K Pop Star Jessica Jung On Her New Book "Shine" | TIME

[@shinkinggreen3639]

This woman has constantly challenged our understanding of what a Kpop idol can do: multi-language speaker, singing, dancing, acting, fashion design, KZbinr, and now writer!!!

[@simonwaugh5519]

IMHO you are being perhaps a bit hyperbolic (particularly, her acting has been minimal and quite bad, and being a "KZbinr" is hardly a mark of distinction) BUT... she is indeed multi-talented--- a very good singer, good dancer, I really like her elegant fashion/design sense, and clearly a lot of other people do, because she went from noticing a sunglasses manufacturer exploiting her SNSD popularity to building an international clothing brand/business/fashion design house, and though no-one seems to have a complete picture of how and why her departure from SNSD occurred, and was such a clusterf**k , it was a remarkable event not for the 'drama' per-se, , but for the risk she felt obliged to take, to be in charge of her professional life and personal well-being, especially given SNSD's success and status at that time. It's my impression that SNSD--as a group, and as individuals--- challenged and redefined K-Pop, and celebrity, and 'idol worship' , by somehow being their 'best selves'---serious about their art/craft, appreciating the staff that contributed to their success, always acknowledging the importance of their fans, but also never taking themselves and their profession so seriously as to be the primary measure of their self-worth. I'm a 60 year old Anglo American male, I'm technically way beyond looking to SNSD, or Jessica for inspiration in MY life, but IMHO she's definitely a great inspiration, regardless of her looks and singing talents---she's worked hard, coped with difficulties, and while she can rightfully take pride in her success, with SNSD and independent of them, she retains a healthy perspective of her accomplishments---what is due to her own efforts, and waht is due to others, and she's still funny too ( though IMHO when she was with SNSD, she was even funnier---but I think that's true of everyone in SNSD).

[@subiakto916]

Model, runaway model, brand ambassador

[@shinkinggreen3639]

Simon Waugh hi hypocritical! Have you finished watching her all movies and tv dramas? If not, you’re unqualified to judge her acting. Regarding youtuber, for a singer who is banned in South Korea, without KZbin she can do nothing to circulate her music. Plus not everyone can do KZbin and you absolutely can’t.

[@back282317]

Be frankly, I want to know her world. really world.........😀

[@JeremyThanaparamy]

This is for stop follow old less 😂😂😂

[@minniemango4967]

Truly the Ice Princess, her aura is still so elegant.

[@rico3082]

I don't know about anyone else, but I always feel so satisfied whenever I hear Jessica speak English.

[@iheartkorea]

I'm really proud of Jessica. She cried a ton when she got kicked out but look at her now. She's like TVXQ's Kim Jaejoong. Got out of the group but now, one of the richest in the whole Kpop industry-- he owns multiple properties. Jae joong and Jessica shows resilience and the attitude that you can succeed even with all the huge obstacles. Inspirational.

[@nnnjuduo438]

Do you know why he sooo rich ? Even with small companies, he look for company that have a great teamwork, no teamwork, no respect for the idol very hard to growth, SM might give all but the agency have so much lacking to protect their idol in dignity. He live alone since after left the group, he brought the house for only one month, then sold, kept buying until his 30+ yess old. Not more than 1 month. Then, the house he sold is more higher price than normal price. He more fans, soo understand the back how he can earn more. He kept working, also the brain of jyj, he very simple person. Look at how he dress up, eat less. Not just house , car also. House taxes and prices kept increased day by day, if a person but now then he sold next, that a brilliant person.

[@Migzter05]

She will always be a huge part of SNSD for me, which in turn is one of the biggest faces of the Halyu Wave not just only in the east but worldwide. I probably won't be as interested in K-culture now if it weren't for SNSD. Bigger and more popular groups would probably eventually arise and rival them but they will forever be that one special group for me that I'll always look back with fond memories, and nothing can ever take that away.

