[NEWS] SNSD, Conquering Japan's Music Charts

SNSD has placed on Japan’s billboard chart.

On the 15th, SNSD’s debut song “GENIE” placed high on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100 Weekly Chart, Hot Top Airplay, and the Hot Single Chart.

This song ranked #4 on the comprehensive Hot 100 chart. They possessed rank #5 on the Hot Single Sales Chart.

This song particularly shined in the #1 spot on the airplay chart (Number of Times song was broadcasted). The airplay chart monitors 33 nationwide FM/AM radio stations. The result is computed by the amount of times the song was played on that given station as well as the population and listening ratio of that given area. They have received a lot of interest from the Japanese media.

Now, we can see that SNSD’s advance to Japan has had a favorable start. This song also was rank #4 on ORICON’s weekly chart.


Translated by : Kanki@Soshified.com
Source : http://www.chosunonline.com/entame/20100916000034
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[NEWS] Professional critics rank, the ‘Top 5 Best and Worst Idols’

Korean website 100Beat is receiving a lot of attention for their recent article on the “5 Best and Worst Idols over the past 10 years”, and we’re bringing it straight to you.

The hottest topic of the Korean music industry over the past few years has been none other than the ‘idol fever’ sweeping the market. With previous years being taken over by boy bands, the past 10 years of the music market have been dominated by both group and soloist idols.

Which idols are the best? Which idols are the worst? With the emergence of H.O.T as the initial marking point of the trend, five individual teams were chosen to compile entries for both the best and the worst categories.

Those that participated in the survey include 20 professional critics, such as music magazine editor-in-chiefs, journalists, and broadcast writers. All of them participated in a discussion meeting with ‘100 BEAT‘ in order to come up with the following list.

<”BEST 5″>

1. BoA
2. SNSD
3. Big Bang
4. S.E.S
5. TVXQ / DBSK

*Contents omitted due to unrelated to SNSD*

SNSD, who is now regarded as a cultural phenomenon, has taken second. SNSD was able to make those that turned away from the TV screens return with anticipation for their next stunt. Kim Jungwee mentioned, “They’ve even made ‘rock kids’ be able to confidently say that they like idols.”

*Contents omitted due to unrelated to SNSD*

With SM Entertainment artists dominating both the best and the worst lists, the list reveals that the company has been the leader of the idol market thus far. These results also demonstrate that groups are more popular than solo artists. No group made both lists, proving that there is a universal standard dividing a clear ‘like and dislike’ with each idol. Idols are immediately separated into ‘likable’ and ‘not likable’ – a standard that only looks at the absolute basics of each idol. Whether or not such a phenomenon will work in the advantage of idols requires more time to see.

Source : 100BEAT.com
Credits : Allkpop.com
*Full news at http://www.allkpop.com/2010/09/professional-critics-rank-the-top-5-best-and-worst-idols

[NEWS] NHK Radio : 10-hour long broadcast on Kpop

Due to the popularity of SNSD, Big Bang and Kara in Japan, there will be a special 10-hour long broadcast on Kpop.

On September 17th, according to Japan’s media Sponichi, NHK-FM will broadcast a special 10-hour long program “KPOP 三昧 in Fukuoka” on September 20th.

The person in charge of the production of the program, Matasake Date PD was amazed by the popularity of Kpop girl groups in Japan. He said, “At first, we planned to have drama based music program. The craze for Kpop girl groups is beyond our expectation.”

Fans have sent in their request through the program’s website and on September 16th, about 600 requests were received. Most of the fans requested songs from SNSD, DBSK and the late Park Yongha who passed away in June this year.

Date PD revealed his excitement by saying, “The reactions from fans are overwhelming. I don’t think 10 hours are enough for me to introduce all the songs.”

Credits : asiae.co.kr
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Teamwork, the key to SNSD’s Japan success

Another secret to SNSD’s success in Japan have been discovered ever since the lightning strike incident. This time, the key lies within the Soshi themselves. It is something that must have been developed through the years –TEAMWORK.

The girls have proven that a group does not need 48 members to be successful in Japan. According to SM Entertainment’s representative, the teamwork in the group has gotten better than before and their performances were much better than what he expected. The representative added that the girls will enjoy more success at the peak of the career with such mentality and attitude.

