SNSD Land Back in Korea

After two consecutive days of performing for the SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in PARIS and looking around the city, Girls' Generation are now back in Korea to rest and to prepare for their upcoming concerts for the Arena Tour. Meanwhile, Girls' Generation member Jessica is still in the France capital and has been spotted together with her mother, enjoying the sights of Paris.

Martial Artist Chu SungHoon boasted his copy of 'Girls' Generation' CD

Japanese of Korean descent martial artist, Chu SungHoon or Yoshihiro Akiyama showed his interest in SNSD and Japanese popular 48-member girl group, AKB48.

On June 12th, Chu SungHoon posted on his personal blog a photo that proved his purchase of SNSD and AKB48′s albums. In the photo, SNSD’s 1st Japanese album ‘Girls’ Generation’ was placed on top of AKB48′s 3rd album ‘Koko ni Ita Koto’.

In his blog, he said, “I was in fact feeling embarrassed in getting girlgroups’ CDs but when i was actually buying them, the embarrassment subsided”. He added, “Those CDs are best-sellers. I occasionally listen to them in my car”.

Japanese netizens showed their support for Choo SungHoon’s ‘Girlgroup love’ by commenting, “What a great surprise as I never thought you like girlgroups’ songs”, “Nowadays, SNSD and AKB48 are really popular. You made an excellent choice”, “I had to gather my courage to overcome my embarrassment too when I’m buying girlgroups’ CDs”, etc.

Chu SungHoon married Japanese famous model, Shiho Yano in October 2009 and they are expecting their first child in November this year.

Best "Girl Idol" that makes Samchon fans scream

Taeyeon and Yoona were featured in Elle's ranking of top Korean idols.

A- Singing & Performance; B- Appearance (Face) & Style; C- Talent & Artistic Abilities; D- Other

Girls' Generation: Yoona
A- Nobody can stand at the center. Even that is an ability. But let's work on the singing.★★ -Bang Hye Jin
B- The most universal beauty. Egg-shaped face, detailed features. There are no flaws. ★★★★ -Park Hye Eun
C- Even though she just has ordinary talents and sensibility/wit, she gives sufficient satisfaction with her 'Yoona Effect'. ★★★☆ -Jo Min Ki
D- Be careful not to get pushed/beat out within SNSD, or by rookies outside of the group! -Park Hye Eun

Girls' Generation: Taeyeon
A- If you were to pick out all the main vocals in female idol teams, she would probably be at the top of the list. ★★★★ -Kim Bong Hyun
B- When it comes to Taeyeon, one man said, "She has the face that would make any man agree that she is pretty". I agree. She is pretty. But her style is... ★★★ -Kwon Eun Kyung
C- Laid-back 'MC' image. She stands out more on the radio than on TV. ★★★ -Choi Min Woo
D- Don't have too much faith in samchon fans. They're already starting to shift their eyes to IU. -Kim Areum