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Translations for 소녀시대 Girls' Generation www.twitter.com/jasminelep

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Idology Review: Closing 2017

(source: http://idology.kr/10171)

⑤ Memorable Albums

#2. Holiday Night - SNSD

Randy (랜디): It is SNSD who have written down numerous girl group’s Firsts, have continued till now & is incomparable. It is an undeniable reality that in 10 years, they have widened the landscape of “Music & Concepts Done By Girl Groups Which Are Accepted By The General Public”.

Hamchwa (햄촤): Having non-complete (not as a full group) activities all this while was not only just for the sake of their respective careers, but it was as if converging ultimately for the goal of fortifying their teamwork. It is to the extent that its meaningless to distinguish the weight of each (vocal) part’s role, that all the voices had faithfully performed/carried out their respective roles in the right places.

//english translation: jasminelep

Watch: Girls' Generation 소녀시대 'Holiday' MV

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‘Spring Has Come’ South Korea’s Performance in Pyongyang, North Korea

(article source: http://naver.me/IGWU49lg)

Seohyun: “To all our fellow compatriots the Pyeongchang civilians, I am a singer and the moderator (emcee) Seohyun from Seoul.” "I wish this would be a time where we could feel emotions deep in our hearts, and look at one another’s face and feel as one."

“You’ve came to Pyeongchang and Seoul, and at that time I had sung with the Samjiyeon Orchestra” “I found it a pity that I wasn’t unable to speak with the orchestra members as it was too sudden. I did not know that I would be able to keep my promise so soon. You don’t know how happy I am to be able to fulfil my promise in Spring”

“South and North's, as well as North and South’s relationship is blooming like a flower of hope.” “The emotions we received from the North’s Orchestra, it would be good if you thought of the the emotions that the South’s civilians received, as a present"

“There are experienced singers who have participated 13 yrs ago & 15 yrs ago, as well as young singers who are here for the first time, gathered here to participate in this performance.” “From calm to exciting music, please look forward to it. Please watch enjoyably"

When introducing Yoon Do Hyun’s YB band, “In 2002 (at Pyongyang performance), singer YB who introduced themselves as '놀새떼'(날라리)” and displayed her wit.

In the middle Seohyun: “Its not an issue” (which means “its okay/alright” in North Korean style of speaking) “Though it may be songs and performances you’re seeing for the first time, we’re a nation that uses the same language and that makes our sentiments one"

Seohyun also stood on stage to sing as a singer, and sung the North Korean song ‘Blue Willow’. As its the representative song by North Korean’s top singer Kim Kwang Sook, the audience broke out in applause from the song’s first verse.

“Last February 11th, I was happy to be able to sing a short one two songs together in a significant performance after 16 years. Though we separated after I said ‘Let’s definitely meet again”, with that heart Spring came." “You have to endure the cold Winter in order to find Spring, to feel the warm Spring isn’t it because you have won over Winter?"

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Sunny’s Phone Call to Yoona on Send Me To You / 너에게 나를 보낸다

Video Clip: http://tv.naver.com/v/2188252/list/163011

S: Where are you? Y: Haha Where could I be? (cant really hear) S: Where are you? Are you at home? Aren't you busy? If you aren't then come~ S: Did you put on makeup or not? Y: I only applied BB Cream S: Why are you so pretty? Ah you're unbearable- I'm hanging up! Y: *sings Gashina lyrics* Why are you leaving the pretty me here and going? S: This Gashina... gashina-ie... Y: Unnie are you bored? S: Yup (softly) Y: I asked if you are bored? S: Ah I'm bored. And I have too much of this left Y: What? S: Pig's feet Y: Ahh~ I have to go then! Y: Did you drink alcohol? S: NO?! Y: You ordered pig's feet to eat? S: Yup! Y: Let me see, I heard that unnie's house's view is extremely good S: Are you curious? Y: Yeah~ S: Do you want to come and see? Y: Ah~ I need to receive permission from my manager for this schedule S: Yah hang up! This bad girl, hang up! Y: Ah unnie! Unnie I said that I'll be the first to go when unnie starts living in a house like that~ S: That's right~ That's right~ Y: Unnie~ I'm really happy that unnie called me up S: You were the first person I made a phone call to, fortunately the person I called, and also fortunately the first person who received my call. Y: Of course! If its unnie who's calling me of course I have to pick it up! S: All right~ Make sure to come and play! Y: I'll make sure to go unnie S: Come over here! See you next time Y: I won't go if there's other people living there. I'll only go to a place where unnie is (can't hear the rest) S: Yaaa~ Look at this~ She is extremely fast in having tact~ S: Though I'm not able to (...?), anyway!I'm going to cut (edit) this part out (?) Y: Unnie's manager and my manager are the same person~ S: Ah is that so~ Y: That's why because I heard of unnie's program, wherever unnie is I'll go to where unnie is~! S: Alright~ Y: I'll go to where unnie is soon! S: Alright Y: Send me to where unnie is! [Yoona made a play on the show's title "너에게 나를 보낸다" (Send me to where you are), by replacing "너" (you) with "언니" (unnie)] S/Y: HAHAHA S: Okay I got it! Make sure- Y: For today, I've sent my heart to unnie~ Y: Sleep well, please sleep dreaming good dreams tonight! S: See you~ Y: And make sure not to fart (or "don't do what you did earlier")* *can't really hear what Yoona said cause her voice got muffled, she either said "방구/fart" or "방금/earlier" S: See you~ Y: Got it unnie~

S: Ahhh this bad girl is fast at having tact~ I wanted to call this girl over before she knew(?) but she is too fast at having tact!