[@ArtisticGal12]

I second that

[@laracroftvideos]

She's a genius and extremely underrated in the industry. She's a vocalist that rivals the best pop stars in America, she's also a gifted fashion designer, and very articulate, intelligent, and business savvy. Kudos to TIME for promoting excellence.

[@arafadhwang4119]

I don't think she is underrated, Jessica was one of the most popular member in SNSD, used to be extremely popular in Korea, if you're referring to these era, probably her era was over because of many rookies now

[@aikaai8426]

@@arafadhwang4119 No it's because she's blocked in Korea since her Solo debut

[@mypignest1]

The epitome of talent. Beautiful, talented, multi lingual, too perfect, not afraid to take up new challenges, intelligent and many more superlatives that I cannot even describe , Jessica Jung, our “Ice Princess “. If only I have a single one of her talents, I would ever be so lucky.

[@ArtisticGal12]

Well said, her novel was amazing and I’m so excited to read the sequel. She’s an inspiration for sure!!

[@auroraasterix]

The sequel is even better. Brings so many of her experiences to life

[@poluantiara772]

always support jessica jung sister

[@jkjcord762]

Surprisingly good, deals with many issues in the Kpop and entertainment industry including; *racial issues involving non-koreans in the industry *The slave style training *Corperate abuse of the their artists & trainees *The anti dating rules and consequences *A realistic look at what their relationships are really like *The double standards of genders in the industry. *How the media is manipulated It is fiction, but enough reality in there to make it very informative. And I know a lot of our kids would be very interested in this! Maybe the first of its type about Kpop to be written. And written by someone who experienced all of the above. And the writing is surprisingly well done.

[@jenzelsantos]

I'm so proud of you Jessica! Thank you for inspiring us in every way you can. I may not be there since day 1 but always know that i'll be a part of you 'til the end of time even from afar. A Golden Star in your Golden Sky. I'll continue to support and love you forever.💖💖 #readSHINE✨

[@marammbj2946]

Jessica is the perfect role model She keeps on discovering new worlds new fields she litterally tried everything acting singing, dancing, modeling, fashion designing and even writing that s really amazing she is encouraging everyone to get out of their comfort zone and do the things they want to do I really hope her a lot of success She's an amazing woman

[@kiwislov2042]

QUEEN YESSS

[@phoebeangelpark]

My role model,Gorgeous Queen Jessica 👑🩷

[@ばりだるい]

without Girl's generation, K-pop girl's group wouldn't flourish

[@jeessicaviana]

just finished "shine" and I loved it! it was very different from what I was expecting but it was such a nice story, I'm really excited for the sequel.

[@jessicaarmyforever7781]

I'm so excited. I just got the book today and I'm so excited to read I'm reading the space between for June for pride month and I'm So excited to read a book by one of my idols

[@shirlynnjulies3423]

my parents bought me this book for my birthday and i love it!

[@charles355]

I love her

[@Rejoicelife-forever1-T13]

All the best dear..🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@Superion74]

Jessica is still so beautiful, elegant, and captivating after all these years. And now she can add writer to her long list of resume in addition to singer and fashion designer. This is the 6th anniversary of her departure from Girl's Generation, but imo she's forever part of the group because they won't have achieved their success with her or other members.

[@mewrrorball]

I never thought I would see the day where my idols would open up about the truth of the industry (especially those who were in huge labels like SM). I'm really proud of her.

[@dinari_tyas]

JESSICA JUNG MY IDOL 💗

[@indrinovitasari4126]

Can't wait to #readSHINE 😍😍 You're so Precious, Queen J 💜 Great Job 🌟✨💫⭐

[@christiananasco8937]

I really want to hear one day how the other girls feel about Jessica after she left and how they view her now. Because to me, it feels like this is something that the girls would be proud of.

[@minniemango4967]

& I’m glad she’s telling the real truth of the KPOP scene.

[@lsg303]

What real truth？ she is right and other GG members are wrong?

