[04.30.11] Genie Nominated for 3 Awards in MTV Video Music Aid Japan

On April 30th, the highly anticipated MTV Japan announced their nominees for the MTV Video Music Aid Japan Awards 2011. Girls' Generation's debut Japanese single, Genie, received three nominations: Best Group Video, Best Video of the Year, and Best Karaokee! Song. This year, the event will take place on the 25th of June, 6 PM at the Mukuhari Messe in Chiba. Due to the recent natural disasters in Japan, the event this year has been renamed to MTV Video Music Aid Japan. Proceeds of the event will go to the Japanese Red Cross. The event will be hosted by AKB48 and will include performances of stars from all around the world such as Lady Gaga and Exile. Source: MTV Japan, JpopAsia Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.30.11] Girls' Generation Reach #1 Spot on Oricon Charts

Girls' Generation's third Japan single, 'MR.TAXI/Run Devil Run', has reached the number one spot on the Oricon Charts. The single 'MR.TAXI/Run Devil Run' was released on the 27th of April, and has topped the Oricon Daily Single chart since the 29th. The single has also reached the #1 spot on mobile site 'Rekochoku' and Japan's iTunes single charts, symbolizing how popular Girls' Generation is in Japan. Unlike their previous singles which were remakes of their Korean ones, 'MR.TAXI' is a newly produced song. Their PV was revealed before the single, making fans from both Korea and Japan praise the group for pulling off such a concept. Girls' Generation's first arena tour concert has gained a lot of attention, in which nearly 300,000 people applied for the tickets. Due to the high anticipation, 3 more performances were added, totaling to 10 performances across 10 cities in Japan. The tour will start on the 31st of May in Osaka and will end on the 17th of July, passing through Tokyo, Saitama, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka. Altogether, there will be 100,000 people attending the arena tour. Source: Oricon, Newsen Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Contributor: 오이사랑싴@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation

[04.29.11] Girls' Generation 'Gee' Tops MelOn 2000's Chart, Crowned K-Pop Song of the Decade

In the 2000's, the Korean music industry has replaced the ballad genre that was so dominating since the 1980's with idol groups who focus on dance music. Girl groups like Wonder Girls, Kara, 2ne1 and boy groups like Big Bang and 2PM have all become the strongest influences in the mainstream music industry. In the end, the song of the decade of the 2000's was 'Gee' by Girls' Generation. The accomplishment of being named song of the decade is made even more impressive by the fact that 'Gee' was released at the end of the decade in 2009. With a record-setting nine consecutive wins on Music Bank, 'Gee' left an impressive impact that solidified Girls' Generation's status as the dominating force in the Korean music industry. Making a stand in the midst of the trend of idol groups and girl groups are "Pure Talent" singers. Korea's representative R&B icons, Brown Eyes, managed to place as a dark-horse second in the chart with the song 'Little by Little'. Ballad, rock and other genres have also been significant in the Korean music industry. The past decade has drawn a distinct line between music "to be seen" and music "to be heard". However, the decade's most attractive genre were idol groups and girl groups who were born at the heart of dance music. Their influence has grown to the point where their activities are considered to be at the center of South Korea's pop culture. Girls' Generation, Wonder Girls, Kara, Big Bang, Super Junior, 2PM, 2AM, SHINee and other idol groups' busy activities close out this decade with a dominating presence. After ending the decade as one of Korea's top musical groups, Girls' Generation will now attempt to leave the same powerful impression on Japan. With the recent release of 'MR. TAXI' and the prospect of a full Japanese concert tour, the girls appear to be off to a good start in working towards that goal. Source: MelOn [Parts of source article not related to Girls' Generation were omitted] Translated by: oniontaker@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.29.11] Girls' Generation's Japan Tour Attracts 300,000 People

There are already early signs of the success of Girls' Generation's Japan concert tour. The group's first arena concert tour in Japan is gaining much attention for attracting close to 300,000 applicants for tickets. After such heated response, SM Entertainment decided to include 3 more additional concerts, so a schedule for 10 performances in 6 cities was confirmed. Starting May 31st and ending on July 17th, the concert arena tour venues will include Tokyo, Osaka, Saitama, Nagoya, Fukuoka and Hiroshima. The Girls' Generation craze in Japan is expected to continue, with a total of 100,000 people estimated to attend the tour. Girls' Generation held their first solo concert in Seoul and Shanghai last year, showing off their live performances as well as showcasing the attractive members and their colorful stages. Their influence that is fast spreading throughout Asia and beyond confirms the positive reactions from fans. There is much anticipation for the group's first arena tour in Japan, and there are high expectations from fans now more than ever. On April 27th, Girls' Generation released their Japanese single, 'MR. TAXI', which peaked 1st at Japan's biggest mobile ringtone download chart, Rekochoku. Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Contributor: soshiluv9@soshified.com Source: 경제투데이 Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.28.11] 'MR. TAXI' Music Video Released

