[Video] SNSD performs at VMAJ

The girls performed "The Great Escape" and "Mr. Taxi" at Video Music Aid Japan. The girls are stunningly beautiful in their performance.

Check out their performance.

video cr: Mr9Forever @ YT

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[News] Girls’ Generation Brings the Heat for GQ Japan

Famous men’s magazine, GQ Japan is due to release their August issue on June 24th. The issue will also feature South Korea’s 9-member girl group Girls’ Generation, making this their first ever appearance for the magazine.

A picture of the girls was revealed prior to the release of the August issue. It showed the girls clad in simple white tops or shirts and showing off their lean legs. They presented a sophisticated yet sexy feel, leaving fans excited for more.

GQ Japan carried out an interview with the girls who talked about their packed schedules as well as their training days which lasted from 5 to 8 years. The feature will also introduce their agency, SM Entertainment’s development programs and address how they utilized the world’s largest video-sharing site, YouTube, in order to reach out to Girls’ Generation fans abroad.

Girls’ Generation has established themselves as one of the most popular groups around with revenues worth approximately 3.47 billion in Japan for the 1st half of the year. The girls also ranked well in the Oricon charts for the ’1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking’.

Stay tuned for more pictures and updates!

Source: AsiaToday
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com
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[News/Info] Lipton Releases Special Girls' Generation Lipton Cartons, Runs "Dream Factory Campaign" Contest

Last month, Lipton released a series of CFs featuring Girls' Generation. Now, Lipton will be selling 500 special Girls' Generation packaged tea cartons in Japan on a first-come first-serve basis.

Also, Lipton will be running a "Dream Factory Campaign" contest, in which 30,000 randomly drawn winners will receive Girls' Generation prizes.



1,000 of the winners will receive portable speaker, 2,000 winners will receive Lipton x Girls' Generation t-shirts, and 27,000 winners will receive a cell phone strap which plays "MR. TAXI". In order to participate in the contest, the ID code number must be copied down from a sticker on the back of Lipton Tea cartons and then entered into Lipton's website (Editor's Note: All Lipton Tea cartons in Japan have the sticker with the ID code on it, and not just the 500 limited edition Girls' Generation cartons mentioned above).

The contest ends on August 12 at 5pm.



Source: Yurui, Lipton
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com, arghninja@soshified.com
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com

[News/Trans] AKB48 Blog Posts About Girls' Generation

After members of Japanese girl group AKB48 went to see Girls' Generation in concert in Tokyo on June 18th, AKB48 member Matsubara Natsumi blogged about how good the girls were. Other AKB48 members who were with Matsubara at the concert have also posted their thoughts about Girls' Generation on their individual blogs, and you can read the translations below.

Komori Mika

Good evening ・ω・

Today, I was allowed

to go watch Girls' Generation's

concert!!!!!

It was amazing(*´∀｀*)!!!

I'm addicted!

Everyone is way too cute!

Plus their style is good,

their figures are tall and slender,

they also sing well too;

it was so exciting♪

Moreover

Mi-chan and Cole (TL note: She's referencing to herself in third person, and mentions someone else as well.)

we did our best ・ω・♪ww

It was a lot of funーー！

I was able to

study a lot of things!

I want to go watch it again (*´∀｀*)♪

I reeally admire Girls' Generation ´ー｀*shine*

Everyone was really cuteーー！

Yoona-san

Sooyoung-san

Jessica-san

Seohyun-san

amazing~ ＼(^o^)／

*****

Nonaka Misato



This evening, Team O g i,
these 8 people
were allowed to go to Girls' Generation's LIVE♪

There performance was really wonderful (:_!

Everyone's style was perfect, they were cute, good at singing, and their skilled at dancing too (>_<)

There were a lot of parts that I was attracted to(´Д`)

I was able to learn a lot!!!!!!

Watching their performance and how they transferred their feelings while on stage, was a ton of fun for me too.

LIVEs are good
I want to do a LIVE

Singing is wonderful p(^^)q
I've become really hyper o(＞＜)o

Everyone from Girls' Generation
Thank you for your hard work (´Ｖ`)

You were all really cool (>_<)

I want to go to a lot of your LIVE ★

*****

Kikuchi Ayaka

I went to Girls' Generation's live!