[@minniemango4967]

303 LSG I said KPOP scene not SNSD lol

[@lsg303]

@@minniemango4967 So you are on her side?

[@minniemango4967]

303 LSG Yes

[@bhuvi2400]

@@lsg303 yes

[@Hannah_basic]

Jessica is so talented! Can't wait to read Shine!

[@praditayusrin8296]

Can't wait to read SHINE🙌🙌🙌 I'm so proud of u jess🤍

[@simesno4137]

This girl is amazing, is an example to all of us. Is one of the most brilliant person that I ve ever meet, her life and her effort is really impressive.

[@nghibluu]

3:00 OMG SHE MODELED AT ONE POINT??? I NEVER KNEW 😱😱😱

[@genevieveamaba66]

the moment she said "Wow, how far have we come" dang!

[@viethoa99]

It's your time to SHINE again Jess

[@zacharikurbah6358]

I can't wait to read her book and hear new music as well

[@dani68405]

She is so hard working!!! I’m so proud of her!! ✨🔥❤️

[@nuranawijayanti68]

So proud of you Jessica! hope to see your new music again soon.

[@a23g23u23std]

so proud for jessica ♥️

[@huevu1441]

So proud of you!! Love you!!! My princess

[@sleeplover1909]

🤗🌟📚 #ReadShine Love Ur new book, and can't wait to read it

[@shea__9042]

THERE SHE SAID IT!!!!! THIS BOOK IS SUPPOSED TO BE A FICTION ALL THOSE DELUSIONAL HATERS SHOULD SHUT UP AND THROWING HATE TO OTHER PEOPLE. YOU GUYS DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING FROM WHAT HAPPENED.

[@JeremyThanaparamy]

This is for stop follow old less now 😂😂😂

[@khalasri1414]

What about Kunta Kinte (character from the novel roots: the saga of an american family), he is based on one of Alex Haley's (an author) ancestors

[@bridgething7853]

So proud of being a Golden Stars✨✨✨

[@norip.3921]

I really wanted to buy her book!

[@sparkle6775]

😘👸🏼 Gorgeous & talented Jessica

[@220cmjessica]

Jessica I love you🙌🙌😍😍

[@ztswift]

SNSD is not complete without JESSICA and any one of the members

[@davidwong6682]

Yeah I do feel you. But unless they (and SM) bury their hatchet I can't see how SNSD can reunite again as OT9.

[@Lexster918]

Ot 9 forever

[@Jis00tv]

David Wong that fact that sm likes taeyeon and Jessica picture on Instagram makes me wanna say it’s too late...

[@catherinelau5371]

Without Jessica's voice in SNSD songs, it does make a difference. I'll not be surprised Jessica & Krystal Season 2 is coming soon too.

[@norah7030]

Best girl💛💛💛

[@antisocialbarbie1587]

*Yass spill the tea love*

[@user-ml9vm6tx4y]

she's pretty

[@bonakim6869]

I'm interested to see who the new female K-pop entrepreneur leaders will be as far as starting their own music label and management companies. I think there's great potential for some innovative females.

[@HikaruHitachiin018]

what a queen, i love Jessica

[@SATURNyx]

Thank you for everything Sica eonnie. You're always great! I love you. ❤❤❤ #readSHINE

[@mjarnaldo1422]

CANT WAIT TO READDDDS THE BOOOKKK

[@bilaworld572]

No matter what, always support you🔥

[@jayem7121]

YES QUEEN💖

[@michellegarcia9725]

the way Jessica Recognized BTS and BLACKPINK'S SUCCESS is so overwhelming knowing that she also came from SUCCESSFUL GROUP♡

[@tinaliu4368]

I’m so proud of Jessica! I can’t wait to read Shine💕📚🌟

[@kitsch590]

She's just so cute.

