150316 SNSD's YoonA graces the cover of both Korean and Chinese versions of 'CeCi' Magazine

YoonA graced both the Korean and Chinese covers of 'CeCi'!

Her 12-page photoshoot for 'CeCi' shows the playful side to YoonA. She's smiling as bright as ever for the spring, and she took on a more casual, playful fashion as compared to her usual look.

 

150316 Go behind the scenes of YoonA's photoshoot with making film for 'Ceci'

Take a trip backstage and see what went on during YoonA's photoshoot with 'CeCi' for the magazine's April issue!

In the footage, YoonA takes on the challenge of bringing to life the theme 'Tropical Dream'. She surrounds herself with fruits that represent the upcoming warm weather and manages to look playful and flawless without even trying!

Check out the video above.

150116 SNSD's YoonA looks radiant as she starts filming for Chinese drama 'God of War Zhao Yun'

Hengdian World Studios recently updated their Weibo with a picture of Girls' Generation's YoonA transformed on the set of her upcoming Chinese drama 'God of War Zhao Yun'! 

In the picture shown above, YoonA can be seen dressed in traditional Chinese garb. With her flowing purple dress, long hair, and radiant smile, YoonA looks lovely for her role.

YoonA will be playing a beautiful and cheerful girl who is in love with the main character Zhao Yun, played by Lin Gengxin. However, there's a plot twist when YoonA's character discovers that Zhao Yun killed her father.

YoonA started filming for her drama on January 15. It is scheduled to air in August via China's Hunan TV.

150126 SNSD's YoonA revealed to have been in a dangerous situation in a horse-riding scene for drama “God of War Zhao Yun”

YoonA was reported by Chinese media to have been in a dangerous situation while filming for her current Korean-Chinese drama "God of War Zhao Yun" that could have potentially resulted in a large injury. Luckily, she was revealed to have escaped any real harm.

It was revealed that not too long ago, she had to film a scene in which she rode on the back of a horse in front of her co-star Lin Gengxinwhen the horse lost its senses, almost shaking off YoonA who lost her grip and almost fell down to the ground, which could have resulted in serious injuries. Luckily, Lin Gengxin, who was sitting behind her on the horse, grabbed the surprised idol, but it was reported by the media that she burst into tears due to the surprising near accident and was unable to calm herself down.

140918 A Pink Naeun, Girls' Generation Seohyun And Yoona Named Dongguk University Ambassadors

(Photo : Dongguk University Official Facebook ) Seohyun, Yoona, and Naeun are appointed as ambassadors.

Three K-Pop”s most popular stars were appointed as ambassadors for Dongguk University.

 

On the university”s 108th anniversary, a total of twenty-one celebrities were appointed as ambassadors in a special ceremony. A Pink”s Naeun and Girls” Generation members Yoona and Seohyun were the three K-Pop idols to make the honorable list.

Seohyun graduated from the university on August 21, 2014 with a major in theater and received an Achievement Award at her graduation. Yoona is still attending and studying theater and music. A Pink”s Naeun is also currently attending the university.

140821 Lee Seung Gi Deflects Questions About Girlfriend Yoona

Lee Seung Gi and Girls” Generation”s Yoona may be one of 2014″s celebrity power couples in the Korean entertainment industry, but both choose to remain silent about their relationship.

On August 20, Lee Seung Gi was interviewed by SBS”s One Night of TV Entertainment on the set of a commercial shoot for a rice cooker advertisement that he is endorsing.

During the course of the segment, the actor was asked if he knew how to cook, to which he responded, “I learned a few years before, but I”ve only recently started to learn again.”

The interviewer asked, “When you were learning, did you do it because you wanted to cook for a special person?” trying to get a juicy answer from him.

However, he averted the question in a witty manner by saying, “I understand what kind of answer you are fishing for, but your timing is a bit off.”

Moving onto the next portion, the interview then asked, “How is Today”s Love?”

Lee Seung Gi momentarily blanked out, and he admitted, “I was confused for a moment there. I forgot that it was the title of my movie,” eliciting a round of laughter from the staff.

On the movie, he said, “I”ve always wanted to do a romantic comedy film, and I”m excited because I like director Park Jin Pyo, and because I”ll be reunited Moon Chae Won whom I filmed my debut drama with.”

140823 SNSD Yoona completes ALS “ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE”

Joining the hundreds of idols who have now joined the ALS “ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE”, the latest is Girls’ Generation member, Yoona!

Girls’ Generation Yoona becomes the latest idol to join in on the ALS “ICE BUCKET CHALLENGE”, after being tagged by EXO’s Suho! In the video, she nominates leader Taeyeon, actor Lee Minho, and Kim Sooro

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140821 Taemin recalls his first impression of Girls' Generation's YoonA

Taemin appeared on the August 21 edition of SBS radio program 'Cultwo Show' with SMlabel mate Red Velvet and talked about Girls' Generation's YoonA.

Red Velvet's Seulgi said, "My training period was seven years. I am currently 21 years old." The DJs said, "You debuted after waiting a long time. Is there a celebrity you really wanted to see?"