Wwoooowwww

I seriously learned a WHOLE lot of things.

Though, as expected before all else, they were especially skilled at dancing.

I recieved a shock at how amazingly beautiful their style is. (´;ω;`)

And,

I was overwhelmed (laughing)(crying)

Abababababaaaaa (TL note: This is a sound indicating she's halfway in between crying and laughing.)

I've gotten a bit fatter~

I've got to slim down more~

I've want to become prettier

I've got to improve myself more

I've got to try harder

I really felt a lot of different emotions~ <3<3

The shock was really huge.

It was also really pretty when they danced together.
I was so so so moved.

I was happy to go to Girls' Generation's live, whom I really really love.

I want to go again.

*****

Ota Aika



SNSD-tan

Good evening.★

This is Rabu-tan. (Love)

Today I went to see Girls' Generation's concert～w(°O°)w

They were super cute (。・ω・。)

I was moved

It was fun

I love Girls' Generation-san

When all 9 members performed together I was moved. +。(*′∇｀)。+゜

I thought that Watarirouka also has to work hard (>_<)

Because I learned a lot, I will make use of it next time (^・ェ・)

Next time I'll go to more concerts of artists and idols to learn from them and get myself motivated. (-ω-)

I want to have slender legs (。・ω・。)

Tomorrow we'll have a handshake event at Makuhari Messe.

I'm wondering about what I should wear.

Bye bye bye (*)ノ

*****

Nakagawa Haruka



I'll keep working hard too! Haru-gon blog (^ε^)-☆Chu!!

Good evening ヾ(=^▽^ノ

Today we all went to watch Girls' Generation's live performance!!!

I learned a lot!

About dancing, singing and the way of displaying yourself...

In order to be able to have a lovely performance like Girls' Generation I'll keep working hard!

I really thought of going again!!!

I also want to go again!

I need to improve in a lot of areas for people to say that to me. (＞＜)

Everyone was really cute (o^∀^o)

And their faces were small
and they have great style!

I'll also do my best dieting ↑↑

So everyone tomorrow is the handshake event

Please don't be late and come (^_-)

I'll be waiting

*****

Hirajima Natsumi

I got shivers!! ∩(^∀^*) Nacchan

Today I went to Girls' Generation's Japan first tour.

From the opening already their aura was amazing, and I got goosebumps

They really shined.

In a flash the 3 hours were over!

After the performance when they greeted us they said they knew AKB and it made me happy.

We also want to have such a lovely performance like Girls' Generation.

Ｎatsu(・A・)ノ

Sources: Komorimika.akb48teamogi.jp, Nonakamisato.akb48teamogi.jp, blog.oricon.co.jp (Kikuchi Ayaka), Blog.oricon.co.jp (Ota Aika), Blog.oricon.co.jp (Nakagawa Haruka),Blog.oricon.co.jp (Hirajima Natsumi)
Translated by: Kkabbekky@soshified.com, SeraphK@soshified.com
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

[News] It’s all about being sexy and loved by samchons

Recently, Taiwan’s FHM magazine released the result of the ’2011 Top 100 World’s Sexiest Women’ and SNSDwere ranked 4th with 28,201 votes. The girls were ranked above some of the big names like Jessica Alba, Angelina Jolie, Natalie Portman, Megan Fox, Anne Hathaway and also Taiwan’s well-known super model, Lin ZhiLing. Taiwanese model, Amber An or An XinYa was voted as the sexiest woman with 55,042 votes.

Here’s a clip from a Taiwanese program which talked about the FHM 2011 Top 100 World’s Sexiest Women ranking and Soshi were featured from 1:05 to 1:07.

On the other hand, on June 14th, an article entitled “Girl Idols Who Surprise Uncle Fans” was published on Elle (Korean) website. Taeyeon and YoonA plus other girl group members such as Wonder Girl’s SunYe, Kara’s Goo Hara, 2NE1′s CL and Sandara Park, f(x)’s Victoria and Sulli, and T-ara’s JiYeon were chosen.

