FOREVER & ALWAYS .

So last night, news broke out that three members of Girls' Generation will not be renewing their contracts with SM Entertainment - Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun, thus effectively making them no longer under SM Entertainment. Upon the release of this news, fans were worried and wondering if this means the end of the group and that the group is disbanding. 

Thankfully, the girls didn't let that happen. SM released a statement saying that the group is precious to them and to the fans and they would all like to continue on the group, even if they did not renew contracts with the companies. They are still working out the details but hopefully everything turns out well although it might be hard for them to come together and release an album under different labels but there were other groups which made it possible so we're hoping that the same will happen too for the girls.

WHY I AM THANKFUL FOR GIRLS' GENERATION | #30DAYS .

Managed to blog for a week now for the #30DAYS challenge, good job to myself *pats self*

[Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you]

I pondered for quite some time before thinking about what I want to write about for today's topic. There are many people, many things and many events which I have experienced over the years which had an impact on my life. Do I want to write about a certain someone which impacted me the most or a certain event which had helped me grow as a person? After some time, I decided to talk about something which I have started to join and love 5 years back and have never regretted ever since.

Yes, Girls' Generation. A korean pop girl group has one of the biggest impact on my life. I remembered I started listening to KPOP in secondary school, about 2010/2011 where friends introduced various korean songs to me and I liked those. Slowly started to find out more about the group and their songs and then started to like their music. Apart from just watching their performances and listening to their music, watching them on variety shows was another plus factor which led me to the fandom. They showed a different image on variety shows and through reality shows and interviews, it allowed us to get to know their personalities better and know the hardworking side behind all the glamour. It's amazing how 9 girls with different personalities come together as one to achieve many things.

JUST BECAUSE .

A year ago today i remember waking up to text messages and tweets about it. first thought was, "this can't be happening, she must be hacked.". few hours later, it was true.

A year on, both sides became stronger. And they have all moved on. Letting go of the past and chasing a new dream, I would call it.

I was too, being delusional and thinking that it was all wrong. It was a big mistake. Something needs to be done, the groups HAS to be 9 again. But there is really no point to keep being stuck there, not moving forward. It came to a point where it's really impossible for her to reunite and even if she did, it would not be the same anymore. I didn't want to blog and rant about this issue again but then seeing all the comments and stuff online today made me have many thoughts and I just want to talk it all out.

NEVER LOOK BACK .

To: the brave maomao

It hasn't been easy for you, so much has happened and you still managed to give in your all, stand up strong and step forward and move on.

Never look back and follow your heart. That is what you used to say. I feel really proud of you to be able to be so strong mentally and not anything bring you down. Despite everything that has happened, you did not give up and kept moving forward and show everyone what you are.

If I was you, I probably won't have such a positive mindset and the will to carry on. After all, you girls shared 10 years together, together by each other's side every day and suddenly one day, they are gone.

2014 // #throwback

WE COULD BE DIVINE .

"One of the happiest moments in life is when you find the courage to let go of what you can't change" 

I guess it'll be a tough and long process for me to being able to do so. These days whenever their songs come on, I'm just like *deep sigh*, especially when their ballads play, I just feel moody and that this whole incident should not have happened. They, could be divine.

Some people may say, they're just a kpop group, afterall ultimately it's business. Things like this happen all the time, people get fired and leave companies and etc. But it's different for us fans, sones, and the girls themselves. Girls' Generation is one group which is well-know for their 'soshi bond' - that unique bond between the members which captivated the fans.

I came across a tweet this morning, which is like super true. People may think it's us SONEs who are the biggest believer of OT9, but in actual fact, it's Tiffany. She has always believed that OT9 will last forever, for eternity. Tiffany really went through alot during her years with the group and during trainings, she did not have her family with her, her mum passed away, the members were all she had. She'll definitely cherish the group a lot, and would do anything to not let it be gone. I'm pretty sure all the other members think so too, to be able to last together for 7 years, not including the trainee years, is a huge feat. They've been through up and downs together, been there for each other, the tears they shared, that happiness they shared.

IN SOSHI BOND I TRUST .

Last night I went to sleep with a wishful thinking - that this is all a dream and everything will be fine the next day. Thinking that everything will be fine and SM will release an article saying negotiations has been done and Jessica is back in Girls' Generation, everything's fine, everyone's happy, it was all just a big misunderstanding. I can't believed I cried to sleep. It's been a long time since that happened. Really did not expect myself to be so emotionally affected by them as though it was a heartbreak. A heartbreak indeed.

FOREVER 9 .

"It's official. Girls' Generation will be promoting as 8 members from now on"

How do I feel? Devastated, heartbroken, confused.

This morning I woke up around 9am, to see messages from my friends and also tweets, saying that Jessica might be dropped out from Girls' Generation. I just woke up and my initial reaction was shocked. I was trembling, thinking, this can't be true. I immediately went on to read more, and found out that this all started because of Jessica's posts on her Weibo around 4am.

HAPPY 6TH ANNIVERSARY GIRLS' GENERATION .

August 5th each year, we celebrate the anniversary and achievements of soshi and feel proud and grateful for them. It has been a long and tough journey for soshi, as well as sones, because of the fact that we're all in this together, as one.

"We can only shine brightest as SNSD when SNSD stands on one stage as nine."

                     
The girls have been through a lot, the Black Ocean incident and various setbacks and problems but never gave up. They perservered on and their comebacks are always worth anticipating.