As Girls’ Generation approaches their 18th anniversary, fans continue to admire the group’s enduring bond—especially as the members pursue solo careers and some have moved on from their longtime agency, SM Entertainment.
Among them, Sunny was the most recent to leave SM, and since then, she’s kept a low profile, sparking curiosity and even concern among longtime SONEs.
However, fans received a much-needed update thanks to Seohyun, the group’s youngest member, who made a guest appearance on Girls’ Day’s Hyeri’s YouTube program.
During a candid conversation, Seohyun and Hyeri discussed informal speech dynamics between idol peers.
Seohyun revealed that she speaks informally with Hyoyeon, Yuri, Tiffany, and Sooyoung, and even attempted it once with Sunny—but only in their group chat.
Seohyun recalled that Sunny had playfully asked her why she kept switching between formal and informal speech, confirming that Sunny is still active and chatting with the members privately, despite being absent from social media.
While it was a small mention, fans were deeply touched by the subtle confirmation that Sunny is still connected to the group.
Fan Reactions Flooded Social Media:
“I literally held my breath when Seohyun said Sunny unnie.”
“This small update about Sunny being in the group chat is so reassuring.”
“Even if she’s quiet publicly, knowing she’s still in touch makes my heart warm.”
Though the group is no longer under one label—with only Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Yoona still signed to SM—Girls’ Generation continues to exemplify a rare unity in the K-pop industry.
Their 15th anniversary comeback and special single served as proof of that, and this recent update from Seohyun further reassures fans that the sisterhood remains strong.
