SNSD provides fans with warm drinks and hot packs outside ‘Inkigayo’

On December 18th, SNSD warmed fans with their thoughtfulness, as they provided a meaningful present to those who came to support them at SBS‘s ‘Inkigayo‘.

The girls performed their follow-up track, “Mr. Taxi“, and later came out with coffee, hot packs, milk, and other beverages to warm up their fans and thank them for making the effort to support them. The fans had been waiting outside in the cold for some hours and were touched to hear that the girls had delivered snacks through their managers.

Fans commented, “Definitely SNSD“, and “We’re truly touched!”

Still cuts from YoonA and Jang Geun Suk’s first meeting on ‘Love Rain’

On December 19th, upcoming drama ‘Love Rain‘ released two romantic still cuts from the scene where Jang Geun Suk and SNSD‘s YoonA first meet.

Jang Geun Suk plays the dual role of a handsome ’70s art student named ‘Seo In Ha’, and his son in the year 2012, a free-spirited photographer named ‘Seo Jun’. YoonA, on the other hand, plays the innocent ’70s campus goddess ‘Kim Yoon Hee’, as well as her daughter, ‘Hana’.

Their first meeting looks like something out of a watercolor painting, bringing together elements of the campus and its scenery into their blossoming love. After picking up YoonA’s book, Jang Geun Suk is seen handing it back to her without being able to take his eyes off of her, capturing their moment of love at first sight.

Director Yoon Suk Ho stated, “In the ’70s, love was about innocent, warm romance. I hope bring out these analog emotions, so please look forward to how their shy love begins to blossom in the drama.”

In related news, the drama was exported for $9 million USD to Japan.

SNSD, KARA, TVXQ & Jang Geun Suk rank in on Oricon’s annual sales chart

A total of three Korean groups landed in the top 20 on Oricon‘s 44th 2011 annual album and singles sales chart.

According to the chart, SNSD placed 5th with their first Japanese album, “Girl’s Generation“, which sold 642,054 units; and 42nd with “Hoot”, which sold 148,761 units. In the singles chart, they placed 46th with “Mr. Taxi/Run Devil Run“, which sold 172,205 units.

KARA placed 7th with their second Japanese album, “Super Girl“, which sold 450,595 units; 22nd with “Girl’s Talk“, which sold 277,306 units; 25th with “Go Go Summer“, which sold 230,082 units; and 26th with “Roller Coaster Love“, which sold 225,175 units.

TVXQ‘s “Why” placed 16th in the singles chart with 285,0051 units, while “Superstar” placed 41st with 184,317 units. In the albums chart, they placed in 20th with “Tone“, which sold 293,674 units.

Jang Geun Suk‘s “Let Me Cry” placed 29th in the singles chart with 215,714 units sold.

In the top 5 overall sales list, KARA placed 4th, coming in with a total sales number of $73,166,000 USD, while SNSD placed 5th, with $60,140,000 USD. (Sales numbers are only released for the top 5).

Airport photos of KARA & SNSD leaving for Japan

On December 18th, two of Korea’s biggest girl groups departed for Japan in preparation for their performances at the ‘Music Station Super Live‘.

Though Japan is only a short flight away, SNSD and KARA both opted for comfort and practicality in their airport fashion, as opposed to their usual cosmopolitan style. Since Korea is facing one of its coldest days of the season so far, the girls were seen bundled up in several layers with a thick jacket over top. Fashionistas immediately noticed that the girls chose boots that were either flat (ie: sheepskin boots) or had two inch-heels.

‘Music Station Super Live’ is a year-end music event held by TV Asahi, and will be broadcasted live on December 23rd from Chiba’s Makuhari Messe hall. SNSD and KARA will be performing with the likes ofLady Gaga, Arashi, EXILE, L’Arc~en~Ciel, Perfume, and TVXQ to name a few.

Check out their airport photos below:

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Yoona Set on MC at KBS Entertainment Awards!

Yoona will be joining Shin Dong Yeop and Lee Jie as MCs for this year’s KBS Entertainment Awards. After her MC position in 2009, KBS Entertainment has invited Yoona back for the 2011 Awards show.

Yoona has been a staple of the entertainment world, not only as the face of Girls’ Generation, but with her roles in “Cinderella Man” and “You Are My Destiny” as well. Yoona will be making her return to acting on the upcoming drama “Love Rain” set to air next year.

In addition to “Love Rain”, the girls will be occupied with their full schedules with Tiffany and Yuri as MCs for Music Core, Sunny and Hyoyeon on “Invincible Youth 2″, Sunny dubbing for “Koala Kid”, and all nine mentoring troubled teenagers on “Dangerous Boys”.

KBS Entertainment Awards will air live on December 24, 2011.

Girls' Generation performs with Sung Si Kyung

Singer Sung Si-Kyung will take to the stage with Girls’ Generation for a Christmas Eve special show by the MBC network titled “Girls’ Generation’s Christmas Story.”

The show will comprise of Girls’ Generation members each playing lead roles in various Christmas stories. Members will each pick a favorite story and take on acting, dancing and singing to tell the tales. News reader Oh Sang-jin and singer Alex will host the show on Dec. 24. A spokesperson for MBC has said, “Girls’ Generation is one of the nation’s best loved icons that people of all ages can relate to. That’s why they were perfect to feature in the Christmas program.”

Since the band’s comeback in October with a new album “The Boys,” the group has been active in various shows as a group and individually. In addition to the Christmas show, the nine members of the girl group are taking on dramatic roles. Yoona was previously featured in dramas “You Are My Destiny” in 2008 and “Cinderella Man” in 2009. She will also feature in the KBS drama “Sarangbe” (Love Rain) with Hallyu star Jang Keun-suk to air next May. Sooyoung, Yuri and Taeyeon are also currently contemplating doing their own acting.

Yuri challenges to act in "Fashion King" battling with Yoona?

SNSD member Kwon Yuri gets challenge for acting.

Yuri was offered an acting role in SBS drama "Fashion King". Yuri's agency, SM Entertainment reveals, "We are still looking about this offer."

Yuri is getting regular acting lessons and is interested in acting. She already showed his acting skills in their music videos and therefore offered acting roles from dramas and sitcoms.

If ever she accepts the offer to act in Fashion King, she will be battling with fellow member Yoona in KBS2 Love Rides the Rain and TV Chosun'sdrama Speed starring Choi Soo Young.

The drama Fashion King is a story of a young man who has a successful business. The lead role grabbed by Yoo Ah-in.

SNSD made it to the top 10 most searched celebrities on Naver!

Korean girl group Girls' Generation who's been busy for their activities made it to the top 10 most searched celebrities on Naver since 2008 to present.

In 2008, they ranked 7th but they jump to rank 3 in 2009. Girls' Generation was on ranked 2 during 2010 and came back to ranked 3 in 2011.

It seems their popularity kept on growing even though they were not active in Korea and busy promoting their Japanese song in Japan.

However, Girls' Generation is currently promoting the Korean version of Mr. Taxi.