Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Girls’ Generation 3rd Japanese Single – Mr. Taxi Information + Preorder Links

It was announced earlier today that Girls’ Generation would be going on a full Japanese tour in addition to releasing their first original Japanese single, entitled “Mr. Taxi”. This original single features two songs: the title track “Mr. Taxi” and the Japanese version of “Run Devil Run”. Regarding the single, news has come forth about the various options that are available for fans to purchase and the differences between each version.


Jacket A cover – Deluxe First Press Edition
The Deluxe First Press Edition, priced at ¥1,800, contains the CD single itself, a photobook of the girls, a trading card, and a DVD containing both a newly filmed Japanese Run Devil Run music video and a dance version Run Devil Run music video. This edition of “Mr. Taxi” is also the only version to contain the “Jacket A” cover photo. You can buy the Deluxe First Press Edition right now CD Japan or YesAsia
Deluxe First Press Edition – ¥1,800
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run
- DVD
1. Run Devil Run MV
2. Run Devil Run Dance Ver. MV
- Photobook (Collector alert! – Different from the Limited Period Edition photobook)
- Trading card


Jacket B cover – Limited Period Edition and Regular Edition
Next in line is the Limited Period Edition, which will cost fans ¥1,500 and features the “Jacket B” cover photo. This edition contains the CD, a DVD with only the regular non-dance version of the Run Devil Run music video, and a photobook of the girls. However, collectors must take note that the photobook in the Limited Period Edition is completely different from the photobook in the Deluxe First Press Edition. Buy the Limited Period Edition of “Mr. Taxi” right now at CD Japan or at YestAsia
Limited Period Edition – ¥1,500
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run
- DVD
1. Run Devil Run MV
- Photobook (Collector alert! – Different from Deluxe First Press Edition photobook)


Finally, the Regular Edition of “Mr. Taxi” is priced at ¥1,100. This edition contains only the CD single itself and, like the Limited Period Edition, has the “Jacket B” photo as the cover. Want to order the Regular Edition? You can do so right now at CD Japan or at YesAsia
Regular Edition – ¥1,100
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run
I hope you’re all just as excited as I am to finally hear an original Japanese song!
What editions is everyone going to buy? We want to hear your comments!


People cosplayed anime characters in the past few decades,but now they cosplay SNSD!


Girlgroup SNSD's worldwide cosplay is the hot topic.

Recently various pictures with the title ''Worldwide SNSD cosplay'' were posted on the notice board of portal sites.

SNSD fans from all over the world imitate the Genie and Oh costumes and hairstyle completely.
In addition in these posted pictures were people photographed from east and west and even men.

Internet users (netizens) showed responses like ''As expected SNSD spread their wings
all over the world'' '' Everybody seem to have worked hard and cosplayed'' ''There are even
guys! What a shock''.

少女時代的新曲試聽 4月13日在日本發售

【少女時代】歡樂の屋


SNSD(Girls' Generation 少女時代 소녀시대) - 4月13日発売 日本初オリジナル新曲「MR.TAXI / Run Devil Run」ジャケット写真 - April 13, 2011 release @ New single "MR.TAXI / Run Devil Run" CD jacket - original piece of music first in Japan

Another cover for SNSD’s Japanese single “Mr. Taxi” revealed

Hours ago, the jacket cover for SNSD’s alleged original single titled, “Mr. Taxi” for the Japanese market was released. Now, it seems the cover for the special Limited Press edition has also been unveiled.

The single is a song that’s supposed to be used for a Lipton commercial and will be released as an EP on April 13th. In addition, the Limited Press edition will include a DVD with the Japanese music video of“Run Devil Run” and will also include a photo book as well.

Check out the cover for the limited press edition below!

Three Editions of Girls' Generation's First Original Japanese Single


It was announced earlier today that Girls' Generation would be going on a full Japanese tour in addition to releasing their first original Japanese singl , entitled "Mr. Taxi". This original single features two songs: the title track "Mr. Taxi" and the Japanese version of "Run Devil Run". Regarding the single, news has come forth about the various options that are available for fans to purchase and the differences between each version.