Comments on YoonA:

Vocal & Performance: “Not everyone can be in the center. It’s also talent. However, she’ll have to work harder on her vocals.” ★★

Appearance & Style: “A typical beauty. Egg-shaped face with clear facial features. You can’t find flaws on her face.” ★★★★

Entertainment/Variety Sense: “YoonA, with her moderate talent and sense gives huge satisfaction to viewers through ‘YoonA effect’”. ★★★

Comments on Taeyeon:

Vocal & Performance: “Even when you gather up all the main vocalists from all other girl groups, Taeyeon stands on top.” ★★★★

Appearance & Style: “A man once said that ‘Taeyeon’s face would make any man easily says she’s pretty.’ and I agree with the statement. She’s pretty. However, her style is…” ★★★

Entertainment/Variety Senses: “Honest and straightforward as an ‘MC’. Stands out more on radio instead of TV.” ★★★

This article will be featured in this month’s edition of Elle.

Translated and Written by: Taengfan@fanwonder.com
Credit: elle.atzine.com/fhmsexiest.com/aaronsone@YouTube
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[News]Girls' Generation's First Japanese Album Tops Japan's iTunes Chart

Within ten days since its release, Girls' Generation's first Japanese album has topped Japan's iTunes chart, once again proving their domination. The first week of June was filled up with news of Girls' Generation's whopping sales in various charts, and it doesn't look like the chart-topping is going to end anytime soon.

After completing a few concerts for their Arena Tour across six cities in Japan, the nine girls are currently in France, preparing themselves for the SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS concert, which will be held on June 10-11. MBC will edit the two concerts into a one-hour show and will broadcast it on July 2.

On a side note, Girls' Generation will continue on their Arena Tour on June 17 in Tokyo, Japan.

Source: iTunes Store Top 10 Albums Chart (Screencap)
via: spiceshoe@soshified.com

[Facebook] SMTOWN update : Girls’ Generation is Writing New Oricon History!

Girls’ Generation is Writing New Oricon History!
The First-Ever to Record the Highest Sales of the First Album as a Foreign Artist!
First-Ever Korean Girl-Group to Rank 1st Place on the Oricon Weekly Chart!

Girls’ Generation is writing new Oricon history.

Girls’ Generation sold 232,000 copies of ‘GIRLS’ GENERATION’ on the first day of release and pushed themselves to the peak of Oricon Weekly Album Chart.

Girls’ Generation was the first-ever foreign artist to record the highest sales of their first album and the first-ever Korean girl-group to rank the 1st place on the Oricon Weekly chart. They are now proving themselves as the Asia No.1 girl-group.

Especially, Girls’ Generation is the second foreign female group to have a debut album ranked No. 1 in its first week of sales which had not occurred in 8 years and 3 months (since t.A.T.u.'s debut single). Additionally, Girls’ Generation ranked the 1st place on the day of release so these remarkable activities were expected.

Furthermore, on June 7th, Oricon News website reported that "Girls’ Generation is the first ever female foreign group to grab No.1 in their first week of sales with 230,000 copies sold."

Girls’ Generation is also attracting Japanese fans by giving 14 Japan Arena tour concerts in six Japanese cities and performing in front of 140,000 fans. Therefore, the Girls’ Generation-fever in Japan is expected to grow more intense.

Meanwhile, GIRLS` GENERATION is scheduled to attend ‘MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN’ which will be held at Makuhari Messe in Chiba City, Japan on June 25th.

[Korean script]

소녀시대, 일본 오리콘 역사 새로 쓰다!
역대 해외 아티스트 첫 앨범 사상 최고판매량 기록!
한국 여성그룹 최초로 오리콘 위클리 앨범차트 1위!

소녀시대가 또 한번 오리콘 역사를 새로 썼다.

지난 1일 출시된 소녀시대 일본 첫 정규앨범 ‘GIRLS’ GENERATION’은 발매 첫 주 만에 무려 23만 2천장의 판매고를 기록하며 오리콘 위클리 앨범 차트 1위를 차지하는 쾌거를 거뒀다.

이 로써 소녀시대는 일본 역대 해외 아티스트 첫 앨범 사상 최고 판매량이라는 신기록을 세움은 물론, 한국 여성그룹 사상 최초로 오리콘 위클리 앨범차트 1위에 오르는 눈부신 성과를 이뤄내, 명실상부 아시아 No.1 걸그룹다운 위상을 다시 한번 확인케 했다.

