[2011.07.30] Christians Vote Girls' Generation as Top Favorite

Recently, magazine "Ranking" conducted a survey on 512 participants throughout numerous churches in Korea. In the survey, Christians were asked to choose a favorable church partner from the three categories of entertainment, political figures, and athletes. The survey revealed that Girls' Generation placed as the number one favorite for the entertainment industry, drawing in 22% of the votes. Second place went to Big Bang with 17.4%, followed by Lee Munse (16%), Jo Sungwoo (9.4%), and Wonder Girls (6.6%). Park Geunhye and Kim Yuna were the favorites for politician and athlete respectively. Source: christiantoday Written 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.

[2011.07.30] Why is Hyomin Thankful to Girls' Generation?

T-ara's Hyomin said she was thankful to Girls' Generation and KARA. Hyomin and her fellow members Eunjung and Jiyeon were featured on the July 29 episode of YTN's "News and Issues, Issues and People." On this episode, Hyomin was asked, "Your Japanese activities are going to start in full gear soon, but are Girls' Generation and KARA burdensome?", to which she responded, "They're not burdensome, I think they cleaned the path (paved the way) for us. They actually took a lot of the burden off our shoulders." She also added, "Because they entered Japan first, there's generally a higher interest in K-pop and we are getting more interest as well. I'm thankful." Source: Nate Translated by: taengbear@soshified.com Edited by: BigSunnyOnes@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.

[2011.07.30] Reuters Publishes Article About Girls' Generation's Global Appeal

Global news agency Reuters published an article earlier this week touting Girls' Generation's exploding popularity throughout the world. They cited the success of the recent SMTOWN Live in Paris concert, the girls' solo tour throughout Japan, as well as last week's concert in Seoul. The full article has been reposted below. --------------------------------------------------------------- (Reuters Life!) - South Korea's Girls Generation, already a hit group at home and throughout Asia, are set to broaden their appeal and go global, taking their brand of hit songs and tightly choreographed routines to Europe and beyond. The nine-strong line-up of 20-something telegenic young women again wowed fans from Asia on Sunday at a concert in Seoul's Olympic Stadium, having played to 140,000 Japanese fans in a series of concerts between May and July this year. Two recent concerts in the Tokyo Dome organized by Korean Broadcasting System saw 45,000 fans attend and have generated 7.2 billion won ($6.8 million) in revenues so far, according to the organizer Korean Broadcasting System (KBS). "After seeing the sensational response from fans, we are planning to broaden our perspective of concert, such as in Europe and South America, within this year," KBS Kwon Oh-jun, the producer of the Japanese concerts, told Reuters. Girls Generation is part of a cultural phenomenon called the "Korean Wave" or "Hallyu" comprising girl and boy bands as well as South Korean soaps. Reflecting Girls Generation widening global appeal, half of the songs played in Seoul on Sunday were in either English or Japanese. Industry experts say the Korean Wave has generated billions of dollars in revenues and some even say it will one day help re-unify North and South Korea. Two recent concerts in Paris by a group of South Korean bands, including Girls Generation, sold out their nightly 14,000 allocation of tickets almost as soon and they went on sale. "I remember one European fan from concert in Paris, who wrote down Yoon A (one of the band) so that covered up his arm. We were all impressed by the love of European fans." Tae-yeon, the lead singer of Girls' Generation told a press conference ahead of Sunday's Seoul concert. K-Pop's growing global fan base has seen the shares of S.M. Entertainment Co, the company that represents Girls Generation and other bands such as Super Junior, surge since their debut on the Seoul bourse. Fans in Germany have bombarded the Korean Cultural Center in Berlin and Korean Broadcasting System with requests that their favorite stars play in Berlin. "We are dying for K-pop stars to come, so we sent those letters because we couldn't just wait and do nothing. Hope our action would bring about change in K-pop stars arrival in Germany." 30-year-old Esther Klung, president of the German K-pop community, told Reuters. ($1 = 1051.900 Korean Won) (Editing by David Chance) --------------------------------------------------------------- Source: Reuters Intro written by: BigSunnyOnes@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.

[2011.07.29] Intel's Special Gift to Girls' Generation

Intel gave some unique jewelry to the popular singing group 'Girls' Generation.' Intel revealed on the 28th that they gave Girls' Generation a jewelry set made of Intel chips to commemorate the successful marketing of the 2nd Generation Intel® Core™ Processors and its subsequent results. As the CF models for Intel in Asia, Girls' Generation greatly contributed to increasing the Intel's 2nd Generation Core chips' reputation and status through revealing 2D and 3D music videos and other various efforts. Intel and Girls' Generation's collaboration campaign music video 'Visual Dream' enjoyed great popularity, recording over 3.5 million views on Youtube within a month. The jewelry set in question, comprising of necklaces and earrings, were made by the American jewelry boutique Shreve Co., and is a unique set made with Intel chips. On the back of each necklace are embedded the names of each member. Intel representative Lee Heesung remarked, "the marketing activities with Girls' Generation was a good opportunity to familiarize the Intel 2nd Generation Core Processors to not only Asian regions including Korea, but also to faraway places such as Europe," and further revealed that they, "plan to continue novel marketing activities to closer approach consumers." Source: Sports Chosun Translated by: Meehyun@soshified.com Edited by: 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.

[2011.07.28] Girls' Generation to Appear on Billboard in Los Angeles for 4th Anniversary

To congratulate Girls' Generation's 4th anniversary, a huge event was put together. Girls' Generation's representative international fan community, Soshified, revealed that a Girls' Generation billboard measured at 10.4m x 7.3m (roughly 34 feet x 24 feet) would be displayed in the middle of Los Angeles on the 5th of August, which is recognized as the group's official debut date. This will mark the 4th year since Asia's representative girl group debuted with their single "Into the New World" back in 2007. This grand event was created by international fans in order to congratulate Girls' Generation on their anniversary. According to Soshified, Girls' Generation's billboard is one of the biggest in size and will be displayed in downtown Los Angeles, which is expected to draw a lot of attention. The billboard from Soshified will be displayed for 8 consecutive days starting from the 1st of August, on top of the Aroma Wilshire Center Building. The advertisement that will be displayed on the video billboard can be viewed below. Source: star.mt.co.kr Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Written by: BigSunnyOnes@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.