The Deluxe First Press Edition, priced at ¥1,800, contains the CD single itself, a photobook of the girls, a trading card, and a DVD containing both a newly filmed Japanese Run Devil Run music video and a dance version Run Devil Run music video. This edition of "Mr. Taxi" is also the only version to contain the "Jacket A" cover photo. You can buy the Deluxe First Press Edition right now from cdjapanDeluxe First Press Edition - ¥1,800
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run

- DVD
1. Run Devil Run MV
2. Run Devil Run Dance Ver. MV

- Photobook (Collector alert! - Different from the Limited Period Edition photobook)

- Trading card


Next in line is the Limited Period Edition, which will cost fans ¥1,500 and features the "Jacket B" cover photo. This edition contains the CD, a DVD with only the regular non-dance version of the Run Devil Run music video, and a photobook of the girls. However, collectors must take note that the photobook in the Limited Period Edition is completely different from the photobook in the Deluxe First Press Edition. Buy the Limited Period Edition of "Mr. Taxi" right now at cdjapan or at YesAsia.

Limited Period Edition - ¥1,500
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run

- DVD
1. Run Devil Run MV

- Photobook (Collector alert! - Different from Deluxe First Press Edition photobook)


Finally, the Regular Edition of "Mr. Taxi" is priced at ¥1,100. This edition contains only the CD single itself and, like the Limited Period Edition, has the "Jacket B" photo as the cover. Want to order the Regular Edition? You can do so right now at cdjapan or at YesAsia.

Regular Edition - ¥1,100
Contents
- CD
1. Mr. Taxi
2. Run Devil Run


I hope you're all just as excited as I am to finally hear an original Japanese song! What editions is everyone going to buy? We want to hear your comments!

SNSD to have first Japanese tour in May


SNSD will have their first arena tour concert in Japan on May 18th. The tour will start at Tokyo’s Yoyogi stadium, and then move onto Nagoya, Osaka, and then onto Fukuoka.

Considering their first showcase before their official debut in Japan attracted over 22,000 viewers, this tour is expected to be a battle for tickets.


In related news, SNSD is currently readying for their next single in Japan with “Mr. Taxi,” which is planned to be released April 13th.

SNSD will take a taxi ride to Japan, looking for "Mr. Taxi"!


So, the much awaited 3rd Japanese Single is coming our way after all. Rumors started to surface since a week ago that the girls 3rd Japanese Single entitled ‘Mr. Taxi’ will be released on April 13th and ‘Mr. Taxi’ is in fact a CM/CF song for Lipton Tea. It seems that the rumor about the 3rd single ‘Mr. Taxi’ is coming true as the jacket image was revealed and widely shared on various sites.


SONEs are definitely in for a ride as the girls will also be having their first nationwide tour in Japan in May. ‘The 1st Japan Arena Tour’ will kick off starting May 18th in Tokyo, followed by Osaka, Nagoya and Fukuoka. There will be a total of 7 concerts in this tour and looks like Yuri’s dream to have a nationwide tour in Japan is coming true as well. In fact, Yuri had mentioned a couple of times on TV shows that she wanted to perform in various places in Japan together with the girls. Perhaps, she was hinting about the tour all this while.


So, what are we waiting for? Get ready to pay the taxi fare, i guess!

Cover for SNSD’s “Mr. Taxi” revealed

Rumors were spreading recently that the girls of SNSD would release an original single for the Japanese market and it seems it maybe true. Recently, the potential photo cover for the jacket of this rumored single, “Mr. Taxi” was released. The single is allegedly a song that’s supposed to be used for a Lipton commercial and will be released as an EP on April 13th.

In addition, the girls are slated to hold a nationwide Japanese tour beginning on May 18th. It’s scheduled to be hold in cities including Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, Fukuoka for a total of 7 performances.

If there’s any more information that pops up on this rumor, we’ll be sure to keep you informed.

Must See! SNSD and their good-looking siblings!


I discovered this photo when surfing SNSD's baidu thread a while ago.

A fan compiled some photos of SNSD's members together with their siblings into a photo for comparison,take a look at the photos of the SNSD's members and their siblings,jealous right?

In case you can't read chinese,brief translation here:

TaeYeon and her Oppa
Jessica and Krystal
Soo Young and her sister SooJin
Yoona and her unnie
Sunny and her oldest sister
Yuri and her Oppa!