Compilation of SNSD Quotes

1. “So let’s become best friends that don’t get ashamed of each other but cherish and have plenty of care for each other.” - Kim Taeyeon (SNSD Official Website, 10th Dec 2010)

2. “We wil show you a SNSD that works even harder in the future. We will try hard to deserve even more love in the future as well.” - Lee Soonkyu (Melon Music Award, 16th Dec 2009)

3. “Nine people who are very different from each others, have now become one.” - Choi Sooyoung (Golden Disk Award, 10th Dec 2010)

4. “I mean we can’t be promoting as SNSD until we’re ahjummas. However, like Shinhwa sunbaenims, even when everyone is focusing on their individual activities, I would like for us to get together and hold a concert or release albums…I want SNSD to be like that.” - Im Yoona (Win Win Ep.11, 2010)

5. “Actually when I’m depressed or feeling down, I seem to play quiet music and enjoy the time. So I listen to a lot of ballads and I try to enjoy the time with music.” - Kim Taeyeon (Melon Special Interview, 31st Mar 2010)

6. “To my precious members, who I hope to be with forever, I love you and thank you so much.” - Choi Sooyoung (Melon Music Award, 16th Dec 2009)

7. “As we grow older, I don’t think people would want to see us shaking lollipops and acting all cute. Instead, they would want us to strive to perfect ourselves as artists. If that’s the case, then we’re confident that we can be such artists.” - Kwon Yuri (Win Win Ep.11, 2010)

8. “If no one wakes me up? I have recently slept for 16 hours. I could’ve slept longer, but my mom woke me up to eat.” - Jessica Jung (Melon Special Interview, 31st Mar 2010)

9. “I wish SNSD’s way down can be more beautiful than anyone else’s and that we will enjoy what we have right now. I wish we would all do things with a positive mind.” - Jessica jung (Win Win Ep.11, 2010)

10. “Thank you so much to the staff who took nine average girls and turned them into SNSD.” - Kwon Yuri (Melon Music Award, 16th Dec 2009)

11. “Although she departed from me first, she left me with eight sisters. So I want to thank both my mom and God..” - Stephanie Hwang (KJE’s Chocolate, 16th Aug 2009)

12. “There are many incidents where the unnies and I had disagreements…we disagreed on little things. But I learned a lot through those arguments.” - Seo Juhyun (Win Win Ep.11, 2010)

13. “We can at least go backstage where it’s cool and get rest, but the fans have to stay and watch in the heat. It’s not me mom…it’s the fans who have it hard.” - Kim Taeyeon (during one of SNSD’s concerts, as told by her mom to a fan)

14. “We made a comeback within 9 months…and for 9 weeks, the 9 members received 9 trophies.” - SNSD (Entertainment Relay, 18th April 2009)

15. “I used to drink from my little sister’s bottle when she was a baby.” - Jessica Jung (Hello Baby Ep.12, 2009)

16. “Unhealthy diets and junk foods accumulate and eventually you’ll die.” - Seo Juhyun (We Got Married Season 1, 2009)

17. “You asked us about teamwork, but really there is no secret. We just live like sisters.” - Choi Sooyoung (source unknown)

18. “In the name of Dandyu, we punish all you tall people.” - Lee Soonkyu and Kim Taeyeon (source unknown)

19. “Yesterday is a history, tomorrow is a mystery. Today is a gift, that’s why we call it the present.” - Lee Soonkyu (during one of her radio broadcasts)

20. “I couldn’t stand in front of any camera, and I couldn’t go to places where there were a lot of people. I thought people would criticize me if I smiled, or even if I just stayed still.” - Im Yoona (Strong Heart Ep.4, 2009)

21. “I’m crying because I’m touched by my members who always try to look out for me.” - Stephanie Hwang (Strong Heart Ep.5, 2009)

22. “I would like Taeyeon unnie to be the leader, but like Hyoyeon unnie said, I think she’s carrying a lot of burdens by being in that position. So, I’ll just leave it to the unnies.” - Seo Juhyun (Strong Heart Ep.11, 2009)

23. “I think it thanks to all the loving fans over anything else. This is not a day for us to be congratulated but a day for us to congratulate the fans. We can only shine brightest as SNSD when SNSD stand on one stage as nine.” - Kwon Yuri (GDA, 9th Dec 2010)

24. “These days it’s hard for all of us to get together. It’s been some time since we were able to get together and talk like this. Since we are nine members, a group with many members, we need to talk like this more but the members have so many individual schedules now.” - Kim Taeyeon (Taeyeon’s Birthday Party, 7th Mar 2010)

