Some say wishes are futile. They say that a wish is a waste of time, something that is beyond our grasps, a dish feasted upon by the weak and the poor. A wish is nothing more than a farfetched idea that is manipulated inside our dreams and lived out in our imagination. It’s easy to believe this when life catches up and swamps us with an unbearable workload of troubles, stress and sleepless nights. Sometimes, when the worst storms hits, a wish is all a person has left. It’s that tiny glimmer of hope that forces them to hold on and persevere, no matter how unfavorable the odds may seem.
It all started out almost five years ago when nine girls were assembled to accomplish the impossible. It all started out with nothing more than a whisper of a wish, a miniscule desire to chase after their dream. For the sake of this dream, nine girls sacrificed their childhood. For the sake of this dream, they drowned themselves in sweat and tears despite knowing that they might not even make it. All this for a dream that nine girls wished to realize, and through this seed of determination they were ready to surmount any obstacles in their way. They practiced for hours on end, mastering their steps for “Into the New World”, synchronizing everything but their very heartbeats. It was the power of a wish that bonded them together.
On the day they were given a chance to perform, their lives and careers were strung through a thin thread of hope. The tiniest slip-up from even one member could prove costly for the entire group. At that moment, there was no area shaded grey. It was hit or miss, pass or fail, and the simplicity of it all was what they feared the most. Yet they all stood together. Some held hands while others fidgeted nervously. The crowd couldn’t have possibly known, but their heartbeats were erratic, all signs of nervousness masked beneath a smile. At this moment, nine girls knew this was the turning point of their lives, but to make up for everything they had given up, determination flared in their eyes. This is what they wanted. It was the power of a wish that pulled them through.
2012 marks Girls’ Generation’s fifth anniversary, and based on math and probability, this is supposed to be the last year for an idol group. Under normal circumstances, idol groups only last for four or five years, right? That’s what people have told me. However, they have also told me that Girls’ Generation has the power to achieve the impossible and that they can reach heights that no one thought possible. Each and every girl has an unrivaled passion to sing and dance, and to perform on stage while witnessing a sea of screaming fans. Although it may seem like a common reoccurrence now, Girls’ Generation never takes anything for granted. This is why they are constantly pushing themselves and improving on even the most insignificant of details. They are nine girls who share the same wish, and over the course of nearly five years, it is their constant desire to realize this wish over and over again that draws them closer together. This is the reason why we, as fans, will always be supporting them in any given situation. Despite their underniable worldwide popularity, Girls’ Generation doesn’t take their wish for granted. They also don’t take us, their SONEs, for granted. To them, all that they have right now is a wish that could disappear at any given moment. It was the power of a wish that inspired perseverance.
Fans are undoubtedly any idol’s supporting pillars. Upon winning the 20th High1 Seoul Music Awards in 2010, Tiffany said that Girls’ Generation would be nothing without the fans. Without the fans, Girls’ Generation would have never existed, and these nine girls thoroughly understand this concept. After every win on a music station, Girls’ Generation thanked their fans. After every award that is passed into their hands, these nine girls are waving at the crowd and showing their genuine gratitude through playful interactions and infectious smiles. Seeing them yell out “I love you” and manufacturing hearts over their heads make us realize that this fandom is precious, and our love for each other is reciprocated. In return, these nine girls cannot help but shed tears of overwhelming happiness as they perform with every ounce of energy they have. They have no better way of saying “thank you”. Believe me, if it were humanly possible, Girls’ Generation would meet every single SONE in the world, but realistically, that simply isn’t an option. Instead, these girls use aching muscles and sleepless hours to prove to us over and over again that they’re happy to have us, and that they are grateful for all that SONEs have done over the course of their entire journey. Yes, they are tired, but they are also undeniably happy. It was through the power of a wish that gave them reason.
We are all part of the power of this wish, a wish shared by nine girls. Whether it’s listening to their songs, buying a CD or even just sharing one of their music videos on YouTube, we are the backbone of Girls’ Generation. The color pink has illuminated countless stadiums, and our screams became explosions in the air. Through unwavering love and dedication, each and every single person who has supported Girls’ Generation in one way or another has become a symbol of their wish. We have become the SONEs of Girls’ Generation. This is why the fandom thrives. It is through the power of a wish that pop culture could witness one of the most amazing groups to have ever toured the world.
No dream is ever too grand, as long as we have the power to wish for it and shape it into reality.
Source: soshified.com
Written by: FrozenArctic@soshified
Edited by: SeraphKY@soshified, taengsoshi@soshified, MoonSoshi9@soshified, RoyLetsGo@soshified, bhost909@soshified
Images: As credited
Video courtesy of: yuldori801@YouTube.com
i remember my first time showing everyone i liked snsd i kept it hidden because i feared how i would be looked at liking korean music being an american where all i’ve ever heard was rap and country. Oddly enough my friends/family thought it was strange but cool and now i have 3 real life friends that are sones and my sisters all like their outfits and what not but they are mini sones lol. By having snsd everywhere i do good things *passing fast food b/c i have this weird feeling seohyun is watching me somehow* or just thinking dont do that if they found out they wouldnt be happy. Snsd is an influence on all of our lives even if we don’t know it and we are that to them. They are truly inspirational girls who deserves every spotlight, award, Performance, Praise and all.
do we share lives or something? those things you mentioned happened to me too! 😀
SNSD= The Best Role Models.
