“And then, of course, I have another family. I can’t leave out those 8 girls, who really are like nine sisters. I don’t know how they may appear on the outside but on the inside, they’re all so open and pure and bright. They’re like little children at times but many other times, I really feel like they’re so mature and strong. Sometimes, they’re like 8 unnies and other times, like 8 dongsaengs, or 8 friends, and at times, like my mum and dad too. Friends who are all so lovable and always make me so happy. They’re my family now.”

— lee soonkyu