“When there are hurtful times and sad times, I’ve come to find that there is no one else but these nine people here. Even really close oppas or manager oppas..if they’re not in SNSD, no one really knows and understands. There were so many times like that and I wish that there will be no more times of hurt and sadness that brings us to tears… I love you, our SNSD.” - Kim Taeyeon

“During these nine months, as we had our break time, I think we grew to know each other better… And during this time, so many things happened and we grew more mature and learned to truly love and care for each other.” - Jessica Jung

“For me, each one of our SNSD members is like my body. If one gets hurt or hears bad things from someone else, it hurts me and pains me even more. It’s impossible for only good things to happen to someone and so there were difficult times and hurtful times. But during those times, I’m so thankful that we were each other’s strength and each other’s support.” - Lee Soonkyu

“During those nine months, so many things happened and I went through so many different emotions and realized so many things. It was such an important time where I felt the precious value of the stage and the precious value of each other. And so I’m grateful.” - Stephanie Hwang

“Every single member is so precious to me and like family to me.. I may joke around with them a lot but I can’t talk seriously with them..because it’s awkward for me. But on the inside, I really do think of each one of you so much and I want you all to know that.” - Kim Hyoyeon

“During these nine months, we really held on to each other and guided each other and pushed each other. And I’m so happy that we were able to have those precious times together. We’ve been through so much together so let’s..together..leap even stronger now. And…I love you.” - Kwon Yuri

“I guess it’s because they’ve lived apart from their families for so long, but whenever there’s a difficult time for them, they hide it.. Taeyeon and Tiffany both, we know that you’re both weak so stop trying to act strong and talk to me. We’re a family so I want us to share with each other.” - Choi Sooyoung

During our break time, I was filming a drama. And so as I went out alone to do my schedule by myself, I thought of our members a lot more… But really, those text messages and phone calls while I was filming was really such a great encouragement for me.” - Im Yoona

“I truly have nothing but gratitude for my unnies. I’m just so thankful and I really can’t say anything other than just thank you.” - Seo Juhyun

Thanks to everyone who made it possible for us to stand at this honourable position. After last year, we are given good award again, we feel proud. We will continue developing ourselves to repay all the people who helped us stand at this highest place. SONE, we love you!” - SNSD