[@LaylaAssya]

Ice princess 😘😘😘😘

[@lfeb]

Good for her

[@ztswift]

WE STAN OUR QUEEN

[@gooffygoober395]

thank you time~

[@nj3601]

Wow she looks so similar to Krystal here, so elegant and pretty

[@mjarnaldo1422]

ILYSM JEEESSSSIIIICCCCCAAAAA

[@Yt-wp2ty]

請問有沒有翻譯出品，好想看😍💯

[@Am_Wednesday15]

Unbothered queen 👸🏻

[@X4EA12]

jessica you carried kpop 💘

[@simonwaugh5519]

If I buy this novel, it will be for the "behind the scenes" content reflecting Jessica's experience, rather than the plot she's crafted---and I have no interest in extrapolating an explanation of Jessica's departure from SNSD or her present relationships with its members from 'clues' provided by her novel's character, 'Rachel' . In fact, I'd be very interested if she wrote a factual chronicle of how she developed her business . I know the idea for it began when the sunglasses she'd had purchased and worn began to be marketed as 'hers', and I know she has a business partner, but if she wasn't smart and serious herself, it could easily have been a 'vanity' enterprise. Instead it's a 'real' business, and Jessica is a real businesswoman--without losing her many other qualities or her perspective. Of course her fashion business benefited from having a dedicated fan base, but a significant percentage of her fans are males who wouldn't, and never will, buy the products she designs and sells. Though helped by her fame derived from SNSD, she's now independently successful, on her own merits. I learned about SNSD (and K-Pop) first, not through MVs, performances or DJs playing their songs, but from randomly discovering the variety/reality show Sisters Slam Dunk (series 1) which revealed a pretty comprehensive insight into the K-Pop process ( while also being very amusing). In that show, Tiffany Young appeared to me, at first, as a charming but mostly decorative character, but as the show took shape as a 'girl-group' project, Tiffany's talent and professionalism was revealed. Googling her name, I found 'SNSD' but instead of jumping directly to their easily access music and performances, I clicked on the "Girls Go to School' reality TV series ( followed by "Factory Girl"). While GGTS was actually a very clever way of introducing and promoting SNSD as a new group prior to their 'official debut' , it also provides an insight into the K-Pop industry, and at the same time an insight into the characters of each of the members, all of whom have navigated their profession without succumbing to its darker pressures. I think their characters are as much a key to their success, and the love they got from their fans, as their fortunate good looks and singing voices. They are all interesting personalities (and all very funny), but for a lot of people I think, Jessica is the most interesting character of all ( in such an exuberant bunch, the " Sica Effect", her motto of "never run, no matter what" , her frequent visible ( and IMHO justifiable) disinterest and boredom with trite and formulaic questions and situations during interviews and variety shows, make her stand out from the rest of SNSD (to great comic effect) though in fact, all the members have often exhibited similar annoyances or boredom, but Jessica seemed to telegraph it more. As a 'work of literature' Shine could be pedestrian, even awful, as prose, but again, I'd be happy to buy it for its informed content. It might not prove to be 'art' but given the author, this fiction is based on real experience, and IMHO very interesting experience.

[@milkflavored]

This comment is so insightful. I’m reading for the same reasons - thank you for expressing it so eloquently.

[@mochibear6050]

Haters gonna hate anyway, no matter what u did. But. I support her Shine novel anyway. The only best way to make people realized being an idol and trainee BASED ON HER EXPERIENCE is not easy and every person has its own struggle. Thats why we need to respect towards each other. No more woman tearing other woman down. And most importantly, how company should change and evaluate THEIR SYSTEM AND THEIR ENVIRONMENT to create a better future idol and better future enterrtainment industry, not only for the sake of Human Rights but also for the Benefit of company itself. We can not just put aside Human right. Make a person human, and the human wont be inhuman just bcs of the inhuman rules human made. 👍 WE CANT LOSE THE NEXT SULLI AND HAVING THE NEXT MINA ANYMORE IN THE FUTURE. #readShine and also, just because shes rich and lucky enough to be found in a mall by sm (without audition etc) IT DOESNT mean shes lazy. She worked hard too. She trained from morning to morning, from school to SM building, it doesnt mean shes lazy and ZERO HARDWORK or ZERO SWEAT FOR GG. whatta stupid haters assumption 🤔 experiences makes her creativity, and it doesnt always real (the whole novel). Back to the novel genre itself, its fiction. Lets just relax, sit back and #readShine 🙏😎❤️

[@simesno4137]

WELL SAID! She is rich because of her hard work, she had done a lot of sacrifice to achieve the position that she has now. She should be an example to all of us, her life is an story of continuous work and self improvement. She deserves to be rich, as she is a passionate worker and she is extremely talented.

