hyunwoo) and Jongbum (Shorry) shouted out "Schools should be like schools and students should be like students". Q. What is it like acting together with actor Ji Hyunwoo? Seohyun: He always leads me well, and that's why I feel comfortable about expressing emotions in the drama. I can be absorbed in the character thanks to him. By the way, I felt so sorry for him when I hit his head with a cellphone by mistake while filming our drama. Q...

Girls' Generation's Seohyun is currently appearing in her drama "Bad Thief Good Thief". She's doing really great. Her acting is stable, while it's notable that she shows a new side of herself through the drama. Actually, she has a great affection for the drama, and that's why she cut her hair in a bob-type style for the first time since she debuted. By the way, it seems like it will be hard for Seohyun to focus only on her drama. You know, Girls' Generation will make a comeback soon, and she has to be active as a member of the girl group too. She will have to be as busy as a bee. In this case, k-pop idols usually request the production crew of their dramas to change their shooting schedules. It's a matter of course because they have to maintain their schedules as singers too. However, a problem occurs when the idol is a leading actor. Leading actor takes much part in his drama, which means if his shooting schedule is changed, dozens of ...

On May 12, Girls' Generation's Seohyun attended a press conference for her new drama "Bad Thief, Good Thief". You know, the talented female idol has shown her good acting ability through several TV dramas, but it's the first time for her to play a lead role in a weekend soap opera. Check out what she talked about her new drama at the press conference. Q. Your new drama will begin to air soon. How do you feel? Seohyun: I think I'm so lucky to appear in such a great drama. I play an attractive character who got some guts, and I really wanted to play such a character. You will be able to see a different side of me in the drama, and I feel a mixture of excitement and anxiousness now. I'll do my best. Q. It's the first time for you to play a lead role in a weekend soap opera. Don't you feel pressured? Seohyun: I feel heavily responsible. But I don't think it's bad because I usually get a driving force when I feel pressured. My aim is...

On January 17, Miss A's Suzy released her warm-up single for her first ever solo album, while Girls' Generation's Seohyun also made a solo debut by releasing her first solo album on the day. As I've posted before, it was the k-pop queens' war, and extra attention was focused on who's going to be the winner of the war because Suzy and Seohyun are two of the most popular female k-pop idols. Well, as you may know, Suzy became the winner of the war because her song "Pretending to be happy" has reached the top of various online music charts, while Seohyun's "Don't say no" was not that popular on the charts. However, there is a reason why you can't just say Suzy won a complete victory over Seohyun. Do you know why? After "Pretending to be happy" became a big hit, Suzy finally released her first ever solo mini album "Yes? No?" on January 24. No doubt, people expected that she will achieve a huge success with...

On January 16, Girls' Generation's Seohyun held a showcase event for her first ever solo album "Don't say no" to be released next day. At the event, she looked very excited about her solo debut, while Yoona and Sooyoung sent messages of support to the youngest Girls' Generation member through a video clip. Let's see what Seohyun talked about her first solo album. Q. It has been 10 years since you debuted as a member of Girls' Generation, and you finally got a chance to release your solo album. How do you feel? Seohyun: I can't still believe it has been 10 years since debut. That's a long time, and lot of things happened. Actually, being active as a member of Girls' Generation left something to be desired because we have many members and we have to fit ourselves round the conception of the team. So, I felt really great about taking much part in producing my solo album, and through the album, I want to show myself as a solo singer. Q....

It's k-pop queens' war. Miss A's Suzy will release her first ever solo album on January 24, while her warm-up single will be released on January 17. And Girls' Generation's Seohyun, who is considered as one of the most famous female k-pop idol stars, will also make a debut as a solo singer on January 17. So, the two k-pop queens will have a head-to-head contest on the day, and extra attention is now focused on who's going to be the winner of the k-pop queens' war. No doubt, Suzy is one of the most successful female k-pop idol stars. She's been on a roll since her debut, while she's achieved many things as a member of Miss A, actress, and CF model. In addition, contrary to popular opinion, she is a good enough singer. She has attractive and beautiful voice, and she has a good basic skills as a singer. It seems like there's no doubt about Suzy's success as a solo singer. Seohyun is well known for her great singing ability. As a member of...

How can I exclude the most famous and popular female idol star from this list? Don't you think it's a little strange that Suzy didn't make a debut as a solo singer even though she's been on a roll and has been enjoy great popularity in the kpop world since her debut? Well, the time has finally come for her solo debut. JYP and Suzy are now hard at work on her first solo album. The strong point of Suzy as a solo singer is that she has beautiful voice and can sing various genres of music. Seohyun and Yuri's duet song "Secret" that was released last August was a kind of warm up single for both idol stars' solo debut. I'm sure Seohyun is one of the best female idol singers, but she couldn't have enough chance to show off her outstanding singing ability as a solo singer. It is expected that the youngest member of Girls' Generation will make a successful solo debut just like Taeyeon did. Krystal is the one who is well known for her gre...

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