25. “Taeyeon sings the best among the girl groups. That is what I hear in my ears” - Lee Soonkyu (Taeyeon’s Birthday Party, 7th Mar 2010)

26. “Taeyeon unnie.. when she has stomach ache but she wants ice cream then she eats ice cream. She will eat and say *Oh I think I have stomach trouble but oh this taste good~*” - Seo Juhyun (Taeyeon’s Birthday Party, 7th Mar 2010)

27. “From now on I will be loving more and more and I don’t think it will ever turn less.” - Kim Taeyeon (Taeyeon’s Birthday Party, 7th Mar 2010)

28. “They say ‘Lucky Number 7’ but Lucky Number 9 has been ingrained in my head. My lucky number is 9.” - Stephanie Hwang (Midnight TV Entertainment, 11th Nov 2010)

29. “I think it’s great that a group of friends are pursuing a single dream and creating amazing memories in the process.” - Kwon Yuri (Midnight TV Entertainment, 11th Nov 2010)

30. “I really wish that we all stay healthy so we can spend a longer time together as a group.” - Choi Sooyoung (Midnight TV Entertainment, 11th Nov 2010)

31. “Eating has always come up whenever and wherever. Maybe it’s because we’re girls, we have a lot of interest in eating.” - Kim Hyoyeon (Y-Star Live Power Music, 2nd May 2010)

32.”How long do we rest? Around 4 hours. We fill up the sleep we don’t get during travel time. It’s fine.” - Kwon Yuri (Y-Star Live Power Music, 2nd May 2010)

33. “When I have the opportunity, I want to perform the guitar live for my fans. Please expect that!” - Kim Taeyeon (Y-Star Live Power Music, 2nd May 2010)

34. “I am still a student. My classmates study really hard, so I feel like I should too. But they always say things like "You don’t have to." "Aren’t you busy?" "Just give up, you have another way." But I don’t think that’s right. There’s no reason for me to give up, I didn’t quit high school.” - Seo Juhyun (Girls Go To School?)

35. “Seohyun’s so pure that if Seohyun wasn’t a singer, she’d still be singing nursery rhymes. Seohyun watches TV until 2am in the morning. What she watches is the cartoon channel.” - Choi Sooyoung (source unknown)

36. “And then despite the fact that she’s the maknae, she really doesn’t seem like it. She’s so young and pure to the point that she still loves children stories. But without her, we cannot be SNSD. Our Seohyun.” - Lee Soonkyu (source unknown)

37. “Entertainers have no brain…I get frustrated when I hear things like that from people. We have different goals. We have our own ways. I try to do the best I can, but still…” - Seo Juhyun (source unknown)

38. “It’s not worth comparing; Kara and SNSD are both Korean girl groups. I’m proud that Korean girl groups are being recognized in Japan… Everyone has their preferences. There are people who like SNSD and there are people who like Kara.” - Seo Juhyun (Night Star Ep.27, 2010)

39. “When I was there, I took the underground trains…(talking about her days in Route 0). Now when we arrive at the airport, there are cars waiting for us. So when I went this time, I felt humbled. What I couldn’t do alone then has become possible because I’m together with these eight. They all became even more precious to me.” - Choi Sooyoung (Night Star Ep.27, 2010)

40. “If I end up showering first, I shower really quickly for the sake of the other tired members.” - Lee Soonkyu (Night Star Ep.27, 2010)

41. “While we were doing our promotions, there were a lot of times when I was exhausted and tired, but since the other members were beside me.. If it wasn’t for those friends, the amount of love that I’m receiving right now as a member of SNSD, I could never have received that if I’m alone.” - Kwon Yuri (Invincible Youth Ep.1, 2009)

42. “Also when we are performing this (Himnae!), there’s a part in the choreography that says “Fighting!” with everyone coming together. When our eyes meet doing that part, it’s the happiest time during the performance..” - Stephanie Hwang (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

43. “During our break time, I was filming a drama. And so as I went out alone to do my schedule by myself, I thought of our members a lot more… But really, those text messages and phone calls while I was filming was really such a great encouragement for me.” - Im Yoona (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

44. “Between people who truly care and love each other, there are times where you don’t need to say anything at all. Those emotions that are hard to express with words. Things like “I love you” and “Thank you”…you don’t really need to say those words.” - Kim Taeyeon (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

