It’s ironic how the smallest things can be so full of surprises, isn’t it? And yet, this always seems to be the truth. Perhaps we shouldn’t be so astonished anymore, but honestly, who can’t help but be surprised at what Sunny Lee Soonkyu does? She’s a singer, dancer, actress, television emcee, variety show star, model, spokeswoman, and radio personality. She catches chickens, handles snakes, and takes care of cows. She protects fellow members from unwanted advances. However, she also makes the cutest faces and says the cutest things, so much so that many people want to punch her in the face. No matter how you view Sunny, whether you like the ditzy persona she takes on for fun, or the responsible and brave go-getter she becomes when everybody else is scared off, there is no denying that Sunny can do everything.
The first thing anybody should think of with any Girls’ Generation member is singing. Sunny is one of the main singers, and despite the fact that she has massive connections as Lee Sooman’s niece, Sunny actually had the foresight to become successful on her own volition. In fact, she even started out with a rival talent agency before transferring over to SM Entertainment so that cries of nepotism would not arise. However, one listen to her voice would have calmed everybody’s fears anyway. Even though she shares the spotlight with eight other girls in most songs she partakes in, one can easily tell how amazing Sunny’s talents are. Just like what she can do off the stage in her own life, she can take on the cute, high voice or the deeper, fuller projection depending on what the song calls for, something most of the other members don’t do. Sunny is also talented enough to participate in soundtracks as a solo artist, like with “Finally Now” from “Story of Wine”, or in duets, like with Taeyeon in “Heading to the Ground”’s “It’s Love”.
Like all the other members though, being a part of Girls’ Generation requires an all-around ability to entertain. Sunny definitely takes this to heart. The first time we ever saw her true fearless character was when she handled a snake on “Factory Girl” when the other girls were unsurprisingly scared. She further showed her ability to handle animals and hard work on “Invincible Youth”, catching chickens in mid-air and being in charge of Greeny the cow, and even taking care of a donkey in the second season of the show. Her reputation as the smartest and most experienced member has earned her the nickname of “Invincible President”, among other monikers. Of course, if she can use her aegyo to get army soldiers to do work for her, she doesn’t hesitate to do so.
However, using aegyo has its risks as well. While most fans may love Sunny’s random displays of cuteness, most of her fellow Girls’ Generation members, and even some others close to her, seem to tire of this personality. For every Boom that Sunny melts, there’s a Jessica to yell at her, a Yoona to punch her, a Tiffany to kick her, or a Minho to go after her. Nevertheless, Sunny still performs her famous pouts and begging, much to the delight of the fans.
Sunny’s aegyo has taken a bit of a backseat lately, though, since she has to maintain her professionalism as one of the busiest Girls’ Generation members. Her acting talents have taken her from voicing a koala in the animated film “Koala Kid: Birth of a Hero” to acting on stage in the musical “Catch Me If You Can”. She has hosted the radio show “Chunji” and TV shows “The M” and “Music Island”. Of course, she has fun with all of this as well, like teaching Sunhwa moves to “Oh!” on “The M”. But a job still has to be done professionally and with class, and Sunny has handled everything put in front of her well.
To this point, it’s been well-addressed that Sunny is rarely fearful of anything or anyone, and that she attacks each task with vigor. So it is mildly surprising that the one thing Sunny is afraid of is fireworks, due to living in Kuwait for a couple years during the height of the Persian Gulf War. She has been seen cowering while Tiffany holds her and covers her ears. But despite the fact that Sunny is afraid of this one thing when she can handle a lot of other items most people will shy away from, this only adds to the huge character packed into her short body, making her the Sunny everyone adores. Sunny epitomizes the idea of not judging a book by its cover, because if you do, a surprise is always going to be in store. Maybe she will get a surprise birthday party for her 23rd (24th) birthday, but even if she doesn’t, Sunny deserves a happy birthday nonetheless.
Sources: Helianthus, KBS, [email protected], Our Love Sunny, Withsosi, Soshified Photo Gallery
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified
Contributors: michaelroni@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified
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To the Aegyo queen i’ve always adored, Happy Birthday! You’re the one that made me love my height ( i’m actually shorter than you ) and inspired me to be physically fit and healthy. Stay dorky and lovable as you are in spite of your busy schedules. Hoping to see you in person some day and see you face to face and tell you how much Sunshiners love you. Happy Birthday Sunny Unnie~! Saranghae~! ♥
Happy birthday Sunny,keep shining like star and we SONES Always love you forever…….
