Recently, Jessica did an interview with celebrity lifestyle magazine @star1 in which she talked about her experiences with photo shoots, working on her drama “Wild Romance”, and her real self.
Q: How did you feel about doing a photo shoot alone on a rainy street?
A: I did a few photo shoots in the rain before, so it wasn’t that hard. However, I was a bit lonely because I rarely do photo shoots alone and I had no other members to play with.
Q: Do you usually like the rain?
A: I didn’t like the rain when I was young…but recently I started to really like it. Sometimes, I enjoy the feeling of listening to rain-themed songs on rainy days.
Q: How are you doing after the drama “Wild Romance”?
A: I’m currently resting. I’m enjoying the rare moments of sweet relaxation since I’m not part of a musical or a regular member of a variety show. I meet up with my friends and acquaintances. I’ve also visited my family members in San Francisco.
Q: You made an attempt at a serious drama with “Wild Romance”. How was it?
A: It was very interesting. I would do it again if I got another chance. The drama itself wasn’t hard, but I had so many difficulties trying to organize all my schedules because I had a lot of international performances. Adding on to that, I didn’t have enough time to prepare myself because the decision was made on such short notice. For that reason, I felt like I didn’t show everything I could do. It was hard but enjoyable work. I found it very interesting to create an emotional plot and carry it through. It was difficult in some aspects considering the fact that the character had a lot of inconsistency regarding her emotions, but I enjoyed the challenge. I want to do a bubbly or a melodramatic character next time.
Q: I assume that you were a bit burdened by the Korean language, which is still slightly difficult. How did you handle the script?
A: Daily conversations are not hard at all. It’s the difficult words in the script such as…hmm…old sayings or anything related to legal matters that were hard to understand. However, I was happy to be able to learn more Korean while filming the drama.
Q: From Jessica’s point of view, singing and acting: what are the differences?
A: Many celebrities talk about their sense of ecstasy on stage, but I think I’m a bit different. Personally, I like listening to my own voice inside headphones. The sound of my voice streaming out from the radio gives me an odd feeling. I think that feeling is what stimulates me and gives me a sense of joy.
Q: Many members of Girls’ Generation are now doing solo promotions and individual activities.
A: I’m cheering them on. I feel proud. I.. have actually had a dilemma since my trainee years. I had always thought about what to choose and focus on between singing, acting and dancing. I even had a “slump” period because of this. “Dancing” is defined by Hyoyeon, “Singing” is defined by Taeyeon, and “Acting” is defined by Yoona… I had a hard time thinking about how I should characterize myself. But now, I’m different. I try to think positively about everything. I still want to experience a lot of things in many ways. Wouldn’t that eventually lead to a unique image of Jessica?
Q: There’s the Jessica image we all know, but I wonder what the “real” Jessica would be like.
A: I don’t get out of bed when I’m at home. I read, use the computer, listen to music, I even eat on the bed. I take care of everything on my bed. (Jessica is also known to be the sleepyhead in Girls’ Generation.) I don’t really like going outside. I like to wear comfortable clothes if I do go outside though.
Q: The name “Jessica” gives off a very stylish vibe.
A: Honestly, I don’t really like to decorate myself. I like comfortable fashion. The majority of the fashion items I look for on the internet are very basic. Knits, leggings, huge bags… These are the items I usually buy. I especially like shoes and bags, but my shoe size is 225 so it’s really hard to find a pair that matches. (Translator’s Note: In Korea, shoe sizes are measured in millimeters.)
Q: You look really thin. Do you have a dieting secret of your own?
A: I gained a lot of weight after the drama ended because I went around everywhere eating. During the filming period of the drama, I was around 40-41 kg. When I actually do go on a diet, I use a training technique that does not form muscles. Of course I also control what I eat, but I don’t follow it too often.
Q: You have been given the nickname “Ice Princess” since the debut days. Does this fancy and cold image burden you?
A: I personally like the nickname “Ice Princess”. But my actual personality is so different from my image that people who are close call me “Clumsy Jessica”. I don’t dislike the cold image though. I think it’s my unique advantage compared to others.
