Girls’ Generations Interviews with ‘dongA’

The members of Girls’ Generation were recently featured in an interview with dongA about their “Mr.Mr.” release and comeback. Concerning the song’s style and outfits, the members pointed out that they will have suits for “Mr.Mr.”, but on their other stages, they will have a feminine look and other girlish styles. Tiffany specified, “The actual concept is ‘mystery’.”

Seohyun also responded by saying, “Please know that we are trying on a new concept but tried to leave our colors in place. We will meet you with a strong but feminine look.”

The interview also touched on Girls’ Generation’s place within the industry as both leaders and veterans of Korean pop music. When asked about competition with hoobae (junior) groups, the girls replied, “We feel responsibility and burden as sunbaes (seniors). I think that is what drives us to improve our performances.”

Girls’ Generation’s “Mr.Mr.” comeback is well underway, with performances and a win on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” and stages on KBS’s “Music Bank” and MBC’s “Show! Music Core” all taking place in the past few days. The nine ladies will also perform on SBS’s “Inkigayo” tomorrow, March 9th, at 3:40 PM KST.

Girls’ Generation Performs ‘Wait a Minute’ and ‘Mr.Mr.’ on ‘Show! Music Core’

Girls’ Generation made an appearance on the 400th episode special of MBC’s “Show! Music Core”, which aired on March 8th. In addition to performing, Tiffany and Yuri served as special MCs for the episode’s opening, joining two of the “Show! Music Core” weekly MCs, Noh Hongchul and Sohyun. Then Seohyun, along with EXO’s Xiumin, helped Hongchul and Sohyun emcee the rest of the show.

For this stage, the girls performed “Wait a Minute” in yellow-and-navy outfits, and then donned full white suits for their “Mr.Mr.” stage. This “Show! Music Core” episode did not end with an award ceremony. Earlier this week, the girls had their first comeback stage on Mnet’s “M! Countdown”,winning first place. Yesterday, they performed “Back Hug” and “Mr.Mr.” on KBS’s “Music Bank”. Tomorrow, the girls will be performing “Back Hug” and “Mr.Mr.” on SBS’s “Inkigayo”.

Check out the cuts of “Wait a Minute” and “Mr.Mr.” from the “Show! Music Core” 400th episode special below.

Wait A Minute

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEI4Nzbi3hc

Mr.Mr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IsU9V-A7QXE

Billboard Interviews Girls’ Generation About ‘Mr.Mr.’ Comeback

Exclusive Photo: Girls' Generation members Yuri, Sunny, Seohyun, Yoona and Jessica behind the scenes at "Mr.Mr." Video

Girls' Generation Explains 'Mr.Mr.' Video, Reveals 2014 Resolutions: Exclusive Video Interview

Following Girls’ Generation’s numerous successes on various Billboard charts this past week, the website has now released an exclusive interview with the girls. Interspersed with scenes from the“Mr.Mr.” music video, Billboard’s question-answer session with Girls’ Generation covered various topics related to the girls’ latest comeback.

During the interview, Taeyeon first talked about the title track of their fourth mini album, saying that the lyrics of “Mr.Mr.” are “full of confidence and poise”. Tiffany then described the entire mini album as “filled with diverse sounds and exciting cool songs”. Afterwards, Sooyoung briefly explained the concept of the “Mr.Mr.” music video. She also expressed the girls’ gratefulness for their win at the first YouTube Music Awards last year. As a New Year’s resolution, Sooyoung revealed plans for plenty of Girls’ Generation’s performances in 2014. The girls ended the video with a message thanking their fans from all over the world and wishing for love and support during their “Mr.Mr.” promotions.

The K-pop ninesome earned its best chart position yet on the Billboard 200 this week

If exciting chart moves in both the United States and in South Korea weren't indication enough, Girls' Generation's K-pop comeback has been an internationally-recognize event. While the group's new EP, "4th Mini Album 'Mr. Mr.,'" starts at No. 110 on the Billboard 200 -- the group's highest entry to date -- its lead single "Mr.Mr." is No. 5 on the K-Pop Hot 100 and the best selling new K-pop song on the World Digitial Songs.

"The song has the exciting and powerful melodies that we think characterize Girls' Generation quite well," the group's leader Tae Yeon tells Billboard.

The ninesome brought its Underdogs-produced single to life playing dreamy nurses and surgeons in the accompanying "Mr.Mr." video -- the follow-up to the group's YouTube Music Award-winning video "I Got a Boy."

Girls' Generation, 'Mr. Mr' EP Track-By-Track Review

"Our new music video has the concept of encouraging and boosting the confidence of those men who have lost courage," member Sooyoung says, speaking to why Girls' Generation is operating on the video's male stars. "We won video of the year at the YouTube Music Awards last year. In gratefulness for receiving such an incredible award and so much love, we worked really hard this time as well."

After being away from the K-pop scene since January 2013, the ninesome adds it'll make the wait worth it.

"Since 2014 is the 'Year of the Horse,' we plan to run energetically like a horse," Sooyoung adds. "Starting with our new mini album, there are many plans ahead. In appreciation for the fans who have waited our comeback for a long time, we plan do lots of performances throughout the year."