[@mochibear6050]

@@simesno4137 👍 agree... She really is the true definition of Idol. THIS IS WHAT WE CALLED IDOL. She is not just a singer on the stage, but she maintain productive backstage. She inspires alot. Not only singing or dancing, but she maintain to be productive by create a book ❤️

[@simesno4137]

@@mochibear6050 I 100% agree. Jessica is amazing, I really envy her determination, capacity of work and the sacrifices that she has done in order to reach what she is now. I knew about her about 3 months ago, I'm from Spain and she is not popular here, but already bought her book. I'm really impressed because she is an example to all of us ❤️❤️❤️ #readshine

[@saffyesperas2278]

I just got the book today.

[@haidahsyafi7982]

I'm not an aries but I guess almost aries people are multitalented...they love to try something new and challenge themselve, yet manage to sucsess

[@nanmatu1176]

TIMEからの取材って凄くないですか？

[@melonshop8888]

YOUR THE QUEEN J. 💖💖💖

[@bilaworld572]

Always Proud of yourself 💕

[@mamataadhikari559]

i hope she will say why she is kicked out by company

[@ibnhalim2178]

I want the book!!!!

[@eunhabunny5963]

I love you

[@realjitryujin]

I LOVE HER

[@cklambo]

Princess Rachel

[@vanessawu9319]

We all love Jessica sooooo much

[@joshuadelacerna5631]

please understand that its fiction. she just used her experiences to come up with a story

[@mochibear6050]

Shine jessica shine ❤️🎉

[@Bahaer-bn1qh]

Hi

[@neonsphere8041]

ahhh i miss ot9 :(

[@oo-wk8hh]

impressive. really. best girl Jessica

[@joellewong2204]

omggg

[@karids6605]

I want to read it

[@tangbein]

Her voice sounds so different. Or maybe it's just that I have barely heard her speaking English?

[@bluefeels]

I think bilinguals tend to have diff voices and diff thoughts when they speak in diff languages, it's kind of like having different characters in each of the language

[@hellidaluna6570]

Pero es su voz 100%segura

[@danjun7986]

Her English is really really good :O

[@davidwong6682]

Of course. She was born in San Francisco, California. Ironically she was born in the same hospital as her former groupmate Tiffany Young. Both speak fluent English.

[@DenisseAG96]

Super Queen 💕

[@IsabelamarquesC]

Queen Jessica ♥

[@hellidaluna6570]

SNSD OT9 FOREVER

[@mochibear6050]

Anyone here agree if Krystal playing a role in Marvel as Cindy Moon? Wondering if she played Silk with Tom Holland hahha 😎 Shes fluent in english, beautiful, talented and badass 🔥 #krystalformarvel #MARVEL #KRYSTALJUNG #MARVELJUNG

[@dmitrykim3096]

Secretary Kim

[@sady7907]

time to shy.... lol just kidding, to SHINE

[@gerianmarimontecastro9575]

it's hurting me trying her best not to mentioned snsd :((

[@lalalili7555]

👩🏻‍🦰👑✨✨✨

[@AnaMaria-wq2st]

Are fangirl of Blackpink

[@kez2282]

I'm counting how many times she says "you know"

[@eunhabunny5963]

Jess

[@ia1569]

I wish the montage of her included more snsd hehe but it’s ok

[@JeremyThanaparamy]

This is for stop follow old moderators less 😂😂😂