With Girls' Generation's Japanese single 'MR.TAXI' having only just hit the shelves on the 27th, the track has already quickly gained popularity, opening to strong sales and topping charts in it's first day. Kicking off the start to promotions, Universal Music Japan has released the much awaited 'MR.TAXI' PV (Promotional Video), to the excitement of fans world-wide. Unlike the previously released 'MR.TAXI' dance PV which showed the girls dancing on soundstages, the official PV also features close-up shots of every member as well as some glittery backdrops and some very Disney "Tron"-like flashes. With their unique dance moves, fierce expressions and cool outfits, the group exude a powerful and sexy feel. Source: yuri0ss@youtube.com Written by: procrastinatoress@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation. Links to purchase 'MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run': [BUY] MR.TAXI Deluxe First Press Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Limited Period Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Regular Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV

[04.27.11] 'MR. TAXI' Tops Charts In Two Countries

Earlier in the news wrap of Girls' Generation's Japanese activities, it was reported that 'MR. TAXI' reached number one on the Recochoku chart in Japan on the first day of its release. Back home in South Korea, the girls managed to achieve the same success, as 'MR. TAXI' reached the top of the Bugs! real-time digital sales chart. And for those keeping score, the 'MR. TAXI' dance MV has surpassed 750,000 views on the official Universal Music Japan YouTube page. Source: Bestiz Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation. Links to purchase "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run": [BUY] MR.TAXI Deluxe First Press Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Limited Period Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Regular Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV

[04.27.11] Girls' Generation Japanese Activities News Wrap

A flurry of news broke today relating to Girls' Generation and their activities in Japan: Girls' Generation's 1st Japanese Concert Tour - Revised Tour Dates Originally, the girls were going to visit four cities in Japan and hold seven concerts in total, with the first taking place on May 18, 2011. After the recent earthquakes in Japan, the concert tour was postponed and fans were awaiting full details about when the concerts would eventually take place. With today's announcement of the revised tour dates, fans not only discovered when the original concerts got postponed to, but that the total number of concerts increased. The tour will now consist of ten concerts in six Japanese cities, starting on May 31: Osaka - Osaka Castle Hall - Tuesday, May 31 at 6:30 pm (originally scheduled for 5/24) - Wednesday, June 1 at 6:30 pm (originally schedule for 5/25) - Arena capacity: Up to 16,000 - http://www.osaka-johall.com/ Saitama - Saitama Super Arena - Newly added concert - Saturday, June 4 at 5:00 pm - Sunday, June 5 at 4:00 pm - Arena capacity: Up to approximately 37,000 - http://www.saitama-arena.co.jp/ - Ticket reservation window: Starts Wednesday, April 27 at 12:00 pm, ends Monday, May 16 at 3:00 pm Tokyo - Yoyogi National Stadium 1st Gymnasium - Friday, June 17 at 6:30 pm (originally scheduled for May 18) - Saturday, June 18 at 5:00 pm (originally schedule for May 19) - Arena capacity: Up to 13,000 - http://naash.go.jp/y...70/Default.aspx Hiroshima - Hiroshima Green Arena - Newly added concert - Saturday, July 2 at 5:00 pm - Arena capacity: Up to 10,000 - http://www.sports-hiroshima.jp/hpsc/ - Ticket reservation window: Starts Wednesday, April 27 at 12:00 pm, ends Monday, May 23 at 3:00 pm Aichi Prefecture and Nagoya - Nippon Gaishi Hall - Saturday, July 6 at 6:30 pm (originally scheduled for May 21) - Sunday, July 7 at 6:30 pm (originally scheduled for May 22) - Arena capacity: Up to 10,000 - http://www.nespa.or....hall/index.html Fukuoka - Marine Messe Fukuoka - Sunday, July 17 at 7:00 pm (originally scheduled for May 28) - Arena capacity: Up to 11,000 - http://www.marinemesse.or.jp/messe/ SM Town Live Tokyo The next big story of the day is the announcement of the postponed date for the SM Town Live concert in Tokyo. The two-day concert was originally scheduled for April 9th and 10th at the Tokyo Dome, but was postponed indefinitely after the earthquakes in Japan. Today, SM Entertainment announced that the concert will take place on September 3rd and 4th at the Tokyo Dome. With a total seating capacity of 50,000 for the Tokyo Dome, SM Entertainment is expecting that the excitement generated by the chance to see all of the SM Town performers will lead to a total two-day attendance figure of 100,000 fans. Girls' Generation's Japanese Website Updated With 'MR. TAXI' Theme The official Japanese website of Girls' Generation was updated earlier today with a new theme reflecting the 'MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run' single that has already been shipped to some fans. When the website is first opened, a cut of the Japanese 'Run Devil Run' music video is shown along with a cut from the 'MR. TAXI' music video. Once the full website opens, be sure to click on the gallery to view updated portraits of the girls in their 'MR. TAXI' outfits. 'MR. TAXI' Leads Ringtone Chart, MV Generates Explosive Number of Views On the first day of its release to the public, the full version of 'MR. TAXI' topped the Recochoku Daily Chart for Chaku-Uta Full, which tracks cell phone ringtone downloads through Recochoku, one of the largest ringtone purchasing sites in Japan. Also, the short ringtone version of 'MR. TAXI' placed ninth on the Recochoku Daily Chart for Chaku-Uta Short. In addition to the soaring popularity on the ringtone download charts, the recently released 'MR. TAXI' Dance MV has generated a hot response, with the number of views exploding to over 720,000 in just one day on the official Universal Music Japan YouTube page at the time this article was written. Source: Yurui, Nate, Yoongislove@twitter.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com Edited by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.27.11] Rush for Paris SMTown Tickets

