Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon Reveals 19 Years of Dorm Life and SM Contract Secrets

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon recently confessed to living in a dorm for 19 years, while Park Myung-soo shared behind-the-scenes stories about SM Entertainment contracts.

On the 17th, Hyoyeon appeared on the YouTube channel 'Hal Myung-soo'.

During the show, Hyoyeon surprised viewers by revealing that she still lives in a dormitory even after her active years with Girls' Generation. She said, "I still live in a dorm. It's great to have a comfortable place to rest and delicious meals provided."

Park Myung-soo commented, "You must be saving a lot of money," to which Hyoyeon replied, "I believe saving is the only way to live," showcasing her practical side. With next year marking her 20th year in dorm life, Park Myung-soo expressed his amazement, saying, "This should be in the news. It seems like a historic moment in K-pop."

Hyoyeon explained her reason for staying in the dorm, saying, "When I first signed with SM, they promised to take care of me like a 'second mother', and they still do. That's why I want to stay."

Questioning why she should leave the dorm, Hyoyeon expressed her satisfaction with her current lifestyle, admitting, "Sometimes, when I don't have any income, I feel a bit uneasy. I wonder if I should still be here."

Hyoyeon also mentioned that other members come and go from the dorm depending on their schedules. She humorously added, "I don't want to let anyone back in. Sometimes, when I come home late from filming, I get startled thinking it's a burglar."

As Girls' Generation approaches their 20th anniversary, Hyoyeon shared that she is planning with the members. She said, "I cry a lot while watching dramas, but I've never cried when receiving an award. It feels like acting. I wonder why I should cry when it's something I've worked hard for."

Meanwhile, when Hyoyeon expressed her trust in SM, saying, "SM always supports and applauds those who work hard," Park Myung-soo humorously revealed, "I was also part of SM's first generation. They offered me a contract, but after H.O.T. became successful, they neglected me, and my contract was automatically terminated," drawing laughter from the audience.

Reported by Kim Eun-jung, TenAsia eun@tenasia.co.kr