It was revealed on June 30th that Korea's nine-member beautiful-legged girl group, Girls' Generation, will appear at the annual summer open air event "Summer Sonic 2011" and will be the first female Korean artist to participate. You will be glued to the hot sight of their slender beautiful legs in this expected summer heat wave. Summer Sonic has occurred every year since 2000. This year on August 13th and 14th there will be four performances in two cities in the east and west of Japan, and 200,000 people are expected to attend. Girls' Generation will appear on August 14th at Chiba QVC Marine Field and the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo Park. There is a lineup of big names who are active around the world like Red Hot Chili Peppers, X JAPAN, and Avril Lavigne. After having a major debut in September of last year in Japan, on June 1st (2011) they released their first (Japanese) album "Girls' Generation" which has sold over 700,000 units. Currently they are doing a full Japan tour consisting of six cities and fourteen performances and are expecting approximately 140,000 fans. Staff have explained that, "Summer Sonic's organizer recognized the quality of their performances and that there was a high demand for them." This will be the girls' first time experiencing a summer festival, so the members commented, "We're all really excited to be able to stand on the same stage with so many magnificent artists from around the world."
It's not unexpected that Sooyoung's weird aegyo is sometimes cringeworthy. Because of this, Sooyoung revealed on her recent appearence with Yuri, Tiffany, and Hyoyeon on MBC's "Come to Play" that SM Entertainment has ordered her not to display her vocal impressions anymore for fear of ruining her image during the "SMTOWN X-Files Corner". However, MC Kim Wonhee requested Sooyoung to perform her imitations one more time, and before obliging, Sooyoung apologized to the President of SM Entertainment. Using the voice of Go Hyun Jung, she then complained about how she could not do impressions of anybody anymore, which can be seen above. Source:Nate, ZeeWaldorf@youtube.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com
On June 30th, MBC broadcast their "Feel Good" program in which they caught up with the members of Girls' Generation right before their concert at Tokyo Yoyogi Stadium on the 29th. Having already held 3 concerts at the same venue, the girls' popularity in Japan was proven as the venue filled with fans. Meeting up for the interview in the waiting room, the members' lit up with happy expressions as they talked about the popularity they had achieved. The members talked about their recent achievements in the J-pop industry, saying "We reached the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart", adding "Our album recorded sales of more than 230,000 copies in its first week, and including Japanese artists we are ranked number 4 in the Yearly Oricon Chart". When it was mentioned that the group often appear in both Korean and Japanese news, Sunny wittily replied "Thank God it's good news that comes out", causing the room to burst out in laughter. Regarding their popularity in Japan, Taeyeon stated, "Every time there's a concert tour, we realise how popular we are depending on the amount of fans that come to see us". Sooyoung also added, "Not only in Korean music, there seems to also be a rise in interest in Korean food and the Korean language as well." Yoona's pole-dancing performance which has been a hot-topic recently was also brought up, to which Yoona replied "The idea came to me from watching individual stage performances and the dancers' costumes. I want to show everyone a different look." Tiffany also added in, "It was a really great performance. Girls' Generation's number one sexy member is Yoona." Yoona's see-through costume was also brought to light, Yoona saying that it had been "Style from Yoona, details from Tiffany". Tiffany observed that Yoona had "'digested' the concept really well". The show also took the viewers backstage with the Girls' Generation members at the SM Town Live World Tour in Paris right after the group had exited the stage after their performance. The crew asked Sunny, "Are you all right now?" in relation to the girls' recent Japan concert in which Sunny collapsed. Sunny replied with a bright expression, "Now, I'm very active." Yoona jokingly stated, "She was feeling sick the other day but from then onwards, she has been really active. It's not fair." Sunny added, "I feel sorry for the fans that have been worrying about me. I’m really healthy now. I eat well and rest well, so, please don’t worry." Source: NATE:[x][x][x] Written by: procrastinatoress@soshified.com
On the 21st of June, Jessica showed strong support for her sister Krystal by personally attending her practice session at the SBS Ilsan Production Center for SBS's figure skating competition ''Kiss and Cry''. Jessica provided a very heartwarming scene through her on-set encouragement. She mentioned it was her first time watching Krystal skate and then added, "She's really good and expressed [her acting] beautifully. It's to the point where you can feel how relaxed she is." She continued her admiration by remarking: "When I saw Krystal before the competition, she said she was even more nervous because I was here to watch, but she did really well." The episode will air this coming Sunday, July 3rd on SBS. Source:Osen Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited by: jaygatsby@soshified.com
