Showing posts with label Yuri. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Yuri. Show all posts

Friday, July 31, 2026

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Girls' Generation's Yuri is officially leaving SM Entertainment after 19 years together.

On July 31, SM Entertainment released an official statement confirming the news, saying, "After long discussions with Kwon Yuri, we have mutually agreed to conclude our 19-year partnership as of August 31."

Looking back on her time with the company, SM Entertainment continued, "Since Kwon Yuri debuted as a member of Girls' Generation in 2007, she has helped lead the global K-pop wave. She grew into a member of one of the defining groups of an era, and shone as an actress. It has been a privilege for SM Entertainment to be part of every step of that journey. We sincerely thank Kwon Yuri for her remarkable achievements as an all-around artist."

To reassure fans about group activities, SM Entertainment clearly stated, "Although her exclusive contract with the company is coming to an end, she will continue promoting as a member of Girls' Generation. We fully support Kwon Yuri as she starts this new chapter in her career."

Yuri debuted with Girls' Generation back in 2007, quickly rising to the top of the K-pop industry with legendary hit songs like 'Into the New World' and 'Genie.'

On top of her music career, she has built a successful acting career, appearing in dramas including 'Fashion King,' 'Innocent Defendant,' 'Bossam: Steal the Fate,' 'Good Job,' 'Parole Examiner Lee,' as well as films such as 'No Breathing,' 'Dolphin,' and 'Somebody.' She even proved her talent live on stage in the play 'The Student and Mister Henri.'

Girls' Generation's Yuri to Leave SM Entertainment After 19 Years

Saturday, July 4, 2026

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SNSD's Yuri is reportedly approaching the end of her current contract with SM Entertainment.

According to a report by TenAsia on the 4th, her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment is set to expire next month. This marks a notable moment, as SM is the only agency she has ever signed with since her debut.

According to the same report, Yuri is looking closely at companies that focus mainly on managing actors to help grow her acting career. Even so, she fully plans to keep promoting with the SNSD's unit Hyorisoo alongside Hyoyeon and Sooyoung, regardless of which agency she chooses. She is currently reviewing her future from multiple angles before making her final decision on the contract.

Yuri has a remarkably long history with SM Entertainment. Yuri first joined SM Entertainment all the way back in 2001 as a trainee, right after winning 'Best Dancer' at a youth talent competition. She trained for six long years before officially debuting with SNSD in 2007. This means she has been under SM Entertainment's roof for 25 years.

As a key member of SNSD, Yuri helped lead K-pop during it's golden era. The group released legendary hit songs like 'Into the New World,' 'Gee,' 'Genie,' 'Oh!', 'The Boys,' 'I Got a Boy,' and their recent comeback track, 'Forever 1.'

In 2016, she started expanding her acting career and has built a solid filmography since then, starring in hit dramas like 'Innocent Defendant,' 'Good Job,' 'Parole Examiner Lee,' 'Bossam: Steal the Fate,' and more.

SNSD Yuri's contract with SM Entertainment reportedly expires next month

Thursday, May 7, 2026

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SOURCE: '시력 잃은' 수영 아버지 위해 나선 소녀시대 "멤버들이 꾸준히 기부"

On 'You Quiz on the Block,' Sooyoung expressed her deep gratitude toward her fellow SNSD members.

On the episode of 'You Quiz on the Block' that aired on the 6th, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung appeared as guests.

Sooyoung brought up touching memories of being thankful to the members while talking about her father, who lost his eyesight.

Sooyoung said, "My father has Retinitis Pigmentosa. It has been about 15 years since he developed the illness. He can barely see now," and added, "He is currently serving as the chairman of an organization dedicated to preventing blindness."

At her father's suggestion, Sooyoung had been quietly doing related volunteer work and donations. One day, Yuri asked her, "Your father is doing such a meaningful work. Why didn't you tell us?"

