Some say wishes are futile. They say that a wish is a waste of time, something that is beyond our grasps, a dish feasted upon by the weak and the poor. A wish is nothing more than a farfetched idea that is manipulated inside our dreams and lived out in our imagination. It’s easy to believe this when life catches up and swamps us with an unbearable workload of troubles, stress and sleepless nights. Sometimes, when the worst storms hits, a wish is all a person has left. It’s that tiny glimmer of hope that forces them to hold on and persevere, no matter how unfavorable the odds may seem.
It all started out almost five years ago when nine girls were assembled to accomplish the impossible. It all started out with nothing more than a whisper of a wish, a miniscule desire to chase after their dream. For the sake of this dream, nine girls sacrificed their childhood. For the sake of this dream, they drowned themselves in sweat and tears despite knowing that they might not even make it. All this for a dream that nine girls wished to realize, and through this seed of determination they were ready to surmount any obstacles in their way. They practiced for hours on end, mastering their steps for “Into the New World”, synchronizing everything but their very heartbeats. It was the power of a wish that bonded them together.
On the day they were given a chance to perform, their lives and careers were strung through a thin thread of hope. The tiniest slip-up from even one member could prove costly for the entire group. At that moment, there was no area shaded grey. It was hit or miss, pass or fail, and the simplicity of it all was what they feared the most. Yet they all stood together. Some held hands while others fidgeted nervously. The crowd couldn’t have possibly known, but their heartbeats were erratic, all signs of nervousness masked beneath a smile. At this moment, nine girls knew this was the turning point of their lives, but to make up for everything they had given up, determination flared in their eyes. This is what they wanted. It was the power of a wish that pulled them through.
2012 marks Girls’ Generation’s fifth anniversary, and based on math and probability, this is supposed to be the last year for an idol group. Under normal circumstances, idol groups only last for four or five years, right? That’s what people have told me. However, they have also told me that Girls’ Generation has the power to achieve the impossible and that they can reach heights that no one thought possible. Each and every girl has an unrivaled passion to sing and dance, and to perform on stage while witnessing a sea of screaming fans. Although it may seem like a common reoccurrence now, Girls’ Generation never takes anything for granted. This is why they are constantly pushing themselves and improving on even the most insignificant of details. They are nine girls who share the same wish, and over the course of nearly five years, it is their constant desire to realize this wish over and over again that draws them closer together. This is the reason why we, as fans, will always be supporting them in any given situation. Despite their underniable worldwide popularity, Girls’ Generation doesn’t take their wish for granted. They also don’t take us, their SONEs, for granted. To them, all that they have right now is a wish that could disappear at any given moment. It was the power of a wish that inspired perseverance.
Fans are undoubtedly any idol’s supporting pillars. Upon winning the 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards in 2010, Tiffany said that Girls’ Generation would be nothing without the fans. Without the fans, Girls’ Generation would have never existed, and these nine girls thoroughly understand this concept. After every win on a music station, Girls’ Generation thanked their fans. After every award that is passed into their hands, these nine girls are waving at the crowd and showing their genuine gratitude through playful interactions and infectious smiles. Seeing them yell out “I love you” and manufacturing hearts over their heads make us realize that this fandom is precious, and our love for each other is reciprocated. In return, these nine girls cannot help but shed tears of overwhelming happiness as they perform with every ounce of energy they have. They have no better way of saying “thank you”. Believe me, if it were humanly possible, Girls’ Generation would meet every single SONE in the world, but realistically, that simply isn’t an option. Instead, these girls use aching muscles and sleepless hours to prove to us over and over again that they’re happy to have us, and that they are grateful for all that SONEs have done over the course of their entire journey. Yes, they are tired, but they are also undeniably happy. It was through the power of a wish that gave them reason.
We are all part of the power of this wish, a wish shared by nine girls. Whether it’s listening to their songs, buying a CD or even just sharing one of their music videos on YouTube, we are the backbone of Girls’ Generation. The color pink has illuminated countless stadiums, and our screams became explosions in the air. Through unwavering love and dedication, each and every single person who has supported Girls’ Generation in one way or another has become a symbol of their wish. We have become the SONEs of Girls’ Generation. This is why the fandom thrives. It is through the power of a wish that pop culture could witness one of the most amazing groups to have ever toured the world.
No dream is ever too grand, as long as we have the power to wish for it and shape it into reality.
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Written by: FrozenArctic@soshified
Edited by: SeraphKY@soshified, taengsoshi@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified, RoyLetsGo@soshified, bhost909@soshified
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It was such an inspiring video that I’ve watched !
Their beginnings as an idol was not easy, yet they proved to us that they can do anything as long as they are stick together. And that is one of the reason why SNSD will be with SONEs forever ♥ I wish to see SNSD still performing 10 years from now :DD
SO PROUD TO BE A SONE ♥_♥
Right now it’s Girls’ Generation
Tomorrow it’s Girls’ Generation
Forever it’s Girls’ Generation
Girls’ Generation!
I Love You OH !
Wow, what a very inspirational article. I’m near tears. SNSD and Sones are one. :) I hope SNSD lasts forever. Nonetheless, they will forever be in our hearts. :) SNSD hwaiting!
Why I crying???
I love them so much…
Taeyeon is soooo cute…
Shojo Jidai hwating!!
