Girls' Generation member Hyoyeon revealed that she has continued living in a dormitory for 21 years.
In the the 5th broadcast of MBC's variety program 'Omniscient Interfering View', Hyoyeon appeared alongside her ninth-year manager, sharing her daily life.
During the broadcast, Hyoyeon stated that she has been living in a dormitory for 21 years, surprising the cast. While all members of Girls' Generation have moved out independently, Hyoyeon continues to reside in the dormitory. The current dormitory is approximately 50 pyeong in size, and she has lived there for five consecutive years.
Inside the dorm where she lives alone, old items such as a television and a vacuum cleaner that have been used for many years are scattered throughout. Hyoyeon said, "I keep using them as long as they don't break. As long as these friends don't betray me, I'll keep using them."
There was also an economic reason for continuing her long-term dormitory life. Hyoyeon cited the lack of housing costs and utility bills as advantages of living in a dormitory.
She also receives help from what is known as the "dorm auntie," with whom she has maintained a relationship since high school. Hyoyeon's manager explained, "There is an auntie who has been helping Girls' Generation members with their dorm life since high school. She naturally helped with household chores that couldn't be done due to schedules."
Regarding the auntie, who visits the dorm three times a week even now, Hyoyeon said, "She has been with us since we were high school students. She has seen Girls' Generation grow up." She added, "Even within SM Entertainment, she is the most respected. She knows not only our tastes but also our secrets."
The auntie herself expressed affection for their long-standing relationship, saying, "It reminds me of my trainee days. Didn't you say that if you quit, I would quit too?"
Hyoyeon also shared news that she has renewed her contract with her agency this year. When Hong Hyun-hee asked, "Has there been any pressure from the company to go independent?", Hyoyeon replied with a laugh, "I show a lot of gratitude toward the company. I do almost everything they ask me to do because I'm afraid they might tell me to leave."
She continued, "This year was my contract renewal period, and I've already done it. I can continue living in the dorm. It's a cause for celebration for me."
Jokes followed about the auntie's retirement being delayed due to the contract renewal news. Hyoyeon said, "What should I do? We renewed the contract. You were supposed to travel, Auntie," adding, "When you're tired, I'll have to commute from that side."
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