“Running Man” spotlights Seoul’s ‘Seohyun’ station

Where is the SNSD station in Seoul’s Bundang area?

This ‘unusual’ station was featured on the May 15th episode of SBS’s “Running Man“, during the segments where the members carried out missions in pairs.

One mission in particular had the members try to puzzle out a clue given by the production crew. In order to find out where to go next, they had to solve,”Find the SNSD station in Bundang”.

Song Ji Hyo figured out the destination by looking at the map itself, while Yoo Jae Suk instantly said, “It’s Bundang’s Seohyun station” after seeing the clue. The comedian’s partner, Ji Suk Jin, praised his clever thinking by saying, “You’re really great. Do you even lack anything?“.

Netizens said, “Running Man is really brilliant” and “It’s interesting that Seohyun station even exists“.

Meanwhile, the Seohyun Subway Station posted an advertisement commemorating Seohyun’s coming-of-age Day.

SNSD’s Seohyun celebrates coming of age day

SNSD’s maknae Seohyun shared her thoughts on celebrating Korea’s coming-of-age day today.

On May 16th, Seohyun shared,

“I am so happy that I have received so much interest and love even before I became an adult… I am sincerely thankful for all who have watched over me as I grew over the years and continued to congratulate me as I have become an adult.“

Seohyun was born in 1991 and according to Korea, became a “real adult” this year at the age of 20. Although she’s SNSD’s maknae, Seohyun has received much love for her calmness and maturity.

Seohyun revealed her amibitions saying,

“Though I am a bit embarrassed for having often shown the image of an immature child, now that I am an adult I hope to take more responsibility, continue to grow, and be more assertive.“

SNSD in Singapore?

Well, not really. The 9 ladies were featured in the local Singapore teen magazine “Teenage” though.

Teenage, a local Singapore publication catering to Singapore’s teen population has dedicated the June 2011 issue to cover the K-Pop scene. The editor, Jazmin Kelly Six, was fortunate enough to be invited to cover the recent SBS Inkigayo Jeju Special, resulting in the cover story for this issue of the magazine. The trip there was made possible, courtesy of the “Visit Korea 2010-2012″ committee, an initiative of the national tourism boards of Singapore and Korea.

In her editorial, Jazmin admitted to knowing “next-to-nothing” about K-Pop, and so felt that she could give an unbiased, neutral report on the whole event. Well, at the end of the whole experience, she readily admitted to being impressed by the sheer talent of all the K-Pop artistes that performed that day and is now a true convert to the K-Pop genre. Personally, I think the close contact with our 9 “angels” had alot to do with changing her opinion of K-Pop music .

More details (covering the Girls’ performance and subsequent interview) can be found in the following scans from the magazine. Enjoy !

By the way, the editor not only managed to “snag” a front row seat to the performance show, she also got passes to the artistes’ backstage tents. How lucky is that ?!!

Girls' Generation send support messages to Industries

Girls' Generation, MCs Yoo Jaesuk and Kang Hodong, as well as actress Son Yejin were amongst the 32 celebrities who sent support messages to small-to-medium-sized businesses.

In Korea, this week is the 23rd national "Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise Week". Various celebrities have sent in messages such as "Please stay strong", "You are the hope of South Korea", and "You hold Korea's future in your hands. Fighting!" to support those businesses.

Director of the Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise Association Kim Dongsun said, "The youth unemployment continues to worsen and these businesses are struggling due to the lack of labor. We are very thankful for the spontaneous messages sent in by the celebrities who have received much love from the public."

As part of a support campaign until May 29, the Small-to-Medium-Sized Enterprise Association will be promoting the celebrities' messages and online video competition winners via their Facebook page.

Jessica to released OST track "Because Tears Are Overflowing" on the 18th

It has been announced that Girls' Generation's Jessica will release an OST track for KBS drama "Romance Town". The title of the track is "눈물이 넘쳐서" (Because Tears Are Overflowing). The OST track will be released on the May 18, 2011. Bugs stated Jessica's new track will be in the second part of the "Romance Town OST". The release of this new track will be Jessica's first solo OST single.

Sonic Korea has also tweeted that Jessica's OST is in the the process of mastering.

With only 2 days until the release, fans are highly anticipating the release. What do you think the OST track will sound like?