Don Spike, who was the producer for the duet "Different" by Taeyeon and Kim Bumsoo, said during an interview that he chose Taeyeon as the young musician that he wants to work with. Spike said, "Hit songs these days don't match well with their singers. When idols debut I think 'Wow they're pretty, nice, and refreshing', but I never really wanted to work with them." He went on to say, "But I wanted to work with Taeyeon after I heard her duet with Kim Bumsoo. I was surprised because she was so good." "She has talented vocals... I was moved; the technique and emotion were all great," Spike said. "I feel like she can digest anything they throw at her... I thought Girls' Generation was focused on rhythmical songs, but now I think she can do other types of songs as well." Don Spike majored in composition and classics at Yeonsei University, and has a sunbae/hoobae relationship with Brown Eyes' Yoongun. Spike has worked with Kim Bumsoo since his trainee days and even produced for him on "I Am a Singer". Source:Nate Translated by: Meehyun@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com
Tiffany has been chosen by French fans as Girls' Generation's prettiest member. Recently on Girls' Generation's French fanpage, 18% of the voters chose Tiffany as the prettiest member. Yuri received 15% of the vote, Taeyeon 14%, and Sooyoung 13%. Tiffany was also chosen as the member with the most beautiful eyes. The girls got to show French fans their charms firsthand at the SMTOWN Live in Paris concert, and they recounted their experiences on the recently aired"Come to Play" special "We Came to Paris". Source:Nate Translated by: typicalharu@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com
On June 28th, Seohyun celebrated her 20th birthday (21st in Korean culture), and since her birthday coincided with Girls' Generation's Japanese tour, 13,000 fans got to celebrate with her. The message boards at the arena first showed, "Seohyun-ah! Happy Birthday!" before the girls and all of those in attendance sang "Happy Birthday" to Seohyun. To this, Seohyun responded while crying, "This was a celebration for many people. I'm really happy." Of course, no Girls' Generation birthday celebration is complete without the birthday girl's face being smeared with icing, which is exactly what happened to Seohyun as she blew out the candles on her cake. Seohyun also released a UFO Star Call and message on her birthday. In the Star Call, posted above, Seohyun starts off by singing "Happy Birthday" and making viewers wish her happy birthday during the song. She thanks fans for the birthday wishes and mentions that she thinks she can perform better during the concert because of their support. Seohyun also says that she will work as hard as fans cheer for her, and that she will strive to become a singer fans can be proud of. In the UFO message Seohyun released on her birthday, she thanks fans once again for their birthday wishes and her parents for giving birth to her. The complete translation is below: Hello~ This is SNSD's maknae Seohyun, who has been met with her 21st birthday!June 28th, today... I'm really happy to be able to spend a birthday full of wishes ^^ I don't know if I'm allowed to receive so much love and wishes from so many people.. ㅎㅎ First, to my loving parents.. I want to sincerely thank you for giving birth to me!! And all of you, who care for me and give me so much love, that are reading these words right now.. I don't know how to put all of my feelings into words.. I'm thankful beyond any words I can produce. From the day I debuted, every day, month, 1 year, 2 years.. For always giving me a reason to sing, making me shine on stage, helping me get up and laugh at my darkest hour, and always believing in me..I thank you^^ Like you all have stuck with us until now, I believe you will continue to stay with us in the future~! I will repay you by showing a new, improved me!! Once again, thank you for the birthday wishes~ Everyone..I love you^-^ Sources:Nate,Bestiz,soshifiedgenie14@youtube.com,MrKorea61@youtube.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
Girls' Generation's Yoona's see-through look is the current hot topic among netizens. On a famous internet community site, the Girls' Generation's members' pictures from their Japanese concert were revealed. On the 18th, Girls' Generation had a tour concert in Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium. Yoona caught the people's attention by getting on the stage wearing a white laced see-through jacket and silver tanktop. She showed off her beautiful legs by wearing a tight outfit with white hot pants. Source:Nate Translated by: typicalharu@soshified.com Edited by: JeremyJay22@soshified.com
A birthday advertisement from fans for girl group Girls' Generation's youngest member, Seohyun, has been garnering attention. On June 28th, Girls' Generation's representative fan cafe "Cistus" posted an advertisement for Seohyun's 20th (21st) birthday in Sports Seoul. The "oppa" and "samchon" fans from the fan cafe came together to express their heartfelt emotions to Seohyun on her special day. Translation of the advertisement: We wonder how you're doing.
It's been a while since we've seen each other.
If you're healthy
If you're always smiling
As these wonderous and sad times go by
Your birthday has come once again.
When we're serious
Looking to learn something
Or being modest, we miss you.
Knowing we will get to see you soon
It's true that we are even more anxious.
Our hearts flutter thinking of our days to come.
Be prepared for the day we pour out the cheers and love
we could not give to you, even if we wanted to.
We have become thankful for being able to give that much.
June 28th is..
