[2011.07.01] More 'Feel Good Day' Goodies

As was mentioned before, MBC broadcast "Feel Good Day" on June 30th in which they interviewed Girls' Generation and talked about their popularity and their Japanese tour. During the program, "Feel Good Day" also broadcast video from Girls' Generation's trainee days, as well as footage of their auditions and even some of the vintage MBC show "Manwon Happiness" when Yoona was a participant. Another part of the June 30th "Feel Good Day" broadcast included a few members from fellow SM Entertainment group Super Junior. Heechul, Leeteuk, and Shindong dressed up as Lady Gaga and Beyonce for performances during the "SMTOWN Live in Paris" concert. Before Heechul went up on stage, he said, "I'm prettier than Girls' Generation," while standing next to the girls. A third part talks about the girls' diet and eating habits. During the program, Sunny said, "People think that we're on diets and only eat a little bit, but we eat so much that it surprises our managers. We're eating regularly and getting enough rest, so you don't have to worry about us." Yoona similarly stated, "We're really doing a good job eating regularly. I don't know where people got the idea that 'Girls' Generation members are on diets'. We're eating well and we're strong." Yuri also said, "The diet that was revealed a while ago was not true. I make sure to eat three meals a day and I enjoy exercising." The "Girls' Generation diet" that the three members are referring to is the one that was revealed at the beginning of this year on SBS's Lunar Near Year Special "What Are Stars Doing?" In it, they stated that Girls' Generation's diet consisted of seasonal greens, five broccoli heads, 100 grams of chicken breast, and 150 grams of brown rice, among other things, to form a 1,500 kilocalorie diet. Sources: Newsen, Nate, Nate Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.com 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.

[2011.07.01] Girls' Generation to Appear Together with X JAPAN at Summer Sonic

It was revealed on June 30th that Korea's nine-member beautiful-legged girl group, Girls' Generation, will appear at the annual summer open air event "Summer Sonic 2011" and will be the first female Korean artist to participate. You will be glued to the hot sight of their slender beautiful legs in this expected summer heat wave. Summer Sonic has occurred every year since 2000. This year on August 13th and 14th there will be four performances in two cities in the east and west of Japan, and 200,000 people are expected to attend. Girls' Generation will appear on August 14th at Chiba QVC Marine Field and the Makuhari Messe in Tokyo Park. There is a lineup of big names who are active around the world like Red Hot Chili Peppers, X JAPAN, and Avril Lavigne. After having a major debut in September of last year in Japan, on June 1st (2011) they released their first (Japanese) album "Girls' Generation" which has sold over 700,000 units. Currently they are doing a full Japan tour consisting of six cities and fourteen performances and are expecting approximately 140,000 fans. Staff have explained that, "Summer Sonic's organizer recognized the quality of their performances and that there was a high demand for them." This will be the girls' first time experiencing a summer festival, so the members commented, "We're all really excited to be able to stand on the same stage with so many magnificent artists from around the world." (TL note: Summer Sonic will consist of four performances in two cities over two days' time. There will be concerts held in both locations at the same time on the same day. After those performances, the musicians/artists will be traveling to the other location to perform the next day. In other words, there will be two concerts, one in Tokyo and one in Osaka, each day, for a total of four concerts. Special guests are musicians/artists that will ONLY be appearing in one city. For example, Girls' Generation will only be appearing in Tokyo on the 14th, and will not be performing in Osaka on the 13th. Stay tuned to Soshified for any updates.) Source: Sanspo Translated by: Kkabbekky@soshified.com, SeraphK@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.

[2011.07.01] Sooyoung's Last Display of Impressions on 'Come to Play'

It's not unexpected that Sooyoung's weird aegyo is sometimes cringeworthy. Because of this, Sooyoung revealed on her recent appearence with Yuri, Tiffany, and Hyoyeon on MBC's "Come to Play" that SM Entertainment has ordered her not to display her vocal impressions anymore for fear of ruining her image during the "SMTOWN X-Files Corner". However, MC Kim Wonhee requested Sooyoung to perform her imitations one more time, and before obliging, Sooyoung apologized to the President of SM Entertainment. Using the voice of Go Hyun Jung, she then complained about how she could not do impressions of anybody anymore, which can be seen above. For past stories about the girls' appearances on "Come to Play", see below: [06.16.11] DBSK, Girls' Generation, SHINee, and f(x) to Participate in 'Come To Play' [06.22.11] Come To Play's SM Artists Special: 'We Came to Paris' [06.24.11] 'Come To Play' Photos with SM Artists Revealed [2011.06.28] MBC's 'Come to Play' Featuring SM Town Brings Tears and Laughter [2011.06.30] Tiffany Chosen by French Fans as the Prettiest Member Source: Nate, ZeeWaldorf@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.

[2011.07.01] MTV VMAJ Awards Segment and Making of VMAJ

After the stunning performances put on by Girls' Generation at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan on the 25th of June, MTV has recently posted up new announcements related to the VMAJ once again. The broadcast on the 25th of June had only shown the performances by various artists such as Tokio Hotel, Lady Gaga, Kana Nishino, Namie Amuro, and of course, our beloved Girls' Generation. However, on the 2nd of July, the much anticipated results of the awards show will finally be released, and will be broadcast across countries in Asia such as Singapore, Malaysia, and China from 6:30PM to 8:00PM JST. Girls' Generation has been nominated in three out of the 15 awards for their hit Japanese single, "Genie", and the winners of the various categories will be announced during the broadcast. Other nominees include singers such as Justin Bieber, Utada Hikaru, Linkin Park, Avril Lavinge, Kato Miriya, and Ikimonogakari. On the other hand, a previously recorded Making of the MTV Video Music Aid Japan will also be revealed on MTV on the 23rd of July. It will feature backstage scenes of the performers and crew interacting, and it will also show clips of the staff from MTV giving their comments on the VMAJ. This broadcast will provide insight on the entire awards show, as well as a peek into the days just prior to production. The program will last for half an hour, and will be broadcast from 6:30PM to 7:00PM JST. Be sure to catch both the shows, as they are definitely something you would not want to miss out on. Sources: MTVJapan, MTVJapan Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Contributors: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com, JeremyJay22@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.

