Another year has passed and another year that we’ve all grown older. It just seems like yesterday when we were introduced to the stoic, blunt member seven years ago. That’s right. Before the ice princess, Elsa of “Frozen”, there was the ice princess, Jessica of Girls’ Generation. Just like how Elsa “let it go” and changed into the wild and free princess, we also saw a change in Jessica in the past seven years. But what exactly lies underneath that icy cold exterior?
From the beginning, Jessica introduced herself to the public as “Ice Princess Jessica”.
That image has stuck with Jessica since her infamous incident on TV, where she was captured with a stoic face staring off into space. Her replies are also straight to the point, such as telling fans to go play by themselves, ordering them to learn English, or even picking her hated cucumbers over fans! But we all know this is her way of joking. In various interviews, Jessica herself has stated that her blunt replies and unfriendly looks have given her the ice cold image, but she really is quite the opposite. Let’s dive a little deeper to see the other side of Jessica.
Jessica commands her fans to learn English.
Over the years, Jessica has shown more and more of her caring side. Peeling away the top layer, we can see that she is quite protective towards her members. While a lot of fans comment on other members’ support, Jessica takes a more subtle approach in supporting her members and you can see it if you pay attention. Jessica may do things such as saying the media has new meat to prey on in “Radio Star”, i.e. Yoona’s and Sooyoung’s dating, to tease them; however, she tries very hard to defend them and support them when the MCs drill Girls’ Generation about dating. Other times, she makes a small comment on how admirable other members are in supporting the group either by playing mediator or keeping their cool. She cares deeply about their well-being and happiness.
Seohyun feeling the love from Jessica.
She also has shown that same love and care towards her precious younger sister, Krystal. Whenever f(x) releases a new song and performs on various music stages, Jessica will be there backstage for support. Jessica even supported Krystal when the younger sister was on “Kiss & Cry,” the idol skating variety show. The love and care that she shows towards Krystal just pours out when she kisses her on the cheek after congratulating Krystal for making it to the next round. Even the “friendly” banter between them during magazine interviews and on Jessica’s personal Weibo shows the softer side of Jessica.
Speaking of Weibo, Jessica opened hers less than a year ago, in June of 2013. While she did not explicitly state why she opened Weibo, it is obvious that she did so in order to communicate with SONEs more easily. She held unofficial and informal Q&A sessions periodically, and her comments towards SONEs have also softened; gradually, Jessica seems to have opened up with her own feelings. Her comment below speaks for itself:
Jessica: I am blessed because of the good people in my life, including my faithful fans that accept everything about me. Thank you for all your support, many hugs!
But not everything has changed. She is still the same, the same old Jessica that we know from seven years ago; still always sleepy, still disliking cucumbers, and still never running.
Jessica: 난진짜..일찍 일어나는게…세상에서..제…일….시…..러 (Translation: I really hate..waking up early…the most..in…the…entire….world)
Jessica: 오이는 몸에 해로워
(Cucumbers are harmful to [my] body)
Jessica: 난 백만년만에 런닝머신에서 걷고잇음.. 뛰진못하고 걸어여..ㅋㅋㅋ
(After a million years, I’m walking on the treadmill.. I can’t run, so I’m walking.. kekeke)
Going past the surface, we see a much deeper and thoughtful side of Jessica; she is truly a kind and sensitive soul. Yet, her quirks will always be there to make us smile. In the end, Princess Jessica remains as adorable as ever.
We wish you a happy 26th birthday!!
Sources: Jessica’s Weibo, Vogue Magazine, Woorissica, [email protected], [email protected]
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Happy Birthday Jessica!!!! I Love YOU!!!
Happy Birthday Sica unnie!!!!
happy birthday sica.. i love u
don’t let them haters get u, ignore them till they fade away
U R THE BEST….THE QUEEN
happy B-Day GorJess love you now and always
Happy Birthday Sica unnie! Thank you for making my whole world a lot brighter. I’ll always be here to support U and SNSD. I wish u the best and hope u will have a successful year. Stay happy and healthy.
I always enjoyed my birthday. Then I found out hers was 2 days after mine. Now I really enjoy my birthday.
Happy Birthday Jessica unnie!!! I will always support you!!
Happy Birthday, uri Maomao XD
I wish you all the best and happiness in this world~ And may all your hopes and wishes come true :))
SONEs always love you, and we’ll always be here for you. Saranghae! <3
Happy Birthday Dear Ice Princess Gorjess Sicachu!
Love you now, future and forever my Bias!
From your spazzer :)
P.S So looking forward to Jessica&Krystal show
Jessica unnie, happy 26th birthday!!!! ^^
another year has passed, and girls’ generation is still together ^^
may all your wishes come true and remember to stay healthy…
Happy 26th Jessica ! :)
Happy birthday Sica unnieee~♥ We love you, We wish you all the best. Take care always! Sones are always there for you/all of you ♥ Hope to see you in person :) Saranghae ♥ Fighting!
Happy Birthday Jessica! Our lovely ice princess!!!
Jess!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!always take care..
SNSD Fighting:))
Wishing you a very happy birthday Jessica….all the way from Australia!!!
happy birthday to our sooyeonie!!! ~ I will always love you and soshi till forever! XP
Happy Birthday Ice Princess Jessica^^
Happy Birthday Jessica!!!!!!!
We love you!!!
And I hope we can go on forever <3
Dear Jessica, our lovely and beautiful ice princess.
Happy 25th!
Stay healthy.
Stay pretty.
We wish u all the best in your life.
We love you. <3 <3 <3
Happy birthday Sica unnie :* we love you :)
Happy Birthday Sica unnnieeeeee! I wish you a wonderful birthday and forever happy! I love you N.O.W and forever~ ^^
Happy birthday to the beautiful Jessica Jung. For years she has stunned us with her elegance and gracefulness. She captivates us in such a way that our craving to see her and hear her voice is insatiable. She is so magnificent and full of awe that she will be remembered for years to come for not only for her contribution to korean entertainment, but to all of out hearts as well. Happy birthday Jessica, and may you be blessed for the rest of your life
Happy Birthday Sica Unnie! I hope you have a wonderful 26th birthday and I love you to death! You are forever our lovable, lazy, sweet, and GorJESS Ice Princess!!!!
Jess!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!
i will love you more in the future, muah~
Jess!!!! Happy Birthday!!!!
i will love you for in the future, muah~