45. “During those nine months, so many things happened and I went through so many different emotions and realized so many things. It was such an important time where I felt the precious value of the stage and the precious value of each other. And so I’m grateful.” - Stephanie Hwang (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

46. “During these nine months, as we had our break time, I think we grew to know each other better… And during this time, so many things happened and we grew more mature and learned to truly love and care for each other.” - Jessica Jung (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

47. “For me, each one of our SNSD members is like my body. If one gets hurt or hears bad things from someone else, it hurts me and pains me even more. It’s impossible for only good things to happen to someone and so there were difficult times and hurtful times. But during those times, I’m so thankful that we were each other’s strength and each other’s support.” - Lee Soonkyu (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

48. “I guess it’s because they’ve lived apart from their families for so long, but whenever there’s a difficult time for them, they hide it.. Taeyeon and Tiffany both, we know that you’re both weak so stop trying to act strong and talk to me. We’re a family so I want us to share with each other.” - Choi Sooyoung (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

49. “Every single member is so precious to me and like family to me.. I may joke around with them a lot but I can’t talk seriously with them..because it’s awkward for me. But on the inside, I really do think of each one of you so much and I want you all to know that.” - Kim Hyoyeon (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

50. “During these nine months, we really held on to each other and guided each other and pushed each other. And I’m so happy that we were able to have those precious times together. We’ve been through so much together so let’s..together..leap even stronger now. And…I love you.” - Kwon Yuri (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

51. “I truly have nothing but gratitude for my unnies. I’m just so thankful and I really can’t say anything other than just thank you.” - Seo Juhyun (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

52. “When there are hurtful times and sad times, I’ve come to find that there is no one else but these nine people here. Even really close oppas or manager oppas..if they’re not in SNSD, no one really knows and understands. There were so many times like that and I wish that there will be no more times of hurt and sadness that brings us to tears… I love you, our SNSD.” - Kim Taeyeon (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).
53. “SONE, Thank you so much. We have so many schedules, and you get tired together with us. And to the SNSD members as well, thank you.” - Kim Taeyeon (SBS Inkigayo, 13th November 2011).
54. “Nobody can touch SNSD when we’re well armed! We’re the best! Hurray! keke. … And lastly for real, Taeyeon, you’ve worked hard..” - Kim Taeyeon (SNSD’s “Thanks To” from “The Boys”).
55. “Because there are those who trust and encourage……. I became a roly-poly Hyoyeon!! ^^” - Kim Hyoyeon (SNSD’s “Thanks To” from “The Boys”).
56. “I think “as expected” is such a great phrase. I’ll always work hard for you to say, “As expected of SNSD!” ^^” - Im Yoona (SNSD’s “Thanks To’ from “The Boys”).
57. “Even if other people tell you otherwise, if you just believe in yourself, you can do everything.” - Stephanie Hwang (SNSD & The Dangerous Boys Ep.2).
58. “If there’s something you want to do, then that means you have a goal. But that goal may change as you live. You never know when your interests may change direction, so always anticipate it, day by day.” - Kim Taeyeon (SNSD & The Dangerous Boys Ep.3).
59. “You can do it if you slowly try…and you can’t do it in front of the camera only. Not lying to yourself is the most important.” - Kwon Yuri (SNSD & The Dangerous Boys Ep.2).
60. “Thanks to everyone who made it possible for us to stand at this honourable position. After last year, we are given good award again, we feel proud. We will continue developing ourselves to repay all the people who helped us stand at this highest place. SONE, we love you!” - SNSD (Golden Disk Awards 2011, 12th January 2012).
61. “Are you watching, SONE? ^^” - Choi Sooyoung (SMA, 19th January 2012).
62. “I really didn’t want to cry!! Thank you so so much, I love you all! In the future, I will work harder and present everyone better pieces of work. And.. (points at the cake and candle) this is JJANG!!” - Stephanie Hwang (FAME event, 29th January 2012).
63. “It’s so tiring. Even though I’ve worn heels and performed the choreography for four years now, I’m still not used to it. When will I be used to it? In 10 years? In 20 years?” - Kim Hyoyeon (Star Life Theatre Ep.9).
64. “We’ve been very excited from the time, when the decision of our appearance on the show was made, until we completed the performance. It was a very great and happy time to perform on ‘The Late Show With David Letterman.” - SNSD (After performing at The Late Show With David Letterman, 31st Jan 2012)
65. “The only reason we could come to America, that we got such a reaction, was because of our fans here.” - SNSD (Press conference at Gansevoort Hotel, New York. 1st February 2012).
66. “When we were first told that we were confirmed to be on a famous American TV show, all of us just cried. We didn’t believe it until we got here and actually performed in front of the live audience and the cameras. It was just so surreal and such a big honor. It was an experience that none of us will ever forget.” - SNSD (Press conference at Gansevoort Hotel, New York. 1st February 2012)
67. “You know how it was called “Girls Go To School”? I want to do stuff like “Girls Go Abroad” or “Girls Go Overseas” later on.” - Kim Hyoyeon (Girls Go To School Ep.8)
68. “We think it is a great honor that we were able to appear on French TV after US TV. During our appearance on ‘Le Grand Journal’, the French fans sang in Korean and also gave us cheers that made the performance both comfortable and exciting.” - Choi Sooyoung (Press Conference @ Paris, 9th February 2012)
69. “Tiffany gave me a man made in chocolate as a birthday present. It comforted me. At least I got my man… a chocolate one.” - Choi Sooyoung (Press Conference @ Paris, 9th February 2012)
70. “Indeed, we are nine girls, so sometimes there are nine different opinions which can be a problem. But we always find a solution. We have never come to blows. Some of us know each others for 10 to 13 years, so we know each other pretty well.” - Kim Taeyeon & Choi Sooyoung (Press Conference @ Paris, 9th February 2012)
71. “I met eight great members. I really don’t think that anyone else could get along like how our nine girls get along so well. Because we’re girls, there can be a lot of jealousy going on. Thinking back on it now, I think I’m a kid who received a lot of good fortune.” - Kim Hyoyeon (Star Life Theater Ep 10)
72. “Hyoyeon is a member whose life is fun. Just the fact that she’s here is enough, and she plays the role of brightening the mood. She tries to brighten the mood and is one of the members who makes it a fun environment.” - Kim Taeyeon (Star Life Theater Ep 11)
73. “Being on stage is so much fun and enjoyable. Because it’s a lot of fun, we work really hard on music programs and our eyes automatically open up. Because this is where I’m most confident and where I’m at my best, I found a way to enjoy all of it. And I’m still searching for more ways.” - Kim Taeyeon (Star Life Theater Ep 11)
74. “It’s really hard when we have a full schedule since we aren’t able to sleep, so we get emotionally and physically tired. But every time that happens, I see that the other eight members are performing as much as I am while being as tired as I am. They, being my members, are my companions, and I get the strength to continue on. I just get strength from them because we’re together.” - Jessica Jung (Star Life Theater Ep 11)
75. “I’m just so glad that I have other members. If I was a solo artist, I don’t think I would have been able to make it this far, nor would I have been able to handle it. The members are my energizers, my vitamin, my strength.” - Kim Taeyeon (Star Life Theater Ep 11)




