Friday, February 28, 2014

Yoona's 'model-like' skinny figure is pure elegance for JLOOK




SNSD's Yoona proves that her skinny figure is something to be really proud of through her recent pictorial for JLOOK.

In this pictorial, Yoona fitted some lacy elegant long dresses which is hard to fit on.
Yoona wows with her long figure which made her look like professional model. Wearing pastel colored dresses, she appeared like a classy and beautiful spring princess.

See more of her photos below:


Girls’ Generation Reveals ‘Mr.Mr.’ Music Video

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On February 28th, Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” music video was revealed through SMTOWN’sYouTube channel. With over a year passing since Girls’ Generation’s previous Korean release, “I Got A Boy”, SONEs greatly anticipated the “Mr.Mr.” comeback. In the past week, S.M. Entertainment had released a number of teaser clips and pictures of the ladies to go along with the mini album’s releaseand comeback schedule announcement.
Check out Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” music video below. Fans can also help Girls’ Generation win on the weekly music shows with this guide.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8j_XEn9b_8

Taeyeon and SHINee’s Jonghyun Sing ‘Breath’ on KBS’s ‘Music Bank’

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After performing on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” yesterday, Taeyeon and SHINee’s Jonghyun took the stage again to sing “Breath” on KBS’s “Music Bank” on February 28th. Before performing, they were interviewed together backstage alongside Junggigo and SISTAR’s Soyu. The two pairs of artists were up against each other for the top spot this week on the broadcast. Soyu and Taeyeon were asked what the other should do if they won. Taeyeon replied that if Soyu’s team won, they should switch partners with the “Music Bank” MCs and make eye contact with one another. Soyu answered that if S.M. the Ballad took number one, Taeyeon should give a dance spoiler for “Mr.Mr.”‘s choreography with Girls’ Generation impending comeback.
Later during the show, Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” comeback teaser for next week’s broadcast of “Music Bank” was shown. When Taeyeon and Jonghyun finally took the stage, they delivered another powerful and lovely performance of their duet, “Breath”. Unfortunately at the end, Taeyeon and Jonghyun did not win the award, but the two graciously congratulated Soyu and Junggigo. Check out the four video clips below and also visit Soshified’s Photos Section for pictures of Taeyeon at “Music Bank”.

Interview
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LC1HKTJnZE

Comeback Stage Next Week
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtCcsLvu09k

Breath
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ9pmLTcQA0

Ending
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvCfxq5LfbQ

[UPDATED] Girls' Generation's 'Mr.Mr' MV to be released in a few hours + teaser images!



SONE, what you've been waiting for is almost here! SM Entertainment has finally revealed that Girls' Generation's "Mr.Mr" music video will be released in just a few hours!




Fans have been waiting anxiously ever since the MV was initially due to come out earlier this month but was delayed with no new date announced. SME posted the above photo just a few moments ago along with the message, "Girls' Generation's new music video, 'Mr.Mr.' will be released at 10 pm (KST) today. Stay tuned!"

Taeyeon also revealed a closer look at the "Mr.Mr" concept on her Instagram with the solo shot below. It's definitely different than what's been revealed previously in the image teasers.

Keep yourself occupied with the girls' 'NOW' clips if you've missed them. How excited are you about this news, and what do you think about Girls' Generation in suits?












[Updated] Girls' Generation's Seohyun, Yuri, and Tiffany are up next with their 'NOW' clips!



Girls' Generation are entertaining SONE with random clips of their day-to-day while they patiently wait for the "Mr.Mr" music video and comeback, and SeohyunYuri, and Tiffany are up next with their own random clips!




As with the previous videos, SM Entertainment released the videos below with the description "Girls' Generation Now", the group's mantraSeohyun went for a little drive before performing an adorable little rap, while Yuri and Hyoyeon rolled around in the snow and had a mini dance fest. Tiffany, and a few of the other members, played around with graffiti, writing in cursive to let fans know that they'll be "coming soon."

Check out the videos below! 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNidbRGBRkU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZie-W5ODDw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVK1ZNDQq48

YoonA is an elegant lady in lace for 'JLook'



Girls' Generation's YoonA proved that she has a figure that even models are jealous of for 'JLook'!