SNSD to release their first Japanese album in June!

On June 1st, SNSD will be releasing their first Japanese original album “GIRLS’ GENERATION”.

This album will have 12 songs including their hit singles “GENIE”, “Gee”, “Run Devil Run” and “MR. TAXI”. Three types will also be released: Deluxe First Press Limited Edition, Limited Edition and Regular Edition. Among them, the Deluxe First Press Limited Edition copy will be released in a box and include a special mini bag.

SNSD commented: “Our first original album in Japan has been completed! It’s an album packed full of fantastic songs, so we hope that lots of people listen to it. We’re looking forward to performing during our tour too. Definitely come and visit us!”

[“GIRLS’ GENERATION” tracklist]

01. MR. TAXI

02. GENIE

03. you-aholic

04. Run Devil Run

05. BAD GIRL

06. Beautiful Stranger

07. I’m In Love With The HERO

08. Let It Rain

09. Gee

10. THE GREAT ESCAPE

11. HOOT

12. BORN TO BE A LADY

Deluxe First Press Limited Edition (CD + DVD + Goods)

• Special Box
• Special Mini Bag & Deluxe First Press Limited Edition Photobook
• Deluxe First Press Limited Edition Poster [Only a limited number available]
• DVD includes:

- MR. TAXI (Original & Dance ver.)

- GENIE (JPN Original ver.)

- Gee (JPN Original ver.)

Limited Edition (CD + DVD)

• Limited Edition Photobook
• Limited Edition Poster [Only a limited number available]
• DVD includes:

- MR. TAXI (Original & Dance ver.)

- GENIE (JPN Original ver.)

- Gee (JPN Original ver.)

Yoon Doo Hyun covered SNSD's Run Devil Run!

Check out this amazing band version of SNSD's Run Devil Run brought to you by Yoon Do Hyun,too much difference from the original performance right?

SNSD promotes their first Japanese Album!

As you know,SNSD revealed a big news earlier today,the girls will release their first japanese album in June!

The girls promoted their album through a video message as shown below,take a look at the video here as well as the tracklist of the album,will you be buying one to increase your kpop collection?

[“GIRLS’ GENERATION” tracklist]

01. MR. TAXI

02. GENIE

03. you-aholic

04. Run Devil Run

05. BAD GIRL

06. Beautiful Stranger

07. I’m In Love With The HERO

08. Let It Rain

09. Gee

10. THE GREAT ESCAPE

11. HOOT

12. BORN TO BE A LADY

SNSD's Jessica to sing for KBS drama "Romance Town" OST

SNSD's Jessica's solo song for Romance Town will be released on 18th May!

The title of her solo track is Because Tears Are Overflowing.Do you anticipate Jessica's solo song?

SNSD's individual Mr. Taxi photos revealed!

Check out the individual promo photos of SNSD for their latest japanese single Mr Taxi here.

The girls look absolutely gorgeous here,besides,the girls have announced that they will release a full length album in Japan soon,excited with the big news?

Billboard to Celebrate Seohyun's Coming of Age Day

May 16th marks the arrival of the Coming-of-Age day, also known as the day for a young person to move on from their adolescence and into adulthood.

Girls' Generation's Seohyun is one of the many who has officially turned into an adult. To celebrate this transition, a billboard with pictures of Seohyun has been installed at the "Seohyun Station" at Bundang. DC Inside's "We Got Married" gallery, or also known as fans of the YongSeo couple, decided on the Billboard idea and attached it since May 15th to celebrate Seohyun's adulthood.

A short congratulatory message and a number of Seohyun's pictures were chosen. This included Seohyun's SM Entertainment audition pictures, her debut pictures as well as a recent picture. A fan explained, "With permission from the photographer in charge of Girls' Generation's Marie Claire photoshoot as well as from SM Entertainment, the Billboard was installed."

A picture of the board was circulated around twitter and many are taking an interest in visiting the subway station. One commented, "There's a Seohyun board at Seohyun station? I better go see for myself."

On another note, on the most recent episode of SBS's "Running Man" which aired on May 15th, the "Seohyun Station" was featured as the "Girls' Generation station of Bundang".

What do you think of Seohyun finally turning into an adult?