Beautifully written. I really like how you pointed out the connection that the fandom is S♥NE, which means wish. Please keep up the good work.
So true! Girls’ Generation is unlike any other group! They have a dedication and love for each other and their fans like no other! The bond is what gives them and us strength! I’m proud to be a SONE!
Right now it’s SNSD, from now on it’s SNSD, forever it’s SNSD!
We will always here…and wishing for all the goodness for you guys..^^
I can’t imagine without you guys…
Sone is always a Sone..
4ever_9
that’s why we’re 소원s
very nice article here! :)))
after they break the 5-year jinx, the journey to forever starts! ♥
yeongwonhi So Nyeo Shi Dae!!!
That’s one great article you got. Thank you so much. it inspired me to support them more, in my own little way. thanks again!!!
The article is really nice and brought me to many realization. But the thing that really made its mark is the fact that to be able to be the SNSD that we all know they sacrificed alot of things and been through many hardships. And for that I thank them for enduring all this time, I thank them for the appreciation they make us SONE feel, I thank them for the happiness they brought in my life, most of all I thank them for making my life complete.
Also for the writer of this article, its really nice to read this kind of article cause it always makes me realize that I’m very lucky to know that there’s a group called SNSD. And for that I thank all you for the hard work.
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read this article make me cry… (T T) SOSHI AND SONE ARE FOREVER
Wait what!? This is the last year!??!? :'(
i swear, if I don’t get to go to a live concert at least once in my life, I will cry. :(
Sooo regret not going to the one in sydney. QQ
These types of articles always touch me deeply and remind me not to take SNSD for granted just as they don’t take SONEs for granted. It reminds me why I love these 9 girls and I why I do what I do to support all their efforts on and off of any stage or out of any spotlight. They bear their hearts on the stage when they perform whether they can connect to the song or not because they know that out there are the fans, are the people, who can transform their hard work, their stress, tears, anger, regrets, blood etc into awards, worldwide recognition, endless fame and more. Girls’ Generation’s blood is pink because SONEs are their lifeline as Girls’ Generation the Kpop Phenomenon. And reading these types of articles really reminds me of that. It reminds me that these are not 9 women who I am disconnected from but 9 women who I view as unnies and dongseangs and who live in my heart and who I cherish and if I want them to succeed, want them to continue to persevere and be around for many more years to come, I must not take them for granted but support them as hard as they work.
So thank you for writing this and for reminding me of the TRUE power of a Sowon.
i wanted to cry when i was reading this!! >< unfortunately… or in some cases, fortunately… I couldn't because I was in school and it would be weird since i was eating too..
I want to say "I love the last line" but that's kinda not true….soooo..
I love your editorial :)
bellisimas palabras, y si tienen toda la razón, los deseos se cumplen cuanto mas los desees y el deseo de todos los fans es que este grupo perdure mucho tiempo y rompa esquemas, chicas adelante.
Even though the possibility of SNSD coming to my country is low, I’m still wishing that one day they’ll come!
Even though my mom say is not worth loving them, I keep loving each one of them!
Even though my friends think I’m crazy for liking a korean girlband, I still ignore them!
Even though I can’t understand what they’re singing, I still sing along!
And, for me, that’s what being a SONE means! *0*
I’m proud being a SONE <3
Jigeumeun SNSD!
Apeurodo SNSD!
Yeongwonhi SNSD!
SNSD Saranghae~~!!
That was beautifully written, it really describes the power of a sone.
Thank you <3
OMG I cried.
The power of 9 and SONE is incredibly awesome :’)
Once again I can say I’M PROUD TO BE A SONE ♥
Btw – Yaay!! yuldori801’s vid is in this editorial!! :D I posted that video days ago for the SONE picture/video of the week, and here it is!! A great surprise ^__^ (I don’t know if it is because I posted it in that thread, but anyway I’m happy to see it here, I love all yuldori801’s videos ^^)
I am so proud to be a SONE, I have known about Girls’ Generation for about a year now, but I feel as if I have known them for much longer than a year. When I first became a SONE my sister said that I wouldn’t last long but I know that I will. When I watched the video I began to tear up a little bit. I WILL forever love Girls’ Generation, and if I were to ever break that then I will be sad. Right now its Girls’ Generation! The future will be Girls’ Generation! Forever it will be Girls’ Generation!
I’m so proud to be a Girls Generation fan! I really need to see them perform live in concert. I missed out last year when they performed at Madison Square Garden, but I won’t miss out on seeing the girls again.
can’t get the line “sowon neul marebwa..” out of my head after reading this (picturing them saying it).. Makes me think deeply about how i should set my goals.
it’s so well written…
and i couldn’t agree more.. this fandom is so precious..
I am so proud of them. The video made my hair stand (in a good way). It’s really touching, honestly nothing’s stronger than the bond they have. And they deserve what they built because they endured through. It’s true that they can’t be together forever, but definitely we want them to stick through for as soon as possible. And we would stick through with them too! :D
This was so beautiful:’) I am so proud to be a Sone, to be a part of their wish, to have them. Amazing girls and amazing write:)
Right now is SNSD
It will always be SNSD
FOREVER SNSD…!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
I’m crying!! I love them so much! I want this for last forever! They make me sooo happy……
SNSD saranghaee!!