This post is dedicated to Tiffany (Stephanie Hwang MiYoung) of So Nyeo Shi Dae (aka 소녀시대 or Girls Generation) who celebrates her 20th (19th outside Korea) birthday today. So everyone be warned that there will be tons of Fany love in this blog entry!
Yup, everyone's favourite mushroom-loving jewel is going to be a year older and I'm sure a whole lot wiser. I'm rather fond of Fany Fany Tiffany and she's one of my favourites in the group. It's just impossible to not love this young lady's charm, laughter and overall happy-go-lucky character. She's one of the main components of SNSD and she holds them together like a big family. At times she can be ridiculously naive and downright innocent that it's just intoxicating (but fans just love her for being that way). More often than not, she'd say something really straightforward and not really think much about it, which of course led to some people making up unwanted stories (but I shall not go into that). She is wonderful for who she is, and even from their debut MV, her charm has already attracted many fans (she was the member with the most fans when SNSD debuted). Her then short mushroom-like bob hair (it has become long and short since) made her the most distinctive in the group, and who could ever forget her and her lil pink scooter?
No matter which MV she's involved in, her charm and smile can be seen from a mile away. She also has that infectious laughter that can make anyone mad at her melt. How anyone can be anti-her is beyond me.
^ Fany is often the leader in front during "Kissing You" performances~
She also possesses the ability to speak fluent English, having grown up in the States. This was caught a few people by surprise before their debut, especially when during the Girls Go to School TV show she spoke to her dad on the phone with an American accent (sadly her mum passed away when she was little). Her similarity with Jessica means that these two talented girls can sing awesome English duets and when given a chance, Fany doesn't disappoint with her solo efforts...
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Another interesting quirk is the frequent mistakes she makes. As you know, a band like SNSD require a lot of dance moves for their performances... Fany has been caught red-handed many times by fans missing a move or doing it the opposite way (even I caught one recently... see below)...
Well, she did have an excellent intro for SNSD's "Tell Me" performance. Still, mistakes do happen, she's human after all. But boy do fans love her for that. It's become part of her character, her trademark, fans think it's cute. Even in cartoon fanart, when they draw her, she'll be portrayed in the opposite direction. Well, Tiffany has the least amount of training before debut compared to the other girls (roughly 3 years, compared to the 5 and 7 years of some members), so I guess it's forgivable (we fans would find any reason we can to cover this mushroom). I mean seriously, look at this gurl...
Isn't she just adorable?
This year I hope Fany is in for a wonderful birthday as there is much excitement in store. Today, on her actual birthday, she has a music video launching for Nexon's Mabinogi video game (she's the main character in the music video!) and the great folks at Soshified have all chipped in and sent her wonderful birthday presents to cherish. Not only that, like Fany said on Soshified's shoutbox, "My Birthday = Girls' Generation's Birthday"~ Yup, it's hard to believe but it's true, SNSD is a year old. Despite all the nay-sayers and critics, they have defied odds and got where they are now (will write more on that in a separate entry). They will be holding a fan meeting on their 1st anniversary, which also means that they are NOT coming to Malaysia for the MTV Asia Awards in Genting.
I know it's a lil sad, but hey, meeting up with fans on their anniversary is a sweet thing to do, and I believe their fans in Korea would be overjoyed. And again, despite the odds, I really hope they win the "Best Korean Artiste" award on the 2nd of August~ I'm sure the other unnies will give her a great birthday celebration, and as she is officially an adult in Korea this year, there'll probably be more smiles than ever (though she'll always be an adorable mushroom to the fans). Fany, Jessica and SeoHyun also demonstrated their vocal abilities when only the 3 of them sang the single "Oppa Nappa" (Bad Brother) recently.
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Oh, have I mentioned that she almost killed everyone when she and the rest became ambassadors from Maple Story?
^ Check it out... mushroom holding a mushroom!
Haha I've attached one of the CFs below as a bonus:
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But yet despite all there is to love about Tiffany, there are many who try to bring her down, either because they believe in stupid rumors, or just plain jealous. Oh, and if you're an anti-fan and you're reading this because you just hate her and want to bash, I just wanna let you know that I'm pretty fond of her, so you're in the wrong place buddy, so just stop reading this and like, scram, get out and don't ever let me see you because I will HUNT YOU DOWN like the no-life cowardly rat you are!
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Well, to end this post, Fany, if by some miracle of chance you visit my blog (well, you did surprise and made us happy when you visited Soshified, so I guess it's okay to be hopeful~ heehee), I just wanna wish you:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY~!
Best wishes and may you have a blessed year ahead~
You have gone through tons of new experiences and tests throughout this passing year, including your debut, touring, shows, MC-ing and even acting. That alone makes any Fany fan smile. And in between all that, you kept everyone together as a family. You go gurl!
Stay the same and let no-one ever bring you down... we are right behind you always~
Luv ya lots! ;D
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That's all for this post, pure Fany-ism...
PEACE and God Bless,
Aris Tee