[2011.06.30] MBC "Feel Good" Ask Girls' Generation About Their Popularity and Japanese Concerts

On June 30th, MBC broadcast their "Feel Good" program in which they caught up with the members of Girls' Generation right before their concert at Tokyo Yoyogi Stadium on the 29th. Having already held 3 concerts at the same venue, the girls' popularity in Japan was proven as the venue filled with fans. Meeting up for the interview in the waiting room, the members' lit up with happy expressions as they talked about the popularity they had achieved. The members talked about their recent achievements in the J-pop industry, saying "We reached the number one spot on the Oricon Weekly Chart", adding "Our album recorded sales of more than 230,000 copies in its first week, and including Japanese artists we are ranked number 4 in the Yearly Oricon Chart". When it was mentioned that the group often appear in both Korean and Japanese news, Sunny wittily replied "Thank God it's good news that comes out", causing the room to burst out in laughter. Regarding their popularity in Japan, Taeyeon stated, "Every time there's a concert tour, we realise how popular we are depending on the amount of fans that come to see us". Sooyoung also added, "Not only in Korean music, there seems to also be a rise in interest in Korean food and the Korean language as well." Yoona's pole-dancing performance which has been a hot-topic recently was also brought up, to which Yoona replied "The idea came to me from watching individual stage performances and the dancers' costumes. I want to show everyone a different look." Tiffany also added in, "It was a really great performance. Girls' Generation's number one sexy member is Yoona." Yoona's see-through costume was also brought to light, Yoona saying that it had been "Style from Yoona, details from Tiffany". Tiffany observed that Yoona had "'digested' the concept really well". The show also took the viewers backstage with the Girls' Generation members at the SM Town Live World Tour in Paris right after the group had exited the stage after their performance. The crew asked Sunny, "Are you all right now?" in relation to the girls' recent Japan concert in which Sunny collapsed. Sunny replied with a bright expression, "Now, I'm very active." Yoona jokingly stated, "She was feeling sick the other day but from then onwards, she has been really active. It's not fair." Sunny added, "I feel sorry for the fans that have been worrying about me. I'm really healthy now. I eat well and rest well, so, please don't worry." Source: NATE: [x][x][x] Written by: procrastinatoress@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.30] Jessica Supports Sister Krystal for SBS's 'Kiss and Cry'

On the 21st of June, Jessica showed strong support for her sister Krystal by personally attending her practice session at the SBS Ilsan Production Center for SBS's figure skating competition ''Kiss and Cry''. Jessica provided a very heartwarming scene through her on-set encouragement. She mentioned it was her first time watching Krystal skate and then added, "She's really good and expressed [her acting] beautifully. It's to the point where you can feel how relaxed she is." She continued her admiration by remarking: "When I saw Krystal before the competition, she said she was even more nervous because I was here to watch, but she did really well." The episode will air this coming Sunday, July 3rd on SBS. Source: Osen Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited by: jaygatsby@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.30] Jessica Supports Sister Krystal for SBS's 'Kiss and Cry'

On the 21st of June, Jessica showed strong support for her sister Krystal by personally attending her practice session at the SBS Ilsan Production Center for SBS's figure skating competition ''Kiss and Cry''. Jessica provided a very heartwarming scene through her on-set encouragement. She mentioned it was her first time watching Krystal skate and then added, "She's really good and expressed [her acting] beautifully. It's to the point where you can feel how relaxed she is." She continued her admiration by remarking: "When I saw Krystal before the competition, she said she was even more nervous because I was here to watch, but she did really well." The episode will air this coming Sunday, July 3rd on SBS. Source: Osen Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited by: jaygatsby@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.30] Composer/Singer Don Spike Praises Taeyeon's Singing

Don Spike, who was the producer for the duet "Different" by Taeyeon and Kim Bumsoo, said during an interview that he chose Taeyeon as the young musician that he wants to work with. Spike said, "Hit songs these days don't match well with their singers. When idols debut I think 'Wow they're pretty, nice, and refreshing', but I never really wanted to work with them." He went on to say, "But I wanted to work with Taeyeon after I heard her duet with Kim Bumsoo. I was surprised because she was so good." "She has talented vocals... I was moved; the technique and emotion were all great," Spike said. "I feel like she can digest anything they throw at her... I thought Girls' Generation was focused on rhythmical songs, but now I think she can do other types of songs as well." Don Spike majored in composition and classics at Yeonsei University, and has a sunbae/hoobae relationship with Brown Eyes' Yoongun. Spike has worked with Kim Bumsoo since his trainee days and even produced for him on "I Am a Singer". Source: Nate Translated by: Meehyun@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com

[2011.06.30] Composer/Singer Don Spike Praises Taeyeon's Singing

Don Spike, who was the producer for the duet "Different" by Taeyeon and Kim Bumsoo, said during an interview that he chose Taeyeon as the young musician that he wants to work with. Spike said, "Hit songs these days don't match well with their singers. When idols debut I think 'Wow they're pretty, nice, and refreshing', but I never really wanted to work with them." He went on to say, "But I wanted to work with Taeyeon after I heard her duet with Kim Bumsoo. I was surprised because she was so good." "She has talented vocals... I was moved; the technique and emotion were all great," Spike said. "I feel like she can digest anything they throw at her... I thought Girls' Generation was focused on rhythmical songs, but now I think she can do other types of songs as well." Don Spike majored in composition and classics at Yeonsei University, and has a sunbae/hoobae relationship with Brown Eyes' Yoongun. Spike has worked with Kim Bumsoo since his trainee days and even produced for him on "I Am a Singer". Source: Nate Translated by: Meehyun@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com

