In 2022, Girls' Generation announced its major return to K-pop after about five years. This year, Jessica, a former member of the legendary girl group, also reported her return as an idol after departure. How are people reacting to this news?
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On July 1, the Korean media outlet TV Daily highlighted fans' reactions to the current status of the nine original members of "Nation's Girl Group" Girls' Generation.
In particular, Jessica, who left the team in 2014, is again cruising as an idol in China. In May, she started competing for her re-debut through the program "Sisters Who Make Wave."
The same month, SM Entertainment confirmed Girls' Generation's much-awaited return to the music scene. Their new release is reportedly set to kick off in August.
With this news, the nine-person simultaneous activities of the original SNSD attracted massive attention from fans at home and abroad.
First, fans express how significant this is for them because 2022 is also the girl group's 15th debut anniversary. Fans, particularly SONEs (SNSD fandom), emphasized the meaningful presence of Jessica in this milestone — as she's also once a member of the group.
Fans also felt emotional that although the activities of Jessica and the remaining Girls' Generation are separate, the brand names and memories of both sides will last forever.
The Korean media outlet stated:
"It is literally the moment when the trendy phrase of fans "separately and together" is used."
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For further information about Jessica, the Chinese audition show "Sisters Who Make Waves" is still ongoing. This is a program for female celebrities of the past who wants to bring back their glory days.
On July 1, Jessica then revealed behind-the-scenes photos from the contest on her Instagram. She also wrote "Always for my Golden Stars," referring to her solo fan club.
In the photos she uploaded, her trademark "Ice Princess" image is still unrelenting, and her visuals resemble a black and white swan.
This is when the dignity of the Girls' Generation, the second-generation girl group that dominated Korea, China, and Japan with its still beauty and influence, is estimated.
Aside from her visuals, Chinese fans are also praising her vocals and dance skills despite her hiatus as an idol for a long time.
Currently, she is creating her own world with unrivaled abilities through the audition broadcast.
Along with her are Girls' Generation's long-time domestic and foreign fans, who are also cheering for Jessica's leap forward in China, although she is not a member anymore.
Meanwhile, Girls' Generation, where Jessica belonged, will make a comeback in August to commemorate the 15th debut anniversary
A total of eight people will make a comeback except for Jessica, including Taeyeon Yuri, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Hyoyeon, Sunny, Yoona, and Tiffany.
Ahead of their music release, JTBC's exclusive reality entertainment program "Soshi Tam Tam," which features members, is also set to premiere on July 5.
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Written by Eunice Dawson