특 히, 해외 여성그룹으로서 첫 앨범이 발매 첫 주 오리콘 1위에 등극한 것은 러시아 여성 듀오 ‘t.A.T.u.’ 이후 8년 3개월 만에 일어난 두 번째 기록이어서 더욱 화제를 모으고 있으며, 소녀시대의 이번 앨범은 발매 첫 날부터 연일 오리콘 데일리 앨범차트 1위를 차지해 이 같은 활약을 예고한 바 있다.

더불어 오리콘은 7일 새벽, 홈페이지 뉴스를 통해 “소녀시대, 해외 가수 역대 1위 첫 앨범 첫 주 매상 23만 2천장”이라는 제목으로 이러한 소녀시대의 활약을 집중적으로 전하기도 했다.

또한 소녀시대는 지난 31일 오사카를 시작으로 일본 6개 도시에서 14회에 걸쳐 총 14만명 규모로 일본 첫 아레나 투어를 펼치며 일본 팬들을 매료시키고 있어, 일본 열도에 불고 있는 소녀시대 열풍은 더욱 거세질 전망이다.

한편, 소녀시대는 오는 25일 일본 치바현 마쿠하리 멧세에서 열리는 ‘MTV VIDEO MUSIC AID JAPAN’에 참석할 예정이다.

Source:SMTOWN Official Facebook page

[News] Girls’ Generation Headed for Paris: 9 People–9 Colors, Airport Fashion, Chic Look vs. Casual Look

Girl group Girls’ Generation showed off an airport fashion that fit each of their personalities.

Girls’ Generation left for Paris, France on June 7th from Incheon International Airport in Seoul for the “SM Town Live World Tour in Paris” concert.

How was their fashion at the airport, better known recently as “another runway”? The nine Girls’ Generation members each dressed up in their own way, but some looked like they paid more attention, while others dressed more comfortably.

◇ A little more overt, standard of “chic airport look” – Yoona, Sooyoung, Jessica, TIffany, Sunny

Yoona, Sooyoung, Jessica, Tiffany, and Sunny matched their clothes with black as the base. While adding some style with clothes that seem to have a fit line, they wore items with a bit more elasticity, giving them a little more comfort when on board.

The two members that dressed the smartest and most stylish on this day were Tiffany and Sunny.

Tiffany wore a leopard-print one-piece matched with a long cardigan. She took comfortability into consideration by choosing cotton clothes while keeping style in mind. She was chosen for having the most standout outfit this day. She also mixed and matched items with walkers, aviator sunglasses, and a large bag, completing her entire fashion with a lot of accessories.

Sunny’s all-black airport fashion style is one that can be seen often. She matched black skinny jeans with a black T-shirt, and finished it off with a black bag and shoes. If she wore black sunglasses as well, she would have passed for the Grim Reaper. However, Sunny was sensible enough to wear slightly brown sunglasses.

Yoona wore black jeans with a jacket along with big-sized sunglasses, hitting all three beats for chicness. However, it was a bit unfortunate that her pink bag and heels did not match the rest of her outfit.

Sooyoung’s bag, heels, and other accessories were all black, giving off a chic mood. Her flower-print skirt and sky blue jacket fit the spring mood, showing a very skilled fashion sense. However, her short skirt would be uncomfortable during long flights.

Jessica showed up in an unbalanced gray one-piece matched with a leather rider jacket, creating the image of a beautiful spy. She wore white flats, showing comfortability, but they did not go well with the rest of her outfit.

◇ A little more comfortable, the standard for the “casual airport look” – Hyoyeon, Yuri, Seohyun, Taeyeon

Hyoyeon, Yuri, Taeyeon, and Seohyun wore casual clothes, creating a cheerful, comfortable airport fashion look. Of casual looks, Hyoyeon and Taeyeon went with a “girlish look”, while Yuri and Seohyun showed off “boyish looks”.

Hyoyeon wore a one-piece with a unique pattern and print and matched it with a jean jacket, giving off a retro, girlish look. However, there were too many points of focus, making the entire style distracting. Taeyeon wore a dress-like big ribbon T-shirt with short pants, showing the most basic type of “disappearing pants” fashion.

