SM: The Smart Style: July 2014

July 25, 2014

SMROOKIE: 웬디 [Wendy]

SMROOKIES
RED VELVET

웬디 [Wendy]

Credit: redvelvet.smtown.com

Full Name: 손승환 [Son Seunghwan]

English Name: 손웬디 [Wendy Shon]

Birthday: February 21, 1994

Age: 20

Blood Type: O

Casting: 2012 SM Canadian Global Audition

Specialties: guitar; English

Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Other Information:

Attended Richmond Hill High School.

From Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada.

Member of Richmond Hill High School's Show Choir, Vocal Fusion (Soprano Line: 2010-2012).

Auditioned for Cube Entertainment in 2011 and was Finalist #8 (Feb. 27, 2011).

Speaks English, Korean.

Plays guitar, saxophone.

Official Appearances:

"슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해" MV

"슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해" Single

"Speak Now" Cover

MAPS magazine

RED VELVET (레드벨벳)

Information Credit: SMROOKIES International; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

슬픔속에 그댈 지워야만 해~ 여러분 이 노래 혹시 기억하시나요?

네~ 제가 바로 드라마 '미미'의 OST중 '슬픔 속에 그댈 지워야만 해'를 부른 웬디입니다 ^^

어렸을 때부터 음악을 좋아해서 노래도 많이 부르고 악기도 많이 배웠었는데요~

(요즘은 기타도 열심히 연습하고 있어요~^^)

이제는 여러분께 제 노래를 들려드릴 수 있어서 무척 행복합니다!!

아! 그거 아세요?

제 이름 Wendy의 뜻이 도움을 주는 친구래요~ㅎㅎ
앞으로 여러분들께 노래로 도움을 줄 수 있는 친구가 되겠습니다!
다음에 또 새로운 모습 보여드릴테니까 저 Wendy 잊지 말고 기억해주세용~~♡

"In my sorrow I must forget you"~ Everyone, do you remember this song by chance?

Yes~ I am Wendy who sang "In My Sorrow I Must Forget You" for the drama "MIMI"'s OST. ^^

Because I've liked music since I was young, I sang a lot and learned to play a lot of instruments~

(Lately I'm diligently practicing the guitar~ ^^)

Now since I'm able to sing for you all, I'm extremely happy!!

Ah! Did you know?

My name means "a friend who gives assistance"~ hee hee

In the future I will become a friend who can give you all assistance through song!

Next time I think I will show you a fresh image again, so please don't forget and remember me~~<3

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: fanpop.com

안녕하세요 여러분! SM 루키걸 Wendy입니다!!

날씨가 많이 춥죠? 감기 걸리시지 않게 조심하세요~

얼마 남지 않은 2013년 잘 보내시구요!

2014 년도에는 하는 일들 다~ 잘 되시고 좋은 일들만 가득하길 바래요

앞으로도 열심히 하는 웬디 되겠습니다~!

Merry Christmas Happy New Year :)

Hello everyone! This is Wendy from SM Rookies!

I hope you all have wonderful holidays and I wish you a happy new year 2014!!! :)

I'll try harder and become a better Rookie girl!

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Hello everyone! I'm SM Rookie Girl Wendy!!

Isn't it really cold? Be careful you don't catch a cold~
Have a great time during the rest of 2013!

In 2014 as well I hope everything works out and that it is filled with only good days.

I will become someone who keeps working hard~!

Merry Christmas Happy New Year :)

Hello everyone! This is Wendy from SM Rookies!
I hope you all have wonderful holidays and I wish you a happy new year 2014!!! :)

I'll try harder and become a better Rookie girl!

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Official Video Gallery:

Video Credit: SMTOWN YouTube

Credit: smrookies.com

Birthday: June 6, 2000
Age: 14
Blood Type: AB
Specialties: dance
Hometown: Jeju, South Korea
Other Information:
Appeared at SMTOWN Week.
"Opened" SMROOKIES.com

Information Credit: SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

안녕하세요~

여러분께 처음 인사 드리는 동혁입니다!
앞으로 영상과 사진을 통해 더 많은 모습을 보여드릴 테니까 많이 사랑해주세요~ ♡
귀엽고 깜찍한 동혁이가 되겠습니다 ~

Hello~
I'm Donghyuck who is greeting you all for the first time!
I'm sure in the future I will show you all many sides of myself through images and pictures so please show me lots of love~ <3
I will become a Donghyuck who is cute and precocious~
Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

SMROOKIE: 텐 [Ten]

SMROOKIES

텐 [Ten]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: เตนท์ ชิตพล นามสกุล ลี้ชัยพรกุล [Ten Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul]

Birthday: February 27, 1996

Age: 18

Blood Type: A

Casting: 2013 SM Thai Global Audition

Specialties: dance, guitar, bilingual in Thai and English

Hometown: Bangkok, Thailand

Other Information:

Speaks English, Thai, Korean.