[2011.07.27] 2PM's Taecyeon Mentions Jessica on 'Strong Heart'

On the July 26th episode of SBS's Strong Heart, Jessica's name was mentioned when 2PM's Taecyeon appeared as a guest and talked about 2PM's promotional activities for their latest song "Hands Up". Known as the show that often veers away from the original topic, Taecyeon initially talked about the 2PM members wanting to ask f(x)'s Krystal to feature in their song. After he mentioned that he asked for Krystal's number through her older sister, Girls' Generation's Jessica, host Kang Hodong asked about their relationship and if Taecyeon was close to Jessica. After also being asked about why he had to go through Jessica and not f(x)'s Victoria who is Nickhun's partner in MBC "We Got Married", Kang Hodong proceeded to end the topic awkwardly by saying "We'll stop here to protect their privacy", bringing laughter to both the guests and the audience. 2PM and Girls' Generation were involved in plenty of collaborations like the 2010 end-of-year special stages as well as endorsements like Elite. It would thus be of no surprise if the members of both groups were friends. Source: Nate Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Translator: 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.

[2011.07.27] Yuri and Jessica Take Top 2 Spots as 'Ant Waist' Celebrities

Nine-member girl group Girls' Generation's Yuri and Jessica's names stood at the top two positions as the best "ant waist" celebrities that would look good in bikinis. Community portal site "DC Inside" recently conducted a poll with the question, "The Best 'Ant Waist' Celebrity That Would Look Good in A Bikini is?", and showed the results on July 27th. A total of 9,822 votes were counted, and Girls' Generation's Yuri came out top, receiving 2,028 (20.6%) votes. Yuri is well-known for her thin waist in comparison to her curvy body, earning the envy of many for her ideal S-Line figure. Meanwhile, fellow Girls' Generation member Jessica came in next in second place with a total of 1,398 (14.2%) votes. Jessica is known for having a 21-inch waistline, and once talked about achieving those measurements on "Star King" with consistent and proper exercise. Idols like KARA's Hara, 4minute's Hyuna, f(x)'s Krystal and actress Kim Sarang were also voted in the survey. Source: Star News Translator: ch0sshi@soshified.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.

[2011.07.27] Taeyeon Takes Selca Picture With a Cute Expression

On July 27th, a picture of Girls' Generation's Taeyeon titled "Cute Taeyeon" was uploaded on the bulletin board of a portal site. The leader of the nine-member girl group took a self-camera picture of herself hugging a green cushion and posing with a cute expression. After the sexy appearance that she showed throughout their "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR" concert, Taeyeon went back to the "Kid Leader" image that she is famously known for among fans. Taeyeon uploaded the picture and used it as her new UFO image as she replied the fans' messages, thanking them for the endless support they have given to Girls' Generation. When asked if she was hugging a caterpillar, she responded, "It's my pea... Don't call it a caterpillar." Netizens left comments like, "Too cute Taeyeon is the best" and "Our minion is so cute". Girls' Generation ended their second solo concert which was held on July 23rd and 24th with great success, leaving fans yearning for more. Source: joinsmsn 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.

[2011.07.27] Hyoyeon's Maturing Image Receives Attention

Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon is currently receiving attention for her striking appearance at the press conference of the "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR". The event was held prior to the start of their concert on July 24th that was held at the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium. Many fans were pleasantly surprised by Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon who appeared at the event in her white lace costume. She glowed with her natural make up and striking blonde hair which allowed her to stand out easily among the members. She also lightened up the overall atmosphere as she answered questions comfortably and smiled frequently for the cameras. Her maturity was also noticed by fans who praised her for her unchanging beauty. Hyoyeon earned loud cheers from the audience as she performed her individual stage at the concert. She danced and sang to Rihanna's "Please Don't Stop the Music", giving her own spin with energetic choreography and overflowing charisma. Her appearance earned reactions like "I was surprised at how beautiful you looked", "She's Song Hyegyo's doppelganger." and "The goddess stood out". Meanwhile, Girls' Generation is expected to embark on an international tour and will be holding concerts in other countries in the near future. 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.

[2011.07.27] Girls' Generation Will Host First Solo Concert in Singapore Next Year

Girls' Generation plans on hosting a solo concert in Singapore during February of next year. They are the first Korean girl group that Running Into The Sun (RITS) has selected after staging concerts for Korean boy bands Super Junior and SHINee. "Now the guys can't say they're left out. We're extremely thrilled to bring Girls' Generation for their first solo concert in Singapore. Concert-goers will be mesmerized by the girls' synchronized dance moves and heartmelt-worthy winks," stated RITS Creative Director Beatrice Chia-Richmond. She continued, "We're sure the temperatures of the Singapore Indoor Stadium would rise a few degrees with the arrival of the girls." Tickets for the concert are scheduled to go on sale towards the end of this year. Tickets are likely to sell out quickly, so be sure to stay up to date by visiting the RITS home page and Facebook page. Source: Channel NewsAsia Written 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.