Yuri, who has been gaining popularity with her pretty looks and laid-back personality, showed the standard of boyish airport fashion. She wore a loose long-sleeved T-shirt with short pants along with black walkers and a cap, livening up her style. Paying attention to the small details by wearing a bold necklace and tying a plaid shirt around her waist, she completed the comfortable, yet casual look, well.

Maknae Seohyun wore light-colored skinny jeans with a jacket that gives off a military-like feel, giving her a tomboy look. She garnered attention for matching the outfit with white oxfords.

Stars’ airport fashion is something which ordinary people always look “for something to copy”. We were able to look into many different styles with Girls’ Generation’s airport fashion this time around.

Reporters: Choe Sinae, Jeong Yujin, Yi Hanhyeong
Source: Nate
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

[News/Picture] Girls' Generation's Costumes Go on Tour

Girls' Generation is so popular, that even their costumes are going on tour.

Tower Records in Japan is holding special exhibitions featuring the girls' outfits in three cities to promote the girls' new album "Japan 1st Album--Girls' Generation". The exhibition started May 31st in Tower Records's music stores in Shibuya and Shinjuku in Tokyo as well as in Nagoya and Osaka. This coincided with the girls' first Japanese tour concert at Osaka Castle Hall, which was attended by 10,000 people.




To see more pictures from the exhibition, go here.
Sources: Korea Times, Baidu
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

[News/Picture] Girls' Generation's Costumes Go on Tour

Girls' Generation is so popular, that even their costumes are going on tour.

Tower Records in Japan is holding special exhibitions featuring the girls' outfits in three cities to promote the girls' new album "Japan 1st Album--Girls' Generation". The exhibition started May 31st in Tower Records's music stores in Shibuya and Shinjuku in Tokyo as well as in Nagoya and Osaka. This coincided with the girls' first Japanese tour concert at Osaka Castle Hall, which was attended by 10,000 people.




To see more pictures from the exhibition, go here.
Sources: Korea Times, Baidu
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

[News/Picture] Girls' Generation's Run Devil Run Image Parodied by Yoon Dohyun

Singer Yoon Dohyun drew laughter recently by combining his picture with a picture from Girls' Generation's "Run Devil Run".

Yoon Dohyun posted a "Run Devil Run" image onto his Twitter with his face on top of the Girls' Generation's members faces along with the message, "This is 'Dohyun's Generation'? Do it right. You're really a bad boy", causing people to burst into laughter.

Netizens who saw the picture said, "His popularity reaches the sky. I'm going to look forward to his next parody" and "How is he so cute", among other remarks.

Source: Nate
Image Credit: Yoon Dohyun's Twitter
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com

[News/Picture] Girls' Generation's Run Devil Run Image Parodied by Yoon Dohyun

Singer Yoon Dohyun drew laughter recently by combining his picture with a picture from Girls' Generation's "Run Devil Run".

Yoon Dohyun posted a "Run Devil Run" image onto his Twitter with his face on top of the Girls' Generation's members faces along with the message, "This is 'Dohyun's Generation'? Do it right. You're really a bad boy", causing people to burst into laughter.

Netizens who saw the picture said, "His popularity reaches the sky. I'm going to look forward to his next parody" and "How is he so cute", among other remarks.

Source: Nate
Image Credit: Yoon Dohyun's Twitter
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com

[Info] SNSD's Japanese Album is a huge success

Japanese album "Girls' Generation" sold 73,583 units today, making it #1 on the Oricon Daily Album chart

via: soshified

[Info] SNSD's Japanese Album is a huge success

Japanese album "Girls' Generation" sold 73,583 units today, making it #1 on the Oricon Daily Album chart

via: soshified

[News] GIRLS’ GENERATION’S INTERVIEW WITH METRO NEWSPAPER

‘9 Members’, ‘9th Year’, the Ones on Top Are Similar to Each Other

9 people with 9 colors, Girls’ Generation’s congratulatory ninth anniversary interview

Girls’ Generation sent congratulatory messages of nine different colors (styles) for Metro Newspaper’s ninth anniversary. Within four years of debuting, they have gone from being acknowledged by everybody as the nation’s representative girl group to becoming Asia’s top female group. They are very similar to Metro Seoul in that they are very active on a global scale and that they have secured their place as front-runners. The nine girls all said that they hope to share their joyous moments with Metro, which was with them when they started their careers.

