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Name :
Girls' Generation
So Nyuh Shi Dae
소녀시대
少女時代

Members :
Taeyeon. Jessica. Sunny. Tiffany. Hyoyeon. Yuri. Sooyoung. YoonA. Seohyun

Labels :
SM Entertainment

Debut :
2007

Korean Albums :
Into The New World, Girls' Generation, Kissing You, Baby Baby,
Gee, Tell Me Your Wish, Oh!, Run Devil Run, Hoot, The Boys, Twinkle, I Got A Boy, Mr.Mr.

Japanese Albums :
Gee, Genie, Run Devil Run, Mr Taxi, Bad Girl, Paparazzi, Oh!, Flower Power, Girls & Peace, Love & Girls, Galaxy Supernova, Love & Peace


Official Website :
Girls' Generation Official Homepage
Girls' Generation Japanese Homepage

Facebook Fan Page :
https://www.facebook...girlsgeneration

Twitter :
https://twitter.com/GirlsGeneration/

International Fansite :
Soshified

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Stage Name
Taeyeon
(태연)
Name:
Kim Tae Yeon
(김태연)
Nicknames:
Taeng, Taengoo (Taeng9), Tete, Kid Leader, ByunTaeng (pervert Taeng)
Group Position:
Leader & Main Vocalist
Date of Birth:
March 9, 1989

Bloodtype: O
Roommate: Sunny
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/KTY612
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Trot
Casted: 2004 SM 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place Grand Award)
Training: 3 Years 3 Months
School: Jeonju Art High School [Graduated]
Career:
- 2004 Collaborated with The One ‘You Bring me Joy‘ (Part 2)
- 2007 CF Gamevile Mobile Stone in the Water
- 2008 DJ for MBC ‘Kangin & Taeyeon’s Chinhan Chingu’ (with Super Junior Kangin)
- 2008 OST for KBS drama Hong Gil Dong ‘If (Manyage/ ???)‘
- 2008 MV Lee Byul ‘Forever‘
- 2008 OST for MBC drama Beethoven Virus ‘Can You Hear Me‘
- 2009 Variety show MBC ‘We Got Married‘(with Jung Hyung-don)
- 2009 DJ for MBC radio ‘Taeyeon’s Chinhan Chingu’
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Heading to the Ground ‘It’s Love‘ (with Sunny)
- 2009 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic (with Tiffany)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Tiffany & Sooyoung)
- 2010 MC for KBS2 talk show ‘Seung Seung Jang Goo (Win Win)’
- 2010 Musical ‘Midnight Sun’ from the movie ‘Taiyou no Uta‘ (as Kaoru Amane)
- 2010 Voice Actor for ‘Despicable Me‘ Korean title: ‘Superbad’ (as Margo)
- 2010 Collaborated with The One for Digital Single ' Like A Star'
- 2010 OST for SBS drama Athena 'I Love You'

- 2013 SMTOWN The Ballad 'Breath' and 'Set Me Free'

Stage Name :
Jessica
(제시카)
Name :
Jessica Jung Soo Yeon
(제시카 정)
Nicknames:
Sica, Jessi, Sergeant Sic, Sicachu, Sickal (knive), Ice Princess, Sica-sama
Group Position:
Main Vocalist
Date of Birth:
April 18, 1989

Bloodtype: B
Roommate: Sooyoung
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/980418
Language: Korean (Fluent), English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
Specialty: Piano & Dance
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Training: 7 Years 6 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (K.K.F.S.) [Graduated]
Career:
- 2007 MV Kim Jo Han – ‘Love is so late, I’m sorry‘
- 2007 Featured with 8eight ‘I Love You‘
- 2009 Featured with Park Myung Soo ‘Naengmyun‘
- 2009 MV Super Junior M – ‘Super Girl‘
- 2009 Musical ‘Legally Blonde – The Musical‘ (as Elle Woods)
- 2010 MC for KBS 'Happy Birthday'
- 2010 SPC OST - Digital Single 'Sweet Delight'

- 2012 KBS Drama 'Wild Romance' (as Kang Jonghee)

- 2012-2013 Musical 'Legally Blonde - The Musical' (as Elle Woods)

Me2Day: http://me2day.net/gg_jessica

Stage Name:
Sunny
(써니)
Name:
Lee Soon Kyu
(이순규)
Nicknames:
SunKyu, DJ Soon, Sunny Bunny, Choi Danshin (The Shortest)
Group Position:
Lead Vocalist
Date of Birth:
May 15, 1989