Bonus: What other people said about SNSD..

1. “I was so shocked by Taeyeon’s singing ability. It’s a mature song so I was worried, but she made tears fall down my face. Barely an hour into production had passed, and I remember clapping my hands.” - Composer Ahn Young Min, producer of ‘Athena OST’ (allkpop, 13th December 2010)

2. “I met Taeyeon when she was a second year student in middle school. I gave her a lesson once every week. Her concentration was remarkable and she had the look in her eyes which you normally couldn’t find from people her age. When I heard that she debuted as a SNSD member, I was really surprised.” - Singer and vocal trainer, The One (Taxi special episode “The Singer Who Teaches Singers”)

3. “No doubt about their performance, but what was more impressive was SNSD’s attitudes. Other artists I have worked with them for long time but for SNSD when I first met them they were already top stars. And I worried that they might not hide the vagaries of their moods at the set and make the shooting difficult. But instead they were so courteous and innocently cheerful.” - Jang Jaehyuk, the director of Tell Me Your Wish MV (he wrote a staff account)

4. “I love Seohyun. I’m a female but why do I like Seohyun more than even Yonghwa?” - A writer for MBC WGM wrote on her Cyworld page

5. “The pranksters are playing with fireworks now, wearing sunglasses at night.. Everytime I watch them playing on their own I get frustrated that I cannot film their true selves like this! We are watching a real random comedy show in Phuket.” - A Phuket filming crew (SNSD’s photobook filming)

6. “The Soshi girls are mentally strong and prepared. The program writers would compliment on how amazing they are like that. The PDs love the girls, they are always eager to do more than asked. The excellence of the girls’ work ethics and attitude is like second to none.” - SBS staff account (19th July 2010).

