[NEWS] Wheesung To Help With SNSD’s Upcoming Album

It’s been reported that Wheesung, a well known R&B artist, will be lending his talents and writing the lyrics for a track on an upcoming SNSD album. This is big news because a) it’s Wheesung! (omgsqueal) and b) it means that SNSD’s next korean album should be out sometime soon, either early next year or late this year if we’re lucky.

For now SNSD’s promotions will be concentrated on getting their popularity up in Japan, but SM has made it clear that they want SNSD to be the no.1 group in all of Asia, so I’m sure the girls will return soon to keep their grip on the k-pop market.

Wheesung has been doing more songwriting ever since leaving YG Entertainment, and has penned tracks such as Orange Caramel‘s “Magic Girl” and T-ara‘s “I Go Crazy Because of You“, and in addition to the new SNSD track he will be also be helping with ballad-queen Baek Jiyoung‘s new album in the future.

It’s quite exciting to hear about SNSD working with such a great artist, especially since (for those who don’t know) Wheesung used to be Sunny‘s vocal teacher during her trainee days before she auditioned for SM. I can’t wait!

Credits : Yurui912@twitter, metroseoul
Article by : Procrastinatoress@snsdkorean

[NEWS] Japan is cool partly because it has sweet potatoes

While Soshi was in Japan dominating all sorts of charts and making fangirls squeal with their debut Genie, it appears that CNBlue also had activities in the land of the rising sun. Because the schedules of the two groups overlapped, YongSeo were able to go on a date for an upcoming episode of We Got Married.

Some pictures of the recording were uploaded by fans, and it looks like sweet potatoes are gaining a lot of interest in Japan. It’s not surprising though, considering,95% of Shibuya apparently know our girls, in addition to CNBlue debuting in Japan last year. A staff commented on the skill level of Seororo’s Japanese, and that they looked more natural as a couple in Japan. Oh Yongwha… you are one lucky guy. Do you know how many sandwiches you’re ruining?!

With regards to the girls’ schedule, Soshi will be heading back to Japan in early October after their short break in Korea for the Chuseok Holidays (a Harvest Festival similar to those of other Asain cultures). The girls will be preparing for their Gee promotions in Japan, which as mentioned earlier, is set to be released on October 20th. Due to the number of activities they have lined up, the girls will also be traveling between Korea and Japan to fulfill their roles. Keeping in mind that SNSD are in Taiwan on the 16th and 17th for the continuation of their ITNW Asia tour, as well as in Singapore on the 23rd for Korean Pop Night, they’ll be moving around quite a bit over the next little while.

And while we’re on the topic of Japan, the girls were featured on an issue of Nikkei Business, a popular Japanese business magazine. The article inside compares the growth and success of Korean companies to Soshi’s recent debut in the Japanese market. It was noted by an SM spokesperson that the influential magazine is subscribed by even the CEOs in Japan, and it appears that SNSD is the first artist or celebrity to be ever featured on the cover. That’s certainly good news for the girls (and moreso for SM), as it’ll help them gain exposure for Japanese CF opportunities.

Credits : dcinside, baidu, fanwonder, kanki@soshified.com/forums, tagged, sports.khan.co.kr
by : greeentee@snsdkorean.wordpress.com

[NEWS] 20 Idols Sang 'G20 Campaign Song'

20 Popular idol singers, such as SNSD and Super Junior, became a voice for 'G20 Conference'.

They sang a 'Let's Go' campaign song for '2010 Seoul G20 Conference', which will be held at Seoul Samsungdong COEX at November 11~12th.20 idol singers, who are Park Gyuri (KARA), Seohyun (SNSD), Junsu (2PM), Changmin (2AM),Jaekyung (Rainbow), Jonghyun (Shinee), Sungmin (Super Junior), Kahi (After School), Luna(f(x)), Song Jieun (SECRET), Yong Junhyung (BEAST), Heo Gayoon (4 Minute), Min (Miss A), G.O. (MBLAQ), BumKey (Twins), G.Na, Son Dambi, Seo Ingook, IU, and Anna.

Dance song 'Let's Go', which is composed by a famous composer Shinsadong Horangee,contained a message to youths in Korea, which became the nation to lead G20 conferencefor the first time, to have a pride and challenge the world.It was judged that the combination of idol stars who are popular in both Korea and otherAsian nations and a strong message of campaign song match together well.

At 24th~25th, individual recordings were conducted. All singers gathered togetherand sang in a studio located Seoul Gangnamgu Nohnhyungdong at 26th.