*NOTE* While I do allow people to use my translations for subbing videos, please do make sure to include credits for the translations in the video. Thank you.

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Yoona Generation [Instyle Nov ‘17]

source: http://www.instylekorea.com/issue/article_view.asp?seq=3401

eng translation: jasminelep

From A Bright Girl To A Mature Woman, Meeting Im Yoona Again

A happy ending for the sake of a never ending. (Her) every move becomes a portal site's main article, the expression 'Everyday Leeds*' has continuously been attached (to her name?). (She) has been doing the dream-like job of a being a magazine cover model for a few years consecutively like an annual event. King/Queen amongst the flowers (花中王), to keep her position amongst other fiercely blooming flowers for 10 years is not an easy thing. I met with Im Yoona who was busier than ever after the ending of the drama <The King Loves>. When she spoke with the world's most affectionate facial expression when seeing the bulging belly of a pregnant staff a month before giving birth, and the appearance of her alone looking back to bow and greet goodbye while everyone else were busily and hurriedly (packing up to) leave the place after the shoot ended... (The impression) Yoona left behind was small/trivial, but its warm aftertaste will last for a long time.

*slang for a person's golden age/heyday, so I guess they're saying everyday is her golden age(?) - in reference to Leeds United FC (I didn't really read into the reasoning of the slang)

That girl's birth flower is Lilac, in flower language it means first love and memories of youth. It has been 10 years for the first love-like girl group Girls' Generation, having been awarded above 100 awards this girl whose position is eventually rising has only now just known the taste of acting. <Confidential Assignment>'s Director Kim Seong Hoon rated her, "(She's) like a raw gem, but I saw her potential." Her potential has been proven by winning the [popularity] daesang at the Baeksang Arts Awards and having her name nominated in the Best New Actress category at the Grand Bell Awards. Orbiting around the brilliant Girls' Generation, and once again meeting the world of Im Yoona. Im Yoona is slowly swimming towards an even larger universe of her own.

Your Hanja name 'Abundant/Rich's Yoon(윤/潤) and the 'Pretty' (아/娥)', and your birth flower is Lilac... You might be tired of it hearing it all the time (without rest), but everything related to Yoona is pretty as one. Yoona: It is the first time I'm hearing that my birth flower is Lilac. Its fascinating because it is a flower I like.

People who are Gemini are social/outgoing. Yoona: That's right. (We're) well suited to all-roundedness/both-sides well.

Though it might be unreasonable to have a bias regarding blood types, to the extent of 'B Type Males' having a movie made regarding them, B type females definitely have an equal charm to them. Yoona: You're talking about the bias of (them) being 'blunt' (단호박) right? [laughs] When I say my blood type, the majority of people's reactions are of surprise. At first impression one might guess that I am an A blood type or O blood type, but the more you know me the more you'd think that I'm like a person with B blood type. I'm definitely someone who is sure of what I like and what I dislike, and my feelings are dependant on the mood. I may be a 'girl who knows what she wants' but actually I am someone who is easily swayed by the opinions of the people around me.

How does it feel to live as Yoona, I've been curious about the life of a pretty person for at least 360 days out of 365 days. The staffs also often say "I want to try living as Yoona even for just a day", when that happens I'd laugh saying "what are you talking about?". I definitely feel good whenever I hear that, but perhaps because I am Im Yoona I don't know how to respond to it.

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Idology - Yoona “When The Wind Blows” Music Review

source: http://idology.kr/9381

Randy (랜디): Though SNSD was a group who had set the vocal range lower than other girl groups of their generation such as KARA, it is not easy for a team singing girl pop to showcase a low bass. Looking back, the large majority of SNSD's promotion songs were tunes sung powerfully within the mid-high range, hence there were almost no chances to hear such a voice from Yoona. Though it is an (ordinary) guitar pop (song) without anything special, it is worth listening to it just to discover Yoona's vocals. A really worthwhile discovery. A good track to listen to with the autumn weather. Mimyo (미묘): The acoustic guitar alive with rhythmical texture was able to bring out the mood/feeling through its delicate/subtle tone changes. A song should be led by the vocals, but its texture was expressed like air that's spreading and drifting in a fairly large space. With an atmosphere similar to the feeling of Chamber Pop* and the prominence of the vocal's "prettiness", also showed good harmony/preservation of the spatial feeling. The sudden removal of drums which participated/played like a wind breeze, and the state whereby percussion was the only rhythm instrument left (behind) lasted for about 1 minute, gave off an empty and lonesome feeling through its change in speed which had its charms, but what I felt was that as an epilogue it was slightly (too) long, which dimmed/clouded the aftertaste of the song. *otherwise known as 'Orchestral Pop'

