Yoona Writes Birthday UFO Response

Many SONEs have been wishing Yoona a happy birthday the past few days. In response, Yoona wrote a UFO to all of her fans thanking them for their support and promising everybody that she would be back soon. In true Yoona fashion, she also wishes good health to everybody and encourages fans to enjoy the nice weather.

Source: Bestiz
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Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
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Fans Wish Yoona a Happy Birthday

Girls' Generation's Yoona's fans celebrate her birthday. Two fancafes, "CISTUS" and "Smile Yoona", celebrated Yoona's 22nd birthday by collaborating to put an ad in today's edition of a Korean newspaper.

When Girls' Generation performs on stage, Yoona is usually in the middle, earning her the names "Center Yoona" and "Girls' Generation's Face". In the ad, the fans wrote "Your eyes are similar, your neck is long and slender," comparing Yoona to a deer, another nickname that fans have called her.

Last Saturday on the 28th, "CISTUS" and "Smile Yoona" members volunteered at the Chungbook branch for the Children's Foundation, doing outdoor activities with the disabled people. "CISTUS" has also been donating under Yoona's name on a regular basis.

Donations and volunteer activities by Girls' Generation's fancafes have occurred regularly in celebration of each member's birthday. The fans have moved on from the first level of fandom of simply going wild for their idols. They are taking the lead in a second level of the fandom by raising the status of their idols through activites contributing to society.

Source: Yonhap News
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Contributors: ch0sshi@soshified.com, michaelroni@soshified.com
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Doe a Deer: A Portrait of Im Yoona for Her 21st (22nd) Birthday

Yoona is a model of beauty; of grace; of perfection. Yet we see so many facets of her personality in conflict with her public image that one will be hard-pressed to name a single defining quality of her, let alone pen an article that can sufficiently encompass everything Yoona is. Many have tried to deconstruct or over-analyze her, but few have attempted to see the world around her through her own eyes. This is an ordinary girl who wants to shine with her members in extraordinary ways.

Yoona is beautiful - there is no doubt about that. Nowadays, it does not come as a surprise when men - actors, soccer stars, Olympic medalists, idols - all name her as their ideal type. She is aware of her own beauty and has made light of it several times, but never once has she boasted or taken her popularity for granted. For a winner of many popularity polls and awards, she remains humble about her fame and always seeks to share the spotlight.

"I would choose to have all nine members performing on stages together rather than individual activities."

From as early as her "You Are My Destiny" (YAMD) days, she has always made it a point to introduce herself as Girls' Generation's Yoona, not actress Im Yoona. She does not seek attention - attention seeks her, and she does not want it if it cannot be shared with her other members.

As the center of Girl's Generation, one would expect Yoona to be a pretty girl with numerous talents in different areas. Well, except that she is not just another pretty idol. Some might ask, why her? “She has no talent and can't sing. She's just pretty, and there are so many others that deserve it more than her!”

It is a fact that Yoona is not one of the better singers by any stretch, but what is more important is that she has never stopped trying to improve. She is conscious of all her flaws and critics, especially when it comes to singing. Yoona has termed it as her complex, but she has never shied away from singing her favorite songs or her lines in group songs when asked to.

“Compared to getting hurt when receiving negative comments, these comments instead give me the motivation to do better in future."

For someone who finds the least confidence in her vocal abilities, recording a full solo song must have been one of the most challenging points in her career. However, she took her fear head-on and "Innisfree Day" has received much love and support from fans and critics alike. It was an inspiring leap of faith that encouraged not just herself, but all of us to conquer our fears and strive for continual improvement.

As a "talentless" girl, Yoona rocks the stage once the music starts cranking. Dancing has always been her forte, and she moves effortlessly with skill and precision comparable to many professional dancers. The world is her stage and it gives her confidence, which shows in her intense routines and flawless execution that ooze with charisma.



On the red carpet and in magazines, Yoona is a perfect portrayal of elegance and divinity. Watch behind-the-scenes footage, however, and expect to find countless moments of goofing around, roaring of laughter in her trademark "alligator" style, and snacking in secret with her fellow shikshin partners-in-crime. She puts in her best effort to represent Girls' Generation in public, but she does not try to hide her real personality either.

For all we see of her, Yoona is an immature elementary school kid (aka choding) when it comes to playing pranks on her unnies and maknae. Pretty face? You must mean her flounder face! Girlish and demure voice? Definitely her Ahn Youngmi imitation! Frail like a flower? Absolutely not! The Yoona we are talking about here is Him Yoona, who can break six chopsticks at once. Her boyish charms are endearing and she pays no regard to putting up pretenses. She just wants to be herself, and being around her members never fails to bring out her most honest and playful sides.



Regardless of what her detractors might say about her non-fundamental role in the group, the various companies – the ones with actual clout – all believe in Yoona’s star power as well as her unique brand of dedication to whatever she does. Without that, she would not have been able to land solo endorsements for massive companies like S-Oil, Yejimin, and Innisfree. Innisfree, in particular, has seen its sales soar since Yoona’s endorsement in September 2009. In late 2010, its Volcanic Pore Clay Mask received rave reviews and was sold out across Korea.