The 21st birthday of Girls' Generation's maknae 'Seohyun'
Who always makes smiles appear on fans' faces.
We put our hearts, that are loving, missing,
and waiting for Girls' Generation and 'Seohyun', forward..
And sincerely wish you a happy birthday. "Cistus" fan cafe's manager expressed his unconditional support for the girls by stating, "All Girls' Generation members have become adults now, and even though they will be turning older in the coming years, they will always be girls to us fans." Seohyun's fan club celebrated her birthday by dubbing the day "Hyun Tan Jeol", which in essence means celebrating the day Seohyun entered the world. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation is continuing their Japan Arena Tour Concert, and will be performing on the 28th and 29th at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Source:xsportsnews via Nate Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited by: shizzles9@soshified.com
"Let's be together until Grandma Generation"
First solo interview during school days... "It's fresh"
"Starring in a Japanese drama" Topping various charts since announcing it "SeoㆍChinㆍSo, introducing Seohyun's friend, Sports Hankook." Girls' Generation's youngest member, Seohyun. She has a one-of-a-kind relationship with Sports Hankook. June 28th is her birthday as well as the anniversary of Sports Hankook's first published paper. It was Sports Hankook that delivered livid news about Girls' Generation's activities; from their debut in August 2007, to them meeting fans beyond Asia. Sports Hankook was also the first place she had a solo interview with. Seohyun was just a high school student when she confidently revealed, "I want to star in a Japanese drama". She is now a college student and has been leading the K-Pop wave with her group members by taking over music charts in Japan after 4 years. It seems like it is only a matter of time before Seohyun's previously out of reach dream of starring in a Japanese drama comes true. One June day, where the rain was chasing summer to begin, Seohyun met with Sports Hankook to celebrate each other's birthdays. Seohyun looked at the records Sports Hankook had of her and Girls' Generation since their debut and couldn't hide her smile. It was as if we were meeting as long-time friends, and were able to quickly fall into our past. A smiling Seohyun stated, "Let's continue on together until 'Girls' Generation' becomes 'Grandma Generation'." ▲First, happy birthday. =Thank you. Happy birthday to Sports Hankook too. ▲Were you aware of your unique relationship with Sports Hankook? =When I heard about it not long ago I was surprised. I knew there was a reason why you always write only good articles. Haha. ▲How did you feel? =I felt like it must be fate. I will keep reading for sure. Am I too serious? Haha. ▲From Girls' Generation's debut till now we've gathered all the articles. We want to give it to you as a birthday present. =Wow! This is the first time I'm seeing them in paper. (After looking at the articles without talking for awhile) After viewing articles on the internet and seeing them on paper, it feels different. You're really giving this to me? It is a present I can't forget. I will have to show it to unnies. ▲It feels like it was only yesterday when you gave your first individual interview after debut. =That's right. At that time I really didn't know anything. I didn't know what to say and I didn't know what content was going to come out in the article. ▲(Pointing at the article) Seeing your debut self how does it feel? Is there anything embarrassing or anything you would like to hide? =Not in the least. My hair bangs looked fresh. Looking at the old me is a really pleasant feeling. ▲At that time of the interview you said you would like to participate in a Japanese drama. =I still have that dream. At that time I was really into "Nodame Cantabile" and lately I am watching a drama called "Hotaru's Light". It would be so nice if the day I participate in a Japanese drama comes. ▲At that time there were no plans for Japanese activities. If you look at the articles it's like you predicted your Japanese advancement. =Haha. It appears so. My dreams have become a reality. If I have a goal and work hard towards it, it feels like the people around me are giving support. In the name Girls' Generation there are dreams inside it. The dream of making the world a girl's generation has not changed. Until Girls' Generation becomes Grandma Generation please be with us. ▲The time you most remember. =I remember when we stood on stage for our first performance and we all cried for the longest time. Our period as trainees was so long, we went through hardships together and now we finally showed ourselves to the world. I think I will never forget it. It's amazing to see old interviews and they remind me to never forget my beginnings. Without knowing it people change little by little. I am most fearful of that. I will always make the effort to never change who I am. ▲Not too long ago your performance in Paris was a big topic. Can you feel the Hallyu fever? =Yes, of course. Because of the steady effort of my sunbaes I think Hallyu is getting this much attention today. I don't think it's something we suddenly made. I think it's luck we are able to be active right now. A sense of responsibility is developed. We will pave a road so that there will be others who will promote overseas. ▲Personally which work do you remember the most? =I did a duet with Joo Hyunmi sunbaenim. She