[2011.06.30] Tiffany Chosen by French Fans as the Prettiest Member

Tiffany has been chosen by French fans as Girls' Generation's prettiest member. Recently on Girls' Generation's French fanpage, 18% of the voters chose Tiffany as the prettiest member. Yuri received 15% of the vote, Taeyeon 14%, and Sooyoung 13%. Tiffany was also chosen as the member with the most beautiful eyes. The girls got to show French fans their charms firsthand at the SMTOWN Live in Paris concert, and they recounted their experiences on the recently aired "Come to Play" special "We Came to Paris". Source: Nate Translated by: typicalharu@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.30] Tiffany Chosen by French Fans as the Prettiest Member

Tiffany has been chosen by French fans as Girls' Generation's prettiest member. Recently on Girls' Generation's French fanpage, 18% of the voters chose Tiffany as the prettiest member. Yuri received 15% of the vote, Taeyeon 14%, and Sooyoung 13%. Tiffany was also chosen as the member with the most beautiful eyes. The girls got to show French fans their charms firsthand at the SMTOWN Live in Paris concert, and they recounted their experiences on the recently aired "Come to Play" special "We Came to Paris". Source: Nate Translated by: typicalharu@soshified.com Written by: michaelroni@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.29] Seohyun's Birthday in Concert and UFO's

On June 28th, Seohyun celebrated her 20th birthday (21st in Korean culture), and since her birthday coincided with Girls' Generation's Japanese tour, 13,000 fans got to celebrate with her. The message boards at the arena first showed, "Seohyun-ah! Happy Birthday!" before the girls and all of those in attendance sang "Happy Birthday" to Seohyun. To this, Seohyun responded while crying, "This was a celebration for many people. I'm really happy." Of course, no Girls' Generation birthday celebration is complete without the birthday girl's face being smeared with icing, which is exactly what happened to Seohyun as she blew out the candles on her cake. Seohyun also released a UFO Star Call and message on her birthday. In the Star Call, posted above, Seohyun starts off by singing "Happy Birthday" and making viewers wish her happy birthday during the song. She thanks fans for the birthday wishes and mentions that she thinks she can perform better during the concert because of their support. Seohyun also says that she will work as hard as fans cheer for her, and that she will strive to become a singer fans can be proud of. In the UFO message Seohyun released on her birthday, she thanks fans once again for their birthday wishes and her parents for giving birth to her. The complete translation is below: Hello~ This is SNSD's maknae Seohyun, who has been met with her 21st birthday! June 28th, today... I'm really happy to be able to spend a birthday full of wishes ^^ I don't know if I'm allowed to receive so much love and wishes from so many people.. ㅎㅎ First, to my loving parents.. I want to sincerely thank you for giving birth to me!! And all of you, who care for me and give me so much love, that are reading these words right now.. I don't know how to put all of my feelings into words.. I'm thankful beyond any words I can produce. From the day I debuted, every day, month, 1 year, 2 years.. For always giving me a reason to sing, making me shine on stage, helping me get up and laugh at my darkest hour, and always believing in me..I thank you^^ Like you all have stuck with us until now, I believe you will continue to stay with us in the future~! I will repay you by showing a new, improved me!! Once again, thank you for the birthday wishes~ Everyone..I love you^-^ Sources: Nate, Bestiz, soshifiedgenie14@youtube.com, MrKorea61@youtube.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.29] Seohyun's Birthday in Concert and UFO's

On June 28th, Seohyun celebrated her 20th birthday (21st in Korean culture), and since her birthday coincided with Girls' Generation's Japanese tour, 13,000 fans got to celebrate with her. The message boards at the arena first showed, "Seohyun-ah! Happy Birthday!" before the girls and all of those in attendance sang "Happy Birthday" to Seohyun. To this, Seohyun responded while crying, "This was a celebration for many people. I'm really happy." Of course, no Girls' Generation birthday celebration is complete without the birthday girl's face being smeared with icing, which is exactly what happened to Seohyun as she blew out the candles on her cake. Seohyun also released a UFO Star Call and message on her birthday. In the Star Call, posted above, Seohyun starts off by singing "Happy Birthday" and making viewers wish her happy birthday during the song. She thanks fans for the birthday wishes and mentions that she thinks she can perform better during the concert because of their support. Seohyun also says that she will work as hard as fans cheer for her, and that she will strive to become a singer fans can be proud of. In the UFO message Seohyun released on her birthday, she thanks fans once again for their birthday wishes and her parents for giving birth to her. The complete translation is below: Hello~ This is SNSD's maknae Seohyun, who has been met with her 21st birthday! June 28th, today... I'm really happy to be able to spend a birthday full of wishes ^^ I don't know if I'm allowed to receive so much love and wishes from so many people.. ㅎㅎ First, to my loving parents.. I want to sincerely thank you for giving birth to me!! And all of you, who care for me and give me so much love, that are reading these words right now.. I don't know how to put all of my feelings into words.. I'm thankful beyond any words I can produce. From the day I debuted, every day, month, 1 year, 2 years.. For always giving me a reason to sing, making me shine on stage, helping me get up and laugh at my darkest hour, and always believing in me..I thank you^^ Like you all have stuck with us until now, I believe you will continue to stay with us in the future~! I will repay you by showing a new, improved me!! Once again, thank you for the birthday wishes~ Everyone..I love you^-^ Sources: Nate, Bestiz, soshifiedgenie14@youtube.com, MrKorea61@youtube.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.29] Yoona's See-Through Fashion Catches Attention

Girls' Generation's Yoona's see-through look is the current hot topic among netizens. On a famous internet community site, the Girls' Generation's members' pictures from their Japanese concert were revealed. On the 18th, Girls' Generation had a tour concert in Tokyo's Yoyogi National Stadium. Yoona caught the people's attention by getting on the stage wearing a white laced see-through jacket and silver tanktop. She showed off her beautiful legs by wearing a tight outfit with white hot pants. Source: Nate Translated by: typicalharu@soshified.com Edited by: JeremyJay22@soshified.com What do you think of Yoona's outfit? 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.

