Girls' Generation's Taeyeon recently teamed up with British singer Sam Smith, who is marking his 10th anniversary since debut.

Taeyeon joined Sam Smith on a special remix of "I'm Not The Only One," which is featured in the deluxe album In The Lonely Hour 10th Anniversary Edition (Deluxe). The song dropped on August 29th at 6 PM, catching the attention of music fans worldwide.

This collaboration happened when Sam Smith, celebrating his milestone, reached out to Taeyeon with the idea of creating a new version with Korean lyrics.

It was his way of thanking his Korean fans for their support. Sam Smith shared his gratitude, saying, "I'm really grateful to have a versatile performer like Taeyeon participate in this project and deliver such amazing vocals."

Before this, Sam Smith had worked with other big artists from around the world, like Japan’s Utada Hikaru, Spain's Aitana, and Brazilian singer IZA.

Representing Korea, Taeyeon expressed her excitement, saying, "I’m truly delighted to be part of Sam Smith’s 10th-anniversary project. It’s a great honor to share in his musical talent and passion through this collaboration with such a globally renowned artist."

She also added, "It was a new and special experience to sing 'I’m Not The Only One,' a song I’ve always enjoyed, in Korean. I hope this song brings comfort and empathy to many people."

Taeyeon, known for her outstanding vocal skills both as a member of Girls' Generation and as a solo artist, recently wowed fans with her fresh vocal style in the new song "Heaven."

Her title track "To. X" from her fifth mini-album, released last year, still ranks high on major music charts, showing her status as a "trustworthy vocalist." Besides her music, she’s also active in various areas like variety shows, hosting, and OSTs.

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ITZY's Yuna opened up about her childhood, her school days, and even the surprising secret behind her perfectly shaped head in a fun and heartwarming video.

On April 30, Yuna appeared in a new video on the YouTube channel "You Nani Bit Ina", where she visited her old middle school. Standing in front of the building, Yuna smiled and said, “This is the middle school I went to when I was younger. Well, it was five years ago, so not that long ago.”

She shared a fun memory, saying, “I came back once after graduating because I kept in touch with one of the teachers. All the teachers came out to greet me, and the students were so excited!”

When asked if she was popular back in school, Yuna gave an honest and funny answer. “I don’t think there were any boys’ schools nearby. "

She added, "And when I was in elementary school, boys liked girls who were quiet, cute, and sweet. But I was loud and outgoing, so I wasn’t their type. Back then, boys didn’t really like girls who were too pretty—they preferred someone more plain and simple.”

Later in the video, while filming at a local snack shop, Yuna got a surprise visit from her mom. Shocked, Yuna asked, “Why did you come without saying anything?”

Her mom sweetly revealed that Yuna had always dreamed of being on TV. Yuna added, “I never thought I’d be an idol. I imagined maybe I’d be a show host, an announcer, or even a pretty comedian.”

When asked when she realized Yuna had grown up, her mom said, “After she debuted, she always asked me for feedback. But eventually, she started making her own choices, and that’s when I knew she had grown up. At first, I was even worried about her hand gestures and facial expressions.”

Yuna chimed in, “My mom used to tell me I was doing too much when she watched my fancams.” Her mom smiled and said, “Isn’t Yuna the prettiest when she’s natural? I think she’s slowly learning that on her own.”

Then came the cutest story of the day—Yuna talked about how her head shape became so perfect. “When I was a baby, my mom would lay me down at different angles to make my head round—like using a protractor.”

Yuna laughed. Her mom looked a bit embarrassed but admitted, “I tried that with my first child too, but I started too late—around two months after birth. With Yuna, I started right away.”

Yuna then proudly pointed to her head and said, “Mom’s touch!” making everyone laugh.

Fans were touched by Yuna’s honest and playful personality, and many praised the sweet bond between her and her mom.

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