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Run Devil Run is the #1 ringtone on Recochoku!

20 Thursday Jan 2011

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Black Soshi is back! Well sort of…

The Japanese version of “Run Devil Run” has claimed the number one spot on the Recochoku Chaku Uta Daily Ranking, for the 19th of January.

Recochoku Chaku Uta Daily Ranking Top 5:

1. “Run Devil Run” – SNSD

2. “Distance” – Nishino Kana

3. “Why? (Keep Your Head Down)” – DBSK

4. “EXIT” – Porno Graffiti

5. “Kimo” to Tsukuru Mirai – Ketsumeishi

Recochoku is a Japanese based digital music downloading website that specializes in ringtones (Chaku Uta). In Japan, ringtones are immensely popular and for “Run Devil Run” to claim the top spot after only one day of release is a champion effort so congrats to the girls!

Credit: Kanki@soshified.com

Source: http://www.barks.jp/news/?id=1000067113

Written by: mikechi@snsdkorean

Tidbit: Although the Japanese versions of “GENIE” and “Gee” were both released before “Run Devil Run”, this is the first SNSD track to achieve numero uno on Recochoku.

Ring Ring! Run Devil Run Is Back!

18 Tuesday Jan 2011

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UPDATE: 30 second preview of the Japanese version:

Credit: cloudsaerif@soompi, MrShoujify@youtube

On January 14th, Nayutawave Records made an announcement on their official website that a Japanese version of ‘Run Devil Run’  would soon be available for download as a ring tone. Roughly translated, the message says:

Last year SNSD released their introductory Japanese single [Genie] and a second single [Gee], followed by the hit DVD [New Beginning of Girls’ Generation] and their latest Korean album [Hoot]. This year the hottest group, SNSD, want to give the first gift of the New Year! A Japanese version of the Korean hit [Run Devil Run] will make an appearance!! On January 18th a mobile ring tone will be available and on January 25th the full ring tone will be made available via digital download on the website.

This is exciting news! Perhaps there’s a Run Devil Run Japanese single in the works as well?? At this point we can only hope/guess. No word yet on the status of ‘Oh!’. Stay tuned and we’ll be sure to fill you in on any further developments as Soshi dominates overseas.

source: http://www.universal-music.co.jp

written and translated by: plotbunny@snsdkorean

Hoot Achieves Gold Status in Japan

15 Saturday Jan 2011

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Whoever doubted SNSD could sell 100,00 copies of their Korean repackage album Hoot in Japan in less than a month is in trouble trouble trouble now!!

The chart reveals all…

translation from left to right: certification – gold; title – HOOT; artist – SNSD; release date – December 22nd, 2010; label – Universal Music

Congratulations to the girls for another spectacular achievement!! And if you think these results are amazing, just wait until they release their first full Japanese album 😀 In addition to gold the other certifications in the Western Album category include platinum and double platinum. If the success of Hoot is any indication, I foresee RIAJ having to come up with a new certification that goes beyond nine double platinum, just for SNSD. I think ‘Pastel Rose (Quartz)’ might do them justice. What do you guys think?

*Psst…Pastel Rose Pink is the official fan club color ^^

source: Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ)

written by: plotbunny@snsdkorean

 

Wall Street Journal on SNSD’s Youtube Advantage

15 Saturday Jan 2011

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On January 15th, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) published an online article titled “YouTube Helps South Korean Band Branch Out”, describing how SM Entertainment used Youtube to propel Girls’ Generation into the foreign market.

WGJ starts out mentioning SNSD‘s  first Japan showcase at Ariake Colosseum, Tokyo. The Journal offers two solutions for the successful foreign debut: a Japanese song and Youtube.

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New Album in the Works!

06 Thursday Jan 2011

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Shortly after Hoot promotions, year-end shows, television show appearances, etc. there’s more in store for the girls. Starting off the new year with a bang, SNSD will be working in both Korea and Japan to prepare for performances and record a new song!

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