Dear SNSD,

I became a SONE at a time when you girls had barely any international fans. When I read your news on websites, there were always comments like "s","es”,"Pigs" and "plastics". I was a SONE too when people yelled "Wonder Girls!" on your stage in Dream Concert. I was only 16 at that time and I cried a lot.

That night was probably the only night that I ever cried for a singer (the second was when DBSK broke up) I had a feeling that you guys will finally give up. That you 9 girls will go your own separate paths. To my surprise, you didn't give up. Instead, the very next year, you girls came back stronger than ever with your hit song "Gee". That year, I began to get into groups other than SNSD, SUJU and DBSK. I joined a lot of forms and to my delight, There were always SONES. 2010 came,2011 came and now it's 2012, It's surprising that the very same girls who were once hated  now have one of the biggest fandom’s in K-pop, in Korea, Japan and internationally too.

4 years ago, I thought it was impossible for you  to make it in Korea. You proved me wrong and made it around Asia.

From 2007 to 2012. I watched with my own eyes the transformation of SNSD. From a hated unpopular girl group to the Nation's Number 1 Girl Group. And that itself is a miracle.

Like any teenager, there were times when I wished I was dead, times when the pressure was too much, times when I hated my own family, times when I fought my best friends and times when 4 boys broke my heart. When these times came, I would listen to your songs (especially Hahaha, Himnae and Girls' Generation); During these times, "Don't tease me because I'm young" became my motto.

Since I looked up to you girls so much, I thought I should become a singer too. I wanted to be like you. But through you, I learned that I just have to follow my own way. Be myself. Eventually, I realized that saving people's lives is as important as inspiring people. 

You girls inspire people and I want to save people so that they can have the chance to be inspired by someone else.(the way you inspired me)

Instead of becoming a selfish teenager (complementing myself, Hahaha) I turned to the world to educate myself. At such a young age, I learned about Iraq, Palestine, Africa, Rwanda and North Korea. I became interested in things that other teenagers didn't like: Politics, religon, wars and diseases. You see, my life doesn't revolve around you girls but it's easier to go on because of you. Because of your music. Because of your success. There's nothing like listening to Himnae when I'm tired, Run Devil Run when I'm mad and Genie when I need help. 

It might sound stupid but I had a song for every emotion that I experienced. (For example, I listen to "Dear Mom" a lot nowadays since I miss my mom)

My 9 amazing girls,

I know you girls were hated

I know you girls are still hated

I know you girls will always be hated

But to me, you will forever be my no1. As long as you guys stay nine until the end, I will still believe in you and be your SONE.

Kim Taeyeon

Jung Jessica

Lee Sunkyu

Hwang Tiffany

Kim Hyoyeon

Kwon Yuri

Choi Sooyoung

Im Yoona

Seo Juhyun

I know it's hard to debut in the US. I know a lot of people tell you things like, “You won't make it", "You're not America's style" or whatsoever. But remember, there was a time when the only thing that you had was each other.

Follow your dreams. Ignore those who don't believe in you. And try the US. It's worth it. You might not make it but at least you won't regret not trying.

SNSD, the living proof that with hard work and determination, you can make it.

My 9 angels.

I admire you a lot.

Nehal