On May 4, Sulli’s older brother uploaded a short clip to his personal account with the caption, “That silly smile. I can’t understand a word she’s saying,” accompanying the heartfelt footage.
In the video, Sulli is seen celebrating her birthday at a party. Behind her, balloons spelling out “Birthday Sulli” decorate the background, while she poses in front of them with a bright, radiant smile. Her signature eye-smile and carefree laughter bring warmth to viewers, while also evoking a sense of bittersweet nostalgia.
More than anything, the way she naturally smiles toward the camera reflects the lively and free-spirited energy she was known for during her lifetime. Though the clip is short, it captures a moment of her youth at its most vibrant, leaving a lasting emotional impact.
Fans and netizens who watched the video expressed their longing and grief, leaving comments such as, “I think I saw a photo of Goo Hara when the door opened at the end,” “I miss Sulli so much,” “Jinri, you’re so beautiful,” and “We love you forever.”
Sulli debuted as a child actress in the SBS drama Ballad of Seodong in 2005 and later rose to fame as a member of f(x). She passed away on October 14, 2019, at her home in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, at the age of 25, leaving a profound impact on fans around the world.
Sources: Nate