Of Thai and Chinese descent.

Won Teen Superstar in Thailand.

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

저는 태국에서 온 텐 입니다!

운동과 익스트림 스포츠와 여행을 좋아합니다!

귀여운 애완동물도 좋아하고 달콤한 디져트, 특히 Chocolate Cake를 정말 사랑합니다.
그런데 요즘에 건강을 생각해서 조금만 먹어요.
저는 노래, 랩, 춤, 연기도 다 하고싶어서 지금 열심히 연습 하고 있습니다!
Best Artist 되겠습니다! 파이팅!

I'm Ten from Thailand!
I like sports, extreme sports, and traveling!
I also like cute pets and sweet desserts, especially Chocolate Cake.
Anyway since I've been thinking my health lately, I think I eat a little too much cake.
Since I want to be able to perform singing, rap, and dance, I'm diligently practicing now!
I will become the Best Artist! Fighting!
Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

สวัสดีครับ
ผมชื่อ นาย ชิตพล ลี้ชัยพรกุล
ชื่อเล่นชื่อ เตนล์
ปัจจุบันอายุ 18 ปี
มาจาก ประเทศไทย ครับ
ผมชอบ การผจญภัย. เล่นกีฬา วาดรูป ร้อง เต้น แร๊พ และรักสัตว์
ส่วนขนมที่ชอบ ก็จะเป็น เค้ก ช็อกโกแลต ครับ
อนาคต ผมต้องการเป็นศิลปินที่มากด้วยความสามารถ ผมขอขอบคุณทุกๆคนที่สนับสนุนผมมาตลอด. ผมจะพยายามให้เต็มที่ครับ

SMROOKIES Facebook:

Thank you so much for the love and supports!!
I promise I'll do my best to make you proud.

ผมขอขอบคุณแฟนคลับทุกคนที่ส่งสติกเกอร์ให้กำลังใจผม ตอนที่ผมเห็นผมรู้สึกซาบซึ้งเเละดีใจมากครับ :') ผมสัญญาว่าผมจะทำอย่างดีที่สุดเพื่อให้แฟนคลับของผมภูมิใจในตัวผม
รักทุกคนมากครับบบบบบบ♥

Holiday Greeting:

안녕하세요!! 팬여러분!

[Hello!! All you fans!]

My name is Ten Chittaphon Leechaiyapornkul [텐] from SM ROOKIES! <3 <3 <3

And I'm from Thailand, Bangkok.

My dream is to become a multi-talented world star that will be able to capture

everyone's hearts. I promise to work my hardest and get to that point!

The most important thing I wish to achieve is to make sure all my fans

have a smile on their faces when they see our performances.

And since I'm really __ doing the thing I love, I hope everyone will have

fun with us! :)

Please Support Us SM ROOKIES!

감사합니다

[Thank You]

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES.com, SMROOKIES Facebook

SMROOKIE: 유타 [Yuta]

SMROOKIES

유타 [Yuta]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: 中本悠太 [Nakamoto Yuta]

Birthday: October 26, 1995

Age: 18

Blood Type: A

Casting: 2012 SM Japanese Global Audition

Specialties: Dance, Korean, soccer

Hometown: Osaka, Japan

Other Information:

Auditioned in the Japanese singing contest "Juice Winter Collection 2011"

Speaks Japanese, Korean.

Information Credit: SMROOKIES International; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

こんにちは。

私は日本から来た19歳の悠太です。
2012年のグローバルオーディションを受けて韓国に来ました。
私は日本の大阪という都市から来たのですが、大阪は方言があって
人がとてもおもしろいところです。ですから私もおもしろいことが大好きです。
そして運動が大好きで5歳から16歳までサッカーをしていました。
今は歌手になるために歌、ダンス、ラップを練習しています。
これからも頑張りますのでよろしくお願いします。

안녕하세요! 일본 오사카에서 온 18살 유타입니다.
저는 오사카라는 도시에서 글로벌 오디션을 보고 SM에 들어오게 되었습니다.
제가 있었던 도시는 사투리도 많이 쓰고 재미있는 사람들도 많은 도시입니다.
그래서 저도 웃긴 것을 많이 좋아하고 웃겨주는 것도 좋아합니다.
그리고 운동을 많이 좋아하고 5살 때부터 16살 때 까지 학교에서 축구를 했었습니다.
지금은 가수가 되기위해서 노래, 춤, 랩을 열심히 하고 있습니다.
잘 부탁드립니다.

