Further details regarding the “Dream KPOP Fantasy Concert” have been released. The concert will be held at the SM Mall of Asia in Manila, Philippines on January 19, 2013. Along with Girls’ Generation, performers include EXO, INFINITE, U-Kiss, TASTY, and TAHITI as part of the artist lineup.
Tickets will go on sale on October 15th and can be purchased via SM Tickets, TicketNet, andTicketWorld. VIP Standing and VIP Diamond tickets can be purchased at 11,370 PHP, Platinum at 9,310 PHP, Gold at 6,210 PHP, Silver at 3,110 PHP, and Bronze at 1,040 PHP. The SM Megamall Event Center will be holding a ticket pre-sell on October 14th from 1-5 PM PHT.
More information can be found on the concert’s official website.
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Original article from 09/18/12:
Korean Media Holdings, one of Korea’s largest media content providers, and Gangnam dance academy DM School are collaborating on a multi-act event called “K-POP Fantasy Concert”, and DM School has confirmed that Girls’ Generation will be performing in the concert.
The “K-POP Fantasy Concert” will be held on January 19th, 2013 in Manila, Philippines. While the artist list is still being finalized, INFINITE and U-Kiss have also been confirmed for the event.
“K-POP Fantasy Concert” is a push by KMH to expand its operations overseas in light of K-Pop’s growing popularity in Southeast Asia. KMH is hoping that this event could spearhead future concerts or tours in this region.
This concert also marks the first time Girls’ Generation will be making an appearance in the Philippines and comes at a time when SM Entertainment is continuing to promote in Southeast Asia with events like SMTOWN in Jakarta and Singapore.
Girls’ Generation’s fifth Japanese single, “Oh!”, and “Girls’ Generation Complete Video Collection” have been certified “Gold” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
Both “Oh!” and the “Girls’ Generation Complete Video Collection” DVD set have sold more than 100,000 copies each, earning the “Gold” certification by RIAJ. The accomplishment comes only two weeks after the single and DVD were released on September 26th, adding to the growing list of accolades Girls’ Generation has received in Japan.
Girls’ Generation will look to continue the success with their next Japanese single, “FLOWER POWER“, releasing on November 14th, and their second Japanese album on November 28th.
SM Entertainment and the production company for “I AM” have recently released several new promotional videos in preparation for the upcoming release of the documentary in Korea. The first video shows Jessica, Hyoyeon, and Sooyoung among other their fellow labelmates, including BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, and f(x). The second video features only Jessica, Hyoyeon, and Sooyoung, while the third video features Taeyeon, who asks, “Um, can I say this honestly?” to which the interviewer replies, “Yes, you can. You can also answer this as Kim Taeyeon.”
“Unique Entertainment News” Reports on Jessica, Sooyoung, and Their Star Siblings
OBS’s “Unique Entertainment News” recently talked about star siblings, highlighting Jessica and Sooyoung with their sisters, Krystal from f(x), and singer Choi Soojin. In the video, Soojin takes part in a short interview in which she mentions Sooyoung, saying, “Whenever there are shortcomings and I start reflecting on myself, or when I go through gloomy days, Sooyoung will always tell me that I have my own talents and that I should have more confidence.”
Others
Fans Account Their Experiences at Girls’ Generation – TTS’s Fanmeet
Girls’ Generation – TTS recently attended a fanmeet to have a chat with their fans as well as to answer several questions that touched on subjects ranging from their driving abilities to their sleep-talking. During the fanmeet, the girls talked about their recent “Twinkle” promotions, with Taeyeon detailing how she has become more calm and composed. The girls also asked a few questions to their fans, like what they wanted to see in a fanmeet and which which music show they liked the most. A cake and congratulatory song from SONEs were presented to the girls during their conversation. The fanmeet then moved onto the “Question Time” segment, after which Girls’ Generation – TTS talked about some of their own interesting experiences, one of them being a funny incident with Sooyoung where she kept panicking while driving. The fanaccounts detailing what went on in the fanmeet can be read here and here in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Taeyeon Voted as the Number One College Hoobae by College Students
In a recent poll of male college students, Taeyeon was voted first place as the idol students most wanted to have as their hoobae, or junior. She received 34.1% of the votes. Her victory was due to her explosive vocals and her cute and dorky image. In addition, Seohyun placed third with 17.8% of the vote thanks to her booksmart image and sincere and dedicated attitude.
