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Taeyeon Confirmed for ‘Zombieverse 2’

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Fans of both K-dramas and Taeyeon are in for a thrilling treat as news spreads of the beloved singer’s upcoming appearance in the highly anticipated Netflix original series, ‘Zombieverse 2’.

Taeyeon Joins ‘Zombieverse 2’ Cast

A statement from a broadcasting insider on April 30 KST revealed that Taeyeon has already completed filming her part, adding to the mounting excitement surrounding the release of the new season.

‘Zombieverse’ first burst onto the scene in August of the previous year, captivating audiences with its gripping narrative set in a world overrun by zombies. Against the backdrop of a transformed Seoul, the series plunges viewers into a thrilling tale of survival and human resilience. Its debut was nothing short of a sensation, not only dominating the charts in Korea but also capturing the hearts of viewers across the globe.

The success of the first season on Netflix laid a solid foundation for ‘Zombieverse 2’, which promises to up the ante with a fresh cast and an expanded storyline. As anticipation for the new season reaches fever pitch, the announcement of Taeyeon’s involvement has sent ripples of excitement through the fan community.

What Happens in The Second Season?

While details about Taeyeon’s role in the series remain shrouded in mystery, her inclusion undoubtedly adds an extra layer of intrigue and anticipation. As one of K-pop’s most iconic figures, Taeyeon’s foray into the world of acting is sure to draw attention and excitement from fans worldwide.

As fans eagerly await the release of ‘Zombieverse 2’, they can look forward to seeing Taeyeon bring her unique talents to the screen, adding depth and nuance to an already captivating storyline. With filming already wrapped up, it won’t be long before viewers can immerse themselves once again in the adrenaline-pumping world of ‘Zombieverse’, with Taeyeon leading the charge into uncharted territory.

As the countdown to the release date begins, the excitement continues to build, fueled by the promise of new adventures, unexpected twists, and the electrifying presence of Taeyeon herself. Get ready to embark on another thrilling journey into the heart of the zombie apocalypse with ‘Zombieverse 2’ and Taeyeon at the helm.

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GIRLS GENERATION Taeyeon on Why She Dislikes Music Shows

Taeyeon’s candid revelation about her dissatisfaction with the Korean music shows sparked a conversation within the K-Pop community and shed light on the challenges faced by artists in the industry.

GIRLS GENERATION’s Taeyeon Admits She Doesn’t Like Music Shows

As a seasoned performer with years of experience under her belt, her decision to forgo music show promotions for her latest release “To. X” highlighted the complexities and limitations of the current system.

Music shows have long been a staple in the K-Pop industry, serving as a platform for artists to showcase their latest songs and compete for recognition. However, Taeyeon’s comments in a new YouTube video with Super Junior’s Eunhyuk and Donghae underscored the drawbacks of this system, particularly the grueling schedules and demanding production requirements that artists must adhere to.

The early morning recording sessions and pre-recording schedules often force artists to perform at odd hours, disrupting their sleep patterns and affecting their overall well-being. Taeyeon’s reluctance to participate in such practices reflects a broader sentiment within the industry, where artists increasingly prioritize their health and artistic integrity over traditional promotional methods.

Moreover, Taeyeon’s decision to focus on alternative forms of content to promote her music speaks to the changing landscape of the K-Pop industry. With the rise of social media and digital platforms, artists have more opportunities to engage with their fans directly and showcase their creativity beyond the confines of traditional music shows.

Despite her absence from music show promotions, “To. X” enjoyed considerable success both domestically and internationally, demonstrating Taeyeon’s enduring popularity and the strength of her music. The song’s chart performance reflected the loyalty and support of her dedicated fanbase, who continued to show their love for her music despite the lack of traditional promotion.

Overall, Taeyeon’s decision to speak out against the shortcomings of the music show system sparked important conversations about the welfare of artists and the need for industry-wide reform. As the K-Pop industry continues to evolve, it is crucial for stakeholders to address these concerns and create a more sustainable and artist-friendly environment for all involved.