is someone my parents like. Doing a duet with her was something I could never think of and I was so nervous. Because she warmly held my hand I was barely able to finish the performance. Thinking about it now I'm really thankful. ▲Were there hardships debuting at a young age? =It's hard when people pay attention to even the little things you do. You become careful of every action and every word. Now I've become used to it and I've learned to be very thankful for even the smallest of attention. ▲It's Sports Hankook's 7th anniversary. If there is anything you would like to say. =Whenever I meet Sports Hankook reporters I'm always glad. They are hard working and shall I say trustworthy? I ask to keep good articles in the future. Also always good news about Girls' Generation? I offer my greetings. Please keep watching over us. Source:Sports Hankook Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com, somaek@soshified.com Edited by: shizzles9@soshified.com
After the release of thefirst preview videofour days ago, the second teaser of the "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket'" DVD was revealed moments ago. Check it out below! The 6-minute long clip is an extension of the first teaser, showing the girls having fun in Phuket as well special behind-the-scenes clips of the girls during their previous album promotions. The DVD is filled with lots of never before seen stuff so don't forget to get yourself a copy! Preorder the "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket' " DVD here! Source:SMTOWN@youtube.com Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com
Videos 1. Soshified's 3rd Anniversary "SONEs Around the World" Video Shown on E!TV Star Program In the June 25 episode of E!TV Star Q-10 documenting Girls' Generation's growing popularity across the globe, clips from Soshified's 3rd Anniversary "SONEs Around the World" video were shown. The video, which followed the theme "Forever9" and can be viewedhere, used pictures taken by Soshified members all around the world and displayed the global reach of Girls' Generation's popularity. The unsubbed E!TV clip has been attached below. 2. Fancam of Girls' Generation at the Airport A fancam of Girls' Generation at the airport leaving for Japan was posted by Jessture. (Source:ninanoinjess@youtube.com) 3. Girls' Generation Chosen As Artist People Would Like to Go on Summer Vacation with Girls' Generation was chosen as the artist people would most like to go on summer vacation with on the KBS Joy show "Entertainers", and of course the clip shows them at their dorky best and talks about how awesome they are and why. (Source:aslotuss6@youtube.com) 4. Girls' Generation Clips from SMTOWN Paris Clips of Girls' Generation on various shows while performing in Paris. (Source: aslotuss6@youtube.com) Endorsements 1. New Photos of Girls' Generation e-ma Pouches Released New photos of the special Girls' Generation-branded e-ma pouches were released. There are nine different colored versions, and pictures from e-ma's website have been compiled and can be viewedhere. 2. Intel Malaysia "Visual Dreams" Contest
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Intel Malaysia is holding a "Visual Dreams" contest in which participants are being asked to make a music video promoting features of the 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors with music from "Visual Dreams". The contest is open until July 8th, and prizes include a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Powered notebook and Girls' Generation autographed Intel T-shirts. To see contest details, gohere. (Source: Intel Malaysia@facebook.com. Thanks to Leroy Luar for the tip.) Others 1. Girls' Generation featured in August 2011 issue of Ray Magazine.
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Japanese magazine Ray featured the girls in their August 2011 edition. To see pictures of the girls in Ray, gohere. And be sure to stay tuned to Soshified for the full translation of the girls' article. 2. Girls' Generation rankings Girls' Generation continues to pile up the rankings on various charts in Japan. For the week of June 15th through the 21st, "MR. TAXI" got 6th, "Gee" 15th, "The Great Escape" 62nd, and "Let It Rain" 84th on the RIAJ Weekly Chart for Chaku-Uta Full. (Source:Yoongislove@twitter.com) Girls' generation also nabbed places on the Japan CD Weekly Rental Top 100 Singles Chart. "MR. TAXI" placed 5th, "Gee" 22nd, and "Genie" 38th for the week of June 13th through 19th. (Source:Yoongislove@twitter.com) New Sets of Pictures Vita500 - Yoona, Seohyun, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Taeyeon, Sooyoung, Jessica, Tiffany, Taeyeon, Yuri 2, Seohyun 2, Yoona 2, Hyoyeon 2, Sunny, Sunny 2, Sunny 3, Tiffany 2, Sooyoung 2, Hyoyeon 3, Taeyeon 2
SONE Picture/Video of the Week To honor the girls' recent visit to Paris for their SMTOWN concert in France, this week's video is sent in by3SONEsInParis@youtube.com. If you've never had the opportunity to attend a Girls' Generation concert and meet up with fellow SONEs, you can get a glimpse of what SONEs talk about when they get together. Of course, food is always a popular topic. Sources:Soshified Photos Section,ytmsyjsh@youtube.com, ninanoinjess@youtube.com, aslotuss6@youtube.com, Yoongislove@twitter.com,Intel Malaysia@facebook.com, kwangdongpharm@twitpic.com,ecoinnisfree@twitpic.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributors: michaelroni@soshified.com, oniontaker@soshified.com Banner: cioco@soshified.com