However, Yoona has made many sacrifices as a model-actress while being part of Girls' Generation. One of her regrets was not being able to attend both the 2008 and 2009 Korean Music Festivals at Hollywood Bowl in LA, due to filming for YAMD and "Cinderella Man" (CM) respectively.

”...as I went out alone to do my schedule by myself, I thought of our members a lot more. Those text messages and phone calls were such a great encouragement for me.”

Her various commitments become a double-edged sword when she raises the profile of Girls' Generation as a group while being an actress, at the expense of her missing out on many performances and rehearsals as part of Girls’ Generation. During the periods of filming for her dramas, she had to practice for their "Gee" comeback as well, showing her tenacity even at 18 (19 in Korean) years of age. Yoona’s schedule for YAMD filming used to extend up to 3AM in the morning, causing her to miss even the group’s private celebration of their first anniversary at their dorm.

Never showing resentment for her burden of having to shoulder dual roles, Yoona still treasures her actor and actress sunbaes as well as filming staff for being the ones to support her every day during the process of shooting the dramas. She thanks them in interviews for teaching her the ropes as a rookie actress, and also takes the time to hand out Thank You cards at the end of filming.

“The first family is my kin. The other family is my SNSD family.”

Family is perhaps the most vital connection in Yoona’s life. She guards her private life strongly, but still makes every effort to spend as much time as she can with her family when she has time off. Yoona has spent her last few vacations on trips to Europe and Hong Kong with her family instead of resting during these arguably precious times of break.

Her close ties to familial relationships also fuel the sisterly bond she has with the other members, and it is through them that she gains happiness, security and comfort in their journey. She tells us in interviews that the members are her pillars of strength and she is not one to bottle up her problems, choosing to confide in her members and seek their advice. Yoona’s strong attachment to them can be further seen when she cried after forgetting to thank them during her speech at the 2009 Baeksang Awards.

In a display of support for her fellow member, Yoona visited Taeyeon on MBC’s Chinhan Chingu in April 2009 after knowing that the leader was hosting the radio show alone. Despite her manager's objections, she managed to sneak time in with her unnie in the face of her grueling schedule while filming CM.



Not forgetting her fans, SONEs are at the center of her Yooniverse. She sees it as important to communicate with us constantly, from leaving messages on the official Girls' Generation website to replying toUFO messages whenever she can. Her connection to those around her is what motivates her to do better with each passing day.

This is the real Im Yoona. While dedicated to her craft, at heart she is an ordinary girl free of pretenses and airs, chasing the same dream with her 8 sisters. Her star shines because of her honesty to herself, her love for her members and fans, and her determination to always deliver her best in everything as Girls' Generation's Yoona.


Source: xhakrdhaps@youtube
Written by: doe@soshified.com, soshiluv9@soshified.com

Girls' Generation's Yoona Appears in SHINee's Music Video

Girls' Generation's Yoona has given a special treat to SONEs by appearing in labelmate SHINee's debut Japanese music video. The video portrays SHINee (Onew, Jonghyun, Key, Minho, and Taemin) going after the woman who has captured their hearts. Yoona's elegance, beauty, and overall appeal made her the perfect fit for the role.

Check out the music video here!

Taeyeon Voted OST Queen

Another poll has been topped by a Girls' Generation member, this time in a dominant fashion. Music website Monkey3 conducted an online poll asking netizens "who is the the queen of drama OST's". Taeyeon ran away with first place, receiving 52%, or 385, out of a total of 740 votes. Baek Ji Young came in second with 26%. People in the music industry have even said, "If Taeyeon sings it, it'll be a hit."

Among Taeyeon's OST recordings are "Can You Hear Me" from MBC's "Beethoven Virus", "If" from KBS2's "Hong Gil Dong", and "I Love You" from SBS's "Athena: Goddess of War".

Source: Nate
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com
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2nd Teaser for Girls' Generation's Japan 1st Album Released

With only 5 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 a company 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

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Girls' Generation Claim Top 3 Spots on Gaon Album Chart

Even with Japanese promotions placed as their main priority at the moment, Girls' Generation has still managed to attain the top 3 spots on the Gaon Album Chart. 

Girls' Generation's Japanese singles (licensed in Korea) are proving to be doing exceptionally well in their home country. The singles "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run", "Genie" and "Gee" placed 1st, 2nd and 3rd respectively even though the Japanese versions of the songs were not promoted in Korea.

This proves that the "SNSD Effect" is still going strong and many are showing their continuous support for the girl group by buying their physical albums. Additionally, their "Into The New World (1st Asia Tour Concert Live Album)" was placed at 37th. 

The Gaon Album Chart takes into account the physical sales of albums and singles in Korea. It is run by the Korea Music Content Industry Association and sponsored by South Korea's Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism.