Ever since the girls’ debut on September 8th, their achievements have been really impressive due to the overwhelming response from Japanese and International fans. They debuted at no.5 on Oricon’s Daily Singles Chart and managed to grab the no.2 spot a few days later. SNSD’s Genie MV on the other hand, topped the iTunes Japan’s chart.

Credits : newsen.com
Source : fanwonder.com

[NEWS] Oricon Weekly Charts (13 Sept 2010)

Singles :

1. Arashi - Love Rainbow = 528844
2. GLAY - Precious = 63267
3. Hokago Tea Time - TV Anime "K-On!! (Keion!!)" Insert Song: Gohan wa Okazu / U&I = 52785
4. Shoujo Jidai - GENIE = 44907
5. French Kiss - Zutto Mae Kara = 40983
6. AKB48 - Heavy Rotation = 14842
7. Kiyoshi Hikawa - Nijiiro no Bayon = 13081
8. Otsuka Ai - I LOVE XXX = 10322
9. 10-FEET - hammer ska = 9158
10. WaT - 24/7 ~Mou Ichido~ = 9057

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/js/w/

Music DVD :

1. JUNSU/JEJUNG/YUCHUN - THANKSGIVING LIVE IN DOME = 118,897
2. 9mm Parabellum Bullet - act II + III = 10674
3. Shoujo Jidai - Live Digest - Girl's Generation The 1st Asia Tour into the new world = 5990
4. Arashi - ARASHI Anniversary Tour 5x10 = 5667
5. Mitsuhiro Oikawa - Mitsuhiro Oikawa One-man Show Tour 2010 "Utsukushiki Sekai." = 4289
6. Tokyo Jihen - Live DVD "Ultra C" = 3010
7. Arashi - 5x10 All The BEST! CLIPS 1999-2009 = 2721
8. AKB48 - Nogashita Sakanatachi - Single Video Collection - = 1799
9. Arashi - ARASHI AROUND ASIA 2008 in TOKYO = 1571
10. V.A. - Miku Hatsune/DVD Miku no Hi Kanshasai 39' Giving Day Project DIVA presents Miku Hatsune Solo Concert - Konbanwa, Miku Hatsune Desu.- = 1327

http://www.oricon.co.jp/rank/dm/w/

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[NEWS] SNSD's Single Effect, After 4 Weeks Top 10 Comeback

This month on the 8th, Popular Korean girl group SNSD released their debut single “GENIE”, which spread to the increase in sales of their DVD. Last month on August 11th, SNSD’s DVD “SNSD’s Arrival~Arrival in Japan Commemoration Disc~ New Beginning of Girls’ Generation” (Universal Music) was released. Last week it ranked 12th, but this week it moved up to rank #7. After 4 weeks, it’s made a comeback into the TOP 10.

The amounts sold has also increased. Last week 5,000 copies were sold and this week 6,000 copies were sold. The cumulative amount sold is 42,000 copies. They rank #7 when among females in western music. Currently, #6 is held by Destiny’s Child “Live In Atlanta” (Released April 5, 2006) and has sold 43,000 copies. #5 is held by Madonna “Celebration ~Madonna All-time Best DVD” (October 2, 2009) and has sold 44,000 copies. You can see their power. Hereafter, (SNSD) is expected to move into the TOP 5.


Translated by : Kanki@Soshified.com
Source : http://fmvs.jp/news/music/archive/eid3978.html

[NEWS] SNSD at launch of MTV K

Here’s a video showing SM Town artists conveying their congratulatory messages for the launch of MTV K. So, What is MTV K? What does it do? Let me do a little bit of introduction here. MTV K is where you get all your Kpop related updates and news. Besides news and updates, they also feature exclusive interviews and and music videos. It’s definitely a place for Kpop fans like you and me to hang out. According to MTV Iggy’s blog, MTV K will also be doing coverage for Kpop artists venturing outside Korea. Sounds good? Explore MTV K!

Videos : http://www.mtviggy.com/content/46256

....and of course some photos of our girls taken by MTV K during the SM Town Live 10 Concert.

Photos : http://fanwonder.com/?p=3635

Credits : Bestiz.net/ameblo.jp/MTV K/ MTV Iggy’s bloge
Source : fanwonder.com