Former basketball coach Park Seung Il made headlines several times over the year because of his close relationship with SNSD members.
Park, who’s been diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s Disease, is a big fan of SNSD and so it inspired member Sooyoung to visit him at the hospital and more recently, he attended SNSD’s concert.
On August 3rd, maknae member Seohyun paid a visit to the hospital, and the visit was said to have put Park in good spirits. The two snapped some photos together, which Park shared on his website, writing, “SNSD’s maknae and mom together…”.
Besides brightening his spirits with her visit, Seohyun also gave Park Seung Il a gift, which were an exclusive album with the members’ signatures and a portable DVD player.
Netizens commented, “SNSD are angels”, “Seohyun has a pretty face and heart”, “SNSD’s good deeds really impress me”, and “Fans can’t help but like her because she shows these kind acts”.
Source: TV Daily via Nate - allkpop21 July:
Broadcast officials revealed, “Seohyun has a passion towards her studies, so she goes to school whenever she has an opportunity.”
In the picture, Seohyun is seen sitting up straight while writing notes and her eyes sparkling while taking class.
Netizens stated, “It probably isn’t easy taking classes and being a singer at the same time, she’s impressive”, “She is a model for the student life”, and “I’m so proud.”
12 July:
Despite the fact that she wasn’t all dressed up, she still looked very pretty by exuding a pure and refreshing aura through her simple airport fashion style.
Meanwhile, this special event in the Tokyo Dome is sure to be a blast. Music Bank’s producer Kim Ho Sang stated, “I believe that this could be the best event among all the events abroad thus far.”
29 June:
In celebration of her birthday on June 28th, SNSD’s Seohyun left a sweet message for her fans through “UFO Town“.
She said, “Hello~ I’m SNSD’s maknae Seohyun, who just celebrated her 21st birthday today ^-^ I’m not sure as to whether I’m deserving of such love and messages of congratulations from this many people. I would first like to genuinely thank my parents for giving birth to me!! What could I say to properly deliver my feelings… I sincerely thank everyone to the point where it can’t be expressed with my writing skills.”
Seohyun continued, “For giving me a reason to sing ever since my debut, for always allowing me to shine on stage, for always helping me stand back up and smile whenever I went through hardships, for always believing in me… Thank you ^^”.
Seohyun also shed some tears when her fans sang her a birthday song during her arena tour. Fans had prepared a special electronic display board that read, “Seohyun! Happy birthday~!” Through tears, she replied, “I’m receiving messages of congratulations from so many people. I’m such a happy person.”
28 June:
The birthday girl answered by creating three fake headlines that she wanted to see in the future:
> “A Girl’s Generation Cure-All”
“I’d like for our music to touch as many people as possible. I hope that one day, there will be news about how our music healed the world of pain and suffering.”
> “SNSD Holds Their First World Tour”
“All of our members said that after the SMTOWN Live concert, they wanted to go to other European countries, such as England, the Netherlands, Spain, Italy, etc. I want to go outside Europe as well. If we can hold a world tour, the whole world will be a girl’s generation.”
> “SNSD’s Seohyun Starts a Foundation for Disadvantaged Kids”
“I’d like to create a charity or a foundation with my name on it. I want to give children who grow up in bad situations the chance to realize their dreams. I’m planning on starting it in my 30’s, and it will start out small rather than fancy and sparkling.”
Source: Sports Hankook via allkpop
SNSD’s official fan cafe, CISTUS, sent in the birthday advertisement on a certain daily newspaper wishing Seohyun a happy 21st birthday.
In the advertisement, her fans expressed their sincere longing for Seohyun and SNSD’s comeback and also praised Seohyun for her serious yet mannerly and giving demeanor. They also wrote, “We can’t wait to pour out all our love and support,” deeply congratulating Seohyun on her birthday. Seohyun’s fan club deemed June 28th, “Hyun’s Birth,” in celebration.
Meanwhile, managers of CISTUS stated, “Every SNSD members have officially turned into adults and they will continue to age as years go by. But to us fans, they will always remain as girls.”
Upon seeing the advertisement, netizens jealously commented, “Seohyun is lucky to have fans like this,” “Her fans are very dedicated,” and, “I hope that the love between fans and celebrities continue.”
Meanwhile, SNSD is currently having an Arena Tour in Japan and is performing at Yoyogi Arena in Tokyo on the 28th and on the 29th.
Source & Photo: xportsnews via allkpop
Seohyun has a special relationship with the newspaper: in a fortuitous coincidence, June 28th is also the birthday of Sports Hankook, currently in its 7th year of publication.
Check out the full interview below, and happy birthday to Seohyun from all of us here at allkpop!
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Firstly, happy birthday.
Thank you. Happy birthday to Sports Hankook too.
Did you know of your special relationship with Sports Hankook?
No, I was surprised when I heard it. I knew there must be a reason why you always wrote good articles about me (laughs).