Source: Gaon Chart
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com

Yoona Ranked Fifth for "Most Beautiful Face of This Generation"

A matchmaking company website, couple.net, surveyed 400 male and female of its members to find out who they thought had the most beautiful face in this generation. 

Girls' Generation's Yoona was selected and was eventually placed fifth. Celebrities like Kim Taehee, Shin Minah, Han Yeseul and Ha Jiwon earned the spots 1st to 4th respectively. Actor Hyunbin also placed first for the men's category. 

Yoona's ranking can be considered as impressive and one that deserves recognition as she has been placed among famous and high-profile artists. This is also an achievement as such an outcome is rare for an idol star. 

Source: Nate
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com

Behind-the-Scenes Pictures of Goobne Filming Captivate Fans

Pictures of Girls' Generation at the location of a Goobne filming were recently tweeted by a choreographer from SM Entertainment and subsequently uploaded on online community websites. 

The girls are gaining attention due to their long and slender legs that are complimented by their red skirts and red high heels. Dressed in chef outfits, their aprons also show off a cute image that matches Girls' Generation's bright and cheerful personalities. 

The netizens commented that they could not help focusing on their legs, and gave positive feedback of their ideal body lines. Posing with chicken drumsticks in their hands, netizens also praised their cute image and pointed out Hyoyeon's "laser eyes". 

Source: joinsmsn, TVDaily
Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com

Yoona Confirmed to Appear in SHINee's Japanese "Replay" MV

Last week, speculation arose that Yoona would appear in the music video for SHINee's first Japanese single, "Replay -君は僕のeverything- (Replay -You're my everything-)". It has now been confirmed that Yoona makes an appearance in the music video, as behind-the-scenes footage aired on Japanese TV along with an extended preview of the music video itself. The full music video is set for release on June 22.

While she is not seen in any of the behind-the-scenes footage, several scenes of Yoona appear in the preview of the music video, as she is shown reading a book while wearing large black-framed glasses. There is also a screencap of Yoona dressed in a more glamorous fashion with a black ribbon in her.

The screencaps can be found below along with the video from the Japanese TV show. In the video, Yoona appears briefly at the 0:50 mark and then several times after the 4:29 mark.











Source: Bestiz, rightnowsee@YouTube.com
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com

Girls' Generation to Perform at MTV Video Music Aid Japan

Last month, it was announced that Girls' Generation's debut Japanese single "Genie" had been nominated for three awards for the MTV Music Video Aid Japan: Best Group Video, Best Video of the Year, and Best Karaokee! Song. The awards ceremony itself will take place on June 25 at the Mukuhari Messe in Chiba. It has now been confirmed that Girls' Generation will be among the performers at the awards ceremony. The girls will perform live at the ceremony along with Lady Gaga, fellow SM Entertainment artist SHINee, and several other artists.



Voting is still open for the Music Video Aid Japan awards, and SONEs can continue voting for Girls' Generation until June 15.

Source: MTV Japan
Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com

Yoona Recommends Handkerchiefs Instead of Tissues

Girls' Generation's Yoona is currently modeling for natural cosmetics brand Innisfree and is working on a concept called "Yoona's Jeju Handkerchief". This is part of Innisfree's Eco Handkerchief campaign.

Following up last year's activities, this is the second Eco Handkerchief campaign. Yoona admitted her love for Jeju afterwards, "Through this campaign, I unknowingly fell in love with Jeju Island's beauty. It's so clean and beautiful that I felt really proud of my country, especially when looking at other places while performing overseas."

Actions speak louder than words. Regarding the campaign, Yoona commented, "I'll start of this campaign by using handkerchiefs instead of tissues. I hope that everybody can join and participate in this campaign so we can keep our nature clean and beautiful."

Throughout June, Innisfree customers who spend more than 10,000 won will receive Eco handkerchiefs autographed by Yoona.

Innisfree's best products "The Green Tea Seed Serum" and "Green Tea Mineral Mist" will be released as limited special editions along with the Eco handkerchiefs that hold Yoona's kind heart.

The limited edition "The Green Tea Seed Serum" will be available for purchase as a 160 ml bottle, containing double the amount compared to the original 80 ml.

As of June 1, 10% of the sales from the limited edition items will be donated for Jeju Olle Road. Purchasing the items alone would be healthy for the customers' skin and will also help clearing up the earth's surface by decreasing the amount of trash.

Source: Nate
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com

Girls' Generation's Lipton CFs Released

Proving the rumours right, Girls' Generation has released their CFs for Lipton!

At exactly 00:00 JST/KST, several Lipton websites (http://www.liptonchilled.com/, http://www.lipton-extrashot.jp/, and http://www.lipton500.net/) have updated their homepage with Girls' Generation, causing their servers to crash in just a few minutes. They used two songs from their first Japanese album: "Let it Rain" and "MR. TAXI", and had the girls doing different choreographies for both.

Check out the CF videos, as well as their Making Film below! You can also download them for your viewing pleasure here.











What do you think of their new CF?

Source: kimbillly@youtube.com, SmoothyEcoS05
Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com