SNSD show their beauty secrets in Japan’s “Ray”

houjo Jidai (SNSD) is featured on the front cover of the August issue of “Ray” magazine, which started to be displayed in stores on June 23rd.

The nine members of the group showed up on the cover wearing a different coordination of white blouses and denim tops/rompers. To accent the simple outfits, they all wear summer-themed, vivid-colored heels, and show off their beautiful legs which every girl envies.

Their interview in this magazine features their thoughts on their current Japanese tour, and Shoujo Jidai also answered one hundred questions for “100 no Q&A”. Before the photography session, Taeyeonused moisturizer and scrub on her skin to emphasize her flawless skin for the photos.

This issue of “Ray” also featured models Karina, Izumi Rika, and Miyu wearing different summer outfits.

To check out SNSD’s scans from the magazine, head over to tokyohive!

SNSD traveled for more than 25,000 km within 10 days

On cable channel, Mnet’s daily information programn ‘WIDE Entertainment News’ aired at 5pm KST on June 24th, SNSD’s air travel mileage was revealed.

According to a study by the staff of the program, SNSD traveled in and out of Korea more than 8 times from June 8th to June 18th. In order to fulfill their official schedules, the girls have traveled more than 25,086km. For illustration purpose, the distance covered is about the distance of one going on a Seoul-Busan-Seoul trip for 25 times. Distance between Seoul and Busan is about 456 km.

Last year, Rain recorded accumulative mileage of 670,000km within his 8-year activities. With their global-scale popularity, the girls are expected to exceed Rain’s figure.

Which SNSD's member speaks in chinese for Intel promo video?

Well,i am pretty confident that most of you will answer it wrongly,i did the same mistake too at first,make a smart guess and leave your answer on the comment box below,i will reveal the answer in a while!!



It sounds like Hyeo Yeon but the fact is,TaeYeon is the one who speaks in chinese here,i made the same mistake too by thinking that Hyeo Yeon is the right answer.TaeYeon sounds so much different speaking in chinese!

'GG Revolution' Day to Be Held in Philippines

Fans in the Philippines will finally be able to get their hands on a couple recent Girls' Generation releases soon.

On June 25th, MCA Music (Universal Music's monkier in the Philippines) will be holding "GG Revolution" at Astroplus--The Block and Odyssey--Megamall. On this day, Girls' Generation's album "Hoot" and single "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run" will be released, and giveaways will be handed out to fans at these two locations. Items include Girls' Generation photocard sets, posters, folders, and stickers. Fans will receive glow-in-the-dark Girls' Generation ballers if they purchase both "Hoot" and "MR. TAXI/Run Devil Run" while supplies last. MCA Music will hold a Girls' Generation cover group dance contest on that day as well.

"All About Girls' Generation" Preview Video to be Shown on SM Town YouTube

The "All About Girls' Generation 'Paradise in Phuket' " DVD, which is set for release on June 30, will have a teaser video showing what to expect in the DVD revealed through SMTOWN's YouTube channel and their Facebook page on the 24th and 28th.

The SMTOWN Facebook and YouTube pages have seen much activity over the past several weeks, most notably during the SMTOWN Live in Paris concert.

Be sure to check back on Soshified as well as the SMTOWN Facebook and YouTube pages on the 24th when the teaser is revealed.

Girls' Generation Captures the World

How did Girls' Generation capture the world?

Cable channel SBS E!TV "StarQ10" looked into the charms of Girls' Generation, who has been leading the Hallyu wave in various countries around the world.

With many samchon fans in Korea, Girls' Generation has gained the nickname of "president of the army". They have also been called the "pretty leg group" in Japan, becoming known as the leaders of the Hallyu wave.

Also, when plans were revealed of an American/Canadian Girls' Generation fanclub called Soshified (Editor's Note: For whatever reason, the Korean media generally never seems to acknowledge Soshified as being an international fansite) organizing a field trip to Korea for 100 of its members, it showed just how popular the group actually is.

During this broadcast, along with showing proof of Girls' Generation's worldwide popularity, they will also be looking into 6 keywords behind "SM idol groups drawing a new Hallyu map with K-POP".

Japanese GQ analyzes the reasons behind the SNSD craze

Popular Japanese men’s magazine, ‘GQ Japan‘ will publish a SNSD special in their July issue which will hit newsstands on the 24th. The special issue analyzes the factors to SNSD’s success in the music industry.

According to a report from the ‘Japanese Oricon’ on the 23rd, ‘GQ Japan’ will also present the thorough nurturing program of SM Entertainment. Through an interview with SNSD, the magazine reported that the trainees go through rigorous daily training sessions which can last to upwards of 10 hours a day and usually takes 5 to 8 years to debut.

‘GQ Japan’ also picked out the wide utilization of Youtube as one of the main success factors for SNSD to gain international fans.

The magazine is said to contain an extensive interview with SNSD and this will also mark the first time for SNSD to appear on a Japanese men’s magazine.

Earning approximately $32 million USD in just the first half of this year in Japan, SNSD has lived up to their reputation, marking their name in the Japanese market as a popular group. According to the Japanese ‘Oricon Chart’ on their ‘First Half of 2011 Evaluation’, which was published on the 22nd of June, SNSD has ranked 5th in sales of their singles, albums, DVD, and other materials.

This report included all types of sales starting from December 27th of 2010 to June 20th of 2011. According to the sales report, SNSD sold about 800,000 copies of singles, albums, DVDs, and other materials, earning approximately $32 million USD.

Seohyun will cheer for Yonghwa

Well, YongSeo couple are still going strong on and off cam! You don't believe me?
Yonghwa will prove you!