Watch: YOONA 윤아 '바람이 불면 (When The Wind Blows)'

link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3pOzegB-7w

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Taeyeon Persona Photobook

“Hello this is Taeyeon. Quite some time has passed since the wrapping-up/end of Persona Concert. Even after the concert, I was able to meet with everyone due to the many schedules as well as SNSD activities which made me happy. On another hand, I’ve also been having many thoughts as Persona got more distant. To me Persona Concert feels like a dream. Wandering about mindlessly searching and browsing around wondering if this is me or that is me… In the end I didn’t manage to find the answer and am still in the midst of finding it. ^^ The kind of feeling of not being able to feel/experience that time and space well (enough)! (Are those) extremely vague and far-off/distant words? Its similar but the emotions I’m feeling are just like that. Hehe anyway to me, and to everyone who enjoyed Persona together (with me) too, it would be good to be able to keep/retain those precious and unforgettable memories. With good meaning ^^ Anything/Whatever… Lastly, I want to give/send all the happiness, thanks, and love to the brilliant staff and everyone from the audience whom I love, who gifted Persona to me. Thank you. - Taeyeon -”

“Someday I would like to convey songs filled with my thoughts to my fans. But I am not in a hurry (or "I will not rush it"). Because it is not my style to pour it out all at once. I still have many more days to live in the future, so I would like to send them out one by one naturally as time passes. You will be looking forward to the day that someday will be, right?”

(If the last sentence seems a bit awkwardly phrased in English, its because I tried my best to fit “someday” in it The “someday” she used in her first sentence is the same "someday" she used in her last sentence.)

“(...), to be like friends rather than face one another as singer and fan, to sing and also chat with one another, I would like to continue meeting you naturally like that. And though I don't get to meet with you often, there are also fans from overseas whom I would like to convey that I miss you all a lot. (or "would like to meet with you all a lot" - since 보고싶다 can mean both "miss you" and "want to meet you") Let's meet one another comfortably for a long time. No matter the size of the concert venue, or the song genre, regardless of what season it is or anything, I just want to meet you all for a long time. That's why, don't change/transfer*! You, remember all this (laugh)!!”

*갈아타 means change, transfer, get on board of (referring to changing/transferring to another fandom/idol)

“The staffs kept asking me if I’m really going to sleep. It’s just that I’m a homebody who’s very natural at/when lying on a bed.”

“Please tell us an interesting episode involving Taeyeon. The video filming took place over several days, so the staffs and Taeyeon-sshi too were in a state where they accumulated a lot of fatigue/tiredness. It just so happened that filming had started early dawn that day, luckily(?) it was a scene where a sleeping Taeyeon-sshi awoke. Whether Taeyeon-sshi had actually been sleeping, or was simply acting very naturally, is a truth that only Taeyeon-sshi would know. I remember how the staffs who were watching over (the scene) talked about how natural her sleep acting was.”

“I absolutely do not want to show an anxious or lacking appearance on stage. Till I gain the confidence that I've prepared enough to get on the stage on my own, I will continue to keep practising and practising.”

“Were there perhaps any ideas suggested by Taeyeon included in the process of planning the concert?

I had been the one who constructed the large framework of it, whereas Taeyeon's opinions were included in the detailed parts. As well as the setlist too. Taeyeon proposed wanting to sing "HeeJae", and arranging "11:11" and "Why" together was also Taeyeon's idea. I wanted it to be a unique and fun stage, so I boldly placed that performance at the end of the concert. If there was another one that left an impression on me, it would be the pictures of fans that together decorated the 'U R' stage. I had actually wanted to show the fans pictures during the 'Curtain Call' stage. But Taeyeon's opinion that it would be good to show it during the opening stage was included, and as a result Taeyeon standing in the center of fans at the opening was able to be presented. Aside from that, the crop top and striped wide pants styling, and the colour contacts of the Odd Eye concept in the VCR video were also ideas proposed by Taeyeon.”

“Tell us about an episode regarding Taeyeon that occured during the preparation of the concert.

While preparing for the concert there were several times the band had rehearsals, on one of those days Taeyeon had worn a shirt of a similar style as I had out of coincidence. Taeyeon said to me "We have a couple look!" (or "we're (wearing) a couple look!"), it was actually a fact that I had yet to notice myself. Along with being attentive, her approaching the staff first and her mischievous rascal-like image of her joking with them left a deep impression in me, and also her being extremely professional and serious while participating in rehearsals/practices. It made me realize once again, "Ah, I understand/know why fans would like Taeyeon."”

“Were there any interesting episodes while preparing for the concert?

I have an anecdote relating to the 'Stress Cube' I have right now. It's a toy that when a person who feels anxious (emotional unrest) holds it in their hands and play, they can feel more calm/stable. During <PERSONA> Taiwan Concert, Taeyeon who came to the waiting room to say hi (greet) handed over the cube she was holding on to, and said "Oppa, I think you need this.". But unknowingly I have started playing with the stress cube even when home alone too (laughs). After that day I have always been carrying it around with me.”

“Perhaps, were there any other candidates for the title (of the concert)?

There was Taeyeon's regular album (title) <My Voice>. That's why (I/we) proposed making it simple and naming it <Your Voice>, we dismissed the internal meeting thereafter as we had (already gathered) some safe/acceptable (easily passable) opinions [laughs]. The final result was that <PERSONA> was the one that suited Taeyeon most.”

“If you were to lose your memories every day?

Actually even now when I wake up in the morning I don't quite remember things from yesterday that well? Haha While preparing for the concert, there were parts that were difficult psychologically (heart/mental) for me. I did think that it wouldn't be too bad if my memory would disappear when I wake up in the morning when that happens. It is an imagination that isn't too foreign* to me. “ *likely meaning its a familiar imagination for her - one that she has imagined happening before

(yet to be completed - this post will be edited/added on to when I find more pictures of the text in the photobook)

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Tiffany BeautyPL+ Magazine

Tiffany, One Day in October

Tiffany who is standing in front of <BeautyPL>’s viewfinder for the second time. Each and every move (of hers) was composed and elegant this time.

