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."

Girls’ Generation Performs ‘Back Hug’ and ‘Mr.Mr.’ for ‘Music Bank’ Comeback Stage

On March 7th, Girls’ Generation returned to KBS’s “Music