Hello! I'm 18 year old Yuta from Osaka, Japan.
I auditioned at the Global Auditions in Osaka and was accepted into SM.
[T/N: literally, "I saw the Global Auditions"]

I also really like sports and between the ages of 5-16, I played soccer in school.
Now, so as to become a singer, I will diligently practice singing, dance, and rap.
I'm at your service.

SMROOKIES Facebook:

SMROOKIEBOY YUTAです！

皆さん新年明けましておめでとうございます！
２０１３年皆さんはどうすごしましたか？
２０１４年は自分ももっと頑張ってたくさんの事をしたいです！
今年も皆さんにとっていい年になりますように❤❤❤

I'm SMROOKIEBOY Yuta!
Everyone, ...[[^^]]
[T/N: Let me finish brushing up my Japanese and I'll try and get a translation up!]

昨年の秋、京都に行った時の写真です！
僕は京都の町並みがすごく好きです。
また行きたいですね〜

지난 가을 쿄토에 갔을때의 사진입니다.
저는 쿄토의 풍경을 아주 좋아합니다.
또 가고 싶어요~

This a picture of when I was in Kyoto this autumn.
I really like Kyoto's scenery.
I want to go again~
Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Holiday Greeting:

To. "SM Rookies"를 알게되고 사랑하주실 모든분들에게

안녕하세요!! ^_^

SM Rookies의 유타입니다!

처음 뵙겠습니다! 이번에 SM History 하는 무대를 하게 있었습니다.

많이 사랑해주세요 ^_^

To.[:] Everyone who keeps up with "SM Rookies" and show us love, Hello!! ^_^

I'm SM Rookies' Yuta!

How are you all! This time we were making a stage of SM History.

Please show us a lot of love. ^_^

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook, SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIE: 쟈니 [Johnny]

SMROOKIES

쟈니 [Johnny]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: 서영호 [Seo Youngho]

English Name: 서존 [John Seo] / 서쟈니 [Johnny Seo]

Birthday: February 9, 1995

Age: 19

Blood Type: B

Casting: 2007 SM American Casting System

Specialty: dance, piano, bilingual in Korean and English

Hometown: Chicago, USA

Other Information:

Specialities are rap and dancing.

Appeared in ABC News' "K-Pop Boot Camp"

From Chicago, Illinois.

Speaks English, Korean.

Official Appearances:

SM The Celebrity magazine

Information Credit: SMROOKIES International; SM The Celebrity magazine; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

Hello, my name is Johnny Suh and I am from Chicago. I am a very chill and optimistic person. I like to joke around, and I am always looking for something new and exciting to do. My life's mission is to always give help and joy to the people around me. My motto is "To do and regret, rather than not do and regret" I believe people should live life to their fullest, and I am trying to live mine to the fullest as well I will become a person who can give happiness, joy, and help to everyone one day.

Thank you for all the support, and please watch as I try my best to accomplish my goals.

From your one and only,
Johnny

SMROOKIES Facebook:

JOHNNY : Dear precious beautiful magnificent fans,

I would like to express my gratitude for all the support we've received. The thoughtful notes and the vast amount of stickers on our pictures have made this holiday season the best. Thank you everyone, and I hope you guys have the most fantastic new year!
Love,
Johnny

Hey guys

I'm in Chicago visiting right now and it's intensely cold. The snow here is great though, it's white everywhere. I wish everyone could share this beautiful experience with me. Anyways, be careful of the cold, stay healthy, and have the greatest day!

From your one and only,
Johnny Suh

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: fanpop.com

Dear fans,

My name is Johnny from SM Rookies.

Please support us as we follow in our

seniors' footsteps to becoming World Stars.

We will try our very best to always keep on

impressing, and showing the world the new

generation of SM Town, SM Rookies.

많은 사랑과 관심 부탁드립니당~!

[Please show lots of interest in us and show us lots of love~!]

Love,

Johnny

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMTOWN Facebook, SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIE: 마크 [Mark]

SMROOKIES

마크 [Mark]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: 이마크 [Mark Lee]

Birthday: August 2, 1999

Age: 14

Blood Type: A

Casting: SM Canadian Global Audition

Specialties: guitar, rap, bilingual in Korean and English

Hometown: New York City, USA / Vancouver, Canada

Other Information:

1 Older Brother

From Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Speaks English, Korean.

Information Credit: SMROOKIES International; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

Hello everyone~!

