(Yuri at the Salvatore Ferragamo event)
It’s that time of year again – not Christmas quite yet, but close enough for us SONEs. Today is our very own Kwon Yuri’s 22nd birthday! Here at Soshified, we all wish her a happy birthday, hope that she enjoys it with loved ones, and will have many more to come.
Where should we start on why we love her? Yuri started off being called the “Black Pearl” – attributing to her tan, dark (well, darker than the other girls, at least) skin and “pearly” features. While the other girls had “milky white” skin, she was the chocolate milk of the group, already standing out a bit from everyone else. She also struts her stuff, and dances as only fitting for one of the group’s lead dancers.
(Yuri’s sexy photospread for Cosmopolitan magazine)
But one of the most striking things about Yuri is not her on-stage image. Instead, it’s her personality off-camera that has captured fans so much. While she shows off her curvy body and dance moves during performances, her real personality leaves many in a state of pleasant, giggly surprise. She is one of the most notorious pranksters in the group. From tying all the girls’ shoelaces together and running away, or helping accomplice Yoona plant whoopee cushions under unsuspecting chairs, she’s done it all. She has prank-called Sunny during her broadcast, played off forgetting lyrics by smiling and nodding, and planted fake rats in trashcans. On top of her pranks, she also has a certain charm about her. She talks to herself when she’s angry, makes lists when she’s arguing with others and debates each point, and sleeps with her tongue sticking out.
(Yuri snoozing away on Invincible Youth)
All of this help SONEs think of Yuri as a genuine person. She’s not just performer Yuri, the “Black Pearl” dancer who captures hearts and eyes, but real, awesome person Yuri, who appeals to fans offstage. Her personality can be described as downright silly, but she is certainly serious at times. The girl manages to juggle stressful idol life with her theater arts major at Chung Ang University, and even her professors comment on her hard work. As fans, we all love and appreciate all sides of Yuri, because we know she’s an amazing performer, hard worker, and great person. We love how she can pull off the pretty-boy look in a suit, pitch a mean side-arm, steal baby formula from Kyungsan, and is a “perfect type-AB”. We agree when Lee Hyori said that Yuri would be a successful solo artist, though we knew it already. SONEs love Yuri not because of any single thing. We love her because she is an all-around, crazy fun, down-to-earth, adorable yet sexy paragon of an idol.
She once was a rookie. We all remember when she was trying to find her image and persona. Maybe she found that she didn’t need a persona and instead just needed to be herself. She is (according to various psychologists) the happiest member of Girls’ Generation, and her constant smiling and need for entertainment do attest to that. Whether she’s busy learning new dance moves (or forgetting them), exercising religiously to keep that figure in shape, or grinding ma in the early mornings to nourish her body, she gives it her genuine 100% effort. But more importantly, she gives Girls’ Generation something they appreciate and need in their busy schedules: a friendly, devious smile soon to be followed by a joke or prank.
(Yuri backstage during Genie promotions)
So on this day, we just want to wish a truly happy, happy birthday to Yuri, the girl whom we watched grow into a woman while never losing her inner child. We want her to know we are proud of her work, love her for who she is, and hope she never loses her smile. So for now, happy 22nd Kwon Yuri. You deserve it.
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Happy Birthday Kwon YuRi! :D Sone will love you always! :D
Kwon Yuri noona! Happy brithday! :D 생일축하합니다! may u stay healthy and happy always and keep entertaining and motivating me in life! :D
in the article, i love this line the most.
-We love how she can pull off the pretty-boy look in a suit, pitch a mean side-arm, steal baby formula from Kyungsan, and is a “perfect type-AB” haha. i remember kyungsan. ! :D lucky baby.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY! :D
Happy birthday Kwon Yu Ri my princess…..
Hope evrything what you want will be come true…. I love you kwon yu ri…
I love SNSD…….
Forever.
Saranghae So Nyuh Shi Dae
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YURI !!!!! hahahahahahahahahahaha
wish you have a great time with your family and friends :D
always be healthy and always smile, and hope your wish will be come true :D
YURI FIGHTING !!!! :D :D
SNSD FIGHTING !!!!! :D :D :D :D :D
Happy Birthday YURI unnie! stay as playfula as you are and be happy always!
Happy Birthday our shining Black Pearl Kwon Yuri.
Happy Birthday Yuri… :)
saengil chukkae Yuri-ah ^_^
hope you always healthy, more success, and all of your dreams come true :D
have a great birthday party with your members <3
Happy Birthday to our dear, sexy and funny Yuri!!!!
Happy birthday my dearest Kkabyul!!!! Hope u enjoy ur day and stay healthy always!!!!! I’ll always be here, silently supporting you… Kwon Yuri jjang!!!!!! Sarangheyo!!!!! ^__^
epyy besday 2 you….we all sone will support you forever…may god bless you KWON YURI our beloved black pearl….
Happy Birthday my dear Black Pearl!!!!!!
For this day, I don’t know what else to think, since yesterday I was thinking about Yuri unnie’s birthday which is today. I am really glad that she (including the other girls) are in the peak of success by this time an I am hoping that they will still be in the same popularity after 50 years! :)
I want to wish for good health and a happy living life with the other members of Girls Generation for the birthday girl, Kwon Yuri unnie. I trust in your hardwork and warm personality towards others and I know you will still be in So Nyeo Shi Dae after 5 decades more. :)
God bless you always and don’t forget to stay safe! Same as to all the other girls in your group. Thank you for giving us such wonderful performances. We love you.
I love you Yuri unnie! Mwaaaaah~!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY YURI!!! :) May all your dreams come true !
Happy birthday my Black Pearl. Wish you all the best :x :x :x
She is the one who brings me to Sone :D
Forever be Sone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy birthday yuri noona! I hope all your wishes will come true and stay healthy and happy!
when the moment arrives that you know you’ll be the best it’s amazing and in your day… hope it will be somekind of perfect bliss in your life.. HBD miss kwon yul GBU and keep powerful girl power ;D
Happy Birthday Kwon Yuri :)
happy birthday unni..
stay healthy as always..
MAHAL NA MAHAL NA MAHAL KITA…
in english i love love love you…
you’re my inspiration..to stay strong..
thank you for being a good role model..
saranghae!!!…
I’m late !!>< But HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my beloved KWON YURI unnie :D
Have fun today !!Hope today you have fun with you're family and the girls' XD
Happy bufday Yuri… Have a blast and make today as your special’s day of the year.. once a year and hope all the best for you.. Fighting!!!
Happy Birthday Yuri I love u in every way possible! Hope u succeed even further as Girl’s Generation!!! All the Best!!!!
Saengil chukkahamnida “blackpearl” Kwon Yuri. God always bless you. selamat ulang tahun semoga panjang umur.. :*
happy birthday my yuri
love you always
Happy bday Kwon Yuri.. Hope all the best for you..