YoonA fit into size-44 dresses which some models even have a hard time fitting into and posed with just as much poise as a true professional. The idol-turned-actress looked more like a princess in her lace dresses and chic jackets, making fans wish she wasn't taken off the market.

YoonA shared, "I've always wanted to try to chic yet mannish image."

Check out more of YoonA's pictorial in the magazine's special edition March issue here!




Yuri poses professionally for Harper's Bazaar



Girls' Generation's Yuri reveals the BTS video of her recent photoshoot for Harper's Bazaar magazine.

She poses professionally during the photoshoot, watch the BTS video below


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5YmiIl9CuU

SNSD release more candid videos of Yoona, Hyoyeon, Taeyeon, and Sooyoung





You must have noticed that SNSD are releasing hidden/candid videos since yesterday showing the members in their most natural and casual look.

After Jessica and Sunny, here are Yoona's, Hyoyeon's, and Taeyeon's. Yoona's fans must be delighted to have this 33secs pure self-video of barefaced Yoona. On the other hand, Hyoyeon really likes to party even inside a car, while improvising a disco club set up. Following Jessica, Taeyeon got pranked by being recorded while sleeping in a very difficult position.

Check out the videos below:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPuSPDw-fc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaf52U5k8Pc

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXCn4WYduMk

Updated with Sooyoung's


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGQ3Zgjw4WY

Update: Girls’ Generation Reveals ‘Mr.Mr.’ Teaser Website

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Update on February 28th, 2014:
Taeyeon’s video has now been uploaded onto the SMTOWN YouTube channel. Sunny seems to be up to her pranks again, as she approaches a sleeping Taeyeon and pokes her in the nose to wake her up. Check out the short clip below.
Later, Seohyun’s video was also released. The clips feature Seohyun in the car, cutely showing off her rapping skills for the camera as she drives around. Shortly after, Yuri’s clip was revealed. In the video, Yuri and Hyoyeon dance and play wildly in the snow together.
Finally, Tiffany’s teaser was the last to be released. The footage was from Girls’ Generation’s recent spray painting outing to promote “Mr.Mr.”. The clips can be downloaded by visiting Soshified’s Video Downloads Section.
Along with the nine videos, new black-and-white member pictures have also been released. The new photos are much different than the colorful nurse outfits the girls originally wore, as this time, the nine ladies are all dressed in suits. Girls’ Generation’s official Facebook page also announced the “Mr.Mr.” music video will be released today at 10:00 PM KST.
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Update on February 27th, 2014:
A third video has been released through SMTOWN’s YouTube account. This clip features Jessica, Hyoyeon, and Yoona having an impromptu dance party in the back of their vehicle.
A fourth video and fifth video were also later released. The fourth video belonged to Sooyoung who playfully shows off her beauty for the camera. The next video turned out to be Yoona’s, as she simply films herself naturally and in silence. All three videos can be found below and are also available for download at Soshified’s Video Downloads Section.
Original article from February 27, 2014:
Girls’ Generation’s official website has been redone to show various image teasers of the ladies for their “Mr.Mr.” comeback. During the late night of February 26th and early morning of the 27th, two new videos of the ladies were released. Rather than official teasers depicting scenes from the “Mr.Mr.” music video, SONEs received a special surprise. By visiting the site and then clicking on Jessica and Sunny’s pictures, fans can see behind-the-scenes clips featuring each member, respectively.
Jessica’s video, released first by S.M. Entertainment, is a short clip of her simply sleeping before Sunny tries to cleverly place a snack on her lips. Her prank is unsuccessful, waking Jessica up and causing laughter among the two friends. The second clip shows Sunny, Tiffany, and Yoona about to enjoy a meal together and simply enjoy their time off together comfortably.
Fans also received an unexpected treat when Girls’ Generation members took to the streets and decorated S.M. Entertainment’s old building wall with their own personalized spray paint pictures for “Mr.Mr.”. Head over to Soshified’s Photos Section to see pictures that fans took of the short promotional outing on February 25th. Check out the videos below or download and watch them by visiting Soshified’s Video Downloads Section. Also make sure to stay tuned to Soshified and Girls’ Generation’s official website for more possible upcoming videos.

