On the 20th, Hyoyeon shared several photos on her Instagram with the caption, "Gold Gala in LA With Sunny, Tiffany🤍." The images show Hyoyeon attending an event with Tiffany and Sunny. Notably, Sunny, who did not attend Girls' Generation's 17th-anniversary party last summer, was present, drawing attention.
Previously, Sunny was spotted in a video featuring eight female trainees from A2O Entertainment, practicing, recording, and taking breaks across various locations in the US, including Hollywood and Hawaii. This video became a hot topic.
A2O Entertainment is a new agency founded by Lee Soo-man, Sunny's uncle and the founder of SM Entertainment. Lee Soo-man stepped down from his role as executive producer and left SM Entertainment in 2023 after a management dispute. He then established A2O Entertainment and is now focusing on his producing career.
In the video, Sunny is seen wearing a striped shirt and a hat, looking slightly thinner, as she directs the trainees' recording sessions. She is seen encouraging them with a warm smile.
Sunny ended her exclusive contract with SM Entertainment in August 2023, leaving the company after 16 years. She is currently in the US, reportedly working on debut projects for new talents alongside Lee Soo-man, without being affiliated with any agency.