[2011.07.27] Girls' Generation Fly to Guam for Photoshoot

Girls' Generation left on the afternoon of the 26th via Incheon international Airport for a photoshoot in Guam. The members showed off their airport fashion which included flower-print dresses and hot pants. This comes after Girls' Generation successfully completed their two-day "2011 Girls' Generation Tour" and ahead of a scheduled Asia Tour. More photos here: Spoiler Source: paran, Review Star Translator: oniontaker@soshified.com

[2011.07.25] The Weekly SoShi News Wrap

Videos 1. Girls' Generation Ranked Top Hallyu Star in Japan On the 20th of July, tvN E News revealed their selection of the top 5 most popular Hallyu stars in Japan. In 5th place, was actress Choi Jiwoo, and in 4th, was boy group, Super Junior, who earned an estimated revenue of about 7.69 billion won. 3rd place went to label mate, TVXQ, who earned an estimated amount of 12.01 billion won, and 2nd place was taken by Jang Geunseok who drew in a rough estimation of 25.83 billion won. However, even though these artists all earned a huge amount of money, the first place was taken by none other than Girls' Generation! The girls managed to earn a whopping 52.3 billion won just from their activities in Japan, and these included the contract which they signed with Liptop tea, as well as the revenue earned from their debut showcase in Japan back in 2010. It looks like the effect of Girls' Generation really is something! 2. Soshified Field Trip to Korea on Korean News Following Soshified's project to bring international SONEs to Korea, the Korean media has started to gain an interest in the group of 103 fans. Recently, Korean newspapers and news websites have been writing about Soshified's project to bring K-Pop fans, or more specifically, fans of Girls' Generation, to Korea to experience a whole new culture. This project was planned in light of Girls' Generation's 2nd tour titled "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR", and part of the itinerary was to attend the second night of the concert. Upon arrival at Incheon International Airport, the group of SONEs were met by the Korean media as they stepped through the arrival gates. Check out the video below to see the welcome they received for yourself! Others 1. Girls' Generation Japan Arena Tour 3D Broadcast Following the hugely successful Japan Arena Tour that Girls' Generation has completed, Japan's SkyPerfectv Channel will be airing their coverage of the Japan tour. On the 21st of August, SkyPerfectv will be broadcasting "GIRLS" GENERATION ARENA TOUR 2011 3D" from 4pm to 5.30pm JST. The hour and a half long footage will contain performances from the concerts held in major cities around Japan like Saitama. Not only will various clips from the tour be shown, viewers can also fully enjoy this experience as the program will be broadcast in 3D. Be sure not to miss out on this wonderful opportunity to watch the girls perform live and in 3D! 2. Daum Releases Girls' Generation Themes. Daum recently released a new application which allows Android and iPhone users to set a member from Girls' Generation as their mobile phone theme. With this new service opened to the public, users are now able to have videos, slides and wallpapers of Girls' Generation on their phones. Android users are now also able to change their default browser themes to that of their desired theme. 3. Girls' Generation Releases Official iPad Photobook Application SM Entertainment announced the release of Girls' Generation's First Tokyo Photobook on the iPad. Fans can now purchase the application from the iTunes Store. The application contains photos of the gorgeous girls from their Tokyo photobook, as well as new functions such as puzzles, viewing photos of the girls through special effects such as foggy windows, and creating your very own Girls' Generation themed schedule. The application costs 8.99 USD on iTunes, and it supports languages such as Korean, English, Japanese and Chinese. Be sure to support the girls by purchasing their new application here! 4. Girls' Generation Appears on Portuguese Teen Magazine Girls' Generation is definitely living up to their title of being a global phenomenon as they recently appeared on a K-Pop article which was featured in a Portuguese magazine. The article mentioned that, "Girls Generation have already been models and actresses... until they learned to sing and dance." In addition to that, the article went on to say, "Prior to their debut, they all did advertisements on TV, held small roles in shows and participated in fashion shows... until they started receiving training in singing and dancing. When they made their debut in 2007, they presented to the world their new single, 'Into The New World'. They are definitely girls with great power, and they can be found on YouTube by searching 'Girls' Generation Into The New World'". The other scan from the magazine can be found here. 5. Girls' Generation and Soshified Featured on Italian News Site Both the members of Girls' Generation and Soshified were featured on an Italian television news site called TGCOM. The website introduced Girls' Generation as the Korean phenomenon and proceeded to show pictures both of Girls' Generation performing on stage at at the second solo concert press conference, as well as the fans from international fansite, Soshified, dancing to some of Girls' Generation's hit songs. You can view the site here. New Sets of Pictures Vita 500: Taeyeon, Jessica, Jessica 2, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon 1, Hyoyeon 2, Hyoyeon 3, Sooyoung, Sooyoung 2,Sooyoung 3, Sooyoung 4, Yuri, Yuri 2, Yuri 3, Seohyun, SNSD Daum Cloud Wallpapers- Sunny, Yuri Sponsored Photos: Sunny, Sunny 2, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Yoona, Yoona 2, Seohyun Daum Photos: Yuri 1, Yuri 2, Yuri 3, Yoona 1, Yoona 2, Yoona 3 SONE Picture/Video of the Week As many people already know, Soshified's Field Trip to Korea recently gained a lot of attention from the Korean media. A group of 103 fans from countries such as America, Taiwan, Japan and Singapore all came together under the name of Soshified and flew to Seoul together to experience a whole new culture. For almost all of them, it was the first time meeting one another. However, everyone soon got talking, and the conversations they had and smiles that were on their faces made it look as though they had been friends for years. Why, you ask, were they interacting as though they were the best of friends? The answer is simply, Girls' Generation. Girls' Generation has not only produced great music, brought an unmeasurable amount of joy to fans, as well as entertained us with their unique personalities. They have also managed to bring strangers from all across the world together as one. Through their music, Girls' Generation has helped to unite fans from all over the world. Despite the language barriers, international fans are still able to communicate and share with each other their love for Girls' Generation. The latest efforts to bring about a "Global Generation" have definitely paid off as international fans of Girls' Generation are starting to unite and be collectively known as the one and only, SONEs. Sources: Soshified Photos Sectionytmsyjsh@youtube.com, JustAKfan@soshified, sasa1aq@youtube.com Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Graphic by: 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.