Bloodtype: B
Roommate: Taeyeon
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/sunnydaisy
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Sports, Eloquence
Casted: 2007 SM Casting System
Training: 5 Months (previously trained for 5 years in another company)
School: Baehwa Girl’s High School [Graduated]
Career:
- 2008 DJ for Melon ‘ChunJi Radio: Sungmin & Sunny’ (with Super Junior Sungmin)
- 2008 MV Super Junior H – ‘Cooking? Cooking!‘
- 2008 OST for movie Story of Wine ‘Finally Now‘
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘You Don’t Know About Love‘
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sooyoung & Seohyun)
- 2009 MC for SkyTV ‘the M’ (with SS501 Hyungjoon)
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Heading to the Ground ‘It’s Love‘ (with Taeyeon)
- 2009 MC for MTV ‘the M’ (with 2AM Seulong)
- 2009 Variety show KBS2 ‘Invincible Youth’ (as part of Girl7)
- 2010 OST for SBS drama Oh! My Lady ‘Your Doll‘
- 2011 - 2012 Variety show KBS2 'Invincible Youth 2' (as part of G6)

- 2012 Musical 'Catch Me If You Can' (as Brenda)

Stage Name:
Tiffany
(티파니)
Name:
Stephanie Hwang
(스테파니 황)
Hwang Mi Young
(황미영)
Nicknames:
Fany Fany Tiffany, DdilFany (Clumsy Fany), AjumNy, Mushroom Hwang
Group Position:
Lead Vocalist
Date of Birth:
August 1, 1989

Bloodtype: O
Roommate: Whole room for herself
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/01evergreen
Language: Korean, English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
Specialty: Flute
Casted: 2004 SM Casting System; 2004 CJ/KMTV (USA-LA) Contest 1st Place
Training: 3 Years 7 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (K.K.F.S.) [Graduated]
Career:
- 2007 VJ for KMTV ‘Sonyun Sonyuh Gayo Baekso’ (with Kim Hyesung)
- 2008 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic
- 2008 Variety Show KBS2 ‘Kko Kko Tour’ season 1
- 2009 OST for MBC drama Jang Myung Go ‘By Myself (? ???)‘
- 2009 Featured with K.Will ‘A Girl Meets Love‘
- 2009 Featured with The Blue ‘Feeling Only You‘ (with Sooyoung)
- 2009 MC for MBC Music Core (with Yuri)
- 2009 Model for ‘A-Solution’ cosmetic (with Taeyeon)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Taeyeon & Sooyoung)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Sooyoung & Yuri)
- 2010 'Haru' Mini Drama OST 'Banji (Ring)'
- 2011 Musical 'FAME'

- 2013 Fashion King

Stage Name:
HyoYeon
(효연)
Name:
Kim Hyo Yeon
(김효연)
Nicknames:
Hyoraengi (tiger), Kim Choding (elementary school-kid Kim), Kim Yeolsal (10-year-old Kim), Dancing Queen
Group Position:
Main Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth:
September 22, 1989

Bloodtype: AB
Roommate: Seohyun
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/hy0922
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Fluent), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Dancing
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Training: 7 Years 1 Month
School: 2004. 3~8 Studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing, China
Career:
- 2004 Hip hop dance crew ‘Little Winners‘ (with Miss A Lee Min-young)
- 2005 M.Net/KM Music Festival BoA’s ‘Over the Top’ silhouette dancer
- 2010 Recurring guest on KBS2 ‘Dream Team'
- 2011 - 2012 Variety Show KBS2 ' Invincible Youth 2' (As part of G6)
- 2012 MBC Dancing With The Stars Season 2

- 2013 Mnet 'Dancing 9' with Yuri

Stage Name:
Yuri
(유리)
Name:
Kwon Yu Ri
(권유리)
Nicknames:
Yul, Kkab-Yul (playful Yul), Black Pearl, Kwon Banjang (Class-President Kwon)
Group Position:
Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth:
December 5, 1989

Bloodtype: AB
Roommate: Yoona
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/rnjsdbfl
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Dancing, Acting, Swimming, Piano
Casted: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest (Best Dancer, 2nd Place)
Training: 6 Years 11 Months
School: Neunggok High School | ChungAng University
Career:
- 2005 KM Super Junior Show ‘The King’s Boyfriend’
- 2006 CF Dongil Highvill Lake City
- 2006 MV DBSK - ‘Beautiful Life‘
- 2006 CF China Chocopie CF (with Jang Dong-gun)
- 2006 CF East-West food Hat Choco mitte
- 2007 Movie ‘Attack on the Pin-Up Boys‘ (as Ballet Girl)
- 2007 Sitcom KBS ‘Unstoppable Marriage’ (as Kwon Yu-ri)
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘Ggok‘ (with Sooyoung)
- 2008 Variety Show KBS2 ‘Kko Kko Tour’ season 2
- 2009 MV K.Will – ‘Tears are Dropping (??? ??)‘
- 2009 MV Joo Hyunmi & Seohyun - ‘Jjalajajja (????)‘
- 2009 MC for MBC Show! Music Core (with Tiffany)
- 2009 Variety show KBS2 ‘Invincible Youth’ (as part of Girl7)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Daniel Henney; Tiffany & Sooyoung)
- 2012 Drama SBS 'Fashion King'

