Dear Jessica,
2014 hasn’t been easy; we know you’d be the first to agree. And in reality, 2015 is pretty tough as well, right? Starting with a new dream, a new set of rules, and a new industry no less. If the world wasn’t watching before, it certainly is now. So what can you do? Well: take a deep breath, step forward into a new lime light, and give it your all, just like you’ve been doing ever since that day long ago, that momentous, wonderful August day you stood on stage and showed South Korea, showed the world, just exactly what you’re made of.
Yup, that’s precisely what you did, and that’s precisely what we know you will continue to do, no matter the odds. Just look at you and how far you’ve come in just months. Going overseas, expanding BLANC & ECLARE, meeting people anyone would give up an arm and possibly a leg for just to be in the same room with, much less to be standing together in the same photo (Reggie Martin, anyone?). We all have opinions on the direction you are now headed, the path you now walk, but is that really any different from before? It isn’t anything you can’t handle, and you know it. Every one of us knows it. And that is all that should matter.
Jessica, the world envies you, if you didn’t already know that. You, the trainee who didn’t even mean to audition. The member who was revealed through dance—but that was never the only thing she could ever do, as we have discovered (and now, we can only miss and reminisce on, dearly). Back then, you were a camera-shy young girl, too scared to even face the eyes you couldn’t see without tears threatening to fall. But look at you now, and how incredibly far you have come from those nerve-wracking hours long ago.
Of course, I’d be lying if I said that nothing has changed in the slightest. But some change can be okay—we can adapt, after all. And we can have faith in the Jessica Jung that has stayed the same: the caring sister, the loving friend, the adorably shy goofball we may be able to see one day, again, even if it has to be under a different context. So until then, we’ll still be here: grinning, admiring, supporting—like we have been since we first became SONEs.
Happy birthday, Jessica. You haven’t stopped reaching for the stars, and we know you’ll stretch still further, even after you have those brilliant twinkling lights in your grasp.
Sources: Toto1024, Heavenly Forest, Jessica’s Weibo, VITAEMINGS
Written by: moonrise31@soshified
I read this just now and my goodness, legit tears came out of my eyes.
Such a beautiful letter to Jessica.
Exactly how I feel.
Reach for the stars! Life is short. Do what you love the most! Happy birthday Jessica!
Happy Birthday Jess~~ I’ve already sent the birthday message via Instagram but I still would say it again here because this letter truly brought tears back up again.. We all know that we will all by your side forever and support you, just like the 8 girls said in “Girls”, if someone close by left, we will just chase her and pick her up when she falls. So do chase your dreams, do fly, but please don’t forget you will always have us and the 8 girls supporting you and protecting you from harms.
Happy Birthday Jessica ~ XDD I really missed you as a member of SNSD, and I really admire your beauty, your cuteness, your sweet voice and I still missed your dolphin scream hahaha ~ XP Right now you’re walking in your own path to pursue your dreams, and mostly importantly, wish you all the best in everything you do, stay healthy and happy, and may all your wishes come true ~ !!! ^ o ^ Saranghae Sica unnie ~ ^ 3 ^
Happy birthday, Sica!
I’m looking forward to seeing your successes for many years to come!
. . .well, as many years as I’m here to see them!’
Keith (age 57)
The World’s Oldest SONE
A fan and supporter of 9 angels, wherever they might be
Keith – So happy to know I am not the only “ancient” SONE. You are not the oldest!
Happy Birthday, Jessica!
if only Soshified provided a LIKE button, i would love to you both my thumbs up :)
i mean i would love to give you my thumbs up
Jessica if your reading this, I miss you as a member of SNSD. It shows that others miss you as well. So I know I’m not alone when I say this; but as a fan of SNSD, things aren’t the same without you….Happy Birthday.
I’d like to thank Sones for acknowledging Jessica’s birthday. It feels good knowing that others also miss seeing her.
Happy Blessed Birthday, Jessica :)!
We miss your unique style of singing and dorkiness, but will Always support you and the other 8 Girls in your future endeavors. Hwaiting!
Kenneth.
“Happy Birthday Jessica”
“A diplomat is one who always remembers a woman’s birthday but never remembers her age.”
Seeing some one who tried to make a carrier stepping on the group and its members image on a supposed snsd site,makes this whose thing lose its purpose.
This forum is supposed to be about snsd
Understanding them,respecting them not disrespecting and undermining them .
Which is happening here,this whole thing is only for the peace of some delusional ot9 fans mind,
as a sone why should i care about some one who tried to ruin snsd who all the sones loved,who only cared about her fans and business in the end.
Iam leaving this forum since this site lost its purpose .
im sorry that you’re leaving but we are not delusional, we’re just hopeless in our effort to show the girls our full support . as a sone you must know that right ? :) see you around then , annyeong :)
Well, everybody has their own opinion, including yours, and we all respect that. It’s so unfortunate that you felt that way, but again, feeling cannot be forced. If you feel that way, that’s fine.
You may see me as one of your so-called “delusional” SONE, but the think is I’m not delusional. I support both SNSD and Jessica, but I also understand the reality. I don’t expect Sica to come back again in SNSD, as much as many SONE wanted that to happen, I just don’t hope that much. I support SNSD and Sica as an individual.
To be fair, yes, I would be lying if I say that I’m not dissapointed with all the decisions made, but I’m not putting on blame to anyone. I have to admit I agree with you that Sica might put her business above SNSD recently, but that’s kinda expected as she becomes a CEO of a new brand, of course she would be busy with meetings and many other corporate works. But again, before she started the business she had already asked for permission and it was granted for her. And now, as she had already became a CEO and started the business, we and them can’t expect that Sica to leave her business behind. She has the responsibility as the leader of the business, as the CEO. The responsibility is not only for her, but also for many people who worked on her brand.