She gestured at Jung Chan Woo and said, "I really wanted to try coming out on 'Cultwo Show,'" but neither Jung Chan Woo nor Sung Si Kyung believed her.

Taemin was asked a similar question: "Were you ever surprised when you saw a celebrity in person?" He replied, "For me, it was when I first auditioned at the agency. I went through the audition, then I saw Girls' Generation's YoonA, and thought to myself that truly not just anyone can be a celebrity. I thought I wasn't going to make it, but I think I was lucky."

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140819 YoonA appears as guest on “Sunny”s FM Date” to congratulate Sunny on her 100th day as DJ

The two took a lot of cute pictures together and YoonA gave an update on her life, saying, “It has been such a long time since I got to roll around in my house during a break.” When asked to disclose a secret of YoonA”s, Sunny said, “Her elbow skin is very stretchable,” which was already discussed in a past “Stargazing” episode.

YoonA also revealed that TaeTiSeo were busily engaged in their reality program and said the trio will be making their comeback this year.

140819 YoonA bares her abs and captures a post-modern look for “W Korea”

YoonA showed off a different side in her latest pictorial with “W Korea” released on August 20 KST, shedding the sweet girl image and bright, melting smile for a chic look of nonchalance. As the theme seems to be post modern, the shots are all black-and-white for a moody effect as she looks very mature and tomboyish.

In one notable picture, she bares her rather impressive abs that look so good even she can”t take her eyes away. Which is your favorite picture?

140719 SNSD's Yoona graces SURE Magazine

Girls” Generation”s Yoona shows off her feminine charm for SURE Magazine, check out more photos below:

140718 SNSD's Yoona becomes global endorser for Innisfree

Yoona has been chosen to become global endorser for cosmetic brand Innisfree.

A rep from Innisfree said that Yoona who has been working as their model for the past 6 years has brought out a great synergy with her clean and natural image. As Innisfree is advancing its business in the Asian market, Yoona is also expected to expand her activites as the brand”s model in more Asian countries.

Meanwhile, Yoona has recently decline the offer to star in “Nodame Cantabile” Korean version, but instead she will make her on-screen debut in new Korean-Chinese movie “Goodbye Ani” along Chinese actor Eddie Peng.

140715 SNSD's Yoona Drops ‘Nodame Cantabile’ To Film Chinese Movie ‘Goodbye Ani’

The search for Nodame continues.

After much consideration, it turns out that Girls” Generation”s Yoona will not be taking part in the Korean remake of the Japanese drama “Nodame Cantabile.”

It was previously reported that the idol-actress was leaning towards accepting the role, but it seems like she has other projects to pursue.

SM Entertainment announced on the 14th, “We received other casting offers, and after discussing the details, we have decided to decline the offer for Yoona to headline in “Nodame Cantabile”.”

Instead, Yoona will be making her big-screen debut by starring in the Korean-Chinese movie production “Goodbye Ani” as the heroine Ani, a bubbly and cheerful character.

Not much is known about the movie, but it was announced that filming will begin in October, and that Taiwanese actor Eddie Peng was offered the role as male lead.

Yoona”s withdrawal from the drama leaves “Nodame Cantabile” without a main character once again, leaving the viewers wondering who will take place as the quirky and four-dimensional Nodame.

“Nodame Cantabile,” which will be going under the name “Cantabile Romance” for the Korean release, has so far confirmed the participation of Joo Won, Bae Yoon Shik, and Tiny G”s Do Hee.

The drama is scheduled to premiere on October.

140708 ‘Nodame Cantabile’ author wants 100% matching heroine to Ueno Juri’s role

On July 7, producers of ‘Nodame Cantabile’ Korean version named SNSD Yoona as the heroine of the Korean remake of popular Japanese TV series which will be broadcast through KBS2 TV in October.

However, KBS PD Han Sang Woo told Star News, “Yoona is the choice to be heroine of ‘Nodame Cantabile’ but we still need permission from the original PDs. Because of that we cannot finalize her yet.”

He added, “Nodame Cantabile’s author (Tomoko Ninomiya) wants a 100% identical casting to Ueno Juri who played Noda Megumi. If she says no to our casting, we can’t do anything about it.”

However, Tomoko Ninomiya herself replied to someone regarding the issue through her twitter account this afternoon saying that she is not going to be involved in the Korean remake of ‘Nodame Cantabile’.

What is your opinion about Yoona as the heroine Nodame?

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140708 Joo Won, Yoona and others to star in “Nodame Cantabile”

KBS 2TV drama “Nodame Cantabile” confirmed four main characters.

Joo Won had set his mind on this drama a long time ago and takes on the role of an orchestra conductor named Chiaki Shinichi. This is his first drama in a year.

Baek Yoon-sik takes on the role of France Schutrezeman, a conductor and teacher. The chemistry between Baek Yoon-sik and Joo Won is highly anticipated by many.

