On May 12th, Sunny completed her final performance for her musical, “Catch Me If You Can”. For her role as the lovable “Brenda” in the hit musical based on the Steven Spielberg movie, Sunny has been nominated in the Female Newcomer category for the 6th The Musical Awards.
Starting on March 30th, Sunny took the stage for thirty performances of the musical and took her final bow as Brenda on the May 12th performance. Sunny’s debut as a musical actress has been met with widespread praise from critics. A reviewer from Chosun news said, “The person who showed the most potential as a musical actress was Sunny. She took the role of Frank’s girlfriend, nurse Brenda, and digested exaggerated cuteness and flippant acting. One part of her is still inexperienced, but she shows potential for her ability to understand her character and apply it to her acting.”
In addition to Sunny showing her potential as an actress, her singing ability was also put on display. As Jang Kyungjin of 10asia writes, “While Sunny wasn’t a member in her group who put her vocals forth, she showed her power through Brenda’s ‘Fly, Fly Away’ with her clean, firm voice, showing her potential to the audience.”
Sunny’s stellar performance as Brenda is being recognized by everyone, and she is even nominated for the Female Newcomer award at the 6th The Musical Awards. The awards show will be aired on JTBC on June 4th at 8pm KST.
After Sunny finished her final performance, two of Sunny’s fansites, Sunshine Village and Helianthus, prepared a special event to congratulate her. Fans gathered along a red carpet holding banners and gave Sunny a congratulatory cake as well as a specially made plaque to commemorate her accomplishment.
Appreciation Plaque
Musical actress Sunny
By putting everyone in a state of emergency with her fatal ‘kyu-teness’ [T/N: cuteness, a play on Sunny’s name] Sun Goddess took the stage with a pretense more mysterious than the seven wonders of the world, and shined brightly. We’re thankful for her becoming a musical fairy with her appealing voice, and creating a momentary miracle of causing world peace. We give this plaque and wish she continues to laugh like this.
2012 May 12
People who support musical actress Sunny
Sunny was very moved by the event and said a few words to all the fans who were there to congratulate her.
Thank you so much for coming to watch the show. [horn sound] Yes. And, if there’s another good opportunity…But hearing the word “actress” is so awkward. I think I’ll be able to meet you all as an actress again. Everyone be healthy, and you all know, right? What about coffee!? [sees cake] fan: It looks like Sunny! [after she blows the candles out] fan: Good job / Sunny: Thank you. Bye bye!
Along with Taeyeon, Jessica, and Tiffany, Sunny has become the latest Girls’ Generation member to successfully complete her debut as a musical actress. Sunny once again proved that she can take on any challenge.
Sources: Soonkyu Korea, Sunshine Village, Helianthus, [email protected], 10asia, Chosun via Daum, The Musical Awards
Written by: MoonSoshi9@soshified
Contributor: ch0sshi@soshified
Edited by: letaengbutt@soshified
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– ashfuaigcrawubgyfuaw;>>.. Congratulation sunny!!!>.. hAppy b-day energy source!!>.. wahahahah.
– Were so glad that you are happy to your succesful!!>.. We hope you win it!
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I am so amazed! I knew Sunny had a powerful voice and was great Gog-dol but I did’nt have some worry about her as a musical actress. I didn’t think that she’d fail but simply the fact that she was so busy, I think I expected her to show a stage fitting of an amateur but it seems like I was mistaken! Sunny takes the world by storm!
omg! she did THAT well??? Sunny jjang!
I hope she gets more offers for musicals this really seems like something she enjoys doing!
I wish I could watch it… I hope they air it on Tv like with Taeyeon’s musical….
With no negative intentions what-so-ever, Sunny isn’t my bias, but her abilities seem to jump up and knock me out EVERY TIME!! I sometimes feel as though she’s the underdog, she’s got a wonderful voice, can dance like there’s no tomorrow, can melt the hearts of any living thing and is relatively smart for an idol! And now, she can act too!!! :P
Congrats Sunny! You are purely amazing!!
