Korean actress Jung Si Yeon has been gaining much attention for having passed the 3rd phase auditions to be a part of the popular Japanese girl group, SDN48. SDN48 is said to be a sister group of AKB48 and the actress has walked the runway earlier this year for Gobe Collection and Tokyo Girls' Collection, having debuted in Korea last year. A representative for office48Korea stated, "It's very exciting that Jung Si Yeon became the first Korean to be a part of SDN48, and this shows SDN48's intent to advance into the Korean industry. This is only the beginning, Jung Si Yeon will have to keep working hard to be chosen as the best member in SDN48. Please continue your love and support for Jung Si Yeon so that she can stand out in the fair competition between the members." Source: BNT News via Nate