[2011.06.28] Fans Celebrate Seohyun's Birthday with Newspaper Advertisement

A birthday advertisement from fans for girl group Girls' Generation's youngest member, Seohyun, has been garnering attention. On June 28th, Girls' Generation's representative fan cafe "Cistus" posted an advertisement for Seohyun's 20th (21st) birthday in Sports Seoul. The "oppa" and "samchon" fans from the fan cafe came together to express their heartfelt emotions to Seohyun on her special day. Translation of the advertisement: We wonder how you're doing. It's been a while since we've seen each other. If you're healthy If you're always smiling As these wonderous and sad times go by Your birthday has come once again. When we're serious Looking to learn something Or being modest, we miss you. Knowing we will get to see you soon It's true that we are even more anxious. Our hearts flutter thinking of our days to come. Be prepared for the day we pour out the cheers and love we could not give to you, even if we wanted to. We have become thankful for being able to give that much. June 28th is.. The 21st birthday of Girls' Generation's maknae 'Seohyun' Who always makes smiles appear on fans' faces. We put our hearts, that are loving, missing, and waiting for Girls' Generation and 'Seohyun', forward.. And sincerely wish you a happy birthday. "Cistus" fan cafe's manager expressed his unconditional support for the girls by stating, "All Girls' Generation members have become adults now, and even though they will be turning older in the coming years, they will always be girls to us fans." Seohyun's fan club celebrated her birthday by dubbing the day "Hyun Tan Jeol", which in essence means celebrating the day Seohyun entered the world. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation is continuing their Japan Arena Tour Concert, and will be performing on the 28th and 29th at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo, Japan. Source: xsportsnews via Nate Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited by: shizzles9@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.28] Sports Hankook's Interview with Birthday Girl Seohyun

"Let's be together until Grandma Generation" First solo interview during school days... "It's fresh" "Starring in a Japanese drama" Topping various charts since announcing it "SeoㆍChinㆍSo, introducing Seohyun's friend, Sports Hankook." Girls' Generation's youngest member, Seohyun. She has a one-of-a-kind relationship with Sports Hankook. June 28th is her birthday as well as the anniversary of Sports Hankook's first published paper. It was Sports Hankook that delivered livid news about Girls' Generation's activities; from their debut in August 2007, to them meeting fans beyond Asia. Sports Hankook was also the first place she had a solo interview with. Seohyun was just a high school student when she confidently revealed, "I want to star in a Japanese drama". She is now a college student and has been leading the K-Pop wave with her group members by taking over music charts in Japan after 4 years. It seems like it is only a matter of time before Seohyun's previously out of reach dream of starring in a Japanese drama comes true. One June day, where the rain was chasing summer to begin, Seohyun met with Sports Hankook to celebrate each other's birthdays. Seohyun looked at the records Sports Hankook had of her and Girls' Generation since their debut and couldn't hide her smile. It was as if we were meeting as long-time friends, and were able to quickly fall into our past. A smiling Seohyun stated, "Let's continue on together until 'Girls' Generation' becomes 'Grandma Generation'." ▲First, happy birthday. =Thank you. Happy birthday to Sports Hankook too. ▲Were you aware of your unique relationship with Sports Hankook? =When I heard about it not long ago I was surprised. I knew there was a reason why you always write only good articles. Haha. ▲How did you feel? =I felt like it must be fate. I will keep reading for sure. Am I too serious? Haha. ▲From Girls' Generation's debut till now we've gathered all the articles. We want to give it to you as a birthday present. =Wow! This is the first time I'm seeing them in paper. (After looking at the articles without talking for awhile) After viewing articles on the internet and seeing them on paper, it feels different. You're really giving this to me? It is a present I can't forget. I will have to show it to unnies. ▲It feels like it was only yesterday when you gave your first individual interview after debut. =That's right. At that time I really didn't know anything. I didn't know what to say and I didn't know what content was going to come out in the article. ▲(Pointing at the article) Seeing your debut self how does it feel? Is there anything embarrassing or anything you would like to hide? =Not in the least. My hair bangs looked fresh. Looking at the old me is a really pleasant feeling. ▲At that time of the interview you said you would like to participate in a Japanese drama. =I still have that dream. At that time I was really into "Nodame Cantabile" and lately I am watching a drama called "Hotaru's Light". It would be so nice if the day I participate in a Japanese drama comes. ▲At that time there were no plans for Japanese activities. If you look at the articles it's like you predicted your Japanese advancement. =Haha. It appears so. My dreams have become a reality. If I have a goal and work hard towards it, it feels like the people around me are giving support. In the name Girls' Generation there are dreams inside it. The dream of making the world a girl's generation has not changed. Until Girls' Generation becomes Grandma Generation please be with us. ▲The time you most remember. =I remember when we stood on stage for our first performance and we all cried for the longest time. Our period as trainees was so long, we went through hardships together and now we finally showed ourselves to the world. I think I will never forget it. It's amazing to see old interviews and they remind me to never forget my beginnings. Without knowing it people change little by little. I am most fearful of that. I will always make the effort to never change who I am. ▲Not too long ago your performance in Paris was a big topic. Can you feel the Hallyu fever? =Yes, of course. Because of the steady effort of my sunbaes I think Hallyu is getting this much attention today. I don't think it's something we suddenly made. I think it's luck we are able to be active right now. A sense of responsibility is developed. We will pave a road so that there will be others who will promote overseas. ▲Personally which work do you remember the most? =I did a duet with Joo Hyunmi sunbaenim. She is someone my parents like. Doing a duet with her was something I could never think of and I was so nervous. Because she warmly held my hand I was barely able to finish the performance. Thinking about it now I'm really thankful. ▲Were there hardships debuting at a young age? =It's hard when people pay attention to even the little things you do. You become careful of every action and every word. Now I've become used to it and I've learned to be very thankful for even the smallest of attention. ▲It's Sports Hankook's 7th anniversary. If there is anything you would like to say. =Whenever I meet Sports Hankook reporters I'm always glad. They are hard working and shall I say trustworthy? I ask to keep good articles in the future. Also always good news about Girls' Generation? I offer my greetings. Please keep watching over us. Source: Sports Hankook Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com, somaek@soshified.com Edited by: shizzles9@soshified.com Have a news item that you think Soshified should know about? E-mail us at tip@soshified.com. 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[2011.06.28] MBC's 'Come to Play' Featuring SM Town Brings Tears and Laughter