Tickets for SMTown Paris went on sale on April 26th at 10:00 AM. Prestige tickets, which cost 111.50€ each, sold out in four minutes. The VIP packages at 89.50€, soundcheck packages at 221.50€, and pit seats at 51€ each sold out immediately, and category 1 seats at 67.50€ each sold out in less than fifteen minutes. Because of cancellations and re-listed tickets as well as Live Nation providing goodie packages, a few lucky fans were able to buy tickets even after the initial offering was sold out. However, the best bet for those unable to buy a ticket so far is to visit resale or auction sites, which have marked up tickets to 225 to 500€. SMTown Paris will be held at Le Zenith de Paris on June 10th, and in addition to Girls' Generation will feature Super Junior, TVXQ, f(x), and Shinee. Source: Orient Extreme Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributor: Soy@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.26.11] Marie Claire Korea Releases BTS Video Of Girls' Generation Photoshoot

We reported previously that Girls' Generation was going to be featured with special individual covers as well as a full photo spread on the May issue of Marie Claire Korea. A behind-the-scenes video has been released showing the girls being photographed in the studio. In the video, the girls are shown taking the "purity" themed cover photos, the pictures where they are wearing the vibrant and colorful outfits to offset the black suit-clad men, and the group shots. Check out the video below: Source: aslotussmusic@youtube.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.26.11] 'MR. TAXI' Dance MV Released

As the hours tick off until the 'MR. TAXI' album is officially released to the public on April 27th, a dance version of Girls' Generation's 'MR. TAXI' music video has been posted. Universal Music Japan, which owns Natuyawave Records, Girls' Generation's music label in Japan, has just released the music video. The girls wear two outfits in the music video: the yellow outfits with black trim that are reminiscent of taxi cabs, and black leather catsuits, while dancing on mostly black soundstages. One soundstage has a full-size screen in the back, while the other soundstage shows a colorful picture of the globe. The girls perform their much-awaited dances, including the steering-wheel dance and the gear-shift dance, again hinting at cars, or specifically taxis in this case. Source: universalmusicjapan@youtube.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation. Links to purchase "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run": [BUY] MR.TAXI Deluxe First Press Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Limited Period Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Regular Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV

[04.26.11] Girls' Generation's New Japanese Album Sets SM Entertainment's Stocks Soaring

