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"You're Practically a Jeju Resident Now"... Girls' Generation Yuri Spotted in Audience at 'National Singing Contest' in Seogwipo

Published : Sep 23, 2026 9:50 AM


Yuri (real name Kwon Yu-ri), a member of the group Girls' Generation, has drawn attention after being spotted in the audience at a local recording of the TV show 'National Singing Contest' in Jeju.

On September 21, the official social media account of KBS 1TV's 'National Singing Contest' posted a short video along with the caption, "Pyooseon Beach in Seogwipo-si, Jeju Special Self-Governing Province. Broadcasting on October 4," adding, "Welcome, Yuri. You are always welcome."

In the released video, Yuri was seen watching the recording from the front row of the special stage set up on the white sands of Pyooseon Beach in Seogwipo, Jeju, accompanied by acquaintances. Despite her casual outfit consisting of sneakers, a white t-shirt, and a baseball cap pulled down, her distinct features were more than enough to capture the attention of those at the scene.

In particular, Yuri enjoyed the stage by sending warm applause to the participants without minding the surrounding attention. When the song 'Magnetic' (Note: translated from the context of ILLIT's hit) played at the venue, she brightened the atmosphere further with her enthusiastic reactions, bursting into a bright smile and clapping along.

Netizens who saw the video responded enthusiastically, commenting, "I can't believe Girls' Generation's Yuri was in the front row watching the 'National Singing Contest'," "Her beauty shines even in such a casual outfit," and "She's truly become a Jeju resident."

Yuri has been living in Ojori on the eastern side of Jeju Island since 2023, sharing her relaxed daily life in Jeju through various broadcasts.

(Photo: Capture from the 'National Singing Contest' Instagram)

(SBS Star News, Reporter Kang Sun-ae)