Her gaze innocent but provocative, appearing seemingly shy but filled with deep maturity. If you look carefully, this appearance would be Tiffany’s real appearance.

BeautyPL Instagram Post: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZQBRyhgu26/

Caption: “Big release of the magazine cut and B cut together with Tiffany(@xolovestephi) who is full of positive energy with a gaze that makes you feel like you’ll fall into it and a smile that makes you feel good!!

Please check BeautyPL October Issue for even more magazine cuts~”

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Yoona - “바람이불면”/”When The Wind Blows”/”如果你也想起我” Lyric Translation

Yoona - 바람이불면 (Korean Version)

Stars in the sky This night doesn't feel unfamiliar With you A place the two of us have visited With you A place we have been to together Do you remember The wind was blowing like today The street I walked together with you I am reminded of it You are my star You who confessed to me You who came to me no matter where you were I miss those times It passed like a dream With only my memories with you I who spent the long night I did not know it then Your heart Do you remember Our first meeting which is precious to me That look of your shy laughter You are my star You who confessed to me You who came to me no matter where you were I miss those times It passed like a dream With only my memories with you I who spent the long night I did not know it then It was love The two of us alone under the moonlight Standing there at the end of a season I think of you again The you then I am thankful you were there I hope that when you think of me too It will give you a smile

Yoona - 如果你也想起我 (Chinese Version)

Stars in the sky The night sky becomes different The yearning where I find my peace of mind The places I have been with you Do you still remember Like the wind that day That floated and danced in the sky You held my hand As we stepped through that long alley You are my star I miss you so How you looked when you confessed I miss you so No matter where you are Always returning to my side Its like I'm dreaming The memories with you are like starlight Can the night last longer for my sake I did not realize then How much you loved me Do you still remember The happy times we had when we first met I am reluctant to forget Your shy smile You are my star I miss you so How you looked when you confessed I miss you so No matter where you are Always returning to my side Its like I'm dreaming The memories with you are like starlight Can the night last longer for my sake I did not realize then How love looked like Our ending Standing under the moonlight Where will we be at At the end of this season I want to hear your voice I am so lucky Being able to meet you In this world If you think of me too Would you smile as you do

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[MAGAZINE TRANS] Marie Claire W Style August/September Issue

Chinese transcript: @Tiff_ANY_Tiff (twitter)

Q: Throughout the process of your debut, was there anything particularly difficult which left an impression on you? Hyoyeon: In the past my house was quite far from the practice room, so the time taken to travel to and fro would take up to 4 hours. It definitely also felt difficult when practising, but I had my own goals and dreams at that time, so I had to persevere, even though it was hard, but thinking back now it was meaningful.

Q: Aside from being a singer, you had also studied in the past, and was able to try many aspects of things. Is there anything you'd like to try in your present stage? Hyoyeon: Right now I am presenting the image of a group to everyone through SNSD, if I have a chance in the future, I'd also like to try a solo album. I would like to challenge and try all sorts of performances on stage, including variety programs and more. To me, as long as I'm given the chance I would like to try all sorts of things to present and show the people who like me.

Q: Which SNSD song do you like? Hyoyeon: We have a song <Mr. Taxi>, that is my favourite song.

Q: What is your perception of a beautiful lady? Hyoyeon: I feel that (the prettiest ladies are) those who are beautiful on the inside. If you are beautiful on the inside, then your beauty from within will be expressed outwards. Also, an energetic/positive lady will also smile more, so I think that truly beautiful lady are are ladies who are beautiful on the inside.

Q: For makeup and maintenance, which part do you focus on most? Hyoyeon: I feel that skincare is very important, the most important is washing your face and cleansing your makeup, you need to clean your skin properly in order for your skin condition to be good, only then will skincare products be properly absorbed, and will not be clogged on the surface of your skin. And this has a close relationship with makeup, if the skin's condition is good, the makeup you put on will then be able to be applied well, and your makeup will then look good.

Q: What is the key to this years fall/winter makeup? Hyoyeon: As for this year's fall/winter eye makeup, rather than using an eyeliner to draw a line, it will be more suitable to use eyeshadow to form out a dark colour. And you can use slightly darker colours for contouring on your cheeks, jaws, nose, and eyes, I feel that this is also an important part of the fall/winter makeup trend.

Q: How many hours a week do you spend exercising? What kind of exercises do you usually do? Hyoyeon: I do not always continue doing a certain sport, but because I myself am more of a extrovert and active person, so I will go play tennis or golf. If its Summer I will go swimming, and if its winter I would go skiing.

Q: What are the fashion trends you pay more attention to recently? Hyoyeon: I personally like denim style, such as denim jeans, denim vests this sort of single item styles. Recently off-shoulder clothes has been quite trendy in Korea, revealing a females shoulder line, as well as pretty S line, it can allow one to look pretty feminine.

Q: How is Hyoyeon like privately? Hyoyeon: Usually I would have more of a stage charisma feel when I'm on stage, but privately, I think I'm very cute, full of energy, very lively and active (laughs). I also wish that I’m able to make everyone happy when I’m with my members.