SM Entertainment, the company that houses girl group Girls' Generation, is waiting in anticipation for the sales reports of the soon-to-be released Japanese single album, 'MR. TAXI'. On April 25th, SM Entertainment's stock prices on the KOSDAQ market finished the day at 19,600 won, which is 4.26% (800W) higher than the previous day. During trading, the share price at one point hit a high of 6.91%. The company's shares significantly increased to 1.12 million shares from 280,000 shares. The company's strong showing in stock prices is interpreted to be a reflection of the high expectations of girl group Girls' Generation's Japanese single album 'MR. TAXI' due to be released on April 27th. According to the company, Girls' Generation will release the single containing songs 'MR. TAXI' and 'Run Devil Run' and begin full-fledged activities in Japan thereafter. Though the stocks stumbled last month in light of the recent earthquakes in Japan, stock market experts foresee them heading towards a positive direction as soon as SM artists start Japan promotions. Samsung stock researcher Gong Taehyun states that "With the recent Japanese earthquakes, people's mindsets towards investing in SM were less optimistic. But as Girls' Generation's activities resume, there are less worries now. Girls' Generation has the biggest sales in terms of Japan-related activites as reflected from the first 4 quarters. If the SMTown concert in Japan is confirmed, results will further improve." Stay tuned for more updates on the girls and their Japanese activities! Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Translators: 오이사랑싴, kpxsammy, oniontaker@soshified.com Source: hankooki Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.25.11] Sisters Jessica and Krystal Attend Marc Jacobs Event

Girls' Generation's Jessica and f(x)'s Krystal were at the opening of the Marc Jacobs 10th Anniversary Limited Capsule Collection held at Kangnam, Seoul. The event was held on April 24th, and the two sisters appeared in outfits that showed off their appeal. Jessica showed off her sophisticated style with her leopard prints dress with a cream colored top and nude pumps. Sister Krystal, on the other hand, was dressed in a military jacket, and had a blue hobo bag which added to her cute image. Since its launch in 2001, Marc Jacobs has steadfastly received much love from people. To celebrate their 10th anniversary, the brand is reissuing a slew of their most popular styles, including their military collection and silk scarves. For more pictures, head on over here Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Source: Nate Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.24.11] Girls' Generation Perform Hoot for SBS Inkigayo

Earlier this week, it was announced that Girls' Generation are going to perform for SBS Inkigayo's Special jeju Concert! The tight schedule they had made them fly to Beijing for Samsung China's Fanmeeting and back straight away. After quite some time, the girls were finally back on stage in Korea to perform a special stage in front of fans once again. Wearing sleek white outfits, the nine girls managed to perform their hit track 'Hoot'. Check out the performance below! Download the performance here! Source: MyDaily, CrazyCarrot370@youtube.com Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.23.11] Girls' Generation Attend Samsung China Fanmeeting in Beijing

Girls' Generation left for Beijing in the morning of April 23rd to attend the Samsung China Fanmeeting. The girls were spotted at the Incheon International Airport, and were greeted by fans at the Beijing Airport when they landed. The girls reportedly sang their hit songs, 'Oh!', 'Gee' and 'Hoot'. They interacted and took pictures with the fans, and watched a video using 3D glasses. The girls also made some attempts to speak in Chinese in order to better communicate with the fans present. Due to the SBS's Inkigayo special performance that will be held at Jeju Island on April 24th, the girls left Beijing today in order to fulfil their busy schedules. You can find more pictures of the girls at the event HERE. Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Source: yoongislove@twitter Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.23.11] Innocent Seohyun Spotted in School

Pictures of Girls' Generation's Seohyun attending school at Dongguk University have surfaced. On April 23rd, a netizen revealed two photos of Seohyun at a coffee shop in Dongguk University through a portal site's bulletin board. She was found dressed casually in a black top with blue jeans. The netizen spotted her among the crowds, and took a picture of her at the checkout line with a mobile phone. Those who have seen the pictures commented that, "As always, a celebrity is different", "She looks pretty even when the pictures were taken randomly", and "I envy the school students", showing interest in Seohyun's appearance. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation have just recently revealed a portion of their music video for their new Japanese song, 'MR. TAXI.' Stay tuned for the official release! Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Source: Nate Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.23.11] Yoona Congratulates CEO HaHa on His Restaurant Opening