'Let's Go' will be revealed at the beginning of 10th.The process of recording by representative idol stars will be made as a music video.

Source : Daily Sports

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Translated and reupload by seunghoeyecandy@mblaqattack

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[NEWS] “Nikkei Business” compares SNSD’s success to Samsung’s

SNSD was recently featured in an issue of influential Japanese magazine “Nikkei Business” on September 27th.

Nikkei Business introduced the group by titling their article, “The advancement of Korean corporations are a lot like SNSD.”

The article explained, “SNSD is a Korean girl group that holds an infinite amount of popularity. They officially debuted in Japan on September 8th and managed to sell well over 100,000 debut singles in Japan’s recessing music market. They’ve managed to dominate the Japanese music market in a very short amount of time.”

The magazine argued that SNSD’s success was geared by technology, globalization, and meticulous management. The combination of these elements can be found in the successful strategies of global Korean brands Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motors.

A representative of SM Entertainment commented, “Nikkei Business was first published in 1969 and is a highly influencial magazine read by the majority of CEOs. 330,000 copies are published every Monday. They’ve never featured a celebrity on their front cover before, which means that SNSD is not only a spotlighted figure in their culture, but in their economy as well.”

Source : EDaily
Photos : http://business.nikkeibp.co.jp/english/
Credits : Allkpop

[INFO] Learn Hangul with SNSD

SNSD’s interview with NHK was recently broadcasted and here is the video and translations of the interview. Enjoy!

[VIDEO](Sep 29) SNSD Cut

Translation of the Interview

1st question
There are kids and ppl from all ages imitating the Gee dance. What do you think about it?
Taeyeon: People who watched it on programs or fans grasped (the point) of the dance and imitated it. We are very thankful for that.

2nd question
There are 9 members right. Because you are with 9 what is your charm?
Hyoyeon: Energy.
Taeyeon: I think it’s because of our teamwork and that’s why everything goes well. This also applies to choreography and also during the recording of songs.
Seohyun: All the 9 members have different charms and also our personality differs and I think that’s why we are loved by many.
Sooyoung: Don’t start bragging.

3rd question
What do you think about your Japanese debut?
Tiffany: Before we officially debuted we had a showcase and a lot of people came, which was very encouraging and was touching.
Yoona: We are very thankful. We will do our best even more. We received a lot of strength from the beginning.

4th question
Congratulations on ranking nr 4 on the charts.
Jessica: It’s so amazing. We are very thankful to enter the Japanese charts. We will show more different sides of us.

5th question
How about the Japanese lyrics?
Sooyoung: The Japanese lyrics fits the Japanese people and is easy to listen to. And I think it also fits our image well.
Sunny: If we sing the pronunciation soft it’s easy. It’s easier to show your emotions.
Hyoyeon: I both love the Japanese and Hangul lyrics. I think because the charms of both differs a lot of people can hear the good sides of both songs.

6th question
How did you study Japanese?
Yuri: Recently there are a lot of interesting Japanese drama’s and Sooyoung recommended a lot of drama’s. While watching those drama’s I learn words that are used a lot in daily life. I also take lessons. I’m not yet perfect so please watch over me (sorry that last part sounds strange lol)

7th question
What is your favorite Japanese word?
Taeyeon: Osusume (recommendation)
I learned it from Sooyoung.
Sooyoung: When we go to a restaurant it is very hard to choose from the menu. And if we then ask the waiter about the day’s recommendation then we can decide.

8th question
What is your goal?
Sunny: In Korea and Japan people say they receive energy from us and gather strength. I’m very happy about that. That’s why in order for more people to become positive we want to give them more strength. That is our goal.
Yoona: Please support soshi!

Credits : Bekkychan@twitter/Soompi
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] HNSD performed “Gee”

SNSD’s popularity continues to spread in Japan and recently (September 26th), a video showing a group of 11 Japanese girls who were dubbed as “Japanese Girls’ Generation” appeared on YouTube.

In the video, the 11 Japanese girls put on an impressive dance performance of SNSD’s hit “Gee” which earned them the title “Japanese Girls’ Generation” from netizens in Korea Republic and Japan.

The girls who called themselves “Ho Nyeo Shi Dae (法女時代)” made parodies of SNSD and have garnered a lot of attentions from netizens and media.

Netizens who saw the videos commented:

-”SNSD want more than just conquering the Oricon chart”
-”It looks like SNSD are really popular in Japan”
-”I’m proud that they are enjoying more popularity in Japan”

Here’s the video clip of “Ho Nyeo Shi Dae”.