Jessica :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nksm1aAclz0

Sunny :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzeWhocB0RY

Hyoyeon :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFPuSPDw-fc

Sooyoung :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGQ3Zgjw4WY#t=16

Yoona :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zaf52U5k8Pc

Taeyeon :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KXCn4WYduMk

Seohyun :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNidbRGBRkU

Yuri :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZie-W5ODDw

Tiffany :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVK1ZNDQq48

Girls’ Generation World Tour – Macau: The Last Stop

A misty early morning ferry trip from Hong Kong to Macau. The start of my unplanned adventure to “Girls’ Generation World Tour – Girls & Peace” in Macau that took place on February 15th, 2014.

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The reason for this last-minute decision? You can never get enough of Girls’ Generation concerts! For me, my adventure all started with their second Japan arena tour in April, 2013. After fulfilling my wish of attending several of their concerts in various countries, I finally ended this exciting journey with Macau.

Upon arrival, I was greeted with the majestic hotel, The Venetian, in which the Cotai Arena is located. After many twists and turns inside The Venetian, I finally arrived in front of the concert hall, Cotai Arena. Plenty of SONEs were already waiting impatiently to enter. No matter what age, gender, or nationality, all were gathered to enjoy the music that only Girls’ Generation can bring.

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Macau had the joy of having Tasty as the opening act. As usual, they heated the crowd up with their upbeat songs. Then, the moment of joy… the appearance of our nine goddesses in the center stage with the song, “Hoot”. The crowd went wild. Each and every time, it seems so ethereal, seeing them shine in the spotlights. Even though we were not in Korea, SONEs all fanchanted together as loudly as we could. A great start to a sore throat by the end of the concert!

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Song after song was performed in perfection and with joy, just as we know the girls would do. During their first talk, Yuri broke the sad news that this was the last stop of their world tour. It’s unfortunate to hear that in the end, the world tour became another Asia tour. In my opinion, as long as the girls are still performing, there will still be a chance to have a Girls’ Generation solo concert in a Western country. So I’m not giving up hope just yet.

After this talk, the girls continued with the playful song, “Say Yes”, which was performed with lots of cute props and a lot of fooling around on stage. Then my favorite outfit of this tour: the fluorescent green-and-black outfit. It shows the cool and sexy side of Girls’ Generation perfectly. Seeing them perform “MR. TAXI”, “T.O.P.”, and “FLOWER POWER”, was utterly breathtaking.

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Switching to the alluring, glittering one-piece red dresses, they continued, performing “PAPARAZZI”, “Run Devil Run”, and “Reflection”. After all this excitement, it was the moment to relax. Time to enjoy the meaningful ballad, “Promise”, performed under bright spotlights in stunning white dresses. As per usual, fan events were arranged by SONEs to show the girls our love and support. First one on the list was the paper event during “Baby Baby”. The message, “약속해 끝이없어” (“Let’s promise, there will be no ending”), was raised. The girls were very moved and answered by moving their pinky finger up, a sign they have made this promise to SONEs.

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After these moving songs, the girls switched back to more upbeat tracks, like “I’m A Diamond”, “Express 999”, and the iconic “Genie”. Tiffany’s “Macau, put it back on!” elicited ear-deafening roars from SONEs in the concert hall. Afterwards came the entrancing “Great Escape”, followed by “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You”, where plenty of fan service was given by the girls.

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Next up: “My J”. Weird enough at the start, Tiffany was wearing a jacket over her usual outfit. The girls around her were all laughing for some reason, and eventually she became the victim of “Way To Go”. During “Gee”, the girls were pointing at Tiffany again when singing the line “babo” (idiot). At that moment, my thoughts formed a giant question mark, wondering what had happened.

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The second talk was more chaotic than the first one. Tiffany started with her reason why she was wearing the jacket. She apologized, saying she ate too much before and her clothes just went “bang”. As a “punishment”, Tiffany had to do a short solo performance for the fans, to which she responded with some hilarious weird moves. They requested fans to sing “Gee” with them, which is basically yelling, “GEE GEE GEE” at the top of your lungs (read: bye vocal chords).

At the beginning of the next song, “Forever”, Yoona started as usual by saying the line, “영원히 너와 꿈꾸고 싶다”. Hilariously, the translator didn’t realize this fact and translated this into Chinese. The girls were so surprised and burst out laughing. Graciously, Taeyeon thanked the translator in Chinese for her efforts.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdKTDlPQXSQ

As a special for this concert with the girls already being very hyperactive, they decided to sing a part of “Forever” while doing Crayon Pop’s “Bar Bar Bar” choreography. During this song, the second fan event was ready to go. This time it was a “Sooyoung-ah, Happy Belated Birthday” message, as her birthday had been in the previous week, February 10th to be exact. This fan event moved Sooyoung literally to tears while singing. It’s such a great feeling to know that we made her happy and touched with our small gesture.