Entertainer HaHa officially opened his restaurant business, and many celebrities showed their close relationship by sending wreaths to congratulate him. HaHa opened a grilled pork intestines shop near Hongik University on April 22nd. On the first day, he transformed into a worker and served food directly to the tables and communicated with the guests, creating a bright atmosphere as a CEO. He met with reporters and said that he had a hunch the store would be a success with the number of guests lining up till dawn the next day. The cast of entertainment programs like MBC's 'Infinity Challenge' and SBS's 'Running Man' sent wreaths to congratulate him, attracting the attention of guests. Girls' Generation's Yoona is also creating attention with her message to HaHa, in which she cheekily said, "Let's go to a deserted island if your shop is daebak!" Kim Taeho PD showed his loyalty with his message, "I had no idea how big 3 billion was. Haha, earn a lot of money!" Kim Jongkook's message was, "Be rich, my brother!" while Jung Hyungdon drew laughter from customers as his said, "Haha, talk like me". In this regard, HaHa's manager stated that, "Before the opening day, many friends and colleagues gave him support and cheered him on, and guests who have visited the shop directly are enjoying the wreaths placed there." Yoona and HaHa previously showed their close friendship through the recent appearance of Yoona (with Sunny) on SBS's Running Man. After the episode, HaHa tweeted and posted a picture of himself posing comfortably with Yoona. Hopefully, we'll be able to see Yoona and the members visiting HaHa's store themselves! Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Source: Nate Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.23.11] Girls' Generation To Release First Full Japanese Album On June 1

Girls' Generation is preparing to release their first full Japanese album on June 1. While the information is not yet 100% official, several music website have begun listing the self-titled album 'Girls' Generation' as being available for pre-order. Previously released Japanese singles 'Genie', 'Gee', 'Run Devil Run', and 'MR. TAXI' will appear on the album, which is said to contain 12 songs total. The new album will come in three different editions, much like the 'MR. TAXI' single, with the two limited editions containing different extras in addition to the album itself. The Deluxe First Press Edition, priced at ¥8,400 (approximately $100 USD), contains the album, a DVD with the regular and dance versions of the 'MR. TAXI' music video, a special bag with the Girls' Generation logo on it, and a 40 page photo booklet. Deluxe First Press Edition - ¥8,400 Contents - CD ('Genie', 'Gee', 'Run Devil Run', 'MR. TAXI', 12 songs total) -DVD 1. 'MR. TAXI' MV 2. 'MR. TAXI' Dance Ver. MV - Special bag with Girls' Generation logo - 40 page photo booklet (Collector alert! - Different from Limited Period Edition photo booklet) The middle option for purchase is the Limited Period Edition, which costs ¥3,990 (approximately $50 USD). This edition will contain the album itself, a DVD with the regular 'MR. TAXI' music video, a deluxe sleeve case, and a 32 page photo booklet which is different from the Deluxe First Press Edition photo booklet. Limited Period Edition - ¥3,990 Contents - CD ('Genie', 'Gee', 'Run Devil Run', 'MR. TAXI', 12 songs total) -DVD 1. 'MR. TAXI' MV - Deluxe sleeve case - 32 page photo booklet (Collector alert! - Different from Deluxe First Press Edition photo booklet) The final edition that fans can purchase is the Regular Edition, which will cost ¥3,000 (approximately $36 USD). The Regular Edition contains only the album itself. Regular Edition - ¥3,000 Contents - CD ('Genie', 'Gee', 'Run Devil Run', 'MR. TAXI', 12 songs total) Please bear in mind that all of this information is not yet 100% official, and we will keep you updated as Nayutawave Records officially announces information regarding this album. Let us know what editions you're buying and how you excited you are to see the girls release a full Japanese album! Leave us a comment below! Source: Yurui Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.23.11] Clip of MR. TAXI Music Video Surpasses Expectations

A clip of Girls' Generation's 'MR. TAXI' music video has been released. Recently, MMezamashiezamashi TV has broadcasted the short clip of GIrls' Generation's third single. In the music video, the girls could be seen wearing black and yellow outfits, symbolizing taxi drivers. Through the makeup, Girls' Generation got to show of a sexy and charismatic appearance. Mezamashi TV said, "The feel of the short clip feels different from the original song. These outfits really visualize taxi drivers." The most interesting move in the music video would have to be the 'steering wheel dance'. In 'MR. TAXI', the girls put their arms in front and moves them as if they're turning a steering wheel. The choreography of 'MR. TAXI' really fits the song. A revenue from the CD will be donated to the Japanese Red Cross to help ease out the effects of the Japanese earthquake. The male stars on Mezamashi TV commented, "If taxi drivers were like this, we wouldn't want to get off." Upon seeing the clip, people commented, "The 'steering wheel dance' is really daebak,", "The taxi hat goes well with their outfits," and "Girls' Generation's sexy charisma is really overwhelming." Meanwhile, the pre-order of Girls' Generation's 'MR.TAXI/Run Devil Run' are reaching the number one spots in Japan. Source: ENS News Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation. Links to purchase "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run": [BUY] MR.TAXI Deluxe First Press Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Limited Period Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV [BUY] MR.TAXI Regular Edition cdjapan l YesAsia l HMV

