We have a small wish in 2008. We would like to conquer Asia.

It doesn’t matter where I stand; whether at the front or at the back, in the middle or at the side. As long as I can get on stage and do what I love, that’s enough for me.

The nine of us being together is more important than anything else.

Because there are those who trust and encourage. I became a roly-poly Hyoyeon!! ^^

Eating has always come up whenever and wherever. Maybe it's because we're girls, we have a lot of interest in eating.

It's so tiring. Even though I've worn heels and performed the choreography for four years now, I'm still not used to it. When will I be used to it? In 10 years? In 20 years?

I've always wondered how much can you do for your fellow man if your hands are constantly stuck together in Prayers for them?

Religion is excellent stuff for keeping common people quiet.

A person is a fool to become a writer. His only compensation is absolute freedom.

I don't keep a press agent because I think people need to have a break from you.

My mom and I are like sisters. We kind of grew up together. She always treated me as an adult. I never had curfew. She's a workaholic, like I am. We're not super family-oriented people, you know?

The time for running has come to an end. You tell them white folk in Mississippi that all the scared niggers are dead!

Ideals survive through change. They die through inertia in the face of challenge.

It's funny how you can think you know someone pretty well, and then something happens or they do something that makes you understand that you didn't really know them at all.

The greatest gift you can give anyone is your undivided attention.