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Girls’ Generation YoonA Renews Contract With SM Entertainment

SNSD's YoonA at the APAN Star Awards 2023. Credit: Facebook/Girls' Generation

The pink blood is truly with YoonA of K-pop girl group Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD, as she signs with SM Entertainment for the third time!

On Wednesday, January 4, SM Entertainment announced that the idol-actress has renewed her exclusive contract with the agency. With this, they’ll be extending their 17-year partnership. 

Moreover, reports claimed that the two parties smoothly ended up with an agreement that is based on the trust and confidence they have for each other. 

“We plan to provide full support to Lim Yoona, who is actively working in various fields across dramas, movies, and on stage, so that she can shine even more and continue to be an artist who makes a global influence,” SM Entertainment said in a statement. To conclude their post, the agency also asked the fans to continue supporting the artist. 

YoonA throughout the years

For those unaware, YoonA debuted as a member of the girl group Girls’ Generation in 2007. Widely known as the group’s “center,” the singer received love from both local and international fans for her unrivaled visuals.

In the same year, YoonA ventured into the world of acting by starring in a small role. In 2008, she bagged her first lead role in the KBS drama You are My Destiny. Since then, the idol-actress has proven that she can excel both on stage and on screen. 

Among her remarkable dramas include The K2, Prime Minister & I, and Big Mouth. Recently, her latest drama, King the Land, secured her numerous awards including the 2023 APAN Global Star Award, Idol Champ Best Actress Award. Moreover, she also received the Idol Champ Best Couple Award, with her King The Land co-star Lee Junho.

Aside from being an idol and an actress, YoonA has also distinguished herself as a reliable host. Throughout her career, the Girls’ Generation member has hosted several shows including the MBC Music Festival, which she began hosting in 2015.

In 2024, she’ll be embarking on her YOOnite fan meeting, which will kick off in Seoul, South Korea. After that, the idol-actress will visit seven cities across Asia to meet her international fans. To note, this will be her first solo fan meeting after six years.

 

Furthermore, she’s also expected to make her comeback on the big screen soon. Earlier reports claimed that she’ll be starring in the 2024 film 2 O’Clock Date. Although additional details about it are yet to be revealed.

Featured image: SNSD’s YoonA at the APAN Star Awards 2023. Credit: Facebook/Girls’ Generation

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Jessica Jung Opens up About Departure From Girls’ Generation

Jessica Jung greets fans for the holidays with new photo. Credit: Instagram/Jessica Jung

After almost a decade, former Girls’ Generation member Jessica Jung looked back on her departure from the girl group in 2014.

On December 20, Jessica made an appearance on the Singaporean podcast series, The Daily Ketchup. There, the singer opened up about leaving the group Girls’ Generation, also known as SNSD.

To note, Jessica ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment in 2015. At the time, the agency stated that the singer wished to focus on her solo career and business at that time.

When one of the hosts asked her thoughts about the matter, Jessica responded that she tries to put the past behind her and try to focus on the brighter side.

“Of course, that time was one of the darkest times of my life,” she said. “But I had my family and friends to support me. And my fans were always there.” 

Furthermore, the artist explained that she considers that phase of her life as a “good transitioning period” and a “good time for her to grow up”.

Moreover, Jessica gave a comparison of what it’s like being a part of a group versus working alone. The singer candidly answered that the majority wins when you work in a group, while she gets to “choose everything” as a solo artist now.

During her appearance, Jessica also clarified that these include both small details and big decisions. “You need to learn how to cope with that and be okay with being in that type of system, which I was fine with,” she said. Then, the singer proceeded to share that she enjoys her solo career so far.

Look forward to soloist Jessica Jung

After roughly six years, Jessica finally made her much-awaited comeback in November With the release of her fourth mini-album Beep Beep.

To note, the album has a total of six songs, including the title track of the same name. In particular, one of the songs is a collaboration track with fellow ex-SM Entertainment artist Amber Liu.

Upon the release of the duo’s “Get It? Got It? Good” music video, fans expressed their nostalgia seeing both singers perform in one frame again.

Aside from new music, Jessica is also in the midst of her Diamonds Dream concert tour. 