[04.22.11] Unnie Jessica Roots For Dongsaeng Krystal

On April 22nd, SM group f(x) made their comeback through KBS Music Bank with performances of the tracks "Pinocchio" and "Gangsta Boy" from their first full-length album. Also garnering attention was the fact that Girls' Generation's Jessica went straight to the waiting room to support her little sister, Krystal. One official stated "Jessica came to support Krystal and f(x)'s comeback" and "During the recording of the comeback, she cheered from the sidelines". With Girls' Generation becoming busier due to their activities in Japan, Jessica coming to support Krystal shows the tight bond between the two sisters. Meanwhile, after almost a year away, f(x) have already conquered various music sites with their new album "Pinocchio". Source: Newsen Written by: procrastinatoress@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.22.11] Oricon Ninki Chart Predicts that MR. TAXI Will Take #1 on April 27th

On the day that a snippet of the 'MR.TAXI' music video was released, SONEs have more good news to look forward to. On the Oricon Ninki Chart, users have predicted a #1 for Girls' Generation's third Japanese single! As the Oricon Ninki Chart is a pre-release rating system, based on the results of a user poll conducted by Oricon, the girls' ranking of 88.10 indicate that there is a strong public interest in their new single. Despite being expected to top the Oricon daily chart on the day of release, they will still face tough competition for the top weekly spot from Kobukuro, a well established Japanese group that debuted a decade ago. How do you think the girls will do when the actual release date of 'MR.TAXI' comes along? Written by: JeremyJay22@soshified.com Source: Oricon Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.22.11] Girls' Generation Endorse Felix T-Shirts by SPAO

A while back, selcas of Jessica wearing a Felix T-Shirt surfaced the internet, making fans wonder where the shirt was from. It turns out that Girls' Generation were the models for the new clothing line by SPAO, Felix T-Shirts. SPAO first revealed this new line through their YouTube page. The 33-second video started gaining attention because of the cute and comical concept the girls presented. Each of the girls can be seen wearing a T-Shirt with various Felix the Cat pictures on them, and the last part showed all 9 posing with Sunny and Taeyeon holding Felix the Cat dolls, emphasizing the new line. What do you think about the girls endorsing the Felix T-Shirts? Source: SPAOKOREA@youtube.com Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.22.11] MR. TAXI PV Preview Released!

The 'MR. TAXI' PV teaser was revealed at 4:50AM JST on FujiTV Mezamashi TV, taking many fans by surprise with this sudden release. The show clarifies that the PV has been fully filmed, and that the full version will be revealed soon. This new PV features Girls' Generation wearing taxi driver hats with black and yellow tops and shorts, as well another fully black outfit, while doing dance moves as if turning the wheel of a car. There is no doubt that there will be a new syndrome throughout Asia with the new "Driver Dance" and "Gear Shift Dance". Are you excited for this new release? Leave us comments on what you think about the PV so far! *PV = Promotional Video, equivalent to Music Video. Written by: soshiluv9@soshified.com Contributors: Bekkychan@soshified.com Source: SSFCedge@Youtube

[04.21.11] Yuri and Sooyoung Attend Tory Burch Anniversary Party

Girls' Generation's Yuri and Sooyoung were two of the many celebrities who attended the Tory Burch 1st Anniversary Party. It was held on April 21st (6PM KST) at Kangnam, Seoul at the Tory Burch flagship store. Tory Burch is one of America's best fashion designers and a fashionista. She has introduced a variety of products ranging from apparel, handbags, shoes to accessories for women of all ages in the country. Dressed in simple yet chic outfits, Yuri and Sooyoung shone as they posed for photographers. Head on over HERE for more pictures of the girls at the event. Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Source: Nate Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.21.11] f(x) Thank Girls' Generation In Their New Album, "Pinocchio"