Metro and the girls who are in their 4th year after debuting

It hasn’t been quite four years since their debut performance on a show on August 2nd, 2007. However, their success was made possible thanks to their sweat and hard work during their training period, which averaged five years. During that difficult period, their most dependable companion was Metro Newspaper.

“Before I debuted as a Girls’ Generation member, I always had Metro in my hands and enjoyed reading it while going to my school or practice room. Every morning was entertaining because there were fun and varied news reports.” (Taeyeon)

When their long training period was over and the countdown to their debut had begun, Metro wrote the first article about them (page 34 of the July 18, 2007 issue, titled “9 Female Ulzzang [literally ‘best face’] High School Students, ‘Female SuJu’ Unveiled”). They still vividly remember when that article was published.

“I can’t forget the sense of pride and nervousness I felt. I remember that the members were so happy that they weren’t even able to correctly read the article.” (Sooyoung)

They believe that the key factor behind their popularity is the fact that they have clearly shown their growth to their fans. They said that this, too, is something that they have in common with Metro.

“We always contemplate about new concepts so that we’re able to give off a fresh feeling. We’re able to stay strong because there are fans that like and look forward to our transformations. Likewise, I think that Metro’s charm is its ever-changing, fresh, young energy.” (Yuri)

“Thank you for creating a good memory for us.” (Hyoyeon)

“I hope Metro will grow even more than it has during these past 9 years.” (Tiffany)

“Please continue publishing good newspapers that sparkle like the morning sunlight.” (Sunny)

Japanese tour (starting May) 31st, attacking foreign markets

They are dreaming of taking another leap forward and are going to start their focused attacks on foreign markets on the 31st. They start their Japanese Arena Tour on the 31st and then they will hold their second Seoul concert and Asia tour right after.

Eight months after their Japanese debut, they are holding their first arena tour. With two additional concerts being added, they will have fourteen concerts in six cities and will be performing until July 18th. They will be performing in Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Half of the concerts were added due to fans’ explosive demands and the 150,000 seats are certain to sell out.

“The most memorable moment last year was our showcase, which was our first Japanese performance. I had the strange feeling of excitement mixed with the fear of being in a foreign country and I could not believe that we were so welcomed. I want to meet a lot of new fans in various areas and I want to leave new stories and meanings wherever I go.” (Seohyun)

On July 23rd and 24th, one week after spending a warm summer in Japan and ending their Japanese tour, they will meet Korean fans through their “2011 Girls’ Generation Tour” at Olympic Park’s Gymnastics Gymnasium. During their previous Asia tour, they showed their outstanding singing and performance skills, as well as their ability to come up with high-caliber performances. On top of this, their teamwork will be polished to perfection after their Japanese Arena Tour. People are looking forward to them showing all of these qualities on the stage in Seoul.

The Seoul concert is the start of their Asia tour, which will continue in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, with additional concerts expected to be added in major Asian cities. Their activities aren’t limited to Asia though. On June 10th and 11th, a month before they will be in the middle of their busy Japanese tour, they will take part in the “SMTOWN Live World Tour in Paris” with other agency artists at Le Zenith de Paris.

“I’m already excited just thinking about personally experiencing the K-Pop fever that is going on in Paris. Last year’s LA, USA concert with fans of many different nationalities was moving, and I think I will be moved once again.” (Yoona)

They will release their first Japanese album “Japan 1st Album—Girls’ Generation” on (June 1st) and increase their popularity in the Japanese music industry.

“Our break between Korean promotions has increased, but we will use the experiences gained overseas to come back more mature.” (Jessica)

(TL note: The text above the members’ signatures says, “Metro, congratulations on your 9th anniversary!!”)

Reporter: Yoo Soonho
Source: Sosiz
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com
Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

via: soshified

[News] GIRLS’ GENERATION’S INTERVIEW WITH METRO NEWSPAPER

‘9 Members’, ‘9th Year’, the Ones on Top Are Similar to Each Other

9 people with 9 colors, Girls’ Generation’s congratulatory ninth anniversary interview

Girls’ Generation sent congratulatory messages of nine different colors (styles) for Metro Newspaper’s ninth anniversary. Within four years of debuting, they have gone from being acknowledged by everybody as the nation’s representative girl group to becoming Asia’s top female group. They are very similar to Metro Seoul in that they are very active on a global scale and that they have secured their place as front-runners. The nine girls all said that they hope to share their joyous moments with Metro, which was with them when they started their careers.

