Rebellious Teen Taeyeon
It may be hard to believe, but Taeyeon is already 27 years old. Today, she returned to her teenage years. It could be because of her wearing a ponytail and posing like a delinquent, but she joked like this. ‘I always did this, so I was able to do it without much difficulties. (laughs)’ Having debuted at 19, most of her memories of her teenage years consist of singing and practicing. ‘I honestly don’t feel old even now. I feel like a teen. I don’t think I experienced adolescence either.’ It would even be fair to say that she lived for Girls’ Generation, but Taeyeon didn’t make a fuss. ‘I think, rather than feeling sad for not being able to do what I wanted, I accepted it as my life.’ There is something that even she couldn’t give up though. ‘If I was a teen right now, I would want to wear my school uniform and go to the amusement fair with friends. I like thrilling things.’ Find more info at millsriversdaschool .
The Celebrity: What did you think of the most while recording this album?
– When including our Japan activities, we’ve shown so many concepts and made so many transformations. This time, I wanted to show ‘this is us’. I hope the general public would look at this and feel ‘yeah, this is Girls’ Generation’.
The Celebrity: What appearance do you think is Girls’ Generation?
– Girls’ Generation is always cheerful. When we wore uniforms and sang ‘Tell Me Your Wish’, it was like girls noisily chatting. And even when we came out with a strong concept with ‘Run Devil Run’, girliness was still soaked in it.
The Celebrity: If you were to say one thing about this album, what would it be?
– It’s a song that’s nice to listen to in this season.
The Celebrity: What kind of music do you listen to during summer?
– I actually don’t care about the seasons. I listen to carols in summer too. (laughs) You feel comfortable and your mood gets better when you listen to carols. Every now and then, I listen to carols that have been rearranged in jazz styles, as well as ones that sound like they’re sung by a choir in church.
The Celebrity: What do you think sets Girls’ Generation apart from other girl groups?
– I sometimes see my members from the position of the third party, and they’re interesting, precious, and I appreciate them. I think the many talents the members have is our biggest weapon. I learn a lot from looking at my members. For instance, posing to my heart’s content is something awkward for me to do. But, when I see my members creating great results like models, they’re like people from another planet.
The Celebrity: Do you feel like you were born to sing?
– I’m still working at becoming better. It makes me think if this is the right way to sing. I keep getting more confused. Still, I’m more confident in singing than in anything else. When I watch audition programs nowadays, I realize how there are people that can express something with their natural born talents. So I think I have to do better. I get stimulated too.
The Celebrity: Is the reason you don’t do individual activities aside from TaeTiSeo and musicals because you want to focus on singing?
– That’s right. I feel like there’s nothing that I’ve done properly as a singer yet. I think I’m going to start gaining interest in other areas once I properly do something and get some free time.
The Celebrity: Of the things your parents have passed down to you, what do you like the most?
– My mom likes genuine and honest people, and she tries to be like that too. I think that’s something I’ve gotten from her, so I’m grateful. Also, my dad’s singing abilities. (laughs) I was in awe whenever I saw my dad singing when I was little.
The Celebrity: You always stress natural flowing, but is there something you stubbornly do?
– I really don’t go out. I don’t like going to crowded places either. Tiffany takes me out of that every now and then. ‘You have to come out. You have to do some shopping.’ Then, even if I don’t have any interest in shopping, I unwillingly follow through. I try to look at things like that, get some air in my nostrils, and forcibly wake myself up.
The Celebrity: Are the times you spend at home increased due to the exhaustion created by your popularity, making you keep your distance?
– Of course, getting recognized is something I should be grateful for and happy about, but you create a shield in order to have me-time. I feel most comfortable staying at home. I draw at home too.
The Celebrity: Out of all your songs, which Girls’ Generation song do you like the most?
– From our Japanese songs, I like ‘Stay Girls’. It’s a song about staying as girls even if time goes by and changes. The lyrics are really nice. I think I cried every time we sang that during our Japan tours.
–Girls’ Generation’s 10th anniversary, Taeyeon’s plans are?
– It’s okay if we don’t go far, I would just like for us to gather in one place, and spend time together.
Sources: ‘The Celebrity’ Magazine
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