SM Entertainment's young pop dance group f(x) just recently released their first full-length album "Pinocchio" after nearly a year-long hiatus. Being the youngest girl group in SM Town, the members mentioned their Girls Generation sunbaes in the 'Thanks To' section of their album. Leader Victoria said, "[...] The Girls' Generation sunbaes, who gave me good advice!" Taiwanese-American member Amber said, "[...] Big Sis Sooyoung unnie, Yuri unnie~ Stop waking me up in the morning! Sunny unnie, who's like a real sister to me, Tiff, Jess, Taeyeon unnie." Child actress Sulli said, "[...] Fany unnie and Sooyoung unnie, who always pray for me, thank you!" And Jessica's little sister, Krystal said, "I'm always thankful to my one and only family - Mom, Dad, and Unnie, Thank you and I love you^^ [...] Jackson Hwang!* Thank you to all these and other SM staff members and sunbaes^^" It's good to see SM Town members supporting each other and showing strong hoobae and sunbae** relationships. * Jackson Hwang is a nickname for Tiffany, coming from Michael Jackson and her surname "Hwang". ** "Hoobae" and "Sunbae" mean Junior and Senior respectively Translations: jreddevil07@soshified.com Scans: Baidu Article by: Procrastinatoress@soshified.com Contributors: Soy@soshified.com, kris_argee@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.21.11] Marie Claire Photospreads Featuring Girls' Generation

Now that it has been revealed that Girls' Generation is featured on the covers of the May issues of Marie Claire, scans of Girls' Generation's pictorial in the magazine have come out. Most of the girls are dressed in brightly colored outfits, and all of the girls pose in front of black and white backgrounds of men dressed in suits, forming a striking contrast between the subject and the background. The girls also take a group picture with each member wearing a white top and a black skirt, except Tiffany who wears a black top and a red skirt, continuing the theme of colorful contrasts with black and white. For more about the girls and Marie Claire: [04.19.11] Girls' Generation Featured On The May Cover Of Marie Claire Korea [04.19.11] Marie Claire Korea Magazine Spread Featuring Girls' Generation [04.20.11] Marie Claire Korea Magazines Being Sold Out One by One Sources: Marie Claire, dorydll@naver.com, Tetsuya@SONEms.net Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributor: Soy@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.21.11] Girls' Generation to Participate in Jeju Island Concert

Girls' Generation has been confirmed to perform at a special concert on April 24th on Jeju Island. The concert will be broadcast by SBS as part of a special called "Jeju Island's 7 Landscapes of Natural Beauty" and will be held at Jeju Island's Halla Gymnasium. Other acts scheduled to perform include DBSK, Big Bang, CNBlue, 4Minute, and After School. Concert organizers specifically chose the most popular singers of the Hallyu. Approximately 2,000 people will be in attendance, including 300 foreigners from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Han Kyeongah, Director of Marketing for the Visit Korea Year Association, said, "We prepared this event to capitalize on the global phenomenon of K-Pop to promote the 'Visit Korea Year' and Jeju Island internationally. We will be developing tourist packages which will appeal to the international market, and we will promote Korea using a combination of our intellectual property and tourism." For more updates about Visit Korea Year, you can follow them on Twitter at @VisitKorea_Kor. Also, SM Entertainment announced that the first 100 members of the official Girls' Generation SONE fanclub to arrive at the concert will receive a set of nine Hoot mini-posters, with each one featuring one of the girls. Source: Nate, SMTown Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributor: oniontaker@soshified.com, Soy@soshified.com, 오이사랑싴@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.

[04.21.11] Yoona Films New Innisfree Commercial

While the girls have a tiny bit of down time before 'MR. TAXI' is officially released, Yoona has been active with filming a new commercial on Jeju Island for cosmetics company Innisfree. An Innisfree staff member, @rinapetal on Twitter, posted, "Our pretty Yoona, she's a pro no matter how cold the weather is! Hwaiting, Yoona " along with a picture of Yoona posing for the camera. Fantaken photos have also been posted on the internet showing Yoona at Jeju Airport checking in for a flight back to Seoul. Sources: rinapetal@twitter.com, Limyoona.com, Weibo.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributors: jreddevil07@soshified.com, Soy@soshified.com, 오이사랑싴@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. Follow us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/soshified for the latest on Girls' Generation.