(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 to my FOREVER ULTIMATE TOP IDOL….KWON YURI…WISHING YOU ALL THE BEST IN YOUR BIRTHDAY..
Oh and, Happy birthday black pearl~
hahah actually i’ve been a fan of yuri for a few months now but i’ve just recently learnt that her nickname was the black pearl. hahah weird, just found out about a week ago hehe..
happy bday~!
How come an image/video was removed? I can’t view it T_T
Happy 22rd birthday Yuri unnie!! 생일 축하합니다!
Wish you can always smiling, always healthy, and success in your studies :DD
Happy Birthday Yuri!! Don’t lose your smile and your silliness. Keep teaching people to be them selves and image is not that important. :))
Happy Birthday Black Pearl Yuri <3
more love
more luck
more birthday
more exciting pranks
and more happiness in ur life to come!!
SNSD hwaiting!!!
Happy Birthday Yuri :) God bless you, may your dreams come true :) Hopefully, you’ll be kinder, prettier and a lot more fun :) Rock on and keep fighting :)
Happy birthday kwonyuri! Wish you all the best! Stay healthy as always.. I less than three you!
Happy Birthday Yuri~
생일 축하합니다!!♥
happy birthday our beloved Black Pearl YuRi :)
proud to be SONE <3
Happy Birthday Yuri!! we will always love you!! please always be healthy and strong :) SNSD Forever!!!!
Happy birthday Kwon Yuri May more success and god bless you
Happy Birthday Yul !!! Wish heavens blessings may come down to you….
Don’t CHANGE !!! Happy Birthday !!!
Happy Birthday Kwon Yuri! :)
Hope you had a great day~
saranghae~~
i can’t stop grinning and smiling while reading this post
Yuri ya, you are one of many reasons i started to fall in love with GG.
Happy Birthday Kwon Yuri!
-> Be happy
-> Be healthy
-> Be wealthy
-> Be pretty
This sone loves you very much
Happy birthday to mu Lily eonnie…
We love you….
Really really really….
<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3<3
I know I posted birthday message but can’t get enough of it….. HAPPY BIRTHDAY YURI!!! Saranghaeyo ^_^
Happy birthday to our one and only black pearl :)
Hope this was a special day for u as it was for us!
So proud of all ur achievements thus far :’)
Never stop reaching ur goals and try ur best always
KWON YURI FIGHTING <3
happy birthday, kwon black pearl ~
love your sexy move and waves !!
you are JJANG !
Happy birthday to our Yuri
Always smile and be healthy and take care of your Sica
Happy birthday our Black Pearl!! :D
Wish you all the best! We love you :))))
Can’t help but just love her…. yup she is certainly aa unique and awwesome part of soshi… kp I love how she always talks to herself and writes her repliees down when she gts angry with ppl kp I also am always remindded that I shld work out more often when I see her :p hppy bdaay yul! And may yr every drem and wiish this yyear b granted …SoSHI fighting!
:)
Happy Birthday Yuri! We love you! ♥
Happy Birthday Yuri!
I Love You <3
SNSD Forever<3