How did you feel?
It must be destiny. I’ll definitely keep reading. Is that being too serious (laughs)?
We kept all of the articles about SNSD from your debut, and we would like to give it to you as a birthday present.
Wow! This is the first time looking at them on paper. (After admiring the articles) It’s so different, seeing them on paper as opposed to the Internet. Are you really giving these to me? It’s an unforgettable birthday present. I’ll show them to my unnies.
It seems like just yesterday that you first sat down with us after your debut.
Right. I didn’t know anything then. I didn’t know what to say, nor what kinds of things are usually published in articles.
(Pointing at the article) How does it feel, seeing your debut picture? Anything you’d like to hide or change?
No, not at all. I like how the bangs make me look fresh. It’s heartwarming, looking at the previous me.
At the time, you had said you’d like to perform in a Japanese drama.
I still dream about that. I was into “Nodame Cantabile” at the time, and now I’m watching “Hotaru’s Light“. I hope the day can come when I can finally act in a Japanese drama.
SNSD hadn’t been thinking about Japanese promotions then. It’s almost as like you’ve prophesied it.
(Laughs) I suppose. Dreams became reality. If there is a goal and I start striving towards it, I think I’m able to gain the support of more people around me. The name ‘SNSD’ in itself contains dreams, and that dream of making the world a ‘girl’s generation’ will never change. Please stay with us until ‘girl’s generation’ becomes ‘grandmother’s generation’.
Is there a specific moment that’s engraved in your memory?
After our first performance together, everyone got together and cried for a long time.
I felt that we finally got to show ourselves on stage after such a long, arduous time training. I don’t think I’ll ever forget it. Looking at the past interviews, I feel that we shouldn’t lose our focus, our strength of mind. People change little by little without being aware of it, and I’m scared of that. I’ll always work hard to make sure I stay who I am.
You recently performed in Paris. Can you feel the impact of the Hallyu Wave?
Yes, of course. I think it’s because those who came before us worked so hard, that’s why Hallyu has the strength it has today. I don’t think we suddenly started it, just like that. I think it’s a blessing for us to promote in this era. There’s a sense of responsibility, as well. We will also pave the road for the performers who will follow in our footsteps.
Personally, what memory do you recall the most?
I did a duet with Joo Hyun Mi. My parents like her very much, and I was beyond nervous at the thought that I would get to sing with her. She held my hand during the performance, so that’s why I was able to barely finish it. Thinking back, I’m extremely thankful.
Were there any hardships to debuting so early in your life?
It’s hard when people focus on everything that you do. I started being careful of everything I was saying and doing. I’m used to it now and I’ve learned to be thankful for all the attention I’m getting.
Sports Hankook has met its 7th birthday. If there’s anything you’d like to say…
I’m always glad whenever I meet reporters from Sports Hankook. They’re very hardworking and trustworthy. Please write good articles about me in the future, and about SNSD as well. Thank you, and please watch over us well.
Source: Sports Hankook via Nate via allkpop16 Mei:
Seohyun shared her thoughts on celebrating Korea’s coming-of-age day today.
On May 16th, Seohyun shared,
“I am so happy that I have received so much interest and love even before I became an adult… I am sincerely thankful for all who have watched over me as I grew over the years and continued to congratulate me as I have become an adult.“
Seohyun was born in 1991 and according to Korea, became a “real adult” this year at the age of 20. Although she’s SNSD’s maknae, Seohyun has received much love for her calmness and maturity.
Seohyun revealed her amibitions saying,
“Though I am a bit embarrassed for having often shown the image of an immature child, now that I am an adult I hope to take more responsibility, continue to grow, and be more assertive.“
26 April:
On April 25th, an online community site uploaded pictures under the title, “Seohyun at Dongguk University”. The pictures, which drew much attention from netizens, showed Seohyun at a coffee shop on campus.
Seohyun is dressed like a typical female college student – in a black t-shirt, jeans, and flats – displaying a very pure look. However, even from far away, she was able to show off her beautiful long legs, unintentionally drawing envy from the other female students at the shop.
Netizens commented, “Even though she’s on break, she is attending well”, “Even though it is a coffee shop, she probably ordered a sweet potato latte”, and “Yonghwa hyung (older brother), Seohyun is here!”
12 April:
On April 11th, a picture of Seohyun holding a guitar was uploaded onto various online community bulletins, catching the attention of many netizens. They admired her goddess pose, which reminded them of her days on MBC’s “We Got Married“.
In the picture, Seohyun is wearing a grey hooded shirt and jeans – displaying a modest, model student look. She is also showing her pure charms as she stared straight into the camera with her pink guitar in hand. Her plump cheeks, which epitomizes her ‘baby face’ label, is also drawing envy from female fans.
Netizens praised, “A goddess has descended upon us”, “I want to become that guitar”, “What do you eat to be so pretty?”, and “I was envious because you were so pretty on ‘We Got Married’.”
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