Q: It has already been five years since you debuted when you were in your teens. A lot of time has passed since then. What are some of the things that have changed?
A: It’s true that I held onto first place awards. I always had a greedy thought that I should most definitely focus on getting the award. Now, I think my field of vision has widened. The most important thing I think about is whether or not I, or Girls’ Generation, made a satisfying stage rather than hanging onto awards. Honestly I don’t really cling to awards anymore. I have also found the nerve to laugh off any negative articles. I think this is a peace of mind that time has taught me.
Source: dcinside, @star1 magazine
Translated by: minigiglo@soshified
Edited by: nicholys@soshified, NeonCyro@soshified, spiceshoe@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified, residentbenchwarmer@soshified
Sica and a rainy day = heaven.
LOL I thought this was going to be an article about her hair color.
Nice interview, thank you for the translations!
after seeing her rock-style photo shoots, i love this shy-Sic as well! ><
jessica is so beautiful, cute, clumsy…
she is so very down to earth..that’s why i love her very much…
THANKS so much for these translations soshified!! :DDD
ice princess or not.. I still like you for who u are… sica fighting… :)
You very grow up, Sica. We proud of YOU :)
why is her show size really hard to find? is 225 mm really small? or really big?
Jessica is so cool~~
JESSICA JUNG is really AWESOME~! unnie….saranghae~~~ ♥ ♥ ♥
she so beautiful
It’s good to know that Jessica is a lot more comfortable with not being able to know for certain what it is she wants to focus on. I think she could show a lot more in acting so I’m looking forward to the next time she does so! Sica Fighting! :D
It was a good interview and photoshoot. I was a bit shocked that Jessica did actually like the nickname ‘Ice Princess’ and she had a problem choosing what to focus on. I’m glad though that she’s stronger now and she isn’t burdened by stuff anymore. Jessica fighting!
She looks so sweet in the pictures!! And very nice interview. Love Jessica attitude. :)
She comes across as very earnest, mature and down to earth. She’s not like uber perfect, has her own strong and weak points and she knows them very well. There is no need for her to hide behind a fake character. Therefore I think she’s a very confident person. Love her even more after reading this.
She is unique…Ice princess with a warm heart ~A~
Jessica unnie is so sweet , beautiful and like down to earth. :)
I liked the part of the interview where she said that she likes to stay in bed, haha…she’s like me! <3
She’s totally my type. I love every part of her. She’s just too adorable. A very attractive lazy one
nice interview, its good to know that she is doing fine hope that she will always be the ice princess that we always loves ^^
41 kg.. thats ridiculous, i weighed that much coming into highschool, and im one of the smallest people in my year. o_o good thing she gained some back, but dont get tooo lazy x]
wow Sica’s so tiny. 88 lbs and size 5 shoes. I hope she’s healthy.
I love the shoot, Sica’s always so pretty. And she’s such a down to earth girl :)
i don’t y… but i love snsdi thing all the s0ne fell like me… hahahaha… jessica unnie alwasy capture my eye, myb she same like i sleepyhead… i like handle my thing 0n the bed t0… wawawawa…. fell funny by myself.
Ah Jessica…my ultimate bias ever since debut and it never changed ^_^
I’m a girl but I find her so fascinating and unique. Even though she was hated on during debut days, I tried to know her more before I judged her. I found out that she’s sweet, hardworking and kinda awkward lol. Plus, I kinda see my personality in her :) I’m glad that she matured through the years.
Jessica can be the definition of “Magazine Cover Girl”. I think she’s done more solo photo shoots for magazines compared to other girls. Last year alone, I think she had 5 solo magazine covers.
Jessica…Jessica…why do you puzzle me…My natural reaction was a simple one. I didn’t view you as much more than a cold, distant girl…but as time has pasted you have begun to fascinate me more and more…and the most aggravating part is I don’t know why…just like I don’t know why I made such a poor judgement at first…these intangible feelings are beyond my comprehension…I can’t explain them…but I like them…I like you…
Jessica seems so sweet and down to earth. :) I liked the part of the interview where she said that she likes to stay in bed, haha…she’s like me! <3