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[Magazine TRANS] Girl 愛女生 October Issue - SNSD Hyoyeon

chinese transcript: adalilin link: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/SNSD/M.1469972326.A.C3C.html

t/n: the words in brackets "(_____)" are by the magazine editor, not by me. Unless there is "t/n" or an asterisks ( * ) there

t/n: there are also no picture scans included in this magazine trans

Magazine editor note: As a diehard fan of SNSD, being able to interview one of the members during my career as an editor, I can simply immediately apply for retirement! Though I may just be saying that... in my heart I'm still silently awaiting the day for an up close interview with Donghae (and best if its in a small closed room)

Actually on the day fo the photoshoot everyone were orignally feeling jittery, deeply afraid of offending a huge star Unexpectedly Hyoyeon was actually very responsive. Signature OK! Photo (with her) OK! Jump shot photo OK! Even eating Grand Hyatt ribs lunchbox together with us, while drinking bubble tea, how can she be so friendly*! (t/n: the Chinese term the editor used was actually "亲民" which has the meaning of "being in touch with the people", as though referring to Hyoyeon as someone more important than themselves coming to meet them personally 😅) She clearly just got off the plane that morning, and the photoshoot only ended at 9PM at night Her face carried a smile from beginning till the end, and laughing 'kekeke' every now and then, infecting everyone on site!!! Compared to watching a Soshi concert, having Hyoyeon alone that day already made me feel so happy I could explode

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20 Things Relating to Hyoyeon

01 Item you wear most often this year? "I like street style", recently I've been wearing tank top and suspenders often, or denim pieces.

02 You are very good at drawing eyebrows, what do you emphasize on when drawing brows? I've drawn a lot of different brow styles in the past, I've realized that maintaining "original brow shape looks the best"

03 I've heard that you were afraid of lipstick in the past, why so? In the past I felt that red was too sexy, but for the sake of the book 「HYOSTYLE」 I tried many colours I realized that lipsticks of different colours gives off different images, right now I really like red colour.

04 Hyoyeon's make up tip? "One point make up!" For example, red colour for lips, clean eye makeup, or just using blush alone.

05 Do you paint your nails yourself usually? Style you like? When I'm in Korea I will definitely look for a manicurist to do it! But if I'm overseas I will DIY simple designs myself. In fact I have an entire gel nail art set myself! "I like elegant styles most!!!"

06 Have you thought of challenging being an emcee of a beauty program? "I want to do a Know How beauty program", and share my makeup experience or secrets, and I hope to be able to invite professionals on the show, and learn more makeup tips together.

07 How may a regular female pick up fashion in their everyday life? A lot of people dare not attempt new styles or have prejudices, always thinking that they only suit a certain style of clothes, but will instead miss out on a fashion sense belonging to themselves, "To be daring is the spirit of fashion!"

08 An new item you tried recently? I've seen "baggy pants" in magazines recently In the past I felt that it didn't suit me, but I tried it recently and found it not bad!

09 How do you slim down? If you are too stressed you can't slim down! I'm originally a very active girl, I also exercise a lot, so as long as I "don't eat snacks at night I won't get fat!" (I feel envious......)

10 What sports do you usually do? "Tennis, golf, dance." Exercise is my way of de-stressing!

11 Do you want to grow back your long hair? After cutting my hair short, "9 out of 10 people said it looked good", I also want to bravely not grow it long! But recently because of the dance program 'Hit The Stage', I once again thought of growing back my long hair, that moment when you fling your long hair while dancing is full of feel!

12 You've dyed many kinds of colours before (for your hair), what colour do you personally like most? I dyed "gradient pink colour" for the photoshoot, I'm not the only one who likes it, but friends and fans have all said they like it!

13 Do you like changing different hair colours? Actually I don't really like dyeing hair that much, because I'm also worried my "hair will be unhealthy=.="

14 What is your secret to protecting your hair? Compared to going to a salon, I prefer doing self hair treatment at home, rubbing on hair treatment cream then wrapping up my hair. Through the "hot air" during coating/wrapping, "the hair treatment cream is better absorbed"

15 Korean food you like the most? "School Dukbokki!" (streetside dukbokki sold in front of schools)

16 Taiwan food you like? "Bubble tea, fried chicken!" I really want to try all kinds of snacks from Taiwan

17 Was the ribs lunchbox today delicious? "It was delicious! I will also bring the "老天禄卤味*" fans gifted back to the hotel to eat!!" (I heard that Hyoyeon ate the Grand Hyatt ribs lunchbox again the next day!!!) *老天禄卤味 is the name of a Taiwanese restaurant*

18 If you were not a celebrity today, what job would you like to do/have? "Dance teacher, jewellery designer, fashion designer!" I don't really know how to draw, but I like to DIY my own clothes.

19 Do you have any dreams? "Open a store! When I get the chance I want to open my own store!" But right now, rather than opening a store, I would like to auction off my handimade clothes (*or clothes which she has altered with her own hands), and donate it all to charity! (Editor - *referring to herself - has heard everyone's question in their heart: If overseas fans want to buy it too?! Hyoyeon: OK!)

20 From before till now, which song's concept are you most satisfied with? "Party!" And I also want to try on all the other member's clothes too! (Swap it next time~ swap it next time~)

Originally we agreed/settled on shooting with two sets of clothes, on the day of the shoot itself, Hyoyeon generously allowed Girl to shoot with three sets of clothes, the Hyoyeon outside the lens is really lively, cute, and professional, there's even no need to retouch her skin despite closeup shots, absolutely enviable!

t/n: below are most likely phrases/quotes beside photos in the magazine, but there were no scans along with this magazine transcript hence the lack of photos alongside it

A stance even from posing casually, how I wish to send all the photos to everyone to treasure!