Sooyoung shared, "Yuri made a donation, and the other members have been donating consistently as well," and added, "It feels like they're helping me carry even my family's burdens," showing the members' strong loyalty.

Yuri was reportedly the first member to step forward, saying, "Let's do anything we can do to help Sooyoung's dad's work." Sooyoung expressed her gratitude toward Yuri, saying, "It's really great to have someone who notices without me even having to say anything."

In response, Yuri said, "I think we naturally came to take care of not only work-related things, but also each other's family matters and personal lives," showing the strong bond SNSD has built over more than 20 years together.

SNSD steps up for Sooyoung's father after he lost his eyesight: "The members have been donating consistently"

Monday, December 16, 2024

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Ilgan Sports | Journalist Park Seyeon

https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003401858

Stars like IU, SNSD Yuri, and NewJeans, who expressed solidarity with the impeachment protests against President Yoon Sukyeol, are facing calls for boycotts from some online communities. However, other netizens have responded with overwhelming support, vowing to counter these boycotts by boosting sales instead.

The protests, which began after President Yoon declared martial law, have been ongoing in Yeouido for two weeks. Various celebrities supported the protesting citizens by prepaying for meals and supplies. On December 13, IU’s agency shared a statement, saying, “We prepared food and hot packs at five stores in Yeouido, hoping to warm the frozen hands of UAENA (IU’s fandom) who have been holding their lightsticks in the cold.” IU prepaid for 200 pieces of bread, 100 rice cakes, 200 drinks, and 200 bowls of soup at local stores as a gesture of encouragement.

Similarly, film director Park Chanwook purchased all the bread from a bakery near the National Assembly and distributed it to protesters. SNSD's Yuri prepaid for Kimbap at a local store and expressed her gratitude to fans singing Into the New World at the protest. Meanwhile, NewJeans announced through their newly launched “NewJeanz” account that they had prepaid for 500 servings of food, including gimbap, drinks, and chicken soup, to support their fans attending the protests.

With the organizers estimating over 2 M participants in the Yeouido protests and polls showing overwhelming support for impeachment, the celebrities’ actions have been met with widespread applause from many netizens.

However, some netizens have proposed a boycott movement against IU, Yuri, and NewJeans by circulating the list of brands endorsed by the stars and encouraging others to avoid purchasing those products. The boycott suggestions quickly spread across online communities.

Yet, many netizens have criticized the boycott effort, arguing, “What does it matter if stars care about their fans?” “Don’t they know this is pointless?” “Let’s buy even more.” This sentiment appears to have turned the boycott into a backfire, with some brands reporting no significant impact on sales. A representative of one related brand told Ilgan Sports, “We’ve seen the reports but noticed no major changes in sales over the weekend.”

Meanwhile, on December 14, the National Assembly voted on the impeachment motion against President Yoon Sukyeol. Of 300 lawmakers, 204 voted in favor, 85 against, with 3 abstentions and 8 invalid votes. As a result, President Yoon’s duties have been suspended.

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-Look at them pretending to boycott something they never used to begin with!

-Sure, go ahead~~ And please don’t come to the concerts either^^

-.... Boycott? It's not like you've ever spent money on them anyway...ㅋ

-'Certain netizens' = incelsㅋㅋㅋ Can you even afford New Balance?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-I’ll buy stuff related to IU, NewJeans, and Yuri myself then!!

-They weren’t buying anything in the first place anywayㅋㅋㅋ

-Actually, this is great. Don’t f*cking come to the concerts or events so that I can get a spot.

-How can they boycott something when they never spent money on it to begin with?

-They were never the target audience anyway, so why are they making a fuss?

-'We’ve noticed no major sales impact over the weekend' ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ Step outside or spend some money before you talk.

-How exactly are these beggars going to boycott anything?ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

-You’d have to buy something first to boycott itㅋㅋ

-They're talking as if they were spending money in the first placeㅋ

'Prepaid support' IU, Yuri, and NewJeans faces boycott... Backfires with massive support