On June 27, MBC's "Come To Play" aired a "We Came To Paris" special featuring Girls' Generation's Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung, as well as a myriad of members from SM Entertainment labelmates TVXQ, Super Junior and f(x), centering on the group of artists who had just wrapped up their SMTown in Paris concert. The show was filled with entertaining and hilarious moments; the guests singing, dancing, sharing stories, doing imitations and showcasing their talents. Sooyoung shared a funny story about her management giving her strict orders to not perform her screeching Go Hyun-Jung imitation in fear of her ruining her image, explaining her situation and even giving one last demonstration, making the audience erupt into laughter. French pronunciation of Korean names was also brought to light, the Girls' Generation members saying that they had laughed hearing "Hyoyeon-ah" being pronounced as "Yonyeon-ah (a derogatory name)" while "Sooyoung" had been pronounced as "Sooyeom (beard)". Hyoyeon's popularity in Europe was also a topic of discussion, other members stating that she had received the loudest cheers during the concert in Paris. To this, Hyoyeon stated "The response I got was really amazing. I replied to the fans with long words of thanks. I think that they really enjoyed my dance performance." The program also featured touching moments; f(x) member Sulli tearing up when talking about Girls' Generation members Taeyeon and Tiffany. Sulli spoke about moving to Seoul when she was younger, becoming close to Taeyeon and Tiffany who lived in the same dormitory and took care of her like a younger sister and became her source of support. She expressed how sad and lonely she had felt when they had debuted and become busy, and how grateful she was to be able to see them after also debuting, saying a sincere "thank you". In reply, Tiffany expressed that she felt she should take care of her dongsaengs, while wiping Sulli's tears. There were many tears shed as the SM Town members shared their past experiences as trainees. Source: NATE: [x][x], TVReport 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.

[2011.06.28] 2nd Teaser for 'All About Girls' Generation' Released

After the release of the first preview video four days ago, the second teaser of the "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket'" DVD was revealed moments ago. Check it out below! The 6-minute long clip is an extension of the first teaser, showing the girls having fun in Phuket as well special behind-the-scenes clips of the girls during their previous album promotions. The DVD is filled with lots of never before seen stuff so don't forget to get yourself a copy! Preorder the "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket' " DVD here! Source: SMTOWN@youtube.com Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.27] The Weekly SoShi News Wrap

Videos 1. Soshified's 3rd Anniversary "SONEs Around the World" Video Shown on E!TV Star Program In the June 25 episode of E!TV Star Q-10 documenting Girls' Generation's growing popularity across the globe, clips from Soshified's 3rd Anniversary "SONEs Around the World" video were shown. The video, which followed the theme "Forever9" and can be viewed here, used pictures taken by Soshified members all around the world and displayed the global reach of Girls' Generation's popularity. The unsubbed E!TV clip has been attached below. 2. Fancam of Girls' Generation at the Airport A fancam of Girls' Generation at the airport leaving for Japan was posted by Jessture. (Source: ninanoinjess@youtube.com) 3. Girls' Generation Chosen As Artist People Would Like to Go on Summer Vacation with Girls' Generation was chosen as the artist people would most like to go on summer vacation with on the KBS Joy show "Entertainers", and of course the clip shows them at their dorky best and talks about how awesome they are and why. (Source: aslotuss6@youtube.com) 4. Girls' Generation Clips from SMTOWN Paris Clips of Girls' Generation on various shows while performing in Paris. (Source: aslotuss6@youtube.com) Endorsements 1. New Photos of Girls' Generation e-ma Pouches Released New photos of the special Girls' Generation-branded e-ma pouches were released. There are nine different colored versions, and pictures from e-ma's website have been compiled and can be viewed here. 2. Intel Malaysia "Visual Dreams" Contest Intel Malaysia is holding a "Visual Dreams" contest in which participants are being asked to make a music video promoting features of the 2nd Generation Intel Core Processors with music from "Visual Dreams". The contest is open until July 8th, and prizes include a 2nd Generation Intel Core i7 Processor Powered notebook and Girls' Generation autographed Intel T-shirts. To see contest details, go here. (Source: Intel Malaysia@facebook.com. Thanks to Leroy Luar for the tip.) Others 1. Girls' Generation featured in August 2011 issue of Ray Magazine. Japanese magazine Ray featured the girls in their August 2011 edition. To see pictures of the girls in Ray, go here. And be sure to stay tuned to Soshified for the full translation of the girls' article. 2. Girls' Generation rankings Girls' Generation continues to pile up the rankings on various charts in Japan. For the week of June 15th through the 21st, "MR. TAXI" got 6th, "Gee" 15th, "The Great Escape" 62nd, and "Let It Rain" 84th on the RIAJ Weekly Chart for Chaku-Uta Full. (Source: Yoongislove@twitter.com) Girls' generation also nabbed places on the Japan CD Weekly Rental Top 100 Singles Chart. "MR. TAXI" placed 5th, "Gee" 22nd, and "Genie" 38th for the week of June 13th through 19th. (Source: Yoongislove@twitter.com) New Sets of Pictures Vita500 - Yoona, Seohyun, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Taeyeon, Sooyoung, Jessica, Tiffany, Taeyeon, Yuri 2, Seohyun 2, Yoona 2, Hyoyeon 2, Sunny, Sunny 2, Sunny 3, Tiffany 2, Sooyoung 2, Hyoyeon 3, Taeyeon 2 Innisfree - Yoona New SPAO Pics SONE Picture/Video of the Week To honor the girls' recent visit to Paris for their SMTOWN concert in France, this week's video is sent in by 3SONEsInParis@youtube.com. If you've never had the opportunity to attend a Girls' Generation concert and meet up with fellow SONEs, you can get a glimpse of what SONEs talk about when they get together. Of course, food is always a popular topic. Sources: Soshified Photos Section, ytmsyjsh@youtube.com, ninanoinjess@youtube.com, aslotuss6@youtube.com, Yoongislove@twitter.com, Intel Malaysia@facebook.com, kwangdongpharm@twitpic.com, ecoinnisfree@twitpic.com Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com Contributors: michaelroni@soshified.com, oniontaker@soshified.com Banner: cioco@soshified.com 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.