Featured image: Jessica Jung greets fans for the holidays with new photo. Credit: Instagram/Jessica Jung

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Look: SNSD’s Taeyeon Drops Emotional Teaser for ‘To. X’

Taeyeon shares a behind-the-scene from 'ODD OF LOVE' concert. Credit: Twitter/Taeyeon

SONEs are buzzing with excitement as SNSD’s Taeyeon has announced that she’ll be releasing her long-awaited fifth mini-album To. X

On Monday, November 6, Taeyeon treated her fans to a sneak peek of what’s to come by releasing a teaser video for To. X.

In the short clip, the vocalist is seen portraying a character breaking up with a lover over a text message. “As much as I liked you, I tried to compromise for you. Now I’m saying goodbye. I’m gonna block you,” the text from the teaser read. 

Accompanied by this heart-wrenching message are artistic photographs of an apartment in disarray. On the first teaser alone, fans are already promised an emotional narrative. Moreover, fans are already anticipating the topic of the songs and the album’s theme since the teasers already served as a visual metaphor for a bad breakup. 

Aside from the teaser, the SNSD member also released an artistic comeback scheduler. Arranged like a series of photos, the artist appeared to be pondering on whether to “delete all memories and reset them all.” Notably, Taeyeon will be releasing highlight clips, teasers, and samplers before the official album’s release on November 27.  

Taeyeon is back! 

Even before the first teaser was released, fans have been eagerly awaiting for Taeyeon’s return as SM Entertainment have been rescheduling the idol’s comeback several times now. 

Moreover, To. X will serve as the artist’s first comeback in more than a year and a half. Her second full-length album, INVU,  was released in February 2022.

Since February 2023, the agency SM Entertainment has been hinting that Taeyeon will make a solo comeback. At first, they said that the new offering from the SNSD star will be out by April. However, these plans were postponed, leaving fans eagerly waiting for the highly-anticipated album.

Then, the label published a preview of their upcoming releases, which mentioned that Taeyeon will release a solo album by the third quarter of 2023. But the singer didn’t release any new music within that time frame. 

In mid-October, SM Entertainment confirmed that Taeyeon is gearing up for her mini-album that will be out by November. 

Although additional details about To. X have yet to be announced, fans are eager to see what this seasoned artist will bring to the table this time around.  Especially since Taeyeon has a remarkable track record of delivering memorable and impactful music that resonates with fans.

As a solo artist, Taeyeon has delivered hit after hit. Among her popular songs are “What Do I Call You,” “Set Myself On Fire,” “Fine,” and “Dear Me.”

Featured image: Taeyeon shares a behind-the-scene from ‘ODD OF LOVE’ concert. Credit: Twitter/Taeyeon

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GIRLS’ GENERATION Hyoyeon Reveals How She Deals With Malicious Comments

Hyo knows exactly how to deal with malicious comments from haters

Hyo is no stranger to criticism. After all, the GIRLS’ GENERATION member has been criticized for most of her career as an idol. But how does Hyoyeon manage to ignore all the malicious comments? The “Picture” singer has opened up about the best way to deal with haters.

GIRLS’ GENERATION Member Hyoyeon Opens Up About Dealing With Malicious Comments

Cosmopolitan Korea recently conducted an insightful interview with GIRLS’ GENERATION’s Hyoyeon following her successful solo comeback. During the interview, Hyo discussed how she maintains a positive attitude despite all the criticisms she has faced.

“I think the occupation of being a celebrity makes even the most optimistic person view themselves in a negative light,” she said. “Even for me – in my earlier days, right after I debuted – I thought I would only receive love, but I received a lot of criticism and attacks instead.”

“I thought I only had to show myself to the public after training for seven years, but people were too busy leaving malicious comments about me,” she continued. Hyoyeon then admitted that this was a difficult period but she found a way to deal with it.

“During that time, I rode my bike a lot,” Hyo continued. “I would wake up at 6 in the morning, and ride along the Han River, watching the birds fly. I would come back, have breakfast, and then go for my schedule. I think that was a wise choice.”

“Luckily, my innate personality is quite simple, and I tend to filter out things that aren’t helpful,” she added. “So I decided to think ‘They don’t have good taste.'”