Metro and the girls who are in their 4th year after debuting

It hasn’t been quite four years since their debut performance on a show on August 2nd, 2007. However, their success was made possible thanks to their sweat and hard work during their training period, which averaged five years. During that difficult period, their most dependable companion was Metro Newspaper.

“Before I debuted as a Girls’ Generation member, I always had Metro in my hands and enjoyed reading it while going to my school or practice room. Every morning was entertaining because there were fun and varied news reports.” (Taeyeon)

When their long training period was over and the countdown to their debut had begun, Metro wrote the first article about them (page 34 of the July 18, 2007 issue, titled “9 Female Ulzzang [literally ‘best face’] High School Students, ‘Female SuJu’ Unveiled”). They still vividly remember when that article was published.

“I can’t forget the sense of pride and nervousness I felt. I remember that the members were so happy that they weren’t even able to correctly read the article.” (Sooyoung)

They believe that the key factor behind their popularity is the fact that they have clearly shown their growth to their fans. They said that this, too, is something that they have in common with Metro.

“We always contemplate about new concepts so that we’re able to give off a fresh feeling. We’re able to stay strong because there are fans that like and look forward to our transformations. Likewise, I think that Metro’s charm is its ever-changing, fresh, young energy.” (Yuri)

“Thank you for creating a good memory for us.” (Hyoyeon)

“I hope Metro will grow even more than it has during these past 9 years.” (Tiffany)

“Please continue publishing good newspapers that sparkle like the morning sunlight.” (Sunny)

Japanese tour (starting May) 31st, attacking foreign markets

They are dreaming of taking another leap forward and are going to start their focused attacks on foreign markets on the 31st. They start their Japanese Arena Tour on the 31st and then they will hold their second Seoul concert and Asia tour right after.

Eight months after their Japanese debut, they are holding their first arena tour. With two additional concerts being added, they will have fourteen concerts in six cities and will be performing until July 18th. They will be performing in Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Half of the concerts were added due to fans’ explosive demands and the 150,000 seats are certain to sell out.

“The most memorable moment last year was our showcase, which was our first Japanese performance. I had the strange feeling of excitement mixed with the fear of being in a foreign country and I could not believe that we were so welcomed. I want to meet a lot of new fans in various areas and I want to leave new stories and meanings wherever I go.” (Seohyun)

On July 23rd and 24th, one week after spending a warm summer in Japan and ending their Japanese tour, they will meet Korean fans through their “2011 Girls’ Generation Tour” at Olympic Park’s Gymnastics Gymnasium. During their previous Asia tour, they showed their outstanding singing and performance skills, as well as their ability to come up with high-caliber performances. On top of this, their teamwork will be polished to perfection after their Japanese Arena Tour. People are looking forward to them showing all of these qualities on the stage in Seoul.

The Seoul concert is the start of their Asia tour, which will continue in Taipei, Taiwan, and Nanjing, China, with additional concerts expected to be added in major Asian cities. Their activities aren’t limited to Asia though. On June 10th and 11th, a month before they will be in the middle of their busy Japanese tour, they will take part in the “SMTOWN Live World Tour in Paris” with other agency artists at Le Zenith de Paris.

“I’m already excited just thinking about personally experiencing the K-Pop fever that is going on in Paris. Last year’s LA, USA concert with fans of many different nationalities was moving, and I think I will be moved once again.” (Yoona)

They will release their first Japanese album “Japan 1st Album—Girls’ Generation” on (June 1st) and increase their popularity in the Japanese music industry.

“Our break between Korean promotions has increased, but we will use the experiences gained overseas to come back more mature.” (Jessica)

(TL note: The text above the members’ signatures says, “Metro, congratulations on your 9th anniversary!!”)

Reporter: Yoo Soonho
Source: Sosiz
Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com
Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

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[News/Video] Shoujo Jidai kicked off Arena Tour, 500k copies of first album released

On May 31st, SNSD kicked off their ’1st Japan Arena Tour’ concerts at Osaka Jo Hall in front of about 9,000 fans. At the concert, the girls performed over 30 songs which includes their debut song ‘Genie’ as the opener.