Happy Birthday Sunny-Ah!! May you stay healthy and strong in mind and body.. ^_^ FIGHTING!!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO SUNNY NOONA ^^
Hope you enjoy your time and always smile and be happy ^^
Stay healthy,
We will support you in any ways, We love you so much, FIGHTING!!!
and wish your dreams come true ^^
We will support and be with you forever, FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!
^^ HAPPY BIRTHDAY ^^
happy birthday Sunny!!!!! Keep Shining Like star and we SONES Love You Forever………………
Happy Birthday,Sunny!:D You’re so cutee :D
It’s your time of the year again, and of course on behalf of all SONEs (one of them is my friend Fritz, a big fan of yours), a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you, Lee Soonkyu! Hope you have a great year and even more “Soshified” years for Girls’ Generation. We treasure every one of you, so please make sure that you take care of yourself. I know you have a lot of fun performing for us and that’s why I’m so thankful for that.
And as the well-known danshin/aegyo queen, I wish you all the best in life, and I hope it flourishes even more. Take care of yourself and your eight sisters despite of busy schedules, and continue to have fun.
As a SONE among millions, I love your group and I’ll continue to spazz and support Girls’ Generation forever. Saengil chukhaheyo, Sunny-ssi! Jigeumeun, So Nyuh Shi Dae! HWAITING!!
Happy birthday, Lee Soon Kyu! You and the other Girls are truly an inspiration to SONES everywhere with your dedication and hard work (to say the least)
(:
to our soonkyu.. keke happy birthday to our energy pill sunny. you will always be my bias. may you have a best day today. sunny jjjangg!
dear Sunny Bunny… our Aegyo Queen, Lee Soonkyu..
Eventhough you’re short, but you’re very big in SONE heart… :)
Wish u all the best, Sunny!
Stay healthy always…
Sunny jjang !
Soshi jjang !
Jigeumeun, Appeurodo, Yongwonhi So Nyeo Shi Dae!!! <3 <3 <3
Happy Birthday Sunny unnie
I wish you good health and with Girls’ Generation and SONE let’s conquer the world this year. You’ve been my Sun shine from the past and this will continue forever! Right’s now it’s Girls’ Generation
Happy birthday to OUR Lee Sunkyu. keke I know your wish ~ to be taller than Sooyoung, right? ke. Don’t worry because if that is your wish, all SONE will grant it…for you.
Happy Birthday Sunny!
Happy BirthDay Sunny Unnie.;))
Wish you all the best things in this world. Always stay healthy and cute.;D and remember that Sones will always love and support you. Saranghaeyo SoonKyu unnie.;) takecare always.;))
Happy Birthday Sunny !!
Thanks for being the energy pill to our life <3
Hope you have a great day :)
누나!! 생일축하해용~!! ㅎㅎ 저 생일도 5/15 인대~ㅋㅋ
사랑해요!!
Happy Birthday Sunny! U are 1 of the the best members to have great ageyo to make us smile everytime we see u. so have a great surprise birthday
This is such a beautiful entries.
Sunny, I hope you really enjoy yourself today, and eat a lot of cakes. I love you so much I can’t explain this feelings on how much you really mean to me.
Have a nice birthday party and stay healthy! I freaking love you and thank you for everything, Lee Soonkyu.
Happy Birthday Sunny~~~~~~~~~~~!
We Sones love you~~ <3
happy birthday (again xD) sunny!^^
you are for sure, very unique and special :3 and i’m so glad that you’re starting to get the attention you deserve for being so hard working and talented! x3
Happy birthday Sunny!!! You are the cutest thing ever! I love you my Sunny Bunnie! :D SNSD forever!
Happy Birthday Sunny Noona <3 !!
Stay bright and sunny!
Hwaiting!
Happy Birthday Sunny-Ah! Love you <33333
Happy Birthday Sunny….
Saengil Chukkae ^^
Happy birthday to the sonyeo of SNSD who’s caught my attention the very moment I laid my eyes on her. My love, the reason why we all smile just a little more, have an even greater year!
Stay healthy amidst your busy schedule please, noona. What will become of us sunshiners if our energy-pills, our sunny-bunny gets sick? :(
We cherish you forever. Forever 9!