[2011.06.27] Pictures of Soy's Girls' Generation-Themed Room Draw Strong Reaction

One American fan of Girls' Generation, the leader of the Hallyu wave, has revealed her room, which is filled with Girls' Generation's pictures. The girl, who is known to be the founder of the international Girls' Generation forum Soshified and is currently attending a university in Florida, has posted pictures of her room which is filled with Girls' Generation on her Twitter. Her username, Soyuri (known as Soy on Soshified), also has reference to Yuri, one of the members. Girls' Generation pictures are up on her walls as well as the ceiling. One corner is filled with autographed CDs and accessories such as calendars. She also showed the devotion of collecting the bottles of Vita500 that Girls' Generation are promoting as models. She stated, "The members asked me to show my room, so I did." Soshified is also known in Korea for having over 120,000 members (Editor's Note: They need to update their information, as Soshified currently has over 179,000 members). Netizens are amazed at this news. They had reactions such as, "I've heard that they are popular internationally, but I didn't know it was this much," and "The room is full of Girls' Generation. It must feel like she's living with them." The images of Soy's room were recently featured on her Soshified Spotlight interview. You can see larger images of Soy's room and read her Soshified Spotlight interview here. Source: Jo!nsMSN Translated by: typicalharu@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.

[06.26.11] Jessica Spotted in the Audience of 'Kiss & Cry'

SBS's "Kim Yuna's Kiss & Cry" was broadcast earlier today and many were surprised to see Girls' Generation's Jessica as part of the audience. Although she appeared for just 3 seconds, her familiar face and pigtails were more than easy to spot. Here's the short clip: Her appearance is most likely to support her sister f(x)'s Krystal who is a participant of the program. It's nice to see her taking time off from her busy schedules and just enjoying a show. Source: SSFcedge@youtube Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.26.11] Girls' Generation Chosen to Most Likely Survive on a Deserted Island

Girls' Generation was voted first as the celebrity to most lively survive on a deserted island. An episode of KBS's "Entertainment Weekly" was aired on June 25th and a survey was conducted to find out which celebrities were thought to most likely survive on a deserted island. Korean girl group Girls' Generation came out top with the reason being that the girls would be able to receive help from the military since they receive tremendous support and love from soldiers. Other celebrities like Lee Soogeun, Jung Jaeyoung and No Hongchul were chosen as well. What are your thoughts, do you think the girls can survive as well? Source: Newsen Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Korean translator: kpxsammyboy@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.

[06.25.11] Girls' Generation's Stellar Performance at MTV VMAJ

Girls' Generation gave an impressive performance at the MTV Video Music Aid Japan earlier today. The girls performed "THE GREAT ESCAPE" and "MR. TAXI" from their 1st Japanese album and kept the energy from start to finish. Dressed in new shiny black outfits, the girls hyped the crowd with their upbeat songs and powerful choreography. Check it out below! Download the performance here The girls have been nominated for three awards, the results will be announced on July 2nd so stay tuned for updates! Source: GYARANDOE@youtube Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.25.11] Girls' Generation Goes Pink for the MTV VMAJ Red Carpet

Having been nominated for Best Group Video, Best Video and Best Karaokee! Song, Girls' Generation hit the MTV Video Music Aid Japan red carpet clad in girly pink and black dresses, greeting the media and fans with happy expressions and bright smiles. The group are scheduled to perform two tracks at Makuhari Messe convention centre in Japan's Chiba Prefecture, along with a myriad of other artists such as Lady Gaga and labelmates SHINee. The event will be broadcast all over in countries such as China, Singapore and Malaysia. Source: ellegirl_celeb@twitter.com, eskyigloo@twitter.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.

[06.25.11] 'Which Group is Yuri from?' Survey Yields Interesting Results

In a recently aired episode of KBS's "Sponge Zero", a survey was done to analyze the trends of different age groups. One of the questions posed was "Which girl group is Yuri from?" The results revealed that 22% of working adults chose Fin.K.L's Sung Yuri while 50% chose COOL's Yuri. It also showed that 100% of university students chose Girls' Generation's Kwon Yuri. Host Lee Hwijae was surprised at the overall outcome and commented that they were increasingly moving towards the future generation. Considering the overwhelming support Girls' Generation received at Hanyang University, it's of no surprise that the girls are so popular among the younger generation. Source: tvreport Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.24.11] 'I Want to Be Like Girls' Generation' Fever Spreads in Japan

Nippon TV's popular information show "ZIP!" recently reported on the "I want to be like Girls' Generation" fever that is currently spreading throughout the country of Japan. It was broadcast in the morning of the program's June 22nd episode. The show featured different people who have been influenced by the 9 members, including an elementary school student who proudly said "I want to be Girls' Generation's 10th member". Japanese female fans of different age groups gave interesting and similar comments like "I'm on a diet to become like Girls' Generation", "I want to be like Girls' Generation" and even pointed out that "They are perfect in dancing, singing and everything else." An elementary school girl, in particular, caught the attention of many when she said "I want to be a singer like Girls' Generation" and proceeded to spend millions of yen to convert one of the rooms in her house into a dance room. A dance academy that focuses on learning Girls' Generation's choreography also attested to the girls' growing popularity. The academy has had over 1,000 people join to take lessons since the girls debuted in Japan last fall. The session consists of four 90-minute lessons to officially master a song's choreography. In addition, a nail art shop run by Koreans has been experiencing a surge in orders with people asking to have their nails done like the girls. People would make special requests like "Please make my nails like Sooyoung's in Girls' Generation's "Hoot" album jacket." The girls are currently riding the wave of their success and are receiving immense love from people in Japan. The Korean girl group has achieved milestones on the Oricon charts with profits of approximately 34.7 billion won, and will continue their Japanese activities as planned. Source: MT Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Korean translator: jreddevil07@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.

