Taeyeon of Girls' Generation stuns in hanbok, earning 'daughter-in-law' jokes

Girls' Generation's Taeyeon showcased a graceful side, quite different from her usual self, by wearing *hanbok*. As she revealed the refined beauty unique to traditional *hanbok* instead of the sophisticated and trendy image familiar from stages and variety shows, the cast of 'Amazing Saturday' also reacted to her unique transformation. Boom jokingly remarked to Taeyeon, "You give off a daughter-in-law vibe now," to which Taeyeon responded with a laugh.

The tvN variety program 'Amazing Saturday,' broadcast on the 19th, was presented as a Chuseok special. With Seo Eunkwang, Lee Seok-hoon, and Young Tak appearing as guests, the MC and fixed cast members all dressed in *hanbok* to heighten the holiday atmosphere.

The cast's outfits were largely divided into two styles. Shin Dong-yup, P.O, and Gim Dong-hyeon chose modernized *hanbok* that emphasized mobility and comfort. While maintaining elements of traditional *hanbok*, their attire added practicality suitable for the dynamic progression of a variety program.

On the other hand, Young K, Moon Se-yoon, Hanhae, Nucksal, and Taeyeon appeared in traditional *hanbok*, creating a more authentic holiday atmosphere. In particular, Taeyeon made her entrance with a flower-cradle pose, showcasing a calm charm different from her usual urban and sophisticated image.

Upon seeing Taeyeon, Boom immediately said, "You give off a daughter-in-law vibe now," drawing laughter. Although it was an impromptu expression typical of variety shows, it was also a comment that freshly reminded the public of Taeyeon's current state, having been imprinted in their minds with the image of a "girl" for a long time.

Taeyeon laughed and replied to Boom's comment, "I guess I've become that." Rather than attaching special meaning to it, she appeared to naturally accept her age and changed image. While it passed as a short joke on the broadcast, Taeyeon's time—having debuted in her late teens and now entering her late 30s—has flowed alongside the changes in Korean popular culture.

Born in 1989, Taeyeon debuted as a member of Girls' Generation in 2007. Starting with "Into the New World," she played a key role in the global expansion period of K-pop, leaving behind numerous hits such as "Girls' Generation," "Gee," "Genie," "Oh!," and "The Boys."

Apart from her activities with Girls' Generation, Taeyeon has established an independent domain as a solo singer. Through various songs such as "I," "11:11," "Fine," "Four Seasons," and "Spark," she showcased a musical color different from her group activities and solidified her position as a vocalist by handling a wide range of genres from ballads to pop, rock, and electronic.

In Taeyeon's case, in particular, she did not remain only within the image of the "leader of Girls' Generation" formed at her debut, but continuously expanded her public reach through solo activities, variety shows, and OSTs. It is possible to analyze that the reason she still creates buzz with every new song, performance, and broadcast appearance despite her long career is not merely the residual effect of being an idol star, but due to her steadily renewing her musical identity.

For Taeyeon, *hanbok* is a styling with a different meaning from her usual stage outfits. Rather than directly emphasizing body contours like Western fashion, *hanbok* is a type of clothing that creates an overall impression through the harmony of negative space, lines, colors, and materials. In particular, the curves created by the traditional *hanbok*'s jeogori (top) and skirt change the wearer's atmosphere in a way different from modern clothing.

Taeyeon also showed a calm image through *hanbok* that was different from her flamboyant stage outfits. With the addition of the flower-cradle pose, a cute and lovely atmosphere also came to life. It is also an interesting point that her early debut "girl" image and her current mature atmosphere overlapped in a single scene.

The nature of 'Amazing Saturday' as a Chuseok special also contributed to this transformation. The program is a variety show where the characters and relationships of the cast members are naturally highlighted during the process of transcribing song lyrics and participating in various games. In holiday specials, the show has expanded its fun by adding *hanbok* and a traditional atmosphere to show different sides of the cast.

This broadcast did not stop at simply having the cast wear *hanbok*, but instead melted each person's individuality into their outfits. The difference between the cast members who chose modernized *hanbok* and those who chose traditional *hanbok* created a natural contrast on screen, and Taeyeon's appearance was one of the scenes where the visual change was most noticeably felt.

Shin Dong-yup also delivered holiday greetings to the viewers that day. He said, "Thanks to the viewers of 'Amazing Saturday,' I am working hard every week feeling like it's Chuseok," expressing his gratitude and wishing everyone a happy Chuseok holiday.

Chuseok is one of Korea's most significant holidays, and the broadcasting industry prepares various special programs every year that showcase the fusion of tradition and modernity. In particular, *hanbok* is used as a tool to naturally draw out different sides of celebrities, serving as more than just clothing to change the visual language of a broadcast.

For Taeyeon, *hanbok* served as an opportunity to show a side different from the star the public has grown accustomed to seeing on stage. At her debut in 2007, she was a symbol of youthful freshness, much like the name "Girls' Generation," but she is now building her legacy as a veteran vocalist approaching 20 years since her debut.

That passage of time was most lightly revealed in Boom's "daughter-in-law vibe" joke. Taeyeon did not deny it, instead laughing it off with, "I guess I've become that." Rather than clinging to her debut image, her attitude of naturally accepting her changing age and image reflected the composure of a long-standing star.

It wasn't about flashy stages or intense styling. Though it was just a single outfit of *hanbok* for Chuseok and a short joke, it encapsulated Taeyeon's journey from an idol who debuted in 2007 to a vocalist representing Korean popular music. Taeyeon's evolution—from a "girl" to someone receiving "daughter-in-law" comments—serves as a reminder of the passage of time while confirming her enduring presence as a star.