And it’s not like she really left her tasks as a SNSD member, she stil prepared for the fan meeting, concert, etc. Although, yes, she may missed some of the practices.
But, I would not also put on blame onto SNSD, because it’s understandable that the priority is SNSD. So many important plans were scheduled for SNSD, so they needed the 100% focus from all the members.
Bottomline, like I said before, I always be a SONE and support SNSD as a group, but I will also support Sica as an individual, not as SNSD anymore. I really hope, one day, they can make peace to one another and be friends again.
I’m sorry that you decide to leave Soshified, but I take it from your words, eventhough you leave the site, you are still a SONE, so thank you for that.
We, or at least me, understand your point of view. I hope you can also understand my point of view (you don’t have to agree with it).
I agree with the replies to this comment and believe that you have not put the pieces together. Sica did not “try to ruin” SNSD. SM management did it all by themselves and by this, I mean the new SM managers after the departure of Lee Soo Man who was the genius who created SNSD.
The real problem with her business is that SM did not have a piece of the action and they objected to her using the SNSD connection to promote in China when they were about to roll out a bunch of SNSD events there. Pure business greed.
I don’t know for sure about practices, but Sica never missed a performance. What about all the times that other members were out filming other projects and the group had to perform shorthanded? No problem for SM because they were the talent agents getting their cut of the action for those activities that they arranged.
Old saying in business: “This is what we think, this is what we say and this is what we do … pay attention to what we do!” SM did it and they can undo it, if they really wanted.
My best to Jessica and all the girls who are all super talented in so many ways. They are all stars individually and together.
i respect your opinion but i really dissapointed to your statement
“as a sone why should i care about some one who tried to ruin snsd who all the sones loved,who only cared about her fans and business in the end.”
did you know the truth? well,i dont know it. but i believe that she is not kind of people who will ruin their family.
if you leaving then i’ll say good bye,but i the deepest of my heart i hope i’ll have timeto say welcome back to you,
it’s hard to understand something that you haven’t experience.
I want to thank you ssf for being supportive of Jessica even if she isn’t in the group anymore, this place has always been the best snsd forum imo and still is. SSF is a real SONE :)
lovely letter I kind of teared up at some point, thanks for posting it. And happy birthday to our Jessica, hopefully she stays healthy and is happy.
Happy Birthday Jessica!!
Just always remember that whatever happens we are always here for you. There are always people loving you and caring for you. Never give up, if you have problems we are here to lend our strength to you. Again Happy Birthday!! Love You!!♥♥
Happy birthday sica unnie.its been a hard year for you and for us sones but just know that we love you so much. Youre still part of the group we came to love and we always will no matter what. You made our lives more special and all those treasured moments and memories will forever be in our hearts so no matter how much time flies by just know that we will always support you and cheer for you because you are the ice princess we all came to love. We love you unnie and a very happy birthday. Enjoy your special day mao mao unnie..saranghae!!! You are JJANG UNNIE!!!
Happy birthday sica unnie.its been a hard year for you and for us sones but just know that we love you so much. Youre still part of the group we came to love and we always will no matter what. You made our lives more special and all those treasured moments and memories will forever be in our hearts so no matter how much time flies by just know that we will always support you and cheer for you because you are the ice princess we all came to love. We love you unnie and a very happy birthday. Enjoy your special day mao mao unnie..saranghae!!! You are JJANG UNNIE!!!UNNIE!!!
Annyeonghaseyo Sica noona once again. Sica noon SAENGGIL CHUKHA HAMNIDHA!!!!!!!!! Time seems 2 fly really fast right? Today is yr birthday n i hope u enjoy yr Bday with the other beloved 8 soshis eventhough u r not part of SO NYUH SHI DAE anymore. But in my heart, u r always the Ice Princess that is always part of SNSD 4ever. May the Lord continue 2 bless u n yr career in Kpop n also yr fashion business. May yr business continue 2 grow and achieve greater heights in the world of fashion. May u also take care of yr health n stay pretty,beautiful and radiant 4ever n ever. Eventhough u r no longer a member of SNSD, still i will always support n love u with all my heart. May u also prosper in yr singing career. Also kamshahamnidha 4 appearing in so many K Variety shows that truly show another cuter n beautiful side of u. So, enjoy this time with the 8 Soshis and forget all the sad moments n live up to who u r always. Finally, hv fun n SARANGHAEYO 4EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sica noona DAEBAK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wow author, the letter you wrote must be came from the bottom of your heart, you really pouring what you feel about Jessi, and it make me teary.
I hope Jessi read this letter and gaining more strength to move on, cause right now she’s alone, altough we know that Krystal always there for her.
Thank you author, thank you very much for writing such a beautiful letter for Jessi
happy birthday sica!!!! although i am still really hurt and sad that you left the group, i still love you very much!! always remember that the SONES are here for you no matter what! ilysm jessi
I am crying :((
Happy birthday Sica-yah! You’re made of gold.~ Reach for your dreams and one day, I believe, we will be able to see you and your other 8 sisters. Be strong!
We always got your back! We love you!
Happy Birthday Jessie!
No matter how difficult you are going through, just remember… We’ve got your back!
Please smile more… I miss you and your smile a lot.
awe, too much feels in this letter. short and precise :) 220cm perhaps? hehe Happy birthday ice goofball princess. we love you and we know you know that :) sones will always be here, supporting whatever your heart desires :) Happy Birthday, Princess! :)
Happy Birthday Jessica!
We honestly miss you. Hope you are well.
Happy Birthday Jessica! Hopefully, there will be many good times ahead.
Happy Birthday to our Ice Princess!!
I will always support you in your endeavors and hope that you reach even higher in your goals! Hwaiting! <3
Happy Birthday Sica untie!!!!
Always here!!!