7. “… when the shoot was over and the members were leaving I had to notice Tiffany. Because she was saying “You’ve worked so hard today thank you” to every staff and looking directly into their eyes each time. Suddenly I felt that this little lady was like an earnest student. I realized that she would look at you in the eyes when she was talking to you, when she was being questioned and when she was answering, like an earnest student…” - A staff from the Arena magazine, who had to interview Tiffany (Feb 2010).

8. “SNSD Taeyeon…Taeyeon’s reactions are really an art. I’ve seen it on many shows. For each program, aside from the scripts, reactions are really important. With the right expression, a situation can become more dramatic. Every each moment, Taeyeon can really express her honest reactions so freely. When she laughs it becomes more fun, when she is surprised it becomes more surprising. Her expressions make you feel so great…” - SBS Miracle Fighter staff account (2008).

9. “My latest editor assistant job was for the SNSD shoot… When I worked with models older than me I had to flatter them and do their chores which I understood as being part of work but with these kids it felt like I became a kindergarten teacher.” - Staff account by a magazine editor (2007).

10. “I want to be SNSD’s 10th member”. When asked if there is a SNSD member who can be replaced if she were to be a part of them, Kim Ah-Joong replied, “How is it possible to leave out a member? Among all 9 of them, none can be replaced. Instead, I would like to join them as the 10th member.” - Kim Ah Joong, actress (KBS 2TV’s Guerilla Date, 19th March 2011).

11. “In the early stages of their career, we made the girls eat at the table and we (staff) were eating on the floor. And one member started to cry because she saw that all the staff unnies and oppas were eating on the floor… It was Taeyeon.” - Suhjin, SNSD’s hairdresser (Taeyeon’s Chin Chin Radio, 13th January 2009).

12. "Since when did our Taeyeon sing so well? You amazing girl~! You got first place, you got first place~" - Park Sunzoo, singer and composer of ‘Different’ (Her Twitter account, 1st February 2011).
13. “I did a live performance with Taeyeon once on television..I was won over by her singing ability. If I may say this, I have a certain opinion about idol singers who surprise me and in fact, I am learning things from them these days. …….. Wow, they have evolved. SNSD are evolving. That’s the first time I felt that way about music.” - Kim Taewon, composer, musician, leader of Boohwal (Source)
14. “When we first started, Yuri was our ace and poster girl. She still is now, but she constantly worries about her not finding a definite on-air character on the show yet. So I tell her to take it easy, to just be herself and not worry about looking pretty or funny or anything. She’s probably the most competitive girl out of the group; whenever she gets a mission or is in a game of some sort, she hates to lose! Recently when she had to take a day off because of her H1N1, she joking texted me, the producer, and Taewoo saying that “Sooyoung’s subbing in for me today so don’t make the show too funny without me!” (laughs). She’s a very kind and courteous person in general, and is always the first person to greet others.” - Kim Hosang, main PD of Invincible Youth (Segye.com interview, 20th March 2010).
15. “Sunny’s a really wise girl. One time, all of the guys in the show jokingly talked about who we’d like to have the most as a wife, and we all picked Sunny (laughs). We all thought she’d be the best at housework and taking care of the family and stuff. She has a really good business sense and is a really funny person to boot; I’d say her, along with Narsha, are the most wittiest out of the group.” - Kim Hosang, main PD of Invincible Youth (Segye.com interview, 20th March 2010).
16. “Jessica really did her best to fill in all the performance dates. She did not miss any performance with her busy schedule and always came out once or twice a week to perform. She tried her best, and she did a good job as well.” - Go Youngbin, musical actor (TV Report, 1st December 2011).
17. “Girls’ Generation is incredible, and I felt that Korea’s K-Pop is really exceeding expectations. I felt something deep down in my heart… It’s hard for even American singers to make it onto The Late Show, I was really surprised.” - Se7en (Singer and Actor, 2nd February 2012)
18. “(To SNSD) That was amazing! I’ve never seen such audience participation in my life! Congratulations! - Kelly Ripa (Live! With Kelly, 1st February 2012)
19. “They’re slowly rising to the top as they hold performances in SEA, Europe, and now even America. The brand power of SNSD itself is rising. They are also increasing the brand power of Korea at the same time. They’re not simply just SNSD themselves as a known girl group, but they’re the representatives of our nation.” - Choi Kyusung, an analyst of culture (Star Life Theater Ep 10)

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