SNSD’s Jessica participates in “Romance Town” OST

On May 18th, SNSD’s Jessica released a new solo track for KBS’s “Romance Town” OST.

Titled “Overflowing With Tears“, the track sees Jessica departing from the usual cutesy nature of SNSD’s songs with a deep and emotional ballad.

This is her first time participating in a drama OST without her fellow groupmates, but representatives revealed that she was just as strong on her own.

Jessica completed the recording on May 5th and stunned everyone with her characteristically light and clear voice. The song will began airing with the third episode broadcast on May 18th as Sung Yuri andJung Gyu Woon’s love theme.

Check it out below!

SNSD's Jessica unveiled solo song "Because Tears Are Overflowing"!

We have mentioned here yesterday that SNSD's Jessica will sing for Romance Town OST,the song has been released a while ago,listen to the song here,like it?

“SM Town Live in Paris” sells out extra concert date in 10 minutes

On May 17th, SM Entertainment revealed that their extra concert date for “SM Town Live in Paris” sold out their tickets in just 10 minutes!

Representatives stated, “As it is the first ever Korean brand concert that ‘SM Town Live in Paris’ is presenting in Europe, fans have been showing explosive support. The extra concert date for June 11th has completely sold out within 10 minutes.”

The ticketing sites, FNAC and Live Nation, even crashed due to the influx of visitors. The original concert date previously headlined for selling out tickets in 15 minutes, which was already quite impressive, but this feat once again demonstrates the power of the Hallyu wave.

'Seohyun Station' featured on 'Running Man'

On the May 15th episode of SBS's "Running Man", competing pairs were given a clue about their destination in order to receive their mission. The clue to the first destination was to find the Girls' Generation's station in Bundang.

Of course, that station was the "Seohyun Station", with the clue making a pun on both the names of Girls' Generation's Seohyun and Seohyeon subway station. "Running Man" participants Song Jihyo and Yoo Jaesuk were able to figure out the clue immediately.

In related news, YongSeo couple fans put up a billboard at the Seohyeon station to celebrateComing-of-Age Day for Seohyun.

SNSD's first album topped Japanese music stores pre-order charts

SNSD’s first studio album ‘Girls’ Generation’ which will be officially released on June 1st topped Japan music sites’ pre-order list upon the announcement on May 16th.

In just 8 months after their Japanese debut in September last year, SNSD will be releasing their first Japanese album which includes their previous hit songs such as ‘Genie’, ‘Gee’ and ‘Mr.Taxi’. Once the pre-order was opened on Amazon Japan, the Deluxe Edition sold like hot cakes and rose to no.1 on the pre-order chart while the Limited Edition was ranked 5th.

Meanwhile, all 3 editions of SNSD’s ‘Girls’ Generation’ grabbed the top 3 spots of the pre-order chart on CD Japan. On HMV Japan, the Deluxe Edition was ranked 1st while the Limited Edition came in 2nd.

A list of Idols who celebrated the "Coming Of Age Day"

Coming Of Age Day is a special day celebrated in Korea.Those who where born in 1991 will celebrate Coming Of Age Day this year as they turn 20 on this very special day.

Let's take a look at the list of artists who are becoming adults after this special day!

2AM – Jin Woon
2NE1 – CL
After School – Nana
A Pink – Cho Rong
BEAST – Dong Woon
C.N. BLUE – Jung Shin and Min Hyuk
Dalmatian – Daniel
Dal Shabet – Ji Yool and Ah Young
F.CUZ – Kan
F.T. Island – Jae Jin
Girls’ Generation – Seohyun
Infinite – Woo Hyun, Sung Yeol, and Hoya
KARA – Hara and Nicole
MBLAQ – Mir
miss A – Min
Rainbow – Hyun Young
SHINee -Key and Minho
SISTAR – Hyorin
UKISS – Kevin, Eli, AJ, Hoon, and Ki Seop
ZE:A – HyungSik

SNSD chosen as the most family like group

Music portal site, Bugs! conducted a survey entitled ‘Idol groups that give out a family-like atmosphere’ from May 10th to 16th involving a total of 5804 participants. From the result of the survey, SNSD who garnered 50% (2846 votes) of that total figure, topped the survey.

Big Bang came in 2nd with 43% (2445 votes), followed by CN Blue in 3rd with 5% (260 votes), 2PM in 4th with 3% (127 votes) and T-ara in 5th with 2% (82 votes).

Minho and Seohyun "Idols You Want to Give a Rose to on Coming of Age Day" 1st Place

SHINee’s Minho and Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun each took first place as the male and female celebrity whom people want to present a rose to on Coming of Age Day.

Movie site Max Movie conducted a poll for four days from May 13th to the 16th asking the question “Who is the male celebrity to whom you want to present a rose on Coming of Age Day?” A total of 3020 netizens participated in the poll.

For the results in the male section of the poll SHINee’s Minho received the support of 53.2% (1608 votes) of the netizens and came in 1st place.

The subsequent order was 2nd place 2AM’s Jung Jinwoon 25% (754 votes), 3rd place FT Island’s Lee Jaejin 5.5% (167 votes), 4th place SHINee’s Key 4.5% (137 votes), 5th place MBLAQ’s Mir 4.2% (127 votes), 6th place Beast’s Dongwoon 3.8% (116 votes), and 7th place U-Kiss’s Woo Sunghyun 3.7% (111 votes).

For the female section of the poll a total of 2399 netizens participated and resulted in Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun receiving 44.3% (1062 votes) of the support and recording 1st place.

The subsequent order was 2nd place Kara’s Goo Hara 28.9% (693 votes), 3rd place Kara’s Nicole 8.1% (194 votes), 4th place 2ne1’s CL 6.3% (152 votes), 5th place After School’s Nana 3.5% (84 votes), 6th place Woori 3.3% (80 votes), 7th place 4minute’s Jung Jiyoon 2.8% (68 votes), and 8th place 4minute’s Heo Gayoon 2.8% (66 votes).

"SM Town Live in Paris" sells out extra concert date in 10 minutes

On May 17th, SM Entertainment revealed that their extra concert date for “SM Town Live in Paris” sold out their tickets in just 10 minutes!

Representatives stated, “As it is the first ever Korean brand concert that ‘SM Town Live in Paris’ is presenting in Europe, fans have been showing explosive support. The extra concert date for June 11th has completely sold out within 10 minutes.”

The ticketing sites, FNAC and Live Nation, even crashed due to the influx of visitors. The original concert date previously headlined for selling out tickets in 15 minutes, which was already quite impressive, but this feat once again demonstrates the power of the Hallyu wave.

Netizens Charmed by Tiffany's Matured Beauty!

Girls' Generation's Tiffany is becoming a hot topic among netizens for her "Japan 1st Album" pictures.

On May 16th, SM Entertainment Japan officially released details on their 1st Japanese album that will be released June 1st. Pictures of their album covers as well as individual shots were released beforehand, drawing attention from fans. Dressed in white outfits and with soft makeup, their looks emphasized on their femininity and gentle sides.

Many fans are excited about Tiffany's new look which showcases a different side of her. Her maturity radiating from the picture as compared to her more active and cheerful image is being well-received by both fans and the public alike. Instead of a cute appearance, her softer aura is appealing to many as well.

Netizens left comments like, "Tiffany is becoming more and more mature", "She looks similar to Jessica" and "She's a goddess."

Which member do you think looks most different?