Brittany and Anna were so into the concept, they started to give each other compliments completely spontaneously. (Can you blame them? They're aca-close as heck after three films.) But can Brittany keep her composure when Anna tells her that she's the "perfect cuddle size" and that "the way I think of it is that when we finally get to hug you, our hearts are closer together, and that's the way I like it"? Brittany's response: "I never thought my height was a problem!" (For the record, it isn't.) nmd r1 atmos It's been awhile, nearly 16 months, since the 27-year-old Red Velvet vocalist has been in the spotlight like this, performing and promoting and laughing. In fact, she's currently laughing at herself because she forgot the exact phrasing of the words she wrote for her album artwork. "It says," she starts, already a little unsure, "new chapter begins, or something? It says something about a new chapter. Hold on!" The sparkling, dulcet tone of laughter floods the speakers of my laptop, as she looks at the muted blue packaging in front of her. "New chapter of our lives has begun! It's on my album. I wrote that!" nmd r1 atmos America certainly has a lot to celebrate! Here’s to the next 20 years—and who knows,maybe anotherSisterhoodreuniondown the road too. Just an idea!Let us slide into your DMs.Sign up for theTeen VoguetakeWant more fromTeen Vogue? Check this out: nmd r1 atmos After months of her mother's home-cooked meals and warm hugs, came a realization. "After a while, I got used to it," Wendy says. She pauses to find the right words. How do you articulate that the most difficult time in your life led you to a state of deeper enlightenment? That the aftermath was something that you needed? "I was able to think [about] myself, and I knew that it was okay to take some rest⦠That time was really precious to me because I learned a lot from that. I guess I kind of grew up." nmd r1 atmos