Japan’s 3 biggest sports newspaper, Sponichi, Sankei Sports and Nikkan Sports reported in detail about the concert and showed great interest in the girls. According to these sources, the girls also talked in Japanese in the midst of their performances and this carved big smiles on the faces of the fans.

Also, it was reported that a total of 500,000 copies of SNSD 1st Japanese album ‘Girls’ Generation’ were released so far. Meanwhile, in conjunction with the sales of the first album starting from May 31st, the ‘Girls’ Generation Costume Exhibition’ was held at Tower Records stores in Tokyo’s Shibuya and Shinjuku, Nagoya and Osaka.

Here are some footages of the concert in Osaka Jo Hall (May 31st) as featured on June 1st’s Mezamashi TV.

Credit: sportschosun.com/yna.co.kr/Taen9lina009@YouTube/fanwonder

via: GGPhilippnes

[News/Video] Shoujo Jidai kicked off Arena Tour, 500k copies of first album released

On May 31st, SNSD kicked off their ’1st Japan Arena Tour’ concerts at Osaka Jo Hall in front of about 9,000 fans. At the concert, the girls performed over 30 songs which includes their debut song ‘Genie’ as the opener.

Japan’s 3 biggest sports newspaper, Sponichi, Sankei Sports and Nikkan Sports reported in detail about the concert and showed great interest in the girls. According to these sources, the girls also talked in Japanese in the midst of their performances and this carved big smiles on the faces of the fans.

Also, it was reported that a total of 500,000 copies of SNSD 1st Japanese album ‘Girls’ Generation’ were released so far. Meanwhile, in conjunction with the sales of the first album starting from May 31st, the ‘Girls’ Generation Costume Exhibition’ was held at Tower Records stores in Tokyo’s Shibuya and Shinjuku, Nagoya and Osaka.

Here are some footages of the concert in Osaka Jo Hall (May 31st) as featured on June 1st’s Mezamashi TV.

Credit: sportschosun.com/yna.co.kr/Taen9lina009@YouTube/fanwonder

via: GGPhilippnes

[News/Video] 2nd Teaser for Girls' Generation's Japan 1st Album Released

With only three days away from the official release of Girls’ Generation’s 1st Japanese album, the anticipation is growing stronger and fans are being hyped up once again with the release of the 2nd teaser just moments ago. Check it out!



Prior to this, Nayutawave Records also tweeted that Girls’ Generation would collaborate with M-Flo to produce the 2nd teaser. M-Flo handled the remix itself while an artist called Enlightenment was responsible for the graphics of the video. Here’s the full translations:

“SNSD * Taku Takahashi (M-Flo) Collaboration! The 2nd teaser for the album materializes! Enlightenment is also in charge of the video! Look forward to SNSD’s edgy image revealed today after 3PM.”

It’s a pleasant surprise to have the two artists work together, hopefully we can witness more in the future! What are your thoughts of the 2nd teaser?

Don’t forget to preorder your copy of the 1st album; it’s one that shouldn’t be missed!

Source: sment@youtube.com, Nayutawave@twitter
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com
Translated by: arghninja@soshified.com

[News/Video] 2nd Teaser for Girls' Generation's Japan 1st Album Released

With only three days away from the official release of Girls’ Generation’s 1st Japanese album, the anticipation is growing stronger and fans are being hyped up once again with the release of the 2nd teaser just moments ago. Check it out!



Prior to this, Nayutawave Records also tweeted that Girls’ Generation would collaborate with M-Flo to produce the 2nd teaser. M-Flo handled the remix itself while an artist called Enlightenment was responsible for the graphics of the video. Here’s the full translations:

“SNSD * Taku Takahashi (M-Flo) Collaboration! The 2nd teaser for the album materializes! Enlightenment is also in charge of the video! Look forward to SNSD’s edgy image revealed today after 3PM.”

It’s a pleasant surprise to have the two artists work together, hopefully we can witness more in the future! What are your thoughts of the 2nd teaser?

Don’t forget to preorder your copy of the 1st album; it’s one that shouldn’t be missed!

Source: sment@youtube.com, Nayutawave@twitter
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com
Translated by: arghninja@soshified.com