[2011.07.25] Tiffany Makes a Short Appearance on History Channel's 'South Korea: A Nation to Watch'

Girls' Generation's Tiffany was recently featured on one of History Channel's programs called the "South Korea: A Nation to Watch". Tiffany, who is known as one of the two members who is fluent in English, spoke comfortably about the rising popularity of K-Pop and why fans are so intrigued by it. She cited reasons like the internet who have made both the Korean culture and music industry so globalized in today's society. Girls' Generation's "Run Devil Run" music video was also shown for a few seconds. Watch the clip below! History Asia will also broadcast the rerun of the program several times, so if you're interested in the growth of South Korea in a myriad of aspects, you can check here for the timings. Source: History Asia 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.

[2011.07.25] Girls' Generation to Perform at the 2011 CheongShim Music Festival

It was recently revealed that Girls' Generation will be one of the artists to attend the 2011 CheongShim Music Festival. The event will be held on August 6th, at 740PM KST and near the Cheongpyeong Training Center. It will also include artists like powerhouse singers Insooni and Baek Jiyoung. Last year, a 10,000 strong audience attended the festival, and saw great artists like No Brain, Sistar and 2AM. The event has been around since year 2005, and So Gyeongseok will be the host once again after being the MC in 2010. The 2011 CheongShim Music Festival will be notably held on the day after Girls' Generation's 4th Anniversary. More details will be given when they are released! Stay tuned for updates! Source: cpfestival 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.

[2011.07.25] Backstage Pictures of Girls' Generation with Celebrities Jung Ryeowon and Park Seungil

Girls' Generation's second solo concert, the 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR, has not only brought both domestic fans and supporters from all over the world together, but has also seen the attendance of celebrities who share close relationships with the members. On July 25th, actress Jung Ryeowon uploaded a picture of herself on Twitter with Tiffany and Sooyoung at the waiting room. She also added the caption, "I went to support Girls' Generation. These girls who work hard at everything. How pretty they are!" Sitting between the two members, the girls gave a variety of cute poses to commemorate the special day. Their close bond is ofno secret as Sooyoung recently showed her support by making a surprise appearance at the press conference of the movie "Pain" which stars Jung Ryeowon as the female lead. Netizens gave positive responses by commenting, "Is this the era of fairies?" and "The friendship between sunbae and hoobae is so nice to see." Meanwhile, a picture of the Girls' Generation members with ex-professional basketball player Park Seungil also emerged on the same day. The girls surrounded him and posed with bright smiles on their faces. Park Seungil is currently battling with the Lou Gehrig's disease and is an avid fan of the girls. He is also known to share a special relationship with member Sooyoung, who once talked about him at SBS's "Strong Heart" Source: fnnews, Newsen Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Translator: 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.

[2011.07.25] Girls’ Generation Releases New Daum Cloud CF

On the afternoon of the 25th, a new Daum Cloud CF by Girls' Generation was released. In this CF, Girls' Generation is seen wearing white dresses and donning angel wings as they lie on a bed of clouds. The overall effect created by this set makes the 9 girls shine even more so than usual, and they truly encapsulate the term, "9 Angels". Although the previous Daum Cloud CF included Tiffany, she did not appear in this CF due to unknown reasons. The Daum Cloud CF can be viewed below. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation has successfully completed the first 2 shows of their "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR", and they will perform again at the "2011 Incheon Hallyu Concert" scheduled for the 13th of August where members Tiffany and Yuri will be the MCs. Credits: Source: Imchoding@youtube.com Written by: gayqueenful@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.

[2011.07.25] Actress Im Soohyang Attends Girls' Generation's 2nd Tour

Actress Im Soohyang took a picture proving that she went to the Girls' Generation concert recently held in Seoul. Im Soohyang posted on her me2day on the 24th along with the picture, "I went to the Girls' Generation concert. They kept telling me to tell them my wish, so I ended up telling them unknowingly." In the picture, Im Soohyang is showing her natural charm by wearing a t-shirt and hat, and also smiles for the camera as she flashes the peace sign. She looks very leisurely now that she's done filming her drama, SBS' "Tales of Gisaeng". Also in the picture, a member of the group Davichi, Kang Minkyung, is seen beside her looking into the camera, and behind her is actor Jung Joon and Shin Sekyung, who is Soohyang's program/school mate at Jungang University's department of theatre and film. They look very close in the picture, making people more curious about their relationship. Upon looking at this picture, netizens said things like, "I hope I can see her again in a drama," "I'm jealous. What wish did you tell them?" and, "Im Soohyang has worked so hard. She must have been happy to go somewhere nice with nice people." On another note, Girls' Generation concluded the first leg of their 2nd Tour with performances in Seoul on July 23rd and 24th. Source: TVREPORT Translated by: taengbear@soshified.com Edited by: 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.

[2011.07.24] Girls’ Generation’s 2nd Tour, “We Missed You A Lot!”