- 2013 Mnet's 'Dancing 9' with Hyoyeon

- 2013 Movie 'No Breathing'

Stage Name:
SooYoung
(수영)
Name:
Choi Soo Young
(최수영)
Nicknames:
Shik shin (God of food), NaSoo (interrupter), DJ Syoung
Group Position:
Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth:
February 10, 1990

Bloodtype: O
Roommate: Jessica
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/pureYoung
Language: Korean (Fluent), Japanese (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Dance, Eloquence, Acting
Casted: 2000 SM Open Audition | 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
Training: 7 Years 3 Months
School: Jeongshin Girl’s High school | ChungAng University
Career:
- 2002 Japanese duo ‘Route φ‘ (with Marina Takahashi)
- 2003 CF Samsung Anycall Battle of Music (with Jewerly Park Jung-ah)
- 2004 School uniforms ‘Rocks’ model
- 2005 VJ for M.Net ‘Hello Chat’
- 2005 OST for Inuyasha ‘I Am‘ (Korean ver.)
- 2007 DJ for Melon ‘ChunJi Radio: Sungmin & Sooyoung’ (with Super Junior Sungmin)
- 2007 Sitcom KBS ‘Unstoppable Marriage‘ (as Choi Soo-young)
- 2008 OST for SBS drama Working Mom ‘Ggok‘ (with Yuri)
- 2008 Movie ‘Hello Schoolgirl! / ????‘ (as Jung Da-jung)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sunny & Seohyun)
- 2009 Featured with The Blue ‘Feeling Only You‘ (with Tiffany)
- 2009 MC for MBC ‘Fantastic Duo’ (with Kim Jae-dong)
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Taeyeon & Tiffany)
- 2010 CF ‘Biotherm’ (with Tiffany & Yuri)
- 2010 Narrator/Voice Actor for MBC '???? ???? (Youth Art of War Ami Ami)'

- 2012 tvN Drama 'The 3rd Hospital' (as Euijin)

- 2013 tvN Dram Dating Cyrano Agency (as Kong Min-Young)

Stage Name:
YoonA
(윤아)
Name:
Im Yoon Ah
(임윤아)
Nicknames:
Yoong, Saseumi (deer), Him Yoona (strong Yoona), Im-Choding (elementary school-kid Im)
Group Position:
Lead Dancer & Supporting Vocalist
Date of Birth:
May 30, 1990

Bloodtype: B
Roommate: Yuri
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/imyoona
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic), English (Basic)
Specialty: Acting
Casted: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
Training: 5 Years and 2 Months
School: Daeyeong High School | Dongguk University
Career:
- 2004 Elite Student uniforms advertising model
- 2004 MV DBSK – ‘Magic Castle‘
- 2006 CF Teun Teun English
- 2006 CF Sanyo batteries Eneloop
- 2006 CF Elite Student uniforms (with SS501)
- 2006 MV Super Junior - ‘U‘
- 2006 MV CSJH The Grace – ‘My Everything‘ (with Super Junior Kibum)
- 2007 CF Yejimin Pad
- 2007 CF Clean & Clear
- 2007 CF Sunkist Grapefruit/Lemonade (with Super Junior Kangin & Heechul)
– 2007 Drama MBC ‘9 Ends 2 Outs‘ (as Shin Joo-young)
- 2007 MV Super Junior - ‘Marry U‘
- 2008 MV Lee Seung Chul - ‘Propose‘
- 2008 Drama MBC ‘Park Jung Geum‘ (as Mi-ae)
- 2008 Daily drama KBS ‘You Are My Destiny‘ (as Jang Sae-byuk)
- 2009 MV 24/7 – ‘That Man’s Woman‘
- 2009 CF ‘Clean & Clear’ (with Kim So-eun)
- 2009 Drama MBC ‘Cinderella Man‘ (as Seo Yoo-jin)
- 2009 CF ‘Innisfree‘
- 2010 Variety Show SBS ‘Family Outing season 2′
- 2010 CF ‘S-Oil‘
- 2010 CF OST 'Innisfree Day'
- 2012 Drama KBS2 'Love Rain'

Stage Name:
Seo Hyun
(서현)
Name:
Seo Joo Hyun
(서주현)
Nicknames:
Maknae (the youngest one), Seororo, Seobaby, Hyun
Group Position:
Lead Vocalist
Date of Birth:
June 28, 1991

Bloodtype: A
Roommate: Hyoyeon
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/cutejuhyun
Language: Korean (Fluent), Chinese (Fluent), Japanese (Fluent), English (Basic)
Specialty: Piano
Casted: 2003 SM Casting System
Training: 4 Years 6 Month
School: Daeyeong High School | Dongguk University
Career:
- 2005 ‘Smart Student Uniforms’ ad models (with DBSK)
- 2009 Featured with Joo Hyunmi ‘Jjalajjaja (????)‘
- 2009 CF ‘Post Cereal‘ (with Sunny, Sooyoung)
- 2010 CF ‘Clean and Clear’ (with f(x) Krystal)
- 2010 Variety show MBC ‘We Got Married‘ (with CN Blue Jung Yong-hwa)
- 2010 OST for MBC drama Kim SooRo ‘It’s Okay Even If It Hurts’
- 2010 Voice Actor for ‘Despicable Me‘ Korean title: ‘Superbad’ (as Edith)
- 2010 MV TRAX – ‘Oh! My Goddess‘
- 2010 G20 Seoul Summit OST 'Let's Go'

