On KBS 2TV’s ‘Entertainment Weekly’ aired on June 9th, an interview with Shin SeKyung was featured. When asked about her favorite song, Shin SeKyung revealed that she likes Girls’ Generation’s songs. The ‘Fashion King’ actress also added that she is proud of her friendship with Girls’ Generation members.

According to her, Sooyoung is the first Girls’ Generation member she got close to as they are both from the same batch in university. Recently, while filming SBS drama ‘Fashion King’, she has also become closer to Yuri.

When the reporter asked if she gets to meet Girls’ Generation often, Shin SeKyung replied, “Since Girls’ Generation is a very famous group internationally, it’s hard to meet up with them and therefore, I feel sad”.

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Singer and actor Kim MinJong picked Yuri as his ideal type.

On SBS ‘Midnight TV Entertainment’ aired on May 30th, Kim MinJong took part in the ideal type world cup after giving in to the request of the reporter. Among the candidates for his ideal types are f(x)’s Sulli and Krystal, Girls’ Generation’s Yuri and YoonA, IU, etc.

Without hesitation, Kim MinJong chose Yuri. After naming Yuri as his ideal world cup winner, Kim MinJong sent a video message to Yuri saying, “Yuri-ya. If there’s a need, please call me anytime. If you need to have supper, please call me too. Take good care of your health and work hard.”

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Yuri’s body figure received recognition not only within Korea but also internationally.

On cable channel MBC Music ‘Show Champion’ aired on April 17th, girl group members with the hottest body was revealed. Besides Yuri, other ‘nominees’ include 4minute’s HyunA, After School’s Uee, Wonder Girls’ Sohee, 2NE1′s Park Bom, etc.

From the survey, Yuri was selected by foreigners for having the best body among other girl group members.

The survey which was conducted on those in their 20s to 30s and plastic surgeons has attracted huge attention among the viewers of the show.

Meanwhile, 4minute, Sistar, Seo In Gook, Huh Gak, MC Sniper, Lee Jung, EXO-K and LED Apple made their appearance on this episode of ‘Show Champion’.

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Seohyun’s new solo song entitled ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ was revealed on April 16th.

Seohyun showed her support for fellow Girls’ Generation member Yuri who plays Anna in SBS’s Monday-Tuesday Drama ‘Fashion King’ by participating in the OST ‘I’ll Be Waiting’.

Seohyun’s ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ is a song that blends a great sense of emotional expression and sad melody, which includes a 24-piece orchestra. The song with lyrics that describes the beauty of the love of a woman towards a man is well expressed through Seohyun’s clear and pure voice.

In addition to that, the OST which was revealed at 12am KST on April 16th through various online music sites will be aired starting from episode 9 of ‘Fashion King’ (April 16th). ‘I’ll Be Waiting’ is expected to garner huge interest among viewers and music fans.

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An unedited photo of Yuri’s flawless appearance at the set of a cosmetic advertisement (Mamonde) shoot was revealed.

Recently, a post entitled ‘Yuri’s unedited photo at the set of an advertisement shoot’ was published on an online community forum. In the photo, Yuri gave out an innocent charm with her long wavy hair and a matching white-colored one piece dress. In addition to that, her smooth skin has also garnered much attention.

Netizens who saw the photo commented, “Yuri, the hot figure nowadays. She is really pretty”, “Finally she’s appointed as a solo model? I would buy that cosmetic products on the spot”, “Isn’t she in charged of sexiness in Girls’ Generation? She looks totally innocent here”, etc.

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Recently, photos taken from the set of SBS’s drama ‘Fashion King’ gathered a lot of attention as it was posted on an official blog site of a shopping complex. Even from a distance, Yuri’s glamorous S-line body can be easily noticed.

Netizens who came across the photos left a variety of comments such as, “Yuri, you are so beautiful”, “Wow, her S-line is unbelievable”, “She has a beautiful face and beautiful body. She is just perfect”, “I’m so jealous of her glamorous body”, and “I’m having fun watching your acting and the drama”.

Yuri is currently playing the role of the beautiful fashion designer,  Anna in the new SBS drama ‘Fashion King’.

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Recently, Yuri who made her drama debut through SBS’s ‘Fashion King’ has been receiving good responses for her acting skills. Although Yuri had been featured in the past in KBS sitcom ‘Unstoppable Marriage’ and ‘Flower Boys’ Series of Terror Events’, this is her first time holding one of the main roles in a drama. Despite not having a lot of acting experience, Yuri had proven that she could handle various scenes well. From the kissing scene with Lee JeHoon to emotional scenes that require great concentration and focus, she nailed them all with sheer perfection.

At the shooting set of ‘Fashion King’ recently, Sports Chosun met up with the director of ‘Fashion King’, Lee MyungWoo PD, who praised Yuri’s acting skill by saying, “Yuri has shown great improvement in her acting.”

He elaborated, “At first, I had to give a lot of acting pointers and guidance to Yuri. On the set, there were also times when corrections were made. However, her acting skills got better as the days passed. When I pointed out the areas where she was lacking, she would take note of them and then reflected them accordingly in her acting. Yuri, above all, is rich with emotions. She has the attitude that tells you that she is ever-prepared. She will be successful as an actress.”

‘Fashion King’ is a stepping stone for Yuri in the acting world. SM Entertainment’s systematic training system definitely has a huge effect on her special acting skills. Artists from SM Entertainment were also given acting lessons since their trainee days and their training sessions were rigorous. Like other artists, Yuri too had undergone this strict training process as well.

A representative of SM Entertainment stated, “The desire and passion shown by Yuri who wants to develop herself as an actress is amazing. On the shooting set, Yuri listened carefully as not to miss every single word told by the director and senior actors and she has been working really hard to develop herself.”

Meanwhile, on ‘Fashion King’, starting from episode 7 which will be aired on April 9th, the main characters will be facing a new conflict which is expected to be the new turning point to the drama.

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Yuri who recently took up her first acting challenge as the beautiful fashion designer in SBS Monday-Tuesday drama ‘Fashion King’, is joining the list of celebrities whose fashion is a big hit in the clothing market.

In the drama, Yuri was featured as a fashionable designer, Choi Anna and has become the center of attraction among viewers. The white jacket and trench coats worn by Yuri in ‘Fashion King’ are receiving explosive response from the clothing market as well, proving the significance of Yuri’s effect in the new drama.

Yuri’s stylist told TV Report, “A lot of inquiries about the costumes and bags used in ‘Fashion King’ were received. Especially from people in the fashion industry who have been showing their great interest in these items”.

The stylist added, “Also, in clothing stores, as there have been continuous inquiries on the costumes worn by Yuri, they will soon become best-selling items at this rate. Following this, there is a huge influx of sponsor requests from many fashion brands”.

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Yuri who recently received praises for her acting in drama ‘Fashion King’, was appointed as the new face for Amore Pacific Mamonde.

A representative of Mamonde said, “Yuri who has been receiving love from men and women of all ages because of her outstanding talents and friendly image has been selected as the model for Mamonde”.

The representative further elaborated, “Through the appointment of Yuri, a Hallyu star who possesses a clean and lively charm as a model, we are hoping that she could further strengthen the image and position of Mamonde as a global brand along with Choi SiWon, who was appointed as the first male model for Mamonde last year”.

Yuri who will be carrying out her activities as a solo model for a cosmetic brand for the first time expressed her excitement by saying, “It feels great to be selected as a model for Korea’s leading brand mamonde. In the future, please anticipate the various charms that I will be presenting along with Mamonde”.

The TV CF and online videos are expected to be revealed in April.

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