[06.24.11] 1st Teaser for "All About Girls' Generation" Released

As earlier mentioned, SM Entertainment announced that they would release preview videos of the "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket'" DVD. The first teaser was released just moments ago as promised, check it out below! The 5-minute long video showcases the girls running around for a competition, a clip of their "Echo" music video as well as other behind-the-scenes footage. Their bright personalities shown clearly reminds us of the Girls' Generation we all know and adore. Stay tuned for the next teaser due to be released on June 28th, and be sure to preorder yourself a copy if you haven't already done so! Source: sment@youtube.com Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.24.11] Is Girls' Generation the New 'Frequent Flyer' Queen?

What exactly is the flight mileage accumulated by Girls' Generation? Mnet's "WIDE Entertainment News" recently analyzed Girls' Generation's hectic schedules and looked further into their flight mileage and travel times. The girls are often seen at the airport as they move between countries in Asia and even beyond the continent. The members had to travel to France for international activities, joining the SMTown family to perform for the "SMTown Live in Paris" concerts. Prior to their activities in 2011, the girls were already accustomed to the frequent flying as they made appearances in Japan, Taiwan and other countries for concerts and special events. They skillfully navigated around the world amidst their tight schedules and without complaints. It was also revealed that the members of Girls' Generation have traveled out of the country in the period between June 8th to 18th alone. Using the distance of 456km from Seoul to Busan as a gauge, this equates to the girls traveling back and forth for up to 25 times, making their total distance traveled an approximate 25,086km. Their busy schedules have been quoted as remarkable considering the number of times the girls have traveled so far. At the rate they are going, it would be of no surprise if they catch up to Rain's record of a staggering 670,000km throughout his 8-year career. Source: Newsen Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.24.11] Girls' Generation Set to Perform 2 Songs at MTV Video Music Aid Japan

Girls' Generation is set to perform a special performance of two songs including their hit track "MR. TAXI" for the MTV Video Music Aid Japan (VMAJ). The girls will be present along with pop star icon Lady Gaga and top groups like AKB48. Label mate SHINee will also be there to perform as well. The 9-members girl group has been nominated for Best Group Video, Best Video of the Year, and Best Karaokee! Song for their debut Japanese single, Genie. Many are eagerly anticipating to see if the girls will emerge as winners at the one of the most prestigious music awards show. MTV VMAJ will take place tomorrow on June 25th at Makuhari Messe at the Chiba Prefecture in Japan. The event will broadcast at 6PM KST and will be shown live in countries like China, Singapore, Malaysia as well as other parts of Asia. Stay tuned for updates! Source: starnews, yurui912@twitter Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.24.11] 'Come To Play' Photos with SM Artists Revealed

Earlier today, MBC released a slew of pictures of the recording for MBC's "Come To Play" with the SM Entertainment artists which took place on June 22nd. The special episode featuring SM's top stars will feature the theme "We Came to Paris". The pictures show Girls' Generation members Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung engaging with those present, laughing and with smiles on their faces. They will be joined by their fellow label mates DBSK, Super Junior and f(x). The episode will broadcast on June 27th. You can also view more pictures here. Source: dcinside Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.24.11] Girls' Generation Captures the World

How did Girls' Generation capture the world? Cable channel SBS E!TV "StarQ10" looked into the charms of Girls' Generation, who has been leading the Hallyu wave in various countries around the world. With many samchon fans in Korea, Girls' Generation has gained the nickname of "president of the army". They have also been called the "pretty leg group" in Japan, becoming known as the leaders of the Hallyu wave. Also, when plans were revealed of an American/Canadian Girls' Generation fanclub called Soshified (Editor's Note: For whatever reason, the Korean media generally never seems to acknowledge Soshified as having international members, and they just think of us as being Americans) organizing a field trip to Korea for 100 of its members, it showed just how popular the group actually is. During this broadcast, along with showing proof of Girls' Generation's worldwide popularity, they will also be looking into 6 keywords behind "SM idol groups drawing a new Hallyu map with K-POP". Source: Nate Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited 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.

[06.24.11] 'GG Revolution' Day to Be Held in Philippines

Fans in the Philippines will finally be able to get their hands on a couple of the recent Girls' Generation releases soon. On June 25th, MCA Music (Universal Music's moniker in the Philippines) will be holding "GG Revolution" at Astroplus--The Block and Odyssey--Megamall. On this day, Girls' Generation's album "Hoot" and single "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run" will be released, and giveaways will be handed out to fans at these two locations. Items include Girls' Generation photocard sets, posters, folders, and stickers. Fans will receive glow-in-the-dark Girls' Generation ballers if they purchase both "Hoot" and "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run" while supplies last. MCA Music will hold a Girls' Generation cover group dance contest on that day as well. Source: Manila Bulletin 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.

[06.24.11] "All About Girls' Generation" Preview Video to be Shown on SMTOWN YouTube

The "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket' " DVD, which is set for release on June 30, will have a teaser video showing what to expect in the DVD revealed through SMTOWN's YouTube channel and their Facebook page on the 24th and 28th. The SMTOWN Facebook and YouTube pages have seen much activity over the past several weeks, most notably during the SMTOWN Live in Paris concert. Be sure to check back on Soshified as well as the SMTOWN Facebook and YouTube pages on the 24th when the teaser is revealed. Source: Nate, Yurui Translated by: ch0sshi@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.

[06.24.11] Seohyun Supports Yonghwa For His Upcoming Drama

CN Blue member, and actor, Jung Yonghwa showed off his relationship with Girls' Generation's Seohyun, who he starred with in MBC's "We Got Married". On the afternoon of the June 23, there was a production report conference at the Novotel Ambassador Gangnam in Seoul for the upcoming MBC Wednesday-Thursday drama, "You've Fallen For Me". At the conference, he revealed, "I met Seohyun at the salon when I went to get my makeup done today. When I told her I was attending this press conference, she said she would support me." The last time the Sweet Potato couple made the news, it was because of Yonghwa's jealousy when TRAX's Jungmo said that Seohyun was his ideal type. Source: Nate Translated by: ch0sshi@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.