- 2013 'Moon Embraces The Sun' Musical

 

Edited March 3, 201411 yr by kalnet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DSIgP4N-yIk

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mh_rn1bHuJg

Let me present you my first 'Sunday Weekly Music Videos' where I will post 5 - 10 music videos in this post! Like I've said last week, I will post these videos on Sunday only and after that, its back to being a Girls' Generation Thread. Starting next week, I will post not only Korean Music Videos but Japanese Music Videos as well! So look forward to it next week!

 

So here are your Music Videos for this week. Enjoy!

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RadYoceceMo

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVwE_DkcwE0

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrSSRIM8Q-Y

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUfjq46WLuc

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKVuPqjFRoY

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5m9x929w38

 

Why is BoA's song in Japanese? Because it is the first Japanese song I've ever listened to and I didn't realized she was a Korean Artist until 2006. She is someone I really admire for the past 10 years. =)

 

That's all for this week! Hope you guys enjoy these set of songs and look forward to next Sunday! Until then, have an awesome day today!

Various Pictures and Videos. =)

 

 

 

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ool_C3BvK4

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UECGhAUdxA

Girls' Generation to make cameo appearance on Webtoon.

 

 

Girls’ Generation will make cameo appearances as cartoon characters for the webtoon “ENT”. “ENT” is a new upcoming webtoon production by Yoon Inhwan, author of “The New Undercover Royal Inspector”, and is also co-produced by SM Entertainment. The second illustration of the webtoon was released on April 30th, showcasing the nine girls in their “The Boys” promotional outfits. The girls are to have cameos in order to add a sense of realism to the series.

 

“ENT” is a fictional story about two people. The first person is A (fake name), a normal high school student who is the vocal singer of an SM rookie group called “Born on 4th of July”. The second person is Foxstar, a famous fanfiction writer. This webtoon will be about the fanfiction that Foxstar writes based on insider information that she obtains from A about SM, and the incidents that follow after its publication.

 

The CEO of “Ylab”, the production company of “ENT”, approached SM Entertainment about this webtoon when production first started. SM Entertainment has since fully cooperated in the production of this webtoon, viewing its purpose in a positive light.

 

SM Entertainment’s artists will appear with their real names in the webtoon, and it is predicted that the series will garner the attention of both manhwa and K-Pop fans alike.

 

The webtoon “ENT” will be publicly released in black and white through a website belonging to Club Sunday, one of Japan’s biggest manhwa publishing companies. It will then be opened to the Korean public on July 4th through Naver’s webtoon services.

 

Source:

Herald Media

Translated by: minigiglo@soshified

Edited by: Litney@soshified, NeonCyro@soshified, Best Served Soup@soshified, residentbenchwarmer@soshified

Soshified Malaysia Exclusive: An Interview With Brandon Fraley & Jamelle Fraley

 

 

 

This morning, SSFMY landed an exclusive interview, which I had the honor of interviewing with two out of three composers of “Twinkle” from Jam Factory which is the lovely couple, Brandon & Jamelle Fraley.

 

The title track, “Twinkle”, written and produced by Brandon Fraley, Jamelle Fraley, and Javier Solis, is a dance-pop track, with influences of funk, electropop and go-go. Taking inspiration from music during the 70's and 80's, specifically, that of Stevie Wonder.

 

Brandon Fraley is a graduate of Belmont University who you can now find him on tour with RCA/19 record Nashville recording artist, Danny Gokey. Danny was 3rd runner-up on Season 8 of American Idol. Brandon is also a songwriter for Sony Music Publishing in Los Angeles. As a touring and studio musician for 10 years, Brandon has played and worked in the studio worked with such artists as Gretchen Wilson, Ryan Tedder (OneRepublic), Jaci Velasquez, & Tommy Simms. Jamelle Fraley is also a graduate of Belmont University, you can now find her currently on tour singing background vocals for Carrie Underwood. Carrie Underwood was the winner of Season 8 of American Idol. Brandon and Jamelle both have been married to each other for almost 10 years.

 

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SSFMY: First off, I am administrator "Dookong" from Girls' Generation's fanclub in a South East Asia country, Malaysia that is Soshified (Malaysia), a branch of the international fanclub, Soshified. Thank you once again for granting us this interview in such a short notice. It's really nice to be here and have an interview with you two. Everyone is really excited for "Twinkle".