Well…we had a same problem,for me..i am a MAN,i remember when i like snsd for the 1st time,i really afraid to show it ,i always careful,i just pretend that i hate snsd..but someday..i feels like..”OMG..what ive done wrong?i dont kill people,i dont do drugs for living what are im afraid of?” After that i post some of my snsd album collection to blackberry display picture,
As expected..my friend laughed at me..they even make fun of Soshi,
And..I told them..yes..i like SNSD,i cant live without liking SNSD,and i need to hear their voices everyday,problem?
I dont care about others opinions on me..i just want to be a SONE..
I am Proud To Be A SONE,i Am Proud because i get to know them,
My english is pretty bad right?well..im not from US..hahahaha…
Very inspirational…thank you very much….*teary eyes
four or five years, but because they are nine, so what if make it nine years? or maybe until Ahjumma Shidae?
Yes, we will support you girls…
Lol you are so funny >:D, but hey why not, you if u2 band can last such long, i believe they too can do it become a new legend
gosh… it’s been five years already? It feels like only yesterday I was watching them debut *starts reminiscing*
I don’t think Soshi is going to fade out of our minds anytime soon. I mean, a year ago they were saying that the girls had already reached the peak in their careers. Well… the girls proved them wrong and now they’ve reached even higher heights.
No wonder their fanclub is call SONE! It means wish in Korean when pronounced the correct way! Amazingly, SNSD have been together for almost 5 years and yet none have left the group like TVXQ, Super Junior and the Wonder Girls.
i will support SNSD and its members forever.
long after the group are no more i will be happy when things are good for them and be sad if something bad happens to them
i could imagine my self old and sitting in a wheelchair and then i will still wave my pink glowstick for them 😆
Nice sharing~
Beautifully written article, Michelle !
Thanks for posting it here too ;).
I’m so proud to be called a SONE now 😆
Cheers !
Kenneth.
Wow, snif, snif…Frozen Artic, you are really an amazing writer and wise person, your words are blissful and even i can not express such statement. Everytime that i read your article, it always make think and become wiser. I mean you are like a philosopher and a deep thinker. I admire you from the bottom of my heart. Ah…it has been five years already, Girl Generations certainly have change my life, i still remember the first time back then when j-pop was high in Canada, when i first started listen “into the new world” and shared with my friends, my friends tought that snsd will never have a chance to make it to beat j-pop artist and become popular. But as we see now they have surpass all expectations. Their determination and the bond of friendship has make me realize the importance of being genuine to your firends. It makes learn the facts : in life if you are looking for friends then you will find a small amount of them, but if you truly be a true friend with others then you will have a mass of them. Since 2007, their appearance has been a symbol of determination to me, everytime i watch them it gives me strangth to continue towards my goals.
Thank you Frozenartic, your words is wise and full. Everytime, you write it make me realize the power of words, words can destroy and nurture other dependent how you use them. Thank you once again.
Snsd has influence a lot in me, their determination is one of the rarest jewel that we can find nowadays.Thanks to their determination, 2008 financial crisis has been one of the best year to acquire undervalued companies. They definitely have given me the courage to against the crowd and become a contrarian.
Who would ever think that an inexperience rookie group have become a global influence
Thank you Snsd for everything, all of you have make me understand the imprtance of friendship and persistence and sometimes to go against the crowd >:D. Well you got me as a forever sones. They truly are an inspirational model and deserve every praise and encouragement of everyone.
No dream is ever too grand, as long as we have the power to wish for it and shape it into reality.
Thanks FrozenArtics
This was really something~
Beautiful words, beautiful people~
I know some of you have already helped me (and I thank you for it) but I still need some people, please help me ^^
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Thanks for writing such an inspirational post!!!!!!!!
Very beautifully written, really reenforcing the determination and hard work that the girls have put in to overcome the odds and finally make their dream into a reality. Articles like these remind me why I’m a S♥ne =)
there is no success without sweat and tears
what you sow that’s you’ll harvest
Girls Generation will always make us fell the charming heat of Love, Friendship, and Hardworking
Nice post…
Very Inspire
In achieving this: the girls dont have a wish, they have a dream. The difference between wishful thinking and dream is people with dream have continual perseverance and doing the right action. Looking at how things move, I’d say the girls will have at least another 5 years to go as a group 🙂
They Are Beutyfull
These kind of featured posts are always so damn amazing!! They really sum up how I feel about SNSD putting into words what I can’t! Keep up the good work sk staff! =)
I tought the vid was a new song by snsd haha :)) but I know the song is from coldplay ^_^
THE VID GAVE ME GOOSEBUMPS 🙂
always support u SNSD..!!
Yes..indeed..wish are futile,but yet..they are also strong,for some other people who lost their wishes,you can learn from this 9 girls,You will learn..how they can earn so much love from others,how can they can acomplished their wish,
It is because they have a thousands of wishes,hundred thousands of wishes,we SONEs are they pillars of wishes..and so are we SONEs we have 9 wishes,yes..that wishes is Soshi wish,they have only one wish,and that is..for us to support and give our love to them.