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Before the encore, we did the third and last fan event, which was singing “Promise” together. Although this started a bit chaotically, we managed to reorganize ourselves to sing the chorus in sync.

All of a sudden, the lights went dark and out came Girls’ Generation with an acappella version of “Into the New World”. This part has always been very touching to hear, because this was where they started their journey. Way too soon, it moved to “Oh!” and their third talk.

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Sooyoung, without missing a beat, teased Tiffany by saying “pig” out loud, referring to her wardrobe malfunction awhile ago. Then she smoothly switched over to tease Taeyeon who was resting on the floor. Taeyeon, however, managed to wittily respond that it was a “shoe problem” (see Tiffany’s wardrobe malfunction). Seohyun then showed her excellent Mandarin skills by saying a difficult tongue-twister related to the famous “Lion-Eating Poet in the Stone Den” poem. To be able to do this, you have to know how to pronounce the four Mandarin accents perfectly. Seohyun once again showed how talented she is in learning languages. It completely got me and I’m sure many other SONEs were also awed.

They continued speaking of their upcoming Japanese tour and an Asia Tour for their new album “Mr.Mr.”. Sooyoung also mentioned Girls’ Generation will be back soon in Macau. For which event? I guess we will hear it when we hear it.

The very last song of this concert, “Twinkle”, was performed with much enthusiasm as always. And so we arrived at the end of the concert with the girls saying their final goodbye… for now.

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It’s been a long year for the girls, with ten concerts in seven countries around Asia. As for me, this journey of a total of eight concerts (four Japan tour and four world tour) ends as well. It was a crazy ride, with occasional stress, but overall it has been an experience of a lifetime. It has been three years now since I became a SONE, and I haven’t regretted it at all. The girls have inspired me to pursue my own dreams, enabled me to meet amazing friends throughout the world, and have helped me change for the better.

With this, I want to say thank you to Girls’ Generation for your continuous hard work to show your best sides to us, inspiring us every day and bringing joy into our lives. Thank you too to the SONE family who never stopped caring and helped me throughout, whether it was with logistics, personal issues, and so on. Being a SONE and being part of this big family is the best! Totally, completely, absolutely amazing!

Girls’ Generation and SONE, I’m definitely not saying bye, but see you again soon. Let’s Go~ Mr.Mr.~!

Disclaimer: Views expressed are solely those of the author and are not representative of the Soshified community as a whole.

Help Girls’ Generation Win on Korean Weekly Music Shows

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Girls’ Generation will be making their “Mr.Mr.” comeback on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” on March 6th. When the girls become eligible to win, fans outside of South Korea can contribute to the girls’ rankings on all of the weekly music shows (including KBS’s “Music Bank”, MBC’s “Show! Music Core”, SBS’s “Inkigayo”, and Mnet’s “M! Countdown”) through SNS sites and physical album purchases. Buying the “Mr.Mr.” physical mini album through certain websites, such as YesAsia (poster in tubeno poster), synnara via Gmarket, or DVDHeaven (no posterfolded posterrolled poster) will count towards winning for all of these shows.

Streaming the “Mr.Mr.” music video from SMTOWN’s YouTube channel once it is released will also count toward Girls’ Generation’s “M! Countdown”, “Show! Music Core”, and “Inkigayo” scores. Tweeting with the hashtags “#소녀시대” or “소녀시대미스터미스터”  (recommended maximum is two hashtags per tweet, or else becoming banned is a possibility) will go toward the girls’ scores on “M! Countdown” and “Inkigayo”. “Inkigayo” bases its SNS score, which will be 35% of the total, on theGaon Social Chart. The Social Chart rankings are determined through usage of YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and me2day.

Fans outside of South Korea are also able to vote for Girls’ Generation to win on “M! Countdown” once Girls’ Generation is nominated and eligible to win. Fans may begin voting for Girls’ Generation on Friday, March 7th, at 11 AM KST.