Brandon Fraley & Jamelle Fraley (BF& JF): We are very excited about the initial response from the fans. Everyone seems to really like "Twinkle" so far!

SSFMY: We are definitely loving it! What was your initial response when you heard that you will be working with Girls' Generation sub-unit, TaeTiSeo?

(BF& JF): We were completely blown away! We were already huge fans of Girls' Generation, so when we first heard that they were considering recording "Twinkle" for their new sub unit, we were SO excited!!! We just could not believe it!

SSFMY: That's awesome! I'm surprised that you have known about Girls' Generation in the first place!

BF: I have been writing songs for Jam Factory for KPOP for the last few years. I have written songs for Super Junior, Shinee, Misia, and more. When Girls' Generation came out, I always hoped to write a song for them. I liked many of their songs including "Mr. Taxi" & "The Boys"

SSFMY: Wow! That's incredible. I have to agree with you, "The Boys" is awesome. So, how was the songwriting and recording process for “Twinkle”?

(BF& JF): Well, we wrote the song "Twinkle" here in the US. After they heard the song, they hired more musicians to finish the song. We were not there when they recorded the vocals but we are SO happy with how the final song sounds! The songwriting process was fun. We just wanted to write a really fun, upbeat song that was fun to sing, fun to listen to, and hopefully fun to dance to!

BF: My wife & I wrote the song with our friend Javier Solis, who is an incredible drummer!!

SSFMY: You three are amazing! Twinkle is such an amazing song! A lot of us has been repeating the song since it was released earlier. So, what inspires the song "Twinkle"?

(BF& JF): We just thought that "Twinkle" was a cool name for a song. It sounded like a song that should have a lot of energy and power to it! We knew that the singers in TaeTiSeo had AMAZING voices, so we knew that they would sing the song really well & we were right! They sound FANTASTIC singing that song! We are just SO happy that TaeTiSeo recorded Twinkle.

BF: I can't imagine anyone else singing that song better than them! Over the past few years, I have been so lucky to have so many great artists record my songs. Super Junior recorded 2 of my songs "Sunflower" & "My Only Girl". Shinee recorded my songs "Your Name" & "Honesty". Misia recorded my song "Tonight" & Jang Ri In recorded a song I wrote called "Y". Also, I just have to say that none of those songs would have ever been recorded had it not been for my AMAZING publishing company Jam Factory!! They are the best!!! They are also the reason that TaeTiSeo found my song "Twinkle"!

SSFMY: Wow! That's really amazing. So, how long was the songwriting and recording process for “Twinkle”?

BF: We wrote the song in about 2 days. The recording process took about a week, if I remember correctly. After they heard our original recording, they spent some more time finishing it up for TaeTiSeo's version.

SSFMY: "Twinkle" is absolutely amazing. I was in love with the song when it was released as a teaser. Even if it was just 17 seconds. The three teasers have been receiving so much love from everyone since the very beginning and “Twinkle” is climbing the iTunes charts all over the world as we speak and that’s before the physical album is even released! Did you expect the mini album to do that well?

(BF& JF): No! We always hoped that "Twinkle would do well, but we never thought that it would take off like it has. I looked at YouTube earlier today, and when you add up all 3 teaser video's, there have been almost 9 MILLION views!!! We are just speechless! We hope everyone likes the music video as much as they like the song! We know that Girls' Generation has always put out GREAT music! We were just hoping that the fans would think that "Twinkle" was as good as some of their other great songs! So far so good!

SSFMY: It is a great song already, to be honest! We will definitely love the MV as much as we love the song. Having to work with so many great artistes before, what are your thoughts about Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun of Girls’ Generation?

(BF& JF): I think they are so incredible. Their voices are just absolutely amazing! I honestly can't think of anyone else singing that song now that I've heard them sing it! We are planning to make a trip to one of their concerts sometime this year so we can meet them & thank them in person for recording our song!

SSFMY: I had to quote them for this. Taeyeon said, "When we were recording and dancing, we always had fun. Even if MV shooting went for an entire day, I never got tired of the song."While Tiffany said, "The more I listen to Twinkle, the more addicting it gets." It seems that they really love the song just as much as we are.

(BF& JF): Wow! Thank you for showing us that! I'm SO glad they liked the song so much!

SSFMY: My pleasure. Are you looking forward in working with them again in the future?

BF: ABSOLUTELY! I am already writing new songs for send them for their next recording! I would be so honored if they would record more of my songs!

 

SSFMY: We’ll be crossing our fingers for it to happen. Any last words for the fans?

BF: From myself, my wife Jamelle, & Javier Solis, we just have to say once again thank you SO MUCH to TaeTiSeo for recording our song. It is such an honor. Also, a MASSIVE THANK YOU to the fans!!! All of the success that "Twinkle" is having is all because of YOU!!!!! We also want to thank Jam Factory for everything they've done for us as songwriters. Feel free to follow us on twitter as we would love to hear any feedback you have. We also will try to answer any questions any of the fans have about the song. You can follow us at @bfraley @jamelle210 & @javsjoint

SSFMY: Definitely! And that’s a wrap! Thanks so much to you two. I had a lovely time and it really is a pleasure having to do this with you two! I wish you all the best in your future works. Thanks again for spending your time with us!