Taeyeon and Jessica Reply to UFO Messages
Taeyeon and Jessica recently replied to several UFO messages from their fans. Taeyeon showed off her humorous side, sharing witty replies as her fans made various comments on topics such as the weather, movies, shaved ice, and more. In addition, Jessica answered questions about her cooking, replying to one message that she really can cook well, followed by a crying expression. Translations of Taeyeon and Jessica’s UFO replies can be read in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Girls’ Generation’s “PAPARAZZI” Ranks First on Tower Records’s Japan Online Daily Pre-Order Chart
Girls’ Generation’s new upcoming Japanese single, “PAPARAZZI”, recently ranked first place on Tower Records’s “Japan Online” daily pre-order chart, showing that fans are responding well as the group is expected to release the song on June 27th. f(x), Girls’ Generation’s labelmates from SM Entertainment, also placed highly on the chart with their mini-album, “Electric Shock”, ranking at second place.
Soccer Player Jong Taese Receives a Hand-Written Message from Yuri
Jong Taese, who plays soccer for North Korea, recently appeared on SBS’s “Healing Camp”. To commemorate his upcoming marriage, the MCs of the show presented him with lovebirds and a hand-written support message from Yuri as gifts. The message from Yuri read, “Taese oppa, I’m watching your great games well. Girl Yuri is cheering you on.” After receiving the gifts, Jong Taese said, “I like the hand-written message from Yuri more than the lovebirds. I can’t stop smiling.”
Seohyun’s Considerate Behavior Earns Praise
Photos featuring Seohyun thoughtfully holding down Tiffany’s dress and lifting up Taeyeon’s dress at the train to prevent her from tripping have caught the attention of Korean news media and netizens, who commented positively on her behavior. As always, Seohyun continues to impress with her considerate actions.
“Gee” Ranks on Chart of Most Played Songs at Japanese Karaoke Parlors
In a chart listing the songs most selected in Japanese Karaoke parlors, Girls’ Generation “Gee” was listed at #23, making it the only Korean entry on the chart. Girls’ Generation’s “Oh!”, “Gee”, and “The Boys” were also among the top ten Korean songs sung.
Yoona Attends Doosan Bears vs. Samsung Lions Baseball Game
On June 15th, Yoona attended a baseball game between the Doosan Bears and the Samsung Lions. She appeared to be relaxed and enjoyed herself during the game. You can check out more press photos of Yoona at the baseball game in Soshified’s Photos Section and download a video of her appearance from Soshified’s Video Downloads Section.
Yoona Leaves a Message and Photo on Girls’ Generation’s Japanese Mobile Fansite
Yoona recently left a message and photo of herself on Girls’ Generation’s Japanese mobile fansite. The photo was taken during a break in the filming for “Love Rain”, and Yoona writes that she began drinking coffee during the recordings in order to not feel sleepy. The entire translated message can be found in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Jessica Leaves a “Fanaccount” on Girls’ Generation’s Official Website
After attending a recording of “Dancing with the Stars II”, Jessica wrote a message and posted several photos of herself with Hyoyeon. In her message, Jessica referred to Hyoyeon as an “unnie” and said that Hyoyeon was so splendid and lovable that she “fell in love again”. Check out all the photos and Jessica’s entire message in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Yuri, Sooyoung, and Seohyun Answer Questions on Girls’ Generation’s Japanese Mobile Fansite
Girls’ Generation’s Japanese mobile fansite recently released several questions to and answers from Yuri, Sooyoung, and Seohyun. Yuri was asked about her favorite Japanese food other than takoyaki and also gave a recommendation on somewhere to visit in Korea. Sooyoung spoke about her dogs and also mentioned that she wanted a cat. Finally, Seohyun was asked about her healthy habits and about where in the world she wanted to visit. Check out all the questions and answers in Soshified’sTranslated Goodies Section.
Photos
Park Kwanghyun Tweets a Picture of Himself with Sunny
Park Kwanghyun, who acted as Frank Abagnale Jr. opposite Sunny’s Nurse Brenda in “Catch Me If You Can”, recently tweeted an old photo of them in the theater’s waiting room from their final performance day. In his tweet, he left a message for her saying, “Thank you for always having a bright side when you act ^^”.
Han Kyungae Takes a Picture of Herself with Tiffany
The director for the “RE;CODE” brand, Han Kyungae, recently took a picture of herself with Tiffany. The caption in the picture compliments Tiffany, saying that “Tiffany’s heart is pretty and her thoughts are kind!”
Musical Actress Seo Jiyoung Tweets Photo of “Catch Me If You Can” Cast
Musical actress Seo Jiyoung tweeted a photo of herself with the members of the cast of “Catch Me If You Can”. Included in the set of snapshots was Sunny. In another tweet, Seo also talked about how working on the musical was a pleasant experience.
On the same day that the music video for Girls’ Generation’s “PAPARAZZI” was released, a fan uploaded a dance cover of the song to YouTube, saying that he learnt all the dance steps in two hours. Despite the little time he had to practice, he captured the choreography of the song with impressive accuracy and delivered a charismatic performance that definitely earned him some praise and respect.