The last shot before ending work, she was completely happy! Revealing the cutest Hyoyeon in that moment

SONE most loved casual style HYOSTYLE Even though she's not the visual in SNSD, but she is really extremely beautiful in person, take a look everybody~ even her side profile shows an absolutely flawless face! Whenever there's resting time to blank out its chance for stylist to do touch ups, her innocent eyes are really like a small girls! Hyoyeon's instagram also has the highlights from the photoshoot, even tagged Girls! Isn't she sweet! Her face is always filled with smiles, even someone who's not a fan will immediately be taken away the moment they see Hyoyeon's unrivaled smiles!

[jasminelep]

Tiffany Hwang of SNSD Waits Till Now

Article: http://pinprestige.com/tiffany-hwang/

It's not that growing up, means you can no longer like pink, or like eating ice cream. Taking away the label of SNSD, she's ready to go, taking the initiative of bringing up her first solo album. "From a teen becoming someone in her twenties, one thing that hasn't changed, I will continue to dream, and chase my dream..."

"If you don't mind, could I eat while we talk?" Tiffany Hwang asks while she's tears open the packing of her bread.

"Of course you could." I answered, while feeling secretly happy inside getting to see this with my own eyes. This person who always has to portray a perfect look in front of the camera, whereby dieting in order to maintain her exquisite S line is also considered her job, and being someone who is placed up on a pedestal by tens of millions of fans as an idol, star, princess, and goddess, is actually just like us, eating bread, and even spreading jam on it.

Looking at a celebrity eating mini croissants, why is it made into such a big deal? Because, I have heard far too many examples of Korean agencies being stringently strict and demanding of their artistes, and I have also seen Tiffany's pre-debut photo, and read the article of her actively losing weight. An angel's face with a devil's* body, requires a very strong will and determination, and endless hard work, before it can be achieved. *similar to a 'killer' body

When interviewing SNSD in the past, the eight girls (they became an eight member group following Jessica Jung's departure in 2014) would always be wearing the most beautiful and most figure appealing clothes, presenting the most perfect and radiant smiles. As though real life barbies, they are almost unrealistically beautiful. With Tiffany who is currently eating a bread, a stark contrast is displayed. Her pair of large eyes forming into crescents, revealing her sweet smile. "Oh! I love jam so much, haha."

A Smile Hiding Unyielding Strength

SNSD which Tiffany is from, also known as the Nation's Girl Group of Korea, having eight albums under their name, with near a hundred concerts, is a top name. Her own popularity is also bursting, with over 3.4 million followers on her Instagram account. On the day of the photoshoot, a photo from behind the scenes which she had uploaded, within a short period of 15 minutes had already attracted over 20 thousand likes.

10 years since debut, her biggest dream at the moment, is but an album -- without the label of SNSD, but a solo album with only Tiffany's name.

"Originally I had wished to release it last year end, but decided to delay it till this year. Since the company had allowed me to reveal it, I am bringing up (the topic of) the album myself. (Before she had the chance to take a breath, she was already busy appeasing her staff who were listening in beside her)

The company believes that I am already well prepared, and ready to go. But I disagree. I feel that it isn't perfect enough. There were some parts which did not seem in place, so I hesitated: "Should I proceed according to the original plan, or persist in my beliefs and thoughts, and continue to grind it till perfection?"

Before the interview, I was informed that the plans for her album had changed, so I wasn't allowed to ask questions regarding the album. On this rare occasion that the person in question brings up the topic herself, I probed further.

English translation: jasminelep

[jasminelep]

TeenChoice Voting Guide My #ChoiceInternationalArtist is @GirlsGeneration/#GirlsGeneration

Girls’ Generation/소녀시대/SNSD/少女時代/少女时代 has been nominated for a Teen Choice Award - an annual awards show that airs on the Fox network.

If winning the very first YouTube Music Awards (since 2013) brought us recognition, trust me when I say that this Teen Choice Awards (since 1999) will be by far greater. 

So much so that even SM had taken to posting on Twitter, and even announce to fans about this voting.

Here are the rules to voting:

- You can cast a vote from Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter 

(no matter what country you are from!)

 - You can vote ONCE per day on each account/voting platform

(if you have more than one account, send in a vote from each account!)

YOUR VOTES SHOULD INCLUDE:

#ChoiceInternationalArtist 

and 

@GirlsGeneration (Twitter) or #GirlsGeneration (Instagram/Facebook)

Feel free to include “#TeenChoice” too, although it isn’t stated as a requirement. There is no other limitation to how your vote should be cast.

EXAMPLE

Twitter: “My #TeenChoice for #ChoiceInternationalArtist is @GirlsGeneration”

Instagram: “My #TeenChoice for #ChoiceInternationalArtist is #GirlsGeneration”

TAKE NOTE!!!

- Your Twitter and Instagram account must be open to public (cannot be private) in order for your votes to count

- Do not vote multiple times during the same day on the same account, or it may result in all of your votes being disqualified.

- Instagram votes cannot be comment, but must be included in the caption of an uploaded photo

MORE: (to be confirmed)

- Retweets on Twitter do not count as additional votes

(however it does not hurt to retweet and will you not be disqualified for doing so, retweeting can also help remind others to vote, so feel free to do so!)