It has been almost 2 years since I've been training in SM, and I believe that it has been one of the thrillest and important times of my life. The times I've spent in SM have taught me many important lessons in life, and I believe that I will remember each moment throughout my life. I will continue to enjoy and work hard, and fulfill my dream to become a famous star.

SMROOKIES Facebook:

Hello everyone~~!

I am an SM Rookie Boy, Mark Lee.
I am here at the SM Rookies Booth and I just really wanted to tell everyone that I am absolutely amazed by the stickers on my picture and the meaningful letters the fans have written to me. I sincerely thank every supporter and I hope you continue to love the SM Rookies.

LOVE YOU ALL
I hope all of you guys are doing well as well and I hope you guys take good care for the new year.
Wish everyone a great year for 2014 !
Thank you everyone ~~!!!

Hey guys~~
It's me, Mark.
I had a lucky chance to visit my hometown in Vancouver, Canada and its really great meeting my family, who I haven't seen for awhile.

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: fanpop.com

안녕하세요 여러분

[Hello everyone.]

My name is Mark Lee an I am an SM Rookie. I've had the great privilege participating

in the global audition in Canada and to be performing with

rest of the family here in SMTown. I will do my best

to become one of SM's famous stars and to make

music people would like to listen to. I thank all

of the supporters and I hope you continue to anticipate

more to come from SM TOWN.

[T/N: The far right bits of Mark's message gets cut off so the words in italics are my best guess as to what is there.]

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook, SMROOKIES.com

Official Video Gallery:

Video Credit: SMTOWN YouTube

SMROOKIE: 지성 [Ji Sung]

SMROOKIES

지성 [Ji Sung]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: 박지성 [Park Jisung]

Birthday: February 5, 2002

Age: 12

Blood Type: O

Specialty: acting, dance

Hometown: Seoul, South Korea

Other Information:

Was a child TV actor, CF model.

Specialties are English, dancing, singing, football

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

안녕하세요. 13살 지성 박입니다.

사람들은 제가 2002년도에 태어나서 축구를 잘 하는 아이라고 하였습니다.
또 이름이 박지성이어서 많은 사람들이 오해를 하였습니다.
저는 사실 축구보다는 춤이 더 좋습니다.
그 중에서도 팝핀과 락킹을 제일 잘 합니다.
여러분도 저를 축구를 잘하는 지성이가 아니라 춤을 좋아하는 지성이로 알아주세요.
참고로 랩하고 노래도 좋아해요~^_^

Hello. I'm 13 year old JiSung Park.
Everyone said that I was a child who would be good at soccer because I was born in 2002.
Also, because my name is JiSung Park, that was very confusing to many people.
I honestly like dancing more than soccer.
Above all, I like pop and lock dancing the best.
Everyone, please recognize me as someone who likes dance and not as someone who is good at soccer.
For your reference, I also like rap and singing.~^_^
Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: fanpop.com

S.M. Rookies 지성

안녕하세요? S.M. Rookies 지성 (Ji Sung)입니다.

학교에서 공부하고, 연습에서 연습하고, 수업을 듣다보니 시간이 금방 지났어요.

벌써 크리스마스 예고 2014년이네요.

S.M. Rookies Ji Sung

Hello, how are you? I'm S.M. Rookie(')s Ji Sung.

When I studied in school, practiced, or listened to my lessons, time passed quickly.

Already it's Christmas and 2014!

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES.com, SMROOKIES Facebook

SMROOKIE: 한솔 [Han Sol]

SMROOKIES

한솔 [Han Sol]

Credit: SMROOKIES Facebook

Full Name: 지한솔 [Ji Hansol]

Birthday: November 21, 1994

Age: 19

Blood Type: AB

Casting: 2012 SM Audition

Specialty: rap

Hometown: Busan, South Korea

Other Information:

Former Key East trainee.

Attended at Hanlim Arts High School in Seoul.

Official Appearances:

J-Min's "Shine" MV

Information Credit: SMROOKIES International; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

안녕하세요! 부산에서 온 한솔이에요.
제가 경상도 사나이라서 무뚝뚝하고 말이 없다고 생각하시는데요.

물론 말이 많은 편은 아니지만 소중한 사람들에게만큼은 따뜻하고 상냥한 남자입니다! ^^

Hello! I'm Hansol from Busan.

I really hope that you don't think I'm unfriendly because I'm a Gyeongsang District guy.

I don't tend to say a lot but I can be a warm and friendly guy to all you precious fans! ^^

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

SMROOKIES Facebook:

안녕하세요!

에스엠루키즈 한솔이입니다.
앞으로 다양한 모습 많이 보여드릴께요.
저희 에스엠 루키즈 많은 관심 부탁드립니다.
그리고 저 한솔이도 지켜봐주세요!!!^^

Hello!

