Girls' Generation Sooyoung Relays Father's Vision Loss, Thanks Members

Girls' Generation member Sooyoung recently shared that her father has lost nearly all of his vision following a 15-year battle with retinitis pigmentosa. She expressed deep appreciation for her group members, who have consistently supported her family and contributed to her father’s blindness foundation.

Key Facts

• Sooyoung’s father has battled retinitis pigmentosa for 15 years, resulting in near-total vision loss.
• Yuri and other Girls' Generation members have consistently donated to the blindness foundation established by Sooyoung’s father.
• The members recognized her father's work and offered support without Sooyoung having to ask or explain the situation.
• Sooyoung felt relief and gratitude that her colleagues shared her family's burdens and understood her feelings intuitively.

Key Terms

• Retinitis pigmentosa: A chronic eye condition causing progressive vision loss.
• Blindness foundation: An organization run by Sooyoung’s father to support the vision-impaired.

Key Quote

"I'm grateful for the feeling that they are carrying my family's affairs with me. It felt good to have people who understand even without being told." — Sooyoung