[VIDEO]hnsdgeedance

What do you think of their performance?

Credits : todaykorea.co.kr/tinshio@YouTube
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Sooyoung made her voice dubbing debut through animated documentary

On October 1st, in conjuntion with Armed Forces Day, MBC will be broadcasting an animated documentary entitled “청춘병법 아미아미 (Cheongchunbyeongbeob Ami Ami)”.

SNSD’s Sooyoung made her sound dubbing debut through this animated documentary as a narrator and she has shown much prospects with her lively and youthful voice. Sooyoung said, “SNSD are ahjussi(uncle) soldiers’ favorite singers and therefore, I was given the honor to do the voice dubbing for this animated documentary which features soldiers and their barracks”.

This animated documentary will be aired on October 1st at 1.40pm (KST)

Credits : unionpress.co.kr
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Won Bin captivates SNSD

On MBC’s “Section TV Entertainment Relay”, SNSD was asked a question on which male stars they would like to shoot a CF with. To this question, SNSD answered, “We like Won Bin”.

Yuri told Section TV that all members in SNSD like Won Bin. In a video message to Won Bin, Yuri said, “We were really focus and thorough while watching ‘Mother’. If there is a premiere screening of your movies, please invite us”. In addition to that, SNSD members also sent a message to Won Bin such as “Saranghamnida” and “Won haeyo”.

Credits : osen.mt.co.kr
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Sunny exposes Shinyoung’s passing gas incident

On SBS E!TV’s “Thudding House”, Kim Shinyoung described how she woke up SNSD members, who were trying to have a rest after a tiring and exhausting day with her flatulence (passing gas). She then gave Sunny a call. Here’s the video and the translations (Sunny’s part only):

[VIDEO][Eng Trans] Shinyoung calls Sunny and talks about SNSD (100927)

Sunny: Hi, I’m Sunny from SNSD
Shinyoung: Sunny-ah, what is Unnie’s weakness?
Sunny: Unnie, your weakness? About you passing gas as you like?
Lady in black: What is the sound level like when Shinyoung passes gas?
Sunny: The loudest one was like “bbak!” (loudly)

Sunny ends the conversation with “Oh!” using the name of the program as the lyric and said hwaiting!!!

*For this article, we decided to use the word “passing gas” rather than the more usual, more vulgar word, “f*rt” as some readers may find the term rather disturbing.

Credits : haylabit@YouTube
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Omoni's choice as role model

On an educational show “Secrets of the Gifted Season 2″, 332 Korean mothers in the age group of 30-44 years old were asked to pick the individuals they want their children to be. The survey was conducted from September 16th to September 26th.

Here are the results:

Female category

1. Kim Taehee
2. Kim Yuna
3. Kim Juha
4. Jang Hanna
5. SNSD

Male Category

1. Park Jisung
2. Lee Seunggi
3. Ahn Cheolsu
4. Rain
5. Yu Jaeseok

Credits : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Depart to Japan again in the early of october

After having a great time with their families during the Chuseok holidays, the girls are flying over to Japan again soon.

On September 28th, a representative of SM Entertainment told Money Today Star News, “SNSD membersare now in Korea. They will be leaving for Japan in early October.”

For the Chuseok Holidays, the girls were back in Korea and after about 10 days’ rest, they will be preparing for their activities in Japan again.

The representative added, “SNSD went to Japan earlier this month for the promotional activities of their debut single “Genie” and this time, they will be promoting their second single “Gee” which will be released on October 20th. Prior to the release of “Gee”, the girls will be traveling back and forth to Korea and Japan in order to fulfill their schedule.”

Looks like the girls will be having a hectic schedule ahead of them again in October. On top of their activities in Japan and Korea, the girls will be having the Into The New World Concert in Taiwan on October 16th and 17th, followed by the Korean Pop Night Concert 2010 in Singapore on October 23rd. We hope that the girls are taking enough rest while they’re in Korea now.

RIGHT NOW IT"S GIRLS GENERATION!

Credits : fanwonder.com

[Videos] SNSD Yoona's Glowing Skin for Innisfree Cf

SNSD Yoona is said to to model a popular skin care brand called Innisfree. Note that Innisfree is a well-known for its beauty products that contain botanical nutrients and essence extracted from organic plants and herbs that help to aid in healing various skin problems.

She appears pretty in the cf the usual and no doubt the company chose her because of her beautiful and nice skin.

Check the video here :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwqujF-I2S0&feature=player_embedded

Article by : sukira@dkpopnews.net
Video Credits : lmchoding