(BF& JF): Thanks for spending time and talking with us! We look forward to speaking with you again sometime in the future!

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120501 Taeyeon and Tiffany @ High Cut Magazine Pictures

 

 

 

Its an overrated meme I know, but I'll post anyway. =)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=19J8APjg-Mo

Various Infos, Pictures, and Videos:-

 

Twinkle MV (English Translation Lyrics)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4dVv519v5o

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NN3659K3Unk

 

 

1st Look Magazine Issue #20 May 2012 photography

 

Tiffany & Seohyun (with Kangta & Super Junior Yesung)

 

Twinkle Photocards! (2 Different photocards for each member.)

 

 

 

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[iNFO] :-

 

【 Girls' Generation-TTS 】Twinkle - Official Fanchant

http://goo.gl/xL68l

 

From our fan chants: Used to chant their names, but now we got completely mesmerized by them that we agree with everything they're singing -

 

They sing: 숨겨도 twinkle 어쩌나? (I twinkle even if I'm hidden, what should I do?)

We answer: 숨겨도 twinkle 괜찮아 (You twinkle even if you're hidden, it's perfectly alright)

 

They sing: 딴 사람들도 다 빛나는 나를 좋아해 (Other people like me too, me who is shining)

We answer: 빛나는 너를 좋

아해 (We like you who's shining)

 

They sing: 나는 twinkle 티가나 (I twinkle, it's obvious)

We answer: 너는 twinkle 티가나 (You twinkle, it's obvious)

 

SONEs are like:

You twinkle you're shining it's obvious,

yes yes yes, unconditionally.

(Eyes: *____*)

 

Credits: imwhywhy

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SNSD-TTS will be performing Twinkle & Baby Steps @ M!Countdown tomorrow.

 

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SNSD's endorsement for Goobne Chicken has been ended

 

- TaeTiSeo recorded their own background vocals for all the tracks except Love Sick

- TTS will perform Twinkle + Baby Steps on MCountdown ( May 3rd) , Twinkle + Love Sick on Music Core (5th May), and Twinkle in Music Bank (4th May).

- This week Music Core only has 30mins but they give TTS at least 7 minutes of air time.

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Gonna post 4 more articles and I'll be done for the day today. =)

Yoona, the highest earning member in Girls' Generation

 

 

Ahead of TaeTiSeo’s promotional activity for their mini album ‘Twinkle’, Tiffany made an appearance on SBS ‘Strong Heart’ aired on May 1st.

 

On this episode of ‘Strong Heart’, in reply to the question, “Among Girls’ Generation members, who earns the most?”, Tiffany said, “As YoonA is involved with a lot of individual activities like advertisements and dramas, I think she earns the most among us”.

 

Tiffany then added, “This time around, I will be involved in the promotional activities of Girls’ Generation’s 3-member unit, TaeTiSeo. So, I’m looking forward to see how it goes”, drawing laughters from everyone in the studio.

 

Credit: tvdaily.co.kr

TaeTiSeo's 'Twinkle' ranks highly on Japan's preorder charts

 

 

 

 

Ever since its release, Girls’ Generation – TaeTiSeo’s mini album ‘Twinkle’ has been topping Japan’s Tower Records’ preorder chart for 3 days in a row before dropping to the no.2 spot on May 1st. Besides that, the mini album has also managed to secure the 4th placing on HMV’s preorder chart as well, which is an indication that TaeTiSeo is receiving explosive response and interest among Japanese music fans.

 

Innolife and other Japanese media stated, “Even with only 3 members, it’s enough (to achieve such amazing feat). There is a huge interest in Girls’ Generation – TaeTiSeo among international fans”.

 

TaeTiSeo will be performing ‘Twinkle’ for the first time on Mnet ‘M Countdown’ on May 3rd.

 

Credit: sportschosun.com

Tiffany's Nickname is 'Seaweed'

 

 

Girls’ Generation’s (SNSD) member Tiffany may be known by her English name, but she’s explained the reason why she shuns her Korean name, and the reason involves a certain marine-dwelling algae.

 

For the May 3 broadcast of MBC’sJoo Byung Jin Talk Concert

, members from SM’s TVXQ, Super Junior and SNSD embarked on a short trip together as they chatted and shared more about themselves.

 

During SNSD Tiffany’s self-introduction, Super Junior’s Leeteuk asked her, “Why do you dislike being called by your real name, ‘Hwang Mi Young’?” To this she answered, “[because] my friends call me ‘Hwang Miyeok’ (miyeok

is the Korean word for ‘seaweed′). There even was a rap song about [my Hwang Miyuk nickname].” Tiffany’s ‘Hwang Miyuk’ rap was also heard during the episode.