(do tweet me at @jasminelep on Twitter if you know of any more important things to take note of while voting)

Voting ends: Friday, July 24, 12PM PST

or Saturday, July 25, 5AM KST

So keep sending in your votes with every Twitter/Instagram/Facebook account you have everyday till then!!!

As stated in the beginning, this Teen Choice Awards will be really huge for SNSD as well as us, even Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, and Seohyun has acknowledged this voting by liking this photo on Instagram!

So let us vote!!!

[jasminelep]

Mnet MCountdown Registration/Voting Guide

Online votes (pre-show) count towards 10% of MNET MCountdown music show points, and a secondary vote of Live Online Votes (during show) for the 1st Place Nominees that day will count for another 10%.

For Mnet MCountdown, you will be able to vote with 4 accounts:

- Mnet Global

- Twitter

- Facebook

- Mnet Japan

*one vote per day each account

*you are able to send in a maximum of 10votes in a single day from 1 IP address, so you can create more Mnet email accounts if you wish to do so.

Mnet Global/Twitter/Facebook

(scroll down for Mnet Japan registration guide)

Visit page: http://mwave.interest.me/mcountdown/vote/preVote

Step 1: Login

Step 2: Select either Facebook, Twitter, or registering for an Mnet ID using your email

(Registration is entirely in English)

Step 3: After logging in, go back to the page (http://mwave.interest.me/mcountdown/vote/preVote) and find “PARTY Girls’ Generation” to Vote!

A pop-up will appear, click “OK”

Mnet Japan

Visit Page: http://jp.mnet.com/m_count/vote.m?mcdMenuId=menu2_1

Step 1: Find “PARTY 少女時代” and scroll down to Vote!

Step 2: A pop-up will appear telling you to login, click to register.

Step 3: Fill in your Email Address and click the button. 

An email will be sent to your mailbox with the URL link for you to register for a Mnet Japan account.

This (below) will be what the email will look like:

Click on the URL given to be directed to the registration page

Step 4: Fill in your details 

(open image in new tab if words are too small to be seen)

Step 5: After you finish, you will be directed to this page. Click ‘Register’.

You will be directed to this page that will let you know you have successfully registered!

Step 6: Go back to the voting page (http://jp.mnet.com/m_count/vote.m?mcdMenuId=menu2_1) and vote for “PARTY 少女時代”

twitter: @jasminelep

[jasminelep]

MBC Show Champion Registration Guide

By signing up for a MBC account, you will be able to vote online for SNSD for Show Champion which makes up 10% of their total points.

Visit: http://www.mbcplus.com/program/champion/vote.html

Step 1: You will see this page - click ‘vote’ for 소녀시대 PARTY

Step 2: If you do not have an account/are not signed in, you wil be redirected to the login page. Click to register.

Step 3: Select the option the fits you - for iSones, the 4th box.

Step 4: Leave those checked, and click the button at the bottom.

Step 5: Verify your email address

Step 5.25: After #1 & #2, you will see this pop-up, just click ‘OK’

(if I’m not wrong, later on you’ll see another pop-up, just click ‘OK’ too)

Step 5.5: You will receive an email that looks like this (shown below). Copy the code (from YOUR email) and paste it in #3. Then click #4.

(if I’m not wrong you’ll get the second pop-up after #4 haha)

Step 6: It’s all in English, so it should be easy enough to follow. 

(Make sure your password includes both alphabets & numbers)

Step 6.5: For Username & ID, after clicking on the button, a pop-up (as shown below) will appear for you to type in your desired Username/ID.

Here are two possibilities you will face:

(already in use)

(successful) - oops typo in picture lol

After successfully registering for your account, simply head back to:

http://www.mbcplus.com/program/champion/vote.html

Click ‘Vote’ for 소녀시대 PARTY!

You can Vote a maximum of 3 times per day, so make sure you send in every vote!

(if you’re not already logged in, click vote and you will see this page,

 log in and come back to this page to vote ^^)

[jasminelep]

YouTube M/V Views

SNSD’s M/V for their single “Party” will be released 7th July at 10PM KST

As M/V views counts as points on music programs such as Music Core, Inkigayo, and MCountdown which can help SNSD win, we are aiming to increase the views by as many as possible before SNSD begins promotion for “Party” on music programs

YouTube algorithm prevents too many views to come from a single user (IP address o/r wi-fi) hence simply refreshing the page/video will not be able to increase the views by much.

There have been many different guides/methods to increasing YouTube views, but here are some methods I found the most common amongst all and have seemed to work best - not guranteed though.

1. Play up till minimum of half the full video duration. 

(e.g. video is 4 minutes, play minimum of 2 minutes)

2. Refresh up till a maximum of 5-10 times (not all 5 or 10 views may be counted)

3. Delete your browser cache/cookies & restart your browser, before repeating steps 1&2.

4. Watching the video from your phone (using mobile data)

5. Watching the video using incognito browser

More methods instead of refreshing the page or pasting the URL:

6. Click on shared YouTube links 

7. Click on video link from YT search or from SMTown Channel

Additional: If you are busy/going out of the house -> this is just a personal method I use - I can’t gurantee if the views do count. Download a browser extension - auto-refresh or auto-replay

Then simply let the YouTube M/V replay/refresh + mute your computer + lower/off screen brightness, as you leave the house. Make sure your computer is charged to an outlet so it doesn’t die while you leave it on replay when you’re still out.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: When SM uploads the M/V, it usually cannot be found by YT searchbox or found in your subscriptions. 