[06.23.11] Girls' Generation Brings the Heat for GQ Japan

HQ version here Japan's famous men's magazine, GQ Japan is due to release their August issue on June 24th. The issue will also feature South Korea's 9-member girl group Girls' Generation, making this their first ever appearance for the magazine. A picture of the girls was revealed prior to the release of the August issue. It showed the girls clad in simple white tops or shirts and showing off their lean legs. They presented a sophisticated yet sexy feel, leaving fans excited for more. GQ Japan carried out an interview with the girls who talked about their packed schedules as well as their training days which lasted from 5 to 8 years. The feature will also introduce their agency, SM Entertainment's development programs and address how they utilized the world's largest video-sharing site, YouTube, in order to reach out to Girls' Generation fans abroad. Girls' Generation has established themselves as one of the most popular groups around with revenues worth approximately 3.47 billion in Japan for the 1st half of the year. The girls also ranked well in the Oricon charts for the '1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking'. Stay tuned for more pictures and updates! Source: AsiaToday Written by: shizzles9@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.

[06.22.11] Girls' Generation's High Standings for '1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking'

Girls' Generation has achieved a major breakthrough as a foreign artist in the Oricon charts. The Korean girl group was placed 5th overall for the "1st Half of 2011 Oricon Ranking" with record earnings of 2.6 billion yen in total sales. The girls were placed after top Japanese artists like AKB48 and EXILE and have emerged as the top performing foreign artist on the list. Girls' Generation started off the year with the release of their 3rd single "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run" which was released on April 27th. They sold more than 150,000 copies for that single alone, and continued to make their mark with their self titled 1st Japanese album, "Girls' Generation", selling more than 326,000 in album sales. Additionally, "MR. TAXI./Run Devil Run" was ranked 21st for the "Top 50 Singles" category while their 1st Japanese album and Hoot were placed at 10th and 21st respectively for the "Top 50 Albums" category. Their DVD "New Beginning of Girls' Generation" was also ranked 15th for the "TOP DVDs" category. Fellow Korean artists like KARA and Tohoshinki were also mentioned as having made significant milestones. The former was ranked 6th for the foreign artist category, while Tohoshinki was ranked at 15th. After breaking the 100,000 mark in album sales after only 2 days, and with their ongoing successful Japan Arena Tour, it's clear that Girls' Generation has no plans to slow down with their promotions. Source: Oricon Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Edited by: SeraphK@soshified.com, doe@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.

[06.22.11] 'Gee' Ranked 9th in 'Songs that Koreans Like' Survey

KBS CoolFM Radio conducted a preference survey for their 46th Anniversary from June 7th till 9th to find out which songs Koreans most like to listen to. The survey involved more than 26,000 participants between the ages of 10-50 and of both genders. The internet voting also included music critics and a selection committee, resulting in a list of the top 89 songs of all time. As pictured above, the survey was divided into rank, title and artist. Girls' Generation's "Gee" was ranked 9th among veteran artists like Lee Moonsae who placed 1st with "Kwanghwamun Love Song". Kim Hyunshik's "My Love By My Side" and Yoo Jaeha's "Because I Love You" were placed 2nd and 3rd respectively. Some idol artists who made the chart include Big Bang (Lies), IU (Good Day) and 2NE1 (I Don't Care) who were ranked at 35th, 44th and 50th respectively. Fellow labelmates Super Junior and BOA made the list as well. Considering the diversity of the participants, Girls' Generation's high placing is indeed an achievement and has further proven the group's appeal among the masses. Source: bestiz, 10asia Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Translators: jreddevil07, somaek@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.

[06.22.11] Come To Play's SM Artists Special: 'We Came to Paris'

On MBC Yoo Jaesuk and Kim Wonhee's Come to Play, Girls' Generation members Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Sooyoung revealed what happened during their "SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS" on June 10-11. Today, on the 22nd, several artists from SM Entertainment went to the recording of Come to Play at the MBC Dream Center, Gyeonggi-do, Ilsan. This special episode's theme is "We Came to Paris". It was brought up that not more than 30 fans came to the Charles de Gaulle airport to welcome Girls' Generation to Paris. The behind-the-scenes story about this issue will be revealed on this episode. The SM Entertainment artists who will be present in this episode are the four members of Girls' Generation, f(x)'s Sulli and Krystal, Super Junior's Leeteuk, Eunhyuk, Shindong, and Yesung, as well as TVXQ's Max Changmin. Last week, the Come to Play crew gathered some questions through Twitter and Facebook, enabling fans all around the world to participate in the show. This episode of Come to Play will be broadcasted on the 27th of June. Source: Sports Hankook Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Contributor: shizzles9@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.

[06.21.11] Lipton Releases Special Girls' Generation Lipton Cartons, Runs "Dream Factory ...

Last month, Lipton released a series of CFs featuring Girls' Generation. Now, Lipton will be selling 500 special Girls' Generation packaged tea cartons in Japan on a first-come first-serve basis. Also, Lipton will be running a "Dream Factory Campaign" contest, in which 30,000 randomly drawn winners will receive Girls' Generation prizes. 1,000 of the winners will receive portable speaker, 2,000 winners will receive Lipton x Girls' Generation t-shirts, and 27,000 winners will receive a cell phone strap which plays "MR. TAXI". In order to participate in the contest, the ID code number must be copied down from a sticker on the back of Lipton Tea cartons and then entered into Lipton's website (Editor's Note: All Lipton Tea cartons in Japan have the sticker with the ID code on it, and not just the 500 limited edition Girls' Generation cartons mentioned above). The contest ends on August 12 at 5pm. Source: Yurui, Lipton Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com, arghninja@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.