Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Yoona of Girls' Generation took a year-long break to recharge.

On the 7th, the YouTube channel 'Hyeri' featured a video titled '2025's First Guest Yoonphrodite | Hyel's Club ep36 Yoona.' The guest was none other than Yoona.

Hyeri expressed her admiration upon Yoona's appearance, exclaiming, "Wow, it's a princess!" She recounted how she managed to invite Yoona, saying, "I was on a flight back from a business trip to Paris and didn't realize I was on the same flight as her. When we were disembarking, I saw someone who looked like a celebrity with a hat and mask—it was Yoona. I asked her what she was up to these days and invited her to Hyel's Club, and she agreed." Yoona smiled and added, "I was just resting with nothing on my schedule, so I thought, 'Why not?' and decided to come."
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Girls' Generation's Yoona Reflects on a Year of Rest and Recharges for Future Projects
Discussing her recent activities, Yoona shared, "I've been busy preparing various things. After resting, it's time to work again. I took about a year off, though I did some fan meetings and commercial shoots in between. It's the longest break I've ever taken."

Explaining the reason for her break, Yoona said, "I worked on 7 to 8 projects over 2 to 3 years, one after another. I also participated in Girls' Generation's 15th-anniversary activities and did two or three movies." Hyeri acknowledged, "It's understandable that you'd want a break." Yoona continued, "I thought I should rest, and it turned into a long break. Now that I'm recharged, I'm ready to work again, but I plan to pace myself."

Yoona and Hyeri reminisced about their first meeting. Hyeri recalled seeking advice from Yoona while waiting for a music show ending stage before filming the drama 'Reply 1988.' At the time, they weren't close. Yoona remembered, "We were just acquaintances, and I told her, 'You'll do great, just stay strong.'" Hyeri admitted, "It might have been surprising for you since we barely knew each other, but I was eager to ask someone for advice." Yoona responded, "Not at all. I appreciated it. It's often hard to approach seniors, fearing it might be rude. I liked that someone came up to me and asked for advice."

Hyeri confessed, "I felt the pressure of doing a drama, and you were an experienced senior. I just wanted to ask someone for advice." Yoona praised Hyeri, "When I saw the broadcast later, you did so well. I wondered why you were worried. I was happy for you. I haven't met anyone like you since. I hope you continue to be that way."

Hyeri asked Yoona, "What are you up to these days?" Yoona replied, "I watch a lot of TV, dramas, and movies." When Hyeri asked if she travels, Yoona said, "I don't have many people to travel with. It's hard to match schedules." When Hyeri looked at her sympathetically, Yoona laughed and said, "Don't look at me with sad eyes."

Yoona shared her experience of traveling alone, "I went on a flight by myself, and it made me think a lot. It felt like there were still many things I didn't know. I traveled alone, drove alone, and took the airport bus." She added, "No one really paid attention to me. It felt like I was the only one conscious of myself. It made me wonder if I was confining myself and gave me a new perspective."

Reported by Kim Ji-won, TenAsia bella@tenasia.co.kr