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How SNSD Became the Group of the Generation

14 Sunday Nov 2010

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Sisa Journal recently published a huge feature on SNSD, describing their progression from humble beginnings to their overwhelming global success. Take a deep breath because this is gonna be a long read.

Although “Into the New World” was a powerful debut, no one predicted SNSD to reach the “world-star” status it currently holds. At the time, the girls were merely a relief for the male audience tired of the boy bands’ dominance of the music market. Right away, the girls faced a tremendous challenge: in September of 2007, the Wonder Girls released their hit single, “Tell Me“. The Wonder Girls were a group that had already been promoting for several months, and their single rocketed them into international fame, as students, police officers, and even soldiers participated in the “Tell Me” dance craze. With the nation hit with the “Wonder Girls Syndrome”, SNSD was dismissed as a B-level girl group.

In 2008, Wonder Girls defined K-Pop as “Nobody” and “So Hot” dominated the charts. Although SNSD garnered many male fans with their cute and innocent concept, the girls were not yet considered nationally popular. Continue reading →

More Man Shidae

13 Saturday Nov 2010

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A while ago, we showed the XY side to ManYoong and fusion of SNSD and 2pm. Now, we proudly present to you- Man Shidae! While you look at the somewhat disturbing boy versions of Taeyeon, Yuri, and Yoona, enjoy this song:

Taeyeon:

i know a guy who looks like this LOL!

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Pepero Day Poll

09 Tuesday Nov 2010

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In a couple days, it will be Pepero Day! Pepero Day is November 11, and is the Korean equivalent of Valentine’s Day. Since the date “11/11” resembles the Korean snack Pepero, it has been custom among couples and young people to exchange Peperos, candy, etc with one another.


As with the tradition among K-Netizens, another “Who Would You Like to Spend ___ Day With” poll has been taken. Out of the 2,007 voters in the course of six days, 58% (1,193) voted for no other than Kwon Yuri as the ideal person to spend Pepero Day with!

Who do YOU want to spend Pepero Day with?

Cr: 2uss@Soshified

Soshi Schedule 11/9-11/15

09 Tuesday Nov 2010

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After a successful debut in Japan, SNSD returned to Korealand for a guerrilla Hoot attack to the excitement of many, as promoting in Korea means a healthy Soshi dose of Music Bank, Music Core, Inkigayo, radio shows, Star King, Chocolate, etc etc etc.

Here’s just a heads up on the upcoming week, which seems pretty SNSD packed. Hopefully, the girls will find enough time to rest!

 

9th

[ FANSIGNING EVENT ] PM 07:00 Girls’ Generation 3rd Mini Album Fansigning Event ‘Kyobo Hottracks’ <Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yoona> (Venue: Times Square, Yeongdeungpo)
[ FANSIGNING EVENT ] PM 07:00 Girls’ Generation 3rd Mini Album Fansigning Event ‘Media Shinnara’ <Jessica, Tiffany, Yuri, Sooyoung> (Venue: Children’s Park Mall, Yongsan)

12th
[ BROADCAST ] PM 05:50 KBS 2TV Music Bank
[ BORA ] PM 08:00 SBS Power FM Young Street Radio

13th
[ BORA ] AM 00:05 MBC FM4U Shim Shim Tapa Radio
[ BROADCAST ] PM 04:20 MBC Show! Music Core
[ BROADCAST ] PM 05:15 MBC We Got Married Season 2 <Seohyun>
[ FANSIGNING EVENT ] PM 06:00 Girls’ Generation 3rd Mini Album Fansigning Event ‘Media Shinnara’ <SNSD> (Venue: Goyang Cultural Center)

14th
[ BROADCAST ] PM 03:10 SBS Nongshim Love Sharing Concert (Venue: Seoul Olympic Park Stadium)

15th
[ RECORDING ] SBS Star King

 

Cr: raspberries@soshified

Yuri’s Pre Debut CF

09 Tuesday Nov 2010

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Although this is certainly not new, Yuri’s pre-debut Choco Pie CF with actor Jang Dong Gun has recently been gaining much attention. Aired only in China, the CF shows a really, really young Yuri, making people doubt if the female actress was actually our Yul. Titled “The Young Look of SNSD’s Kwon Yuri before Debut”, the video found its way to Korean portal sites, garnering interest in Yuri’s pure, school-girl image.

Reminds me of Into the New World /nostalgic

Anyway, check it out for yourselves under the cut and tell us what you think!

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New Soshi App for iPhone

07 Sunday Nov 2010

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On November 4th, the iTunes store released a new game called “SNSD Find It- Girls’ Generation!” The objective is to find the differences between two pictures in a given amount of time. Despite the simple instructions, the game is actually challenging (I can’t find any differences in the preview pic D: ) and will get you hooked. Mini games and pop quizzes will award additional time and other bonuses.

There are three levels: Normal, Item (starts out with 2 basic items), and Survival (clear as many stages as possible). First one to beat survival level gets undying admiration!

Check it out here! And look under the cut for more preview pictures!

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Press Conference: Goguma Couple, and Hyo’s Crush

05 Friday Nov 2010

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At the Press Conference held on November 2nd, the girls voiced their jealousy for the Sweet Potato Couple‘s screen (and irl?!) relationship. When asked about the maknae’s marriage, SNSD shouted in unison: “We’re jealous!” Despite Seohyun‘s attempts to stop her unnies, the girls continued to tease the maknae.

Seohyun blushed and replied, “I think my unnies are more interested than me as they have been monitoring it so closely for my sake. This happens probably because it is an experience I do not get every day. My unnies have been urging me to hold his hand. I feel really shy”.

SNSD's Inner Fangirl

Apparently, Seo’s marriage has been impacting her vocals as well. Continue reading →