Yuri…"Extraordinary scale, please anticipate it!" Yoona…"Tears? We should be giving you energy, but we're thankful that we can always take from you…" Tiffany…"Mature? We're no longer high school girls." Girls' Generation, who has gone from being the nation's girl group to Asia's number 1 group, has finally met up with their Korean fans after ages. On the afternoon of the 24th, Girls' Generation met up with the reporters in the Gymnastics Arena of the Seoul Olympic Stadium to have a press conference before the start of their 2nd performance of their 2nd solo concert titled "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR". At the conference, Girls' Generation's leader, Taeyeon, said that, "We are extremely happy to greet everyone after the 14 concerts held during the Japan Arena Tour. Even though we performed yesterday, we're still restless and can't wait to perform today." Girls' Generation first kick started their tour in December, 2009. After which, they performed in various parts of the world before they finally returned to Korea as matured women. When asked about what had changed since the first concert, Sunny answered, "We feel like we're more relaxed? A lot of foreign fans came, so even though it was a Korean concert, the feeling was different. The fact that there were fans from other countries watching the Korean concert made us enjoy the experience more, so we loved it." Yuri then added, "We hung from wires while performing, and we got to stand on a very lovely boat during another song too. We tried to include lots of fun elements in this concert." The ability to have props like these highlights the large-scale performances that can only be witnessed during Girls' Generation's concerts. Girls' Generation Second Concert, "Mature? We're 23 now.." /The Star 2 years after Girls' Generation's first concert, their heightened popularity, increased foreign fans, and maturity has particularly stood out. When asked whether their new concept emphasized their maturity, Girls' Generation's member, Tiffany, answered, "Nothing was particularly emphasized. We're no longer the high school girls that we were, but 23 year-olds. There was no need to emphasize our maturity because I think that we matured naturally over the time." At this, Sooyoung immediately commented, "There's no need to mention our age by number…" and this drew laughter from everyone. During the first performance of "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR" yesterday, Girls' Generation shed tears while singing "Complete". Yoona said, "The song 'Complete' is a song that moves us even if we're just listening to it on our own. But then all our fans held up banners which said 'We Missed You' during the song." She went on to explain the reason behind their tears and said, "We should've shown the fans good things since we've been away for so long. In the end, it was us who ended up being very much moved and we felt incredibly grateful towards the fans." The reporters then went on to ask Girls' Generation about their opinion on why they appeal to foreign fans so much, and member Sooyoung, responded, "From our songs which are written by Europeans, to our dances which are choreographed by Japanese, everything is very international. The Korean culture, international flavor and our group's personality mix to produce a very good album, so I actually think that it's more of the people who help us to compose our albums rather than us." Fans from Japan, Taiwan, Singapore and Europe travelled all the way to Seoul just to watch the "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR" which has suddenly changed into a global festival instead. Yuri expressed her gratitude by saying, "I read an article that said 'Coming to Girls' Generation's Country is like a Dream'. In the news, a foreign fan came to Korea to personally experience and live in the country that Girls' Generation is from. Because of that, she got very excited and fascinated by our culture. Through today's performance, we hope to put up a wonderful show for everyone and share our energy with the fans." Girls' Generation is planning on touring other countries after the 24th's performance of "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR", and a clip from the press conference today can be viewed below. Credits: Source: www.news.nate.com FrakerYA@youtube.com Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Translated by: Meehyun@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.

[2011.07.24] Soshified Members Attend 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR

Drizzles of rain kept pouring down on July 24 in front of the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium, which happened to be Girls' Generation's concert venue. Unaffected by the weather, 10,000 fans from all around the world came to support the nine girls for their "2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR". The fans that came were from countries such as America, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and from several areas in Europe, gaining plenty of interest from the local netizens. These fans were shouting "From now on it's Girls' Generation! Forever Girls' Generation" in Korean while waving their supportive banners around. For two days (July 23-24), over 20,000 fans came to attend Girls' Generation's second solo concert and amongst them were 103 people from several countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, and America, who came as a group under the name of Soshified, an international fan forum for Girls' Generation. To warm up for the concert, these fans sang some of Girls' Generation's songs in Korean and even went to the extent of copying the dance moves. During this moment, you would not be able to feel the difference in nationality. Two to three hours before the start of the concert, international fans gathered around the concert venue to buy the concert goods from the outdoor booths and also to take several pictures together. One Singaporean fan, Henry (19) commented, "I used to listen to hard rock. But I fell in love with K-Pop immediately after listening to Girls' Generation's songs. Everything about the girls; their looks, their choreography, their singing. They're perfect." As a surprise event to the nine girls who were performing confidently that night, the fans prepared an event that brought tears to the girls' faces. For one of the ending performances, the concert venue was filled up with fans holding up banners saying "We missed you", making it a heartwarming moment for both Girls' Generation and the fans. The girls seemed to have noticed Soshified's presence in the venue, and they showed their delight by talking in English for their talk. Tiffany gave a shout out to Soshified after seeing the towels the international fans held up for the girls to see. Yuri expressed her gratitude on stage, "We haven't been doing a lot of activities in Korea so we had no idea that lots of fans—even the international fans—would come to see our concert." The presence of the Soshified members attracted a lot of attention and several broadcasting stations interviewed the international fans. KBS News broadcasted their version a few moments ago and you can watch the clip below. After the concert, the international fans went to queue up once again in order to get their concert goods. John Wong (16) was one of the fans that came from Hong Kong to watch the girls perform. He commented, "You can see Girls' Generation improve after every single performance and this is reason enough for us to love them." Hawaiian fan AJ (23) said, "I'm a huge fan of them—from their debut album until their most recent one. Girls' Generation's popularity in Europe, Southeast Asia, and Hawaii is really amazing." The Soshified members will spend their last day touring around before concluding their trip on July 26. Source: Star Today, Mr9Forever@youtube.com Written by: spiceshoe@soshified.com Contributors: shizzles9@soshified.com, gayqueenful@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.

[2011.07.24] Girls’ Generation to Attend “K-POP All-Star Live in Niigata”

On the 20th of August, many popular Korean artists such as Girls' Generation, KARA, 2PM and B2ST are set to perform at Niigata's Tohoku Denryoku Big Swan Stadium. This event is set to become one of the largest K-Pop events ever to be held, and it will be named the "K-POP All-Star Live in Niigata". This Korean music event is planned to gather a record high of 46,000 people at the concert, and as part of the recent Japan earthquake reconstruction aid, an invitation will be sent out to all junior high school students that had been evacuated to Niigata. The organisers of this event has said that this upcoming concert will be the largest K-Pop event in Japan's history, and it will even surpass the "KBS Music Bank Special in Tokyo" which was held at the Tokyo Dome on the 13th of July. The event drew in approximately 45,000 people. There will be 12 groups participating in this concert. Among the 5 girl groups which will be present, is Girls' Generation. Girls' Generation only made their debut into Japan last year, but they are already holding the 1st spot while KARA holds the 2nd place in sales ranking. Apart from these 2 groups, SISTAR, Secret and 4Minute will also be appearing. 7 boy groups will also be performing at the concert, and they are CNBlue, Norazo, INFINITE, 2AM and Teen Top. Boy groups such as 2PM and B2ST who recently made their debut into Japan will also be present at the concert. Fans can expect their idols to put up a wonderful show, and their excited voices will resound long into the summer night. Credits: Source: hochi.yomiuri.co.jp Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Translated by: SeraphK@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.