 

In addition, the episode also revealed what happened when Super Junior’s Eunhyuk had his first alcoholic drink after twenty seven years, who TVXQ’s Max Changmin would want to replace if he was a Super Junior member, SNSD Seohyun’s ranking of the male artists of SM and other humorous bits.

 

 

The episode will air on MBC on May 3.

 

Source : http://enewsworld.mnet.com/enews/contents.asp?idx=6147&idxType=KPop

Edited May 2, 201213 yr by kalnet

L‘Arc-en-Ciel hopes Girls’ Generation could attend their concert

 

 

 

Japan’s popular rock band L‘Arc-en-Ciel revealed that they are also fans of Girls’ Generation.

 

Through an interview to promote their 3rd concert in Korea which will be taking place on May 5th, L‘Arc-en-Ciel members had hinted that they hope to see Girls’ Generation at their concert.

 

During the interview, the members were asked about the things that they will be anticipating the most during the concert in Korea this time. To this, L‘Arc-en-Ciel replied, “We are curious about who among the Korean artistes, would be coming to our concert. Probably Girls’ Generation or….”, shyly revealing their wish.

 

Upon seeing the news, netizens gave various reactions and commented, “L‘Arc-en-Ciel are Girls’ Generation’s fans too”, “Full of anticipation for their concert”, “Instead of Girls’ Generation, we will go”, “Legendary band, L‘Arc-en-Ciel!”, etc.

 

L‘Arc-en-Ciel’s concert will be held at Jamsil Indoor Gymnastics Stadium in Songpa-gu, Seoul at 7pm KST on May 5th.

 

Credit: mydaily.co.kr

TaeTiSeo 'Twinkle' Album

 

 

Source : http://yurui.egloos.com/4700161

TaeTiSeo Selcas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[120503] TaeTiSeo @ Mnet Countdown part 1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[120503] TaeTiSeo @ Mnet Countdown part 2 (final)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SNSD and other Kpop stars to perform at, Google HQ in San Francisco on May 21st

 

 

Korean top groups Girls’ Generation, TVXQ, Super Junior, etc will be performing at the Google Headquarters in San Francisco for the first time.

 

On May 3rd, a representative from the music industry told OSEN, “On May 21st, Girls’ Generation, TVXQ, Super Junior, Wonder Girls, Kara, Beast and other popular Hallyu artists will be performing at the concert organized by MBC.”

 

The concert which will be taking place at Google Headquarters in San Francisco, USA at 6pm (local time) on May 21st will be aired worldwide through MBC and Google.

 

For SM Entertainment’s artistes, they will be preparing for the concert at Google Headquarters right after the ‘SM Town Live World Tour’ which will be held at Honda Center, California on May 20th.

 

Credit: osen.co.kr + fanwonder.com

Leader of South Korea's Top group in popular culture

 

 

 

GIRLS’ GENERATION-TTS Recorded the Highest Ranking ever in the History of Korean Artist on the U.S. Billboard Main Album Chart!

 

 

 

GIRLS’ GENERATION-TTS Recorded the Highest Ranking ever in the History of Korean Artist on the U.S. Billboard Main Album Chart!

GIRLS’ GENERATION-TTS recorded the highest ranking ever in the history of Korean artist on ‘Billboard 200’ chart, the U.S. Billboard’s main album chart.

The mini album, which was first released in the U.S. through iTunes in the morning of April 28th, ranked at 126th on the ‘Billboard 200’ chart within only 40 hours of its release and this is the highest ranking ever in the history of Korean artist.

Especially, without any promotion in the U.S., GIRLS’ GENERATION – TTS entered the highest ranking for a Korean artist on the 'Billboard 200' chart as well as ranking first on the World Album Chart and second on the Heatseekers Chart.

Also, three teaser videos and the music video of ‘Twinkle’ have received over 20,000,000 views in total on YouTube in a week and the view for the music video of ‘Twinkle’ has exceeded 5,000,000 in three days of its release.

Moreover, GIRLS’ GENERATION-TTS performed ‘Twinkle’ and ‘Baby Steps’ on Mnet ‘MCountdown’ on May 3rd and their outstanding live singing and splendid performance drew the attention.

Meanwhile, GIRLS’ GENERATION-TTS will appear on various music programs including KBS ‘Music Bank’ on May 4th, MBC ‘Show! Music Core’ on April 5th and SBS ‘Inkigayo’ on May 6th.

[120504] Music Bank

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXFPMj0yCgU

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SOjNz8W6TYs

Dancing With The Stars Season 2 [120504]

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lLtK22eOcT0

The K-Pop Explosion

 

 

Korean artists such as Girls' Generation and Big Bang are making international music waves

 

 

 

 

While South Korea is a vital part of the growing economic boom in Asia, the country of nearly 50 million people is exporting more than just consumer electronics and cars these days. Its native popular music, universally known as K-pop, is also finding a growing international audience in places such as the United States, Europe, the Middle East, and South America. And in other Asian markets, including Japan, it's already big business.

