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.
In addition to performing at a special Music Bank concert and on “Le Grand Journal“, Girls’ Generation also sat down with “Off TV” for a lengthy interview, where they discussed topics ranging from their fans to their impression of Paris. “Off TV” also posted two photos of Girls’ Generation on their Facebook page.
Seohyun and Yoongun’s Interview for “Don’t Say No”
On January 13th, the official YouTube account for SM Entertainment released an interview of Seohyun and Brown Eyes’ Yoongun for their duet, “Don’t Say No”. The interview took place during the day of the recording, and opens with Seohyun briefly describing the song, calling it “sad” and one that “lingers in your ears.” Seohyun also goes on to introduce her partner, Yoongun.
Endorsements
Eider Releases New Photos of Yoona
Eider has released new photos of Yoona wearing clothing for their outerwear brand. She can be seen modeling jackets and other items, while also posing next to popular actor, Lee Minho.
Vita500 Commemorates Sooyoung’s Birthday with a Special Giveaway
Kwangdong Pharmacy will be holding a giveaway event to celebrate Sooyoung’s birthday. Fans will have a chance to win a box of Vita500 drinks by taking a picture of themselves holding a Vita500 bottle with Sooyoung’s face on it. Vita500 has also released a special wallpaper in honor of Sooyoung turning 22.
Others
“New Straits Times” Covers Sunny and Her Role in “Catch Me If You Can”
The Malaysian newspaper “New Straits Times” covered Sunny’s upcoming musical debut in “Catch Me If You Can”. Look forward to the musical!
Official “Catch Me If You Can” Website Updates With Cast Information
The official website for the musical “Catch Me If You Can” updated with information about all of the various cast members. A new photo of Sunny was posted along with information about her upcoming role as Brenda Strong.
“Wild Romance” Releases New Still Photos of Jessica
Wild Romance recently released four new still photos of Jessica. Her character, Kang Jonghee, can be seen in the photos exchanging her boots for tennis shoes.
Seohyun Voted as the Number One Idol Who Shines in a White T-shirt and Jeans
Seohyun was recently voted as the number one idol who shines in a white t-shirt and jeans. In a poll of 9356 people, 23% of voters found that Seohyun still manages to show off her looks in only a simple attire. Jessica came in second place, with voters citing her “glamorous” body. However, as all their fans know, the members of Girls’ Generation would all shine brightly wearing even potato sacks.
“The Straits Times” Reports On Girls’ Generation’s Foray Into Acting
The Straits Times, a newspaper based in Singapore, recently covered Jessica, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona’s future drama activities. The article also discusses K-pop and Korean dramas as two of the major promoters of Hallyu. You can read more about Girls’ Generation’s current and upcoming dramas here.
“Third Eye Blind” Guitarist Kryz Reid Inspired by “Gee”
Kryz Reid, guitarist for American alternative rock band “Third Eye Blind”, recently tweeted that one of his inspirations for their upcoming 5th album is popular Girls’ Generation song “Gee”. It’ll be interesting to see how the song turns out. Thanks to Jared for the tip.
Sooyoung Leaves a Birthday Message on the Official Girls’ Generation Board
Sooyoung recently posted a touching thank you message on the official Girls’ Generation board for her birthday. In the message, she thanked fans for their love and support, and also introduced the idea of the “Soshi Express”, a train with passengers from all over the world.
Official Twitter for “Salamander Guru and the Gang” Tweets a Photo of Taeyeon
The official Twitter account for SBS’s drama “Salamander Guru and the Gang” released an image of Taeyeon and SHINee’s Minho on a break from acting during the show’s recording. The tweet commented on the image by saying, “Maybe talking seriously about acting?” Perhaps Taeyeon is giving Minho advice on how to perform her amazing oppa-melting aegyo.
Sunny Posts a Selca and Message on Girls’ Generation Japanese Fansite
On February 9th, Sunny left a short message and selca on the official Japanese mobile fansite for Girls’ Generation. In the photo she is showing off her nails that have a “pure white snow” theme. Sunny also gave her best wishes to everyone who cheers for Girls’ Generation.
“Kissing You” Chosen as the Song Boyfriends Want To Hear Most From Their Girlfriends
Girls’ Generation’s “Kissing You” came on top in a survey by a dating website in Korea. The survey targeted men between the ages of 20 and 30, and was conducted over a period of three days, starting from February 1st. The question was, “What song would you like your girlfriends to sing for you on Valentine’s day?”. “Kissing You” came on top with 33.2% of the votes, followed closely by IU’s “Good Day”, with 31.7%, and Girls’ Generation’s “Oh!” in third place with 19.6%.
Yoongun Posts a Selca with Seohyun
Brown Eyes’ Yoongun recently posted a selca of himself with Seohyun on his twitter account. Their duet, entitled “Don’t Say No”, was recently released and reached first place on the Olleh music chart. The song also performed well on many other charts, such as Naver, Bugs, and MelOn.
CNN’s Financial Times Covers Girls’ Generation
CNN’s “Financial Times” recently covered Girls’ Generation and the advance of K-pop in North America and Europe. The online article mentions Girls’ Generation’s performance on “Late Show with David Letterman”, as well as the popularity of Korean dramas. You can check out the entire article here .
Girls’ Generation Featured on YouTube Ad
In general, most people who visit YouTube are frustrated by ads that constantly pop up. However, SONEs now have a reason to look forward to those ads, as they may stumble upon the YouTube ad that features Girls’ Generation. Be on the lookout, and see if you can find that elusive ad.
After fans in Paris congratulated her with birthday wishes at a special Music Bank, SONEs halfway around the world attending Girls’ Generation’s 2nd Asia Tour in Bangkok welcomed Sooyoung with another special fanevent. In one of several surprises for Girls’ Generation, members in the audience held up lights to form “♥SY”.
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