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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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Cute! Yoona Shares Photos From Last Day of Filming ‘King the Land’

YoonA shares a photo with Lee Junho from a scene in 'King the Land.' Credit: Instagram/YoonA

It’s a happy ending for Cheon Sa Rang and Goo Won! 

YoonA of Girls’ Generation marked the finale of King the Land, her series with 2PM’s Lee Yunho, with behind-the-scenes photos from the set. 

 

The romantic comedy series aired its final episode on Monday, August 6. According to Nielsen Korea, the series finale logged an average nationwide rating of 13.8%, a new personal record for the drama. 

To celebrate the milestone, YoonA took to Instagram to share photos with her fellow cast members. 

In the photoset she shared on August 9, YoonA and Junho posed during the wedding scene in the finale. 

 

Additionally, she also shared photos of them with Ahn Se Ha, Kim Ga Eun, Go Won Hee, and Kim Jae Won. They were referred to as the “six siblings” in the series. 

 

YoonA on ‘King The Land’

Following the end of the series, the idol-actress also opened up about her experience filming King the Land. 

“I did my best, and I’m really grateful to the viewers who watched the drama & loved it affectionately,” she said. 

 

Moreover, YoonA expressed her happiness in having the series ranked first on Netflix globally. She said, “I actually felt blissful that many people from around the world love the series.” 

 

As for her chemistry with Junho, YoonA shared that it was really important for the series. 

“Our opinions regarding the highlight points are matching and I received lots of help from him,” she said. “Therefore, we managed to communicate well and express things comfortably during the filming.” 

During the filming, Im YoonA and Lee Junho were rumored to be dating. But both of their agencies denied the reports. 

Featured image: YoonA shares a photo with Lee Junho from a scene in ‘King the Land.’ Credit: Instagram/YoonA

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GIRLS GENERATION’s YoonA and 2PM’s Junho Had The Same Reason For Working On “King The Land”

YoonA and Junho are working together for the exact same reason. The GIRLS GENERATION singer and 2PM member have shared why they agreed to work on King The Land. Interestingly, both Im Yoona and Lee Junho were looking for a change.

YoonA and Junho Discuss Working on New Rom-Com King The Land

Im Yoona and Lee Junho attended a press conference for King The Land ahead of the show’s premiere. During the event, YoonA confirmed she chose to work on the new JTBC romantic comedy for a change of pace.

“My last project was heavy and dark, so I wanted to work on a piece with a brighter tone for my next project,” she revealed. “I also felt that when I tried out a character with a bright personality in the past, many fans liked it.”

YoonA had previously worked on the crime drama Big Mouth alongside Lee Jongsuk. It was a very different project from her upcoming rom-com.

Lee Junho agreed with YoonA, admitting he took on King The Land to be set apart from the historical drama he previously starred in.

“I felt the same as YoonA,” Junho said. “Working on The Red Sleeve, I struggled through a lot of emotional stress.”

He explained, “It is based on a historical figure, which meant that I was aware of the story’s tragic developments even as I worked on the project. This time, I chose a project that is allowing me to empty my mind of stray thoughts. It is a production full of love and laughter.”

Although Junho had fun working on the new show, he also confessed that playing a character who doesn’t like smiles was difficult.

“I’m the kind of person who smiles and laughs easily, so acting out a character who doesn’t smile or laugh was actually a big challenge for me. I immediately smile or laugh after even cut,” he said.

Luckily, things were not that hard since Junho was working with YoonA. The Confidential Assignment star revealed that she was excited about working with the 2PM member.

“It’s our first time working on an acting project together,” YoonA said. “I’m so happy that I’m working with Junho, whom I’ve known professionally since we were young.”

“There were moments when we could comfortably look back on those days and talk about our experiences,” she revealed.

In King The Land, Lee Junho plays Gu Won, a chaebol heir who can’t stand fake smiles, and Im Yoona portrays the constantly smiling Cheon Sa Rang. The series will premiere on JTBC on June 17, 2023.

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