Behind the glitz and glamor of Tiffany Young of K-Pop Girls’ Generation lies the courage and determination of a strong-willed and thinking woman who has come into her own. Tiffany Young, who embarked on her path to stardom at the tender age of 15, has been no stranger to criticism from critics throughout her career. The self-proclaimed “defensive” teenager lost her mother before she was a celebrity and has come a long way to become the independent and thoughtful Tiffany Young we see today. As the lead singer of the K-pop girl band, health scares after she was diagnosed with vocal lumps in 2008 only strengthened her. Now that she’s 33 and fabulous, she’s so much more than the superstar facade we see and truly embodies Lancome’s latest campaign slogan – #StrongIsTheNewYoung.
Yahoo Shopping was lucky enough to have an exclusive chat with the superstar about the pressures of being a role model for young women, how she’s changed over the years, what’s getting her through tough times and, surprise, surprise, her confession be a “nerd”. Here are some fun facts about Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany Young. Remember, you heard it here at Yahoo first!
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About social pressure
Feeling the pressure of being Lancome’s ambassador for the #StrongIsTheNewYoung campaign – which aims to “inspire, empower and uplift their community to be stronger together” – Young is quick to express her gratitude for having her can help spread the message of women’s empowerment across the region.
“I definitely feel the pressure but I’m very happy to be working with Lancome on this campaign. The #StrongIsTheNewYoung is such a beautiful message, it’s about being strong and not reacting to any image or what society expects of you. I am proud to join this campaign.”
About spreading joy to her followers
The lives of celebrities, and even more so superstars like Young, are constantly in the spotlight. But over time, Young has learned to be more selective about what she shares with the public because she understood the impact it has on her followers.
“I’ve become much more careful and aware of what I post and write online. I used to post in real time. Now my fans know that I take more time and think more about each post. Quality over quantity has really changed for me. I hope this is a positive influence on my fans. I’m glad we can get out of the pandemic. There is nothing that makes me more energetic and happy than listening to music!”
On her metamorphosis
Aside from her cheerful nature, Young not only comes across as easygoing (too cute!), but also very thoughtful in her responses. When Yahoo Shopping investigated further, we found that Young did a lot of what she calls “self-work,” looking inward, reflecting, and polishing her mindset and daily habits.
“When I started I was 15 and now I’m 33 and fabulous (cue: journalist raves about her shredded hair moment). There is a lot of personal effort. Times have changed and everything has changed. My heart and my eyes and my ears have opened so much more. Before, I was more resilient and defensive. Now I’m more like come what may. The mindset really comes through my performance and what I’m singing.”
And with that in mind, Young was unabashed about how therapy has helped her overcome unconstructive thinking and the challenging moments in her life: “Everyone go to therapy, best money I’ve ever spent!”
About the cultivation of mindfulness
An advocate for mindfulness and personal growth, Young shares that she has “been meditating daily for five years. I look through my library and reflect on what I’m consuming. I’m constantly filtering what I’m reading and watching my uptake on social media.” Not only that, the badass cookie embraces change and is always on the lookout for self-development: “It’s changed a lot and I’m open to more change. Change equals growth.”
On Grounding Your Thoughts Through Journaling
Whenever she’s lost touch or when her ideas are “scattered everywhere,” Young journals when she’s free, or uses the phone to do so when pressed for time. “There’s something magical about connecting your mind to pen and paper. You don’t know what will come out of journaling. There is a release there. I can find lyrics there. It gives me peace, it keeps me grounded and connected to myself. It’s really important.”
She is a self-confessed book nerd
Young is a voracious reader of self-improvement books and constantly seeks to improve. She recently completed The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem by Nathaniel Branden, calling it “a useful book” for her. Her close friends are well acquainted with her reading hobby and she is excited to start reading The Artist’s Journey by Julia Cameron, a gift from his friend Jack. One author she keeps coming back to, however, has to be bestselling author Professor Brene Brown. “I love Brene Brown. You can read her books over and over again, and each time it hits you differently. So I read a lot of Brene Brown.” But the book that impressed her the most was Bob Iger’s The Ride of a Lifetime: “This book has my views changed to everything about creating, leading, finding partners and understanding business with an attitude of wanting to make a difference out of everything.”
“I read a lot and I’m definitely a nerd.”
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On being inspired
Young is a multi-talent. She not only sings, dances and plays, but also plays musical instruments such as the flute. Now that she’s writing more songs, she “gets a lot of inspiration from movies. I only noticed that when I was studying acting. My favorite directors are Baz Luhrmann and Bong Joon Ho. I’ve been a fan of theirs for a very long time.”
“I hang out in nature a lot these days, it keeps you focused on the simple things. For me, simplicity is the most important thing in songwriting. My thoughts are everywhere because I have too many ideas. Staying in nature and finding ways to make the things I want to say and the stories I want to tell easy. I kept a journal to write lyrics and to develop ideas for TV and film stories.”
When asked if she had any plans for a memoir, Tiffany thought for a few seconds, probably weighing things on her plate, before replying, “That’s definitely a good idea.”
About her beauty secret
As an ambassador for Lancome, Tiffany puts a lot of love into the brand: “Lancome is life” and attributes her great skin to “consistency in use”. [skin care] Products”. A beauty enthusiast, Yahoo Shopping has tipped off the gorgeous superstar on how she’s upping her beauty game despite her busy schedule. I mean, the lady is glowing from head to toe. She revealed, “Lots of water, electrolytes and sleep as a priority. I’m going see a skincare professional once a week or every 10 days; it’s like finding a good personal trainer for your skin.”
And the biggest beauty secret? “I eliminated a lot of dairy products from my diet. It’s been great for my throat and it’s really helped my skin tremendously.” But first, Lancome.
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