Hyo concluded with helpful advice for her fans. “You need to think about the bad things for just a short time and dwell on the good things for a long time. It’s about focusing on what’s important. So, I only remember the enjoyable things,” she said.

This is great advice indeed and we’re glad Hyo knows how to deal with malicious comments. With that in mind, fans are looking forward to more of her positive attitude in her next comebacks.

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SHINee’s Key Gives GOT7 BamBam Awesome Advice in Talking To His Idol

SHINee member Key made sure to give BamBam some awesome advice about inviting his celebrity idol to 'Bam House'!

BamBam just admitted he needs help with something important. Luckily, the GOT7 member is getting all the support he can get from a good friend. SHINee’s Key just gave BamBam some awesome advice about inviting GIRLS’ GENERATION’s Taeyeon on his talk show!

BamBam Gets Awesome Advice From Good Friend Key

During a recent appearance on BamBam’s YouTube program “Bam House Season 2”, SHINee’s Key engaged in a friendly chat with his longtime friend. Among various topics, they discussed BamBam’s deep admiration for GIRLS’ GENERATION member Taeyeon and his aspirations to have her as a guest on his show.

BamBam’s fondness for Taeyeon has been no secret, with him often mentioning her as his idol and even attending her fan signings during his trainee days. Inquisitive about how Taeyeon was doing, BamBam initially received a guarded response from Key, who hesitated to disclose details about her personal life, whether fine or not.

BamBam candidly expressed his ultimate goal of having Taeyeon as a guest on his show. Key playfully advised BamBam to approach the matter with a “calm build-up” and give her time to consider the invitation, suggesting that he might have already attempted to reach out to her.

As the conversation unfolded, Key added a touch of teasing humor by asking BamBam to convey a greeting to Taeyeon. He casually mentioned that he had recently chatted with Taeyeon, who revealed her awareness of “Bam House.”

The lighthearted interaction between Key and BamBam showcased their camaraderie and BamBam’s genuine admiration for Taeyeon. Fans of both idols eagerly await the possibility of Taeyeon making a guest appearance on “Bam House Season 2” in the future.

It’s great to know that Key is truly supportive of BamBam and has awesome advice for his friend. Hopefully, the GOT7 member will eventually convince Taeyeon to make an appearance on his show.

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Hyoyeon Discusses Relationship With Other GIRLS’ GENERATION Members

HYO discussed how she and the other GIRLS' GENERATION members communicate

GIRLS’ GENERATION’s Hyoyeon recently offered an unfiltered glimpse into the current dynamics among the group’s members. HYO, who made her comeback with the single “Picture,” appeared on KBS CoolFM’s “Lee Eun Ji’s Music Plaza” on August 29. During her visit, she shared intriguing insights about her career and addressed listener questions.

Hyoyeon Talks About The Difficulties of Communicating With Other GIRLS’ GENERATION Members

One fan inquired about how her fellow group members reacted to her new single, leading Hyoyeon to candidly illuminate the group’s real dynamic. She disclosed that, in reality, they don’t closely monitor each other’s individual schedules due to their incredibly busy lives. This makes it nearly impractical to keep constant tabs on one another.

The revelation sheds light on the challenges of maintaining close connections within a highly active and dynamic group like GIRLS’ GENERATION, where each member is pursuing their individual endeavors. HYO’s candid response provides valuable insight into the realities of maintaining strong bonds within a large, busy group.

Interestingly, Hyoyeon admitted she has yet to hear from the other members of the group since her single’s release.

“This time, while preparing for my solo song, I didn’t say anything to them,” she told the host. “After the song was released, I told them it came out asked them to promote it, but there was no feedback… I met one of the members yesterday, and they said it was very cool.”

It may sound cold but the members of GIRLS’ GENERATION are clearly busy with their own schedules. Although it means they don’t bond like other groups, there is little doubt that their friendship is forever.

Hyoyeon also revealed that she doesn’t do a lot when she isn’t promoting as a solo artist. “During my off-season, I am just like anyone else – I even wear the same clothes for five days straight,” Hyoyeon said.