Thus, at 10PM KST, follow these steps to find the M/V and make sure it’s the Official SMTown uploaded M/V and not a re-upload, as re-upload views do not count towards music programs.

a) Search “SMTown” and go to their channel, or click here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SMTOWN

b) Click “Videos”, or here: https://www.youtube.com/user/SMTOWN/videos

c) After 10PM KST, you will find SNSD’s “Party” M/V at the spot where highlighted video is at (currently “PARTY Music Video Teaser”)

d) As you’re watching the M/V, make sure that it’s uploaded by SMTown - the official M/V where views are counted

twitter: @jasminelep

[jasminelep]

MelOn Registration Guide

(note: right-click and ‘open image in new window/tab’ if the images are too small to see the words on them)

Step 1: Visit www.melon.com & click the highlighted words to register

Step 2: Accept all Terms & Conditions

Step 3: Make sure every box is checked ✔️ and click button below

Step 4: Fill in your details

Note: Password minimum 6 characters. No consecutive 3 letters or 3 alphabets.

(E.G. not allowed: 123456, abcdef, 123abc, abc123 // allowed: a1b2c3, 1a2b3c)

Check if your username/ID is available before clicking the button to move on to the next step: available: green words beside box // used: red words beside box

Step 5: Verify your email address

Make sure you do step 1/2/3 in their respective order.

Check your your junk mail if you are unable to find the email from MelOn in your inbox - it might be sent there because the mail is in a different language)

(once again, Google Translate is a very useful tool for iSones. You don’t really need this tutorial from me haha)

After registering for a MelOn account following this tutorial, please visit here: 

https://blondetae.wordpress.com/2015/07/01/melon-subscription-tutorial-ios/ (Apple iOS User)

https://blondetae.wordpress.com/melon-subscription-tutorial-android/ (Android User) 

[cr: blondetae] 

to know how to purchase songs (and/or) streaming coupons in order to help download/stream SNSD’s new single “Party” when it’s released and help them win on music shows through digital points!

twitter: @jasminelep

[jasminelep]

141001 That Day.

[141001 TTS Fanmeet Fanacc] by @BooMilk9

For those who had not personally witnessed the tears which they have shed You will have no way of understanding how deep they are hurting

The schedule for that day was changed Only a lucky 100 fans were allowed to enter That venue which revealed a stage The atmosphere was extremely heavy Apart from the few lights which where pointed towards us There was also the soft glow from the stars in the sky

No one made a single sound Everyone were all well aware about the situation During the signing It could be felt that the three of them were trying their best to smile (to force a smile) That caused me to hold their hand even tighter as we shaked hands Even just a little bit of strength would be good Also wishing that it could be transferred to them

Till one Sone went up stage and said a few words to Taeyeon Taeyeon's eyes welled up with tears... Tiffany and Seohyun then also reacted as Taeyeon did afterwards Crying for a long time and being unable to recollect themselves (based on other fanaccs - should be referring to Taeyeon)

At this moment, it was so quiet that Only the sounds of their crying could be heard throughout the entire place No one knew how we should comfort them I felt that letting them cry it out Would be the best

Seohyun asked if we could believe and trust in them once again Taeyeon said that in the beginning all she had wanted was to protect SNSD Yet she was unable to do it And was very sorry to everyone and to those who have always loved them

Only one day had passed since They are now stepping on their home gound Wondering how they should face these Sones There were people below the stage who had loved them since the beginning till now There were also fans who had travelled from very distant places to come support them Who should they tell how difficult and sad/upsetting it was? Perhaps the memories from that day Can only remain in the hearts of the hundred people who were there

But the story from that day, I will share it The tears which had been shed After wiping them dry, continue to move forwards Don't worry You still have us staying by your sides

Chinese fanacc: @BooMilk9

Some fans questioned if the FM Date that day was live or pre-recorded.

I will say that I believe it was live, because although the original schedule was for the radio broadcast to have BoRa + Garden Studio, it was changed to a different studio in the MBC building which she has not held BoRa in before. They also had scheduled guests (YeonGene and Big Baby Driver) on that day - which was why Garden Studio originally planned for that broadcast.

In the end they made a last minute change and carried on with only BoRa without Garden Studio.

I believe it was because of the incident which had happened the day before, in order to protect Sunny from any fans who would appear outside Garden Studio, they changed it last minute to remove Garden Studio.

NOTE: Though it may have felt saddening reading through all these past incidents from 10/1, my intention of sharing this was not to pour salt on old wounds, nor to make any comparison between parties. My intention of having made this, first is to share the fanaccount above by @BooMilk9/Twitter, second in hopes to remind fans of the sincerity of our girls and clear any doubts which may have surfaced in the fandom towards them during this period where old wounds have been opened again.

I have heard from fans who have attended SNSD’s Tokyo Dome concert, that it was a farewell stage where fans were able to receive the girl’s sincere heartfelt sentiments they have worked hard to convey to fans.

Those fans can tell you better themselves, how that concert had allowed them to feel the girl’s sincerity and heart, helping them have a renewed heart as a fan helping them to continue move forwards together with SNSD.

I leave you with this :)

Thank you if you have read all the way till here. My hope is that you may continue to have confidence in SNSD as they make their comeback soon. More than ever they need our renewed and stronger than ever support.

"오래가자" (Let's go on for a long time) - Sunny to fans at FM Date Garden Studio