SM Entertainment has just released a new music video for “OMG (Oh My God)”, a track from Girls’ Generation – TTS’s “Twinkle” mini-album. While the music video does not feature the girls themselves, it does however play out a compilation of the subunit’s various concept pictures for “Twinkle” through multiple diverse transitions.
Promotions for “Twinkle” concluded last Monday on June 3rd, with the group fulfilling their final performance on SBS’s “Inkigayo”. While the subunit has finally ended its promotions, some of the other Girls’ Generation members are still carrying out their solo activities. Sunny and Hyoyeon are currently fixed guests on KBS’s “Invincible Youth 2″, with the latter competing in “Dancing With The Stars II”. Sooyoung is also busy with filming for her new drama, “The 3rd Hospital”, which will air on South Korea’s television network, “tvN”.
With most of the Girls’ Generation members finally beginning to wrap up their individual activities, the group has begun to focus on their upcoming Japanese single, “PAPARAZZI”, which will be released on June 27th.
Check out the “OMG (Oh My God)” music video below:
Mnet Releases Footage of Girls’ Generation – TTS from “M! Countdown”
Mnet recently released two behind-the-scenes videos of Girls’ Generation – TTS’s second and third wins on “M! Countdown”. In the first video, viewers are able to watch the subunit’s reactions to winning first place for the second week in a row. Despite the happy mood they were in, the three girls still made sure to give their heartfelt thanks to their fans for all of the support they have received so far and promised to continue to do their best in the future. In addition, Taeyeon promised to point the “M! Countdown” trophy at the camera, and Tiffany and Seohyun mentioned that they would add a rap and ad-libs to “Twinkle” should Girls’ Generation – TTS win for a third week in a row. The second video includes a clip from when Girls’ Generation – TTS won the Triple Crown on “M! Countdown” with each member fulfilling their promises. Both videos clearly show Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun’s dorky sides as well as their sincere gratitude for all their fans.
Endorsements
Innisfree Releases New Advertisements Featuring Yoona
Innisfree recently revealed new advertisements for its BB cream product, which showed Yoona’s refreshing face and charming smile. Other advertisements from Innisfree featuring Yoona can be found in Soshified’s Photos Section.
Eider Releases New Picture of Yoona
Eider recently released a photo of Yoona advertising their new boots. In the picture, Yoona can be seen in a checkered shirt and black boots, holding a silver umbrella.
The Face Shop Uploads a New Endorsement Photo of Seohyun
The Face Shop recently released another advertisement featuring Seohyun. In this picture, Seohyun shows off her clear skin with a cute pose and facial expression.
Others
Yoona Leaves Messages for “Love Rain” Staff Members
To commemorate the end of “Love Rain”, Yoona wrote messages for the staff members of “Love Rain”. In the message pictured above, she thanked every one of the staff members for their hard work and conveyed her gratitude for their help in making her character, Hana, so pretty every episode. She expressed sadness that she couldn’t get closer to the staff members, but said that it was fun getting to meet them. She ends her message with another thank you and tells the staff members to take care of their health.
Girls’ Generation Performs at “Great Voyage Festival”
On May 27th, Girls’ Generation performed at “Great Voyage Festival” where they sang “Hoot”, “The Boys”, “Gee”, and “MR.TAXI”. Unfortunately, Sunny and Yoona could not be present, but the girls were still able to put on a successful show. Although the performance was not broadcast, press photos of the event can be seen in Soshified’s Photos Section.
Kim Johan Compliments Jessica’s Singing Ability
Kim Johan, former vocal trainer for Taeyeon and Jessica, recently appeared on the show “You and I” and discussed Jessica’s singing skills. He expressed that though Jessica was a natural singer, her initial shyness made her voice very soft. Luckily, with some coaching, she was able to build her confidence and evolved into the talented vocalist that she is today.
Lee Jongsuk Talks About His Friendship with Hyoyeon
Lee Jongsuk, who is currently playing Ahn Jongsuk in the drama “High Kick 3″, recently revealed that he considers Hyoyeon to be a close friend. He explained that he first met her shortly before Girls’ Generation debuted, since he was also preparing to become part of an idol group at that time. Because they were the same age and got along well, they became close and still are to this day. Jongsuk said that he doesn’t make friends easily, but Hyoyeon is the only person he feels comfortable opening up to and sharing his feelings with.
“NY1″ Writes About Girls’ Generation and the “Korean Sound Wave”
“NY1″, an American news website, recently published an article on Girls’ Generation’s and their success in the United States as part of the website’s continuing coverage of the “Korean Sound Wave”. It mentioned the girls’ appearances on “Late Show with David Letterman” and “Live! With Kelly”, and declared Girls’ Generation to be the Korean version of the Pussycat Dolls. You can check out the full article on “NY1″ here.