“While Sunny wasn’t a member in her group who put her vocals forth, she showed her power through Brenda’s ‘Fly, Fly Away’ with her clean, firm voice, showing her potential to the audience.”
This so, so true. Because she didn’t get to sing many lines usually, her talents don’t get noticed much. Its about time she gets the recognition she deserves :)
Aww Sunny I’m so proud of her <33
Congratulations to our SoonKyu~!!!
So proud of youu!!
Really love the special bond between SONEs & Soshi !
It’s always really cute and really special!
Is there anything in this world that our Soonkyu can’t do?
Congratulation! For the actress Sunny
I’m so happy to see your smile
sunny is so cute! so proud of her for taking on this new challenge! (:
i’m sure she was amazing in the musical! too bad i didn’t have the chance to see her perform live…
congrats funny for being nominated! i hope she wins heheheh
sunny jjang <3
congratulation sunny unnie… sunny unnie jjang!!!
Congratulations Sunny and I hope you win!!! :) Happy birthday to my “Sunny Bunnie”…much love to you! <3 #SNSDFighting
I’m happy, she looked very happy in that video. Adorable as always……..
SHE WILL WIN DEFINITELY
HAPPY BIRTHDAY….
Sunny did a very good job and she is nominated…excellent! she is really a very talented and kind girl…always nice to the fans…i love all Soshi members…May God always be with them forever…
Sunny, cute Sunny!
Congratulations! :)
Sunny! Sunny! I love U I need U… Congratulation unnie hope to see u again as a mature and beautiful actress. You did an amazing job and You’re the cutest person in the world. Always support u and SNSD. I’m really proud to be ur fan.
i wish i could’ve seen this D: but anyway, i bet it was great! and sunny just seems like a good actress, i never doubted that^^ so this isn’t that big of a surprise :3
but still, congrats sunny!! you can get some rest now! x3
And a star is born…Yay! Looks like musicals are in her future, and more than possibly, dramas as well – she’s a natural born character actor but with also the right stuff to play the lead in musical comedies. Congratulations, Sunnybunny, on your successful stint on Korean Broadway and on your nomination. No one’s more deserving.
Speaking of musicals, the next in line to star in one may possibly be Hyoyeon. Her most recent performance on Dancing With The Stars had moved one judge, who happens to be a musical producer/artistic director, to say that he could seriously envision her being in his next production. This is without a doubt So Nyeo Shi Dae ^ 0^
All means of congratulation and admiration are warranted to the fullest extent! Sunny did an absolutely amazing job showcasing both her acting and singing skills as well as having the endurance to do it all. She is an amazing woman! I disagree that she hasn’t showcased her vocals before, but aside from that, the praise just gives you an idea of how hard working and talented she is! Only when Sunny combines those two qualities does it turn out so well!!!
wow sunny!!! that’s great….congratulations!!!
It seems like the short group is interested in musicals. and tall group is interested in drama.
wooohoo!! sunny you’re awesome, so glad she shined her brightest in whatever she does!! <3 forever sunny jjang!!
Congratulation Sunny. This a prove that SNSD’s member has real potential and talent beside of their pretty ^^
omooo! Congratulations, Sunny! :))
So proud of you!
Very cute. :”)
Am I the only one who had tears in her eyes when I saw how happy Sunny looked?
She’s worked so hard for this musical and I am very happy to see that her efforts and talent are being recognized.
Sunny Fighting!!
You are still very busy so take your time and make sure to take good care of your health ^^
I’m with you! I also got emotional from the article. I’m so proud of Sunny and happy that she’s being recognized for her talent. That nomination is a big deal! It’s also a great badge of honor for all of SNSD. Anti’s say SNSD are only good-looking and aren’t talented. Well, how many of their idols get a nominated for a prestigious award?!
My lovely Kyurenda. Congratulations! I am really proud of you and having you as my bias is totally makes feel good. You’re too great. I love you and well done! Get some rest! <333