In major U.S. cities such as Chicago, Atlanta and Houston, K-pop concerts have sold out venues seating 1,700 to 2,500 music fans. In 2011 the nine-member dance-pop group Girls' Generation sold out New York's hallowed Madison Square Garden. And in Los Angeles, the Korean Music Festival has been a part of the concert season at the 17,000-plus capacity Hollywood Bowl for the past 10 years. Held this year on April 28, the festival featured performances from Korean artists such as Brown Eyed Girls, Im Tae Kyung, Kim Kyung-Ho, and Lena Park, among others.

Christine Ha, a reporter for Los Angeles' The Korea Times, presenters of the annual Korean Music Festival, says the festival now attracts approximately 30 percent non-Koreans.

"We noticed [the growth in audience diversity at the Hollywood Bowl shows] about two or three years ago," says Ha. "It includes the Hispanic community, the Chinese community [and] other Americans … We always sell out."

The sizable Korean-American population in cities such as Los Angeles is certainly helping to fuel the popularity of K-pop in the United States, but the stateside K-pop audience stretches beyond Asian-American demographics.

"When we performed in Los Angeles, New York and Paris, we were shocked and surprised to see that the majority of our fans were non-Asian," says Sunny of Girls' Generation. "That is when we realized how big and influential K-pop was [becoming] around the world."

Joon Ahn, executive vice president for the music business division at Korea's CJ Entertainment & Media, says K-pop first emerged in the '90s with ballad crooners such as Kim Gun Mo and Shin Seung Hun. The first decade of the new millennium has seen the emergence of new stars such as Girls' Generation, Big Bang, Super Junior, and Wonder Girls, with the latter opening for the Jonas Brothers in 2009.

As the international audience for K-pop has broadened, so has its stylistic boundaries, says Ahn. Hip-hop, rock and techno are now freely embraced by some artists in the movement. Snoop Dogg performed on the title track of Girls' Generation's 2011 album, The Boys; Kanye West appeared on JYJ's "Ayyy Girl" in 2010; and the Black Eyed Peas' will.i.am will reportedly produce the U.S. debut album by K-pop group 2NE1, an all-female hip-hop group.

Today, many K-pop artists are setting their sights on the international market right away. And while the preparation that some go through is reminiscent of the rigorous artist development practices employed by Barry Gordy's Motown Records in the '60s, Ahn believes this attention to detail has contributed to the success of many of these groups.

"In recent years, Korean artists have planned their overseas activities as soon as they make their local debut," says Ahn. "Therefore, vocal training, dance rehearsals and physical workouts are only the beginning. Lessons in foreign languages and etiquette are given as well."

Some K-pop performers are recruited from other countries such as Thailand, China, Japan, and the United States. Tiffany of Girls' Generation was born Stephanie Hwang in San Francisco. NichKhun of K-pop boy band 2PM, who was born and partly educated in Southern California and is of Thai-Chinese descent, feels it's a benefit to have members in a group that can fluently speak and sing in other languages, particularly English.

"It is a big advantage having two English speakers in our group," notes NichKhun.

"It's Taecyeon and me. To be able to communicate with the fans is very important. So if 2PM ever makes a debut in English-speaking countries, we can connect with the fans better."

Ahn believes the growth in digital media is a major reason why K-pop has become a global entity. The video for the Girls' Generation 2009 single "Gee" has been viewed more than 73 million times on YouTube. The song became the longest-running No. 1 song on the Korean Broadcasting System's chart, and their self-titled album, released in Japan in June 2011, went double platinum, a first for a Korean girl group.

"The channel for movement of music is now very simple with digital," Ahn observes. "Even the file size is convenient for it. Compared to movies, musical theater, or TV series that have a bigger language barrier, music's appeal is communicated through rhythm and visual impact. YouTube and other social networks have contributed the most to spreading music of all kinds and allowing them to be heard [by] a greater audience."

With commercial success comes increased competition. It's been said that even a few months out of the spotlight can spell trouble for a successful K-pop group because there are many artists clamoring for attention.

"The K-pop scene is very competitive because there are so many people who are talented and younger who also want to be a part of the scene," says NichKhun. "Recently, we have been away working on our album in Japan and we're already starting to see so many new young groups. So we have to make sure to maintain our popularity in Korea while expanding to other markets, which doubles or triples the work. It is not easy."

Adds Tiffany, "Now with most groups trying to expand and break through into other markets and territories, the competition is that much stronger. So we are so thankful to our fans for supporting us."

Questions remain regarding K-pop's potential for growth and influence. Will the scene be able to generate artists for the ages similar to the Beatles and Michael Jackson, who both moved from being teen idols to timeless international artists? While that remains to be seen, K-pop artists are certainly reaping the benefits of the genre's current success.

 

Source : http://www.grammy.com/news/the-k-pop-explosion