I'm SMROOKIE(')S Hansol.

In the future I will show a range of diverse images.

Please give us SM ROOKIES lots of interest and also keep an eye out for me!!! ^^

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: fanpop.com

[T/N: I keep straining my eyes trying to transcribe these blurry messages! When I rest my eyes or find a better resolution, I'll post my translations!]

Official Photo Gallery:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES.com, SMROOKIES Facebook

Official Video Gallery:

Video Credit: SMTOWN YouTube

July 23, 2014

Let's Look Ahead: Predictions for Future Groups

I was looking back on a list of all of SM's current and past artists...I'm starting to wonder if they'll be doing a repeat of 2001/2002 where they just released a bunch of groups/soloists.

2001 - Kangta (soloist), MILK, (and technically Jang Nara, I think)

2002 - Chu Gayeol**, Isak N Jiyeon, Shinvi, and Blackbeat

2001 - soloist, 4-member girl group

2002 - indie soloist**, duo girl group, 3-member girl group, 5-member boy group

** I don't really count Chu Gayeol as he was never intended to fit into SM's pop vibe. But then and again, SM just acquired an indie label and just released Play The Siren, an "indie" co-ed group...

So far, 2014 looks like a repeat of 2001. A soloist and a four member girl group. While J-Min actually debuted 7 years ago, she's debuting for the first time in Korea. It was a similar case with Kangta - H.O.T. had broken up and it was his debut as a soloist.
[UPDATE:] Maybe they really are following this pattern! Taemin is set to debut as a soloist this year as well!

So maybe we can look forward to a few more groups next year? Probably from the boys, because with Hansol, Taeyong, Johnny, Ten, Yuta, and Jaehyun's ages, they're at the right age to debut. And, perhaps, if they go the Isak 'N' Jiyeon route, maybe a duo with some of the other ROOKIE girls seen in the background of the SMTOWN WEEK videos and the ABC Boot Camp clips?

July 20, 2014

SMROOKIE: 아이린 [Irene]

SMROOKIES
RED VELVET

아이린 [Irene]

Credit: redvelvet.smtown.com

Full Name: 배주현 [Bae Juhyun]

Birthday: March 29, 1991

Age: 23

Blood Type: A

Casting: SM Audition

Specialties: rap, acting, dancing

Hometown: Daegu, South Korea

Other Facts: BoA fan

Official Appearances:

Henry's "1-4-3" MV

SM The Celebrity magazine

MAPS magazine

RED VELVET (레드벨벳)

Information Credit: SM The Celebrity magazine; SMROOKIES.com

SMROOKIES.com Greeting:

안녕하세요. 아이린입니다~~!!
이전에 몇 개의 영상들과 사진으로 먼저 인사드렸는데요
아직 보여드리지 못한 것들이 많아용 ㅎㅎ
계속해서 다양한 모습 보여드릴테니깐 기대해주세요~^^

Hello. I'm Irene~~!!

Before this I had greeted you all many times through images and pictures.

There are many things I can't show you all yet~! hee hee

I have a diverse image to show you all down the road, so please look forward to it~^^

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

SMROOKIES Facebook:

짠!!안녕하세요~아이린입니다!

이렇게 여러분을 찾아뵙게되서 너무나 반갑고 기쁩니다!^^

앞으로 자주 여러분과 함께하는 아이린이 되겠습니다

여러분 새해 복 많이 받으세요~~~Happy New Year

Jjan!! Hello~ I'm Irene!
Since I'm coming to you all like this, I'm really super happy and pleased!^^

In the future I will become someone who shares with you all often.

Have a happy New Year, everyone~~~Happy New Year <3

Translation Credit: 김다혜 [The SMART Style]

Holiday Greeting:

Photo Credit: SMROOKIES International

[T/N: I leave you with SMROOKIES International's translation for the time being. The only picture of her message is low resolution (and she writes really tiny!) so I'm having difficulty deciphering the text. If someone can read it or has a higher quality photo, please let me know!]

안녕하세요

SM루키걸 아이린입니다 ^^'

먼저, 저희 공개되서 ___지 않지만

많은 관심과 사랑을 보내주시서 정말 감사합니다^^

더 다양한 모습 보여드리서 __

모두 __ 열심히 하고 있으니까

계속 ___ __관심__ 드릴게요~<3

요즘 날씨가 너무 추워요 ㅠ

몸____입고 ____목도리 ___

감기 조심조심 해요!!!!!!!

그런 ________ 2013년_

아무리 잘하고 한살 더 먹어 슬프지만 새롭게 _____ 2014년__