Contrabass Saku Sakura is played by Dohee from Tiny-G. She starred in the tvN drama “Answer Me 1994” with a dialect.

Yoona was chosen as the lead female act Noda Megumi. Apparently Yoonadecided she was going to do this on her own and has met with production staff several times.

The Korean version of “Nodame Cantabile” is all about the love and growth of students learning classical music. To be aired in October.

140707 SNSD's Yoona confirmed as the female lead for ‘Nodame Cantabile’

YoonA has been confirmed for the female lead of the Korean version of “Nodame Cantabile“!

She”s cast as the female lead Nodame, and she”s looking over details. Joo Won will be playing her boyfriend and conductor, Baek Yoon Sik will be playing her teacher, and Tiny-G“s Dohee will be playing Sakura.

“Nodame Cantabile” is originally a Japanese manga themed around classical music. The manga was created by Ninomiya Tomoko, and the drama version of the manga aired in 2006 on Fuji TV.

The Korean version of the drama will air on KBS 2TV in October.

140626 SNSD's Yoona shows off her feminine charm in the BTS photos for Innisfree

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona reveals the BTS photos for cosmetic brand Innisfree.

Check out the BTS photos below as she charms with her beauty during the photoshoot.

140623 Cosmopolitan Magazine reveals photo of Girls’ Generation’s Yoona with Dakota Fanning

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona and Hollywood actress Dakota Fanning met in Dubai for the Chanel 2014 Cruise Collection on the 14th of May.

On the 23rd of June, Cosmopolitan Magazine Korea revealed a picture of Yoona and Dakota Fanning posing together at the event.

Both Yoona and Dakota Fanning looked stunning, in which many netizens who saw this photo commented on how Yoona represented Asian beauty, while Dakota Fanning represented Western beauty.

The dresses they wore were very different, in which Yoona wore a more elegant and feminine dress from Chanel’s Spring collection, while Dakota Fanning wore a dress that had a punk-rock element to it.

Source: Wow Star

140622 Ham Eun-jeong and Yoona

Ham Eun-jeong

Idols who go into acting often have limited choices to begin with. Smaller roles, music-related roles and other less challenging ones. Ham Eun-jeong has had a few drama and movie parts in the 9 years she has been working as an actress and having had the chance to act in different genres and roles, her skills have matured nicely due to that variety and consistency.

While Ham has taken on music-related roles in “Dream High” and ‘White: The Melody of the Curse‘, she never fell into the trap of making that her default, even though it would have been a more comfortable setting for any idol. She has also done romantic comedy, most notable with her starring role in ‘Coffee House‘, but has not been afraid to go more dark as well, with works like the aforementioned ‘White: The Melody of the Curse‘ and also ‘Death Bell‘.

Inexperienced actors can often be typecast and also find their skills veer towards a specific genre, but Ham Eun-jeong manages to adapt well to different tones and roles. Her more bubbly side can be endearing and adorable, while she is very capable of also creating unease and investment in less cheerful characters. Her range of emotions in each type of setting does need improvement, but her portrayal of them is very satisfactory.

Ham Eun-jeong is one of those cases where the idol’s acting career has mostly been operating as its own, separate existence from their musical one. However, image counts for a lot in South Korea. This means that the future of both of her careers is very uncertain ever since the T-ara bullying scandal. If she ever does manage to make a comeback to dramas and movies, exploring different genres and challenging herself with more nuanced characters would benefit her acting skills.

Yoona

Similarly, Girl’s Generation’s Im Yoona, more commonly known by the monikerYoona, has managed to avoid the typical roles into which idols tend to be relegated. Because of her extensive performance experience as an idol she is a natural in front of the camera, which is her biggest asset as an actress. It afford her a grace that many serious actors must grow into. In her earliest role in the 2007 drama “9 End 2 Outs“, she plays a haughty teenage talent. The role was a safe choice for the budding idol as her girl group had debuted mere months before. It gave her media exposure as well as acting experience. Her work in it was perfectly satisfactory and showed potential for improvement.

When Girls’ Generation‘s popularity exploded in 2009, it allowed her to land leading roles that challenged her and let her prove her skills as an actress as well as an idol. She has taken on complex dramas like 2012′s “Love Rain” where she plays two different characters in two separate time periods. While her performance wasn’t as nuanced as it could’ve been, it was full of charm and depth of emotion. Yoona lit up the screen when she’s on it, especially when she smiled. The same holds true for all of her dramas.

It was in 2013′s “Prime Minister and I” where her acting opened up and began to mirror her natural screen presence. Earlier roles felt restricted in her more serious moments, but as Nam Da-jeong, she fed off veteran actor Lee Beom-soo‘s charisma and delivered a layered performance. Like Ham Eun-jeong, Yoona‘s acting would benefit from taking on a wider variety of roles. The experience will sharpen and refine her into a stronger actress.

Ham Eun-jeong segment written by: Orion from ‘Orion’s Ramblings‘

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Yoona segment written by: Raine from ‘Raine’s Dichotomy‘

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