Yoona Leaves a Message for Her Birthday on the Girls’ Generation Official Website
On her birthday, Yoona wrote a message thanking fans for their support of “Love Rain” and Girls’ Generation. She also expressed appreciation for the birthday wishes that she received from SONEs and her members. The full translation of the message can be found in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Jessica Lands a Spot on “On Style”‘s May Style Log
“On Style”, a fashion website, recently listed Jessica as number 29 on its monthly Style Log. The Style Log is a rundown of 31 people the website considers worthy of being recognized for having an exceptional fashion sense. You can check out the Style Log here.
Girls’ Generation Appears in Portuguese Teen Magazine
Girls’ Generation was recently featured in a Portuguese teen magazine. The article introduces the girls, talks briefly about how they became Girls’ Generation, and mentions three of their music videos: “Gee”, ”Hoot” and “Run Devil Run”. It also talks about their CFs and their participation on “Hello Baby”, along with Girls’ Generation’s fashion styles and recent dramas such as “Love Rain” and “Fashion King”.
Yuri Posts a Photo and Message on Japanese Mobile Site
Yuri recently posted some behind-the-scenes photos from her drama on Girls’ Generation’s Japanese mobile fansite. In the message that accompanied the pictures, Yuri expressed her excitement that the filming for “Fashion King” was over and she could finally reunite with the other members of Girls’ Generation. Read the full translation in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Hyoyeon Thanks Fans for Their Support on “Dancing with the Stars II”
On June 1st, Hyoyeon wrote a message on Girls’ Generation’s official website thanking fans for watching her on “Dancing with the Stars II”. She also thanked the other members of Girls’ Generation for their support as well. The full message can be read in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.
Girls’ Generation “Holiday” Photobook Sells Over 33,000 Copies
33, 415 copies of Girls’ Generation’s “Holiday” photobook were sold in the first quarter of 2012 in Japan, making it the seventh photobook with the highest sales during that time period. Congratulations to Girls’ Generation and their continued success in Japan!
Photos
Kim Sooro Takes a Picture of Himself with Sooyoung
Kim Sooro posted a picture of him and Sooyoung on his Twitter account. The photo was taken at the shooting site for an advertisement with Kim Sooro. The pair can be seen posing together while they casually make peace signs for the camera.
Hyomin Tweets Pictures from Her Visit to “Invincible Youth 2″
Hyomin from T-ara tweeted a message about her visit to the “Invincible Youth 2″ filming site on May 30th and shared a picture of herself and Sunny. In her message, she stated that it was her birthday and that for her present, she received Sunny. She ended her message saying that the “Subyung” couple had been revived. Later, Hyomin uploaded another picture from her visit with the “Invincible Youth 2″ cast. This goofy photo shows Hyomin with Sunny, fellow season one member Sunhwa, and returning MC Kim Shinyoung.
Bora Shares a Picture of Herself with Sunny and Hyoyeon
Bora, a member of SISTAR and cast member on “Invincible Youth 2″, recently posted a photo of herself with the rest of the “Invincible Youth 2″ cast. Sunny and Hyoyeon can be seen posing comically for the camera.
Jang Geunsuk Tweets a Photo of Himself and Yoona
Jang Geunsuk, Yoona’s co-star in the drama “Love Rain”, recently posted a picture from the set of the drama. In the photo, the two are in what seem to be wedding outfits, and both are smiling happily.
Joo Sangwook Uploads Picture of Himself and “Invincible Youth 2″ Cast Members
Joo Sangwook, a South Korean drama actor, recently shared a photo of his encounter with the cast of “Invincible Youth 2″. Sangwook strikes a cool pose as the girls show off their cute expressions.
Ock Joohyun Tweets Photos of Herself with Seohyun
On May 31st, Ock Joohyun of 90′s girl group “Fin.K.L.” tweeted a photo of herself with Seohyun. The two of them were at a performance of the Broadway musical “Wicked”, which was touring Korea. Also present in some of the photos was Ock Joohyun’s ex-bandmate, Lee Jin, who also went to watch the musical.
Staff Member of “Love Rain” Tweets a Photo of Yoona
A staff member of “Love Rain” recently uploaded a picture of himself and Yoona from the drama’s after-party. The two took a quick break from celebrating the end of the show in order to pose and smile at the camera.
Hyoyeon Takes a Photo with “Dancing with the Stars II” Contestant
On Friday, a picture of Hyoyeon with professional dancer Park Jiwoo was uploaded online. Park Jiwoo is also a contestant on the show, in which he partners with model Jessica Gomes. Seohyun, who attended the show to support Hyoyeon, also appeared in the photograph.
This fanmade music video is a compilation of many of Girls’ Generation’s most recent hilarious moments for the viewer’s enjoyment. Filled with cuts from shows such as “Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys”, “Running Man”, “Happy Together”, and “Radio Star”, as well as “Show! Music Core” host clips and various radio tapings, this video is packed with the silly antics, expressions, and banter that made so many SONEs fall in love with Girls’ Generation.
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