HYO’s new single “Picture” was released on August 22, 2023.

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GIRLS GENERATION’s Sooyoung on Decision To Pursue Acting Career

Sooyoung reflects on her career move from GIRLS GENERATION member to acting in numerous successful films and TV shows

GIRLS GENERATION member Sooyoung is opening up about her successful career shift. The former SM Entertainment talent has been pursuing an acting career after leaving her original agency. But does this present a dilemma for Choi Soo-young? The “Winter Breath” singer has opened up about her decision to make the move to acting and how it affected her career.

Sooyoung on Balancing GIRLS GENERATION With Acting Career

Sports Chosun, a prominent media outlet, recently conducted an insightful interview with GIRLS GENERATION’s Sooyoung. This engaging conversation, dated August 24, 2023, delved deep into various aspects of her acting career.

Sooyoung’s transition into the acting industry following her remarkable tenure in the nation’s top idol group, GIRLS GENERATION, has been widely recognized. For numerous idols who embark on an acting career, shedding their idol image can be a challenging feat. There’s often a prevailing bias against idol-actors. During the interview, an intriguing question was posed: whether she felt any constraints as an actor, given her firmly established image as a member of the girl group.

Interestingly, Choi Soo-young gave her answer a lot of thought and her response was intriguing.

“I’ve never thought about ever breaking up GIRLS’ GENERATION and leaving. GIRLS’ GENERATION’s existence is akin to my own skin,” she said. “It is a matter of my own skills and competitive edge, for the audience to not be reminded of GIRLS GENERATION as I promote as an actor.”

“I think that this isn’t a question of the essence,” Choi continued. “Although I am working on acting projects as Choi Sooyoung, I cannot change the fact that I’ve been living as part of GIRLS’ GENERATION continuously. There’s nothing to change about this in fact. It’s not something that I have to escape from. If GIRLS GENERATION becomes a weight for me to bear as an actor, then I think that my own skills are lacking.”

Choi Soo-young began her acting career by working on variety shows. She made her acting debut in “Hello, Schoolgirl” in 2008. Since then, she appeared in TV shows like “The Third Hospital”, “Run On”, and “If You Wish Upon Me.” Sooyoung also appeared in films like “Girl Cops” and “New Year Blues.”

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Look: Snsd’s Hyoyeon Drops Teaser for ‘Picture’

SNSD's Hyoyeon poses for the teaser of 'Forever 1.' Credit: Facebook/SNSD

Save the date because DJ Hyo is releasing new music! 

Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon released on Wednesday, August 16, the teaser for her highly-anticipated comeback. Featuring red fluorescent lights, the teaser also revealed that the single will be titled Picture, and will be out on September 22. 

Picture will serve as Hyoyeon’s first solo release in over a year following her EDM mini album DEEP. The EP was released in May 2022. 

Hyoyeon made her solo debut in 2018 under the moniker DJ Hyo. Her solo singles include “Sober,” “Punk Right Now,” “Second,” and “Dessert.” 

In a radio interview with Super Junior’s Donghae and Eunhyuk, Hyoyeon opened up about her decision to pursue a career as a DJ. She said that she wanted to combine her hobbies for dancing and listening to a wide range of music. 

“Because I danced before, the music I listened to has a broader spectrum, genre-wise. I wanted to share the songs I like; I wanted to do mixing. I was learning it as a hobby myself, and I heard from other people that I know a lot of songs, that I know the flow well. So because I kept hearing that I’m good, as I learned more, it felt like…it was mine,” she said.

Currently, Hyoyeon is one of the only four Girls’ Generation members that is still under SM Entertainment. 

Sunny recently left the agency after 16 years. Meanwhile, members Seohyun, Tiffany, and Sooyoung left in 2019. 

Although under different agencies, the eight members reunited in August 2022 to release the album Forever 1. It was in celebration of the group’s 15th debut anniversary. 

Girls’ Generation is known for songs “Genie,” “Gee,” “Lion Heart,” and “Oh!” among others. 

Featured image: SNSD’s Hyoyeon in the teaser of ‘Forever 1.’ Credit: Facebook/SNSD

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