[2011.07.24] Second Solo Concert Proves Girls' Generation's Global Group Status

Girls' Generation is once again demonstrating its diverse fanbase as fans from all over the world gathered in South Korea to attend the girls' second solo concert, the 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR. Domestic fans along with overseas fans from countries like the United States, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong made up the 10,000 audience who filled up the stadium to watch the girls perform live for their second concert day earlier today. A fan from Boston, known as Eddie, smiled brightly and commented, "Seeing Girls' Generation directly made my heart seem to stop and tremble, I'm looking forward to them staging a comeback". The girls seemed to have known about the presence of international fans, as they tried to speak in other languages like English and Chinese to allow the audience to better understand them. Media crew from all over the world also joined in and participated in covering the concert, ranging from the China CCTW and Reuters to the Taiwan and Singapore press. Even though this marks the first Girls' Generation concert in South Korea for the year 2011, their skills have noticeably improved when compared to their first solo concert. The members commented that "We held a Japan Arena Tour and performed 14 times in the country, so we've grown a lot and will show you our polished skills." Covering 32 songs within three hours at each concert for the Japan tour, it became apparent that the girls would naturally improve with experience. Throughout the concert, Girls' Generation showed off their intense choreography and ran all over the stadium energetically to interact with the fans. Despite this, the girls still managed to sing most of their songs live, further impressing the audience present. The girls commanded attention from the opening stage where they emerged in striking outfits and intense expressions. They appeared in the middle of the stage with their song "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)", projecting an image and aura that would lead fans to a realm of fantasy. The girls sang Japanese songs like "I'm in Love with the Hero" and Korean hit songs like "Hoot". They also presented elaborate stages like standing on moving boats on stage as they sang "My Child". The girls also did not disappoint with their overall image as they changed outfits periodically and yet still managing to keep the momentum going. With nine different members and colors, Girls' Generation also took advantage of the moment to highlight each member's brimming talents. Each of the girls took on different English songs to present their different strengths. Jessica left the audience breathless as she sang her rendition of "Almost" while playing the piano, while tallest member Sooyoung sang and danced to popular song "Sway". Seohyun, on the other hand, received applause after her surprising tap dance showcase. The concert as a whole moved fluidly and at a fast pace. The crowd sang together with the members especially during the more popular songs, and did fan chants to cheer the girls on. A college student from Suwon said, "The fans from different countries are all equally loved and I'm proud of Girls' Generation. K-Pop these days is very popular overseas that even we who are here can feel the heat." The highlight of the day, however, would have to be the special event initiated and organized by the fans themselves. They arranged for everyone in the audience to hold a small banner which said "We missed you" and to hold it up after the girls finished singing their song "Complete". The image of an integrated audience who held up the white paper in harmony brought tears to both fans and the girls alike. It was clear that the connection holding them together was not many-faceted, but rather one filled with pure love and understanding towards one another. Some of the members and parts of the audience could not stop crying even as the concert progressed. The concert also saw the attendance of massive stars like Super Junior members, Jung Ryeowon, Kim Soohyun, Kim Ahjoong and Park Minyoung. Park Seungil, an ex-professional basketball player who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease and who shares a special relationship with the members was present as well. Girls' Generation's family members also came to show their support. The nine members of Girls' Generation held a press conference prior to the start of the concert to talk about topics like their popularity overseas. The second concert day has officially ended, and the second solo concert has managed to gather a total of 20,000 fans for the past two days. The girls will release more news about their overseas concerts in the coming future. You can view more press photos of the second solo concert here. Stay tuned for updates! Source: Daum 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.

[2011.07.23] Korean Newspaper Interviews Members of Soshified's Field Trip to Korea

On the 21st of July, 103 *American Girls' Generation fans flew to Seoul together at their own expense to attend the upcoming Girls' Generation's 2nd Tour. These fans met on the **international Girls' Generation forum, Soshified (Soshified.com), and they planned this trip to Korea together. As it is extremely difficult to find seats to attend music program shows, the ever eager group decided to consult the Los Angeles branch of Korean Tourism Organization, and they managed to procure enough seats for themselves. Therefore, not only will they be attending Girls' Generation's 2nd Tour, they will also be watching MBC's "Show! Music Core", and KBS 2TV's "Immortal Song 2". "I worked part-time at an exchange booth for months so that I could come and watch the Girls' Generation concert. I can't believe I'm going to see Girls' Generation up close…" said Julian Serbantez. Julian Serbantez is a 21 years-old university student from Chicago, USA, and he is part of a group of 103 Americans who flew half way around the world to Seoul, just to watch their idols, Girls' Generation, perform. His friend, 29 years-old Natasha Wadrington, who is also from Chicago, was present at the interview. Neither of them could contain their excitement when the reporters met with on the 22nd in a café near the City Hall Station in Seoul. When the interview started, Natasha excitedly shared with the reporters, "My iPod is filled with the songs by Girls' Generation. Now, I can actually hear them live!" The other person who was present at the interview, 28 years-old John Toss from New Mexico, also added, "I finally ate real kimchi stew!" As soon as the 3 youths met the reporters, they started singing praises for K-Pop. Serbantez, who became a K-Pop fan after he listened to Girls' Generation's "Gee" 2 years ago, said, "The cheerful beats are really addictive. Ever since then, I've spent about $5000 USD just on buying albums of K-Pop groups such as f(x) and KARA." Toss, who is a huge fan of Girls' Generation's Taeyeon and Sunny, said, "The feeling that we get from American singers is very distant. But because of reality shows such as 'Invincible Youth' and 'Running Man', I feel that it is much easier to connect with Korean singers because they seem so much more like regular humans." The 3 youths continued on by naming Korean idol groups such as T-Ara and Big Bang one after another, while occasionally using Korean words such as "It's okay" and "a little bit" during the conversation. They mentioned that ever since they've become interested in Korean idols, they've also taken an interest towards the Korean culture. Serbantez says that he has been learning Korean for a year, and Wadrington said that she learned about the Korean culture through her roommate back at home, and has also been self-teaching Korean through a mobile application. These fans even cook and eat authentic Korean food. Toss, who is from a place where Asian immigrants are not very common, said, "There are no Korean restaurants, so I looked up the recipe for kimchi on the internet, and made it myself a few months ago." Serbantez says that he goes to Koreatown in Chicago to buy steamed buns, red-bean buns, bibimbap, and other Korean foods. The 3 of them have only ever dreamed of visiting Korea, and this is their first time in Seoul. As such, they excitedly told the reporters that, "We can't believe we're able to experience the Korean culture and food that we've only been able to see on shows." When the reporters asked them if they had any particular wishes, they said, "We are going to get the autographs of the members of Girls' Generation at this Sunday's concert, no matter what." *Not all the people out of the 103 people are Americans. Only majority of them are. **The newspaper described Soshified as an American fansite but Soshified is rightfully an International fansite. Credits: Source: www.news.chosun.com Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Translated by: taengbear@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.

[2011.07.23] Girls' Generation Kick Start Second Solo Concert and Updates on Facebook and YouTube

Girls' Generation's second solo concert, the 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR, is officially underway. International fans who were not able to be there to support the girls showed their love by bringing the hash tag "#snsdtour2011" to first place on the Twitter worldwide trending list. SM Entertainment's official SMTOWN Facebook has promised photos and videos to keep fans worldwide updated, and just moments ago uploaded the first video of the night, the Korean version of "MR. TAXI" performance, on YouTube. Check it out below! Many were surprised that the girls performed a Korean version as SM Entertainment gave no hints about making one. Fans were given a special treat, and the girls also sang some of their Japanese songs like you-aholic. The girls also left UFO messages informing fans that they were looking forward to the start of the concert. Keep yourself updated by constantly checking the YouTube and Facebook pages! Source: SMTOWN Facebook, SMTOWN@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.

[2011.07.23] Girls' Generation Make a Fresh In-flight Announcement

Korean girl group Girls' Generation's in-flight announcement is currently becoming a hot topic and gathering interest online. Someone recently posted on an online community that members Sooyoung and Tiffany made in-flight announcements in Korean and English in place of a stewardess. The plane was flying from Jeju Island, where the girls had a performance for KBS's "World's Seven Natural Wonders". On July 20th, a stewardess posted on her Twitter account about the girls, and netizens who saw the tweet posted a screenshot and titled it "Some Stewardess's Twitter." According to her, Girls' Generation sat in the first two rows near to where the stewardess was sitting. They were entertained and intrigued by her in-flight announcement so they followed along and mimicked her. Youngest member Seohyun was reportedly filled with embarrassment seeing the other members. Afterwards, the members became curious and started asking several questions. Eventually, Tiffany and Sooyoung later made in-flight announcements for the plane in languages Korean and English. Netizens gave comments like "I want to hear in-flight announcements made by Girls' Generation", and "Their fan service is no joke". Source: ajnews Translated by: jreddevil07@soshified.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.

[2011.07.23] Girls’ Generation Chosen as Favourite among Pro Baseball Legend All-Star Players

The Korea Baseball Organization presented their "Legend All Star Best 10" players for the 30th anniversary of pro baseball in Korea last month. Lee Mansoo, Han Daehwa, Jang Hyojo, Kim Jaebak, Lee soonchul, Sun Dongyeol, Yang Joonhyuk, Kim Kitae, Jang Jonghoon and Park Jungtae were chosen as this year's top 10 legendary players representing Korea. When asked which girl group they wanted as their team ambassador, 4 out of the 10 players picked Girls' Generation. Wonder Girls came in second with 2 votes, while 2NE1, KARA, and Secret came in with 1 vote each. Strangely, one of the players responded with a "Withdrawal" as he could not make a decision. This means that out of the 9 votes, Girls' Generation won 4 of them. The present coach of the LG Minor League Team, Kim Kitae, explained that the reason why he chose Girls' Generation was because his child is a huge fan. Credits: Source: www.e2news.com Written by: gayqueenful@soshified.com Translated by: taengbear@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.

[2011.07.22] Signs of 'Invincible Youth' Being a Huge Hit in Japan?

The KBS entertainment program "Invincible Youth" which ended last December in 2010 is slowly showing signs of being popular in Japan. Asahi Newspaper reported on the 19th that the "Invincible Youth" DVDs sold well when it was released last April. The newspaper introduced the show as one where you could see Hallyu idols without make up and who offered a wholesome image that could not be seen elsewhere. The episode where the members of the show including Girls' Generation Sunny visited Biei, Hokkaido in October 2009 was also mentioned, and the representative of Biei's tourism stated, "It has become a famous tourist location for Koreans. I didn't know that two days of filming would have this much of an impact." Even though "Invincible Youth" has reached its end, the program's increasing popularity in Japan is most likely due to the presence of the Hallyu wave. Leading groups like Girls' Generation and KARA have attracted an overwhelming following, and with the entrance of more Korean idol groups into the Japanese music industry, interests in anything K-Pop related is bound to remain at an all-time high. Source: Asia Today Translator: oniontaker@soshified.com, jreddevil07@soshified.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.

[2011.07.22] Japan's Oricon Praise Girls' Generation's First Japan Arena Tour

Girls' Generation's recently wrapped up first Japan Arena Tour has proven to be immensely popular in the country. Japan's Oricon, a leading holding company that supplies statistics and information regarding the music industry in Japan, stated on July 21st that "Girls' Generation's last concert for their first Japanese tour took place on the 18th at Fukuoka's Marine Messe. Due to the Japanese earthquakes, the concert schedule was consequently delayed. The tour had 14 concerts which started at the end of May, gathering around 140,000 attendees. Despite having to release their first full-length Japanese album, perform in Paris with SMTOWN as well as take part in their Korean scheduled activities, the members managed to successfully wrap up their tour with positive reviews." Each concert lasted three hours and included a total of 32 songs. Although their perfect performances and flashy production sets were well-received, the Japanese media instead chose to focus on the girls' tears. Tiffany and Yuri commented that "It was our dream to hold a national tour. Thank you for giving us so much love". The girls couldn't hold back their tears and cried, further expressing their sincere feelings. Oricon further praised them, saying "The members' tears shined brightly." Girls' Generation will hold their second solo concert on July 23rd and 24th in Seoul. Stay tuned for updates! Source: Nate Translator: jreddevil07@soshified.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.

[2011.07.22] 'Hoot' and 'Run Devil Run' at Music Bank's 'K-Pop Festival...

The Music Bank "K-Pop Festival" that was held at the Tokyo Dome in Japan on July 13th was finally broadcast earlier today through the KBS channel. The nine of members of Girls' Generation appeared on stage in their white outfits to perform their Korean hit songs "Hoot" and "Run Devil Run". Fans that filled the arena could be clearly heard as they cheered for the girls throughout the two songs. The girls also later joined the rest of the artists present like labelmate DBSK and idol groups like KARA and 2PM on stage to perform a final song together. Check out the performances below: After Girls' Generation's performances were broadcast, the song "Run Devil Run" also managed to climb up the spots to reach worldwide trending on Twitter. The girls will continue with their Korean activities by kick-starting their second solo concert, the 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR on July 23rd and 24th. Source: tvdaily, UnknownCarrot170@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.

[2011.07.22] Girls' Generation's Second Concert Tour to Be Featured on Facebook

Girls' Generation's second solo concert will be shown worldwide through Facebook. On the 22nd, Girls' Generation's management announced that various photos of Girls' Generation's second solo concert, 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR, will be revealed through SM Town and Girls' Generation's official Facebook pages. Along with the photos, videos of the performances and ones from press conferences will be uploaded, allowing fans from all over the world that are not able to attend to be able to enjoy it as well. The opening of Girls' Generation's official Facebook page on the 22nd is expected to gain much interest by giving international fans a channel to communicate more easily. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation's second concert tour, 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR, will start on the 23rd and 24th at the Seoul Olympic Stadium. Source: TVDaily Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com Edited 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.

[2011.07.21] How do Japanese Fans Tell the Members of Girls' Generation Apart?

On July 21st, the second episode of Mnet's "BOOM the K-POP" featuring Girls' Generation was aired. In order to distinguish between the nine members of Girls' Generation, Japanese fans separated the girls into three different groups that best described and highlighted their features. The girls were placed in three groups; the "Four Devas", also known as the four heavenly guardians of Buddhism, the "Distinctive Personalities" and "The Americans". Members Taeyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung and Yoona were chosen to be in the "Four Devas" as they were the more popular and recognizable ones among Japanese fans. Yoona's beautiful appearance and cute image gained the attention of fans, while Taeyeon was recognized for her outstanding vocals. "Black Pearl" Yuri caught the eyes of many with her tanned skin and overflowing charisma, and Sooyoung earned the title for being the most fluent member in the Japanese language. Meanwhile, members Sunny, Hyoyeon and Seohyun form the "Distinctive Personalities" group. This is mainly due to their possessing special qualities that have allowed them to stand out among the rest. Seohyun's positive outlook in life is known even among Japanese fans, and she is famously known as the health enthusiast. Fans also find Sunny's persona delightfully cute, while Hyoyeon's powerful and natural dance skills have left a significant impression on fans. Finally, "The Americans" more obviously consist of members Jessica and Tiffany. Born and raised in America, the two girls are known for their fluency in the English Language, and are said to have added a unique color and vibe to the group. Many are commenting on Girls' Generation's hot popularity in Japan, and are intrigued by the different groups assigned to tell the members of Girls' Generation apart. What are your thoughts? Source: Sports Chosun via Nate Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Contributor: 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.

[2011.07.21] Sooyoung Attends 'Pain' Press Conference to Support Jung Ryeowon

More pictures here Girls' Generation's Sooyoung recently made a surprise appearance at the press conference of movie "Pain" held on July 21st. The movie starring Kwon Sangwoo and Jung Ryeowon is scheduled to be released on the day of Korean Thanksgiving in August. With her hair tied back in a low bun, Sooyoung's formal look gave off a mature image as she smiled readily for the media. The two ladies hugged each other comfortably as they met each other on the stage. Despite her busy schedules, Sooyoung took the time to show her support for Jung Ryeowon at the Seoul Lotte Cinema. Sooyoung also talked about her relationship with Jung Ryeowon and how they grew to become close after knowing each other for about two years. When asked about Jung Ryeowon's personality, Sooyoung responded that she was someone who was laid back, hardworking, and would hold little house parties when not working. The movie "Pain" revolves around a man who cannot feel any sort of pain due to a car accident, and a woman who is sensitive to even the littlest of pain. This contrasting picture coupled with an intense plot is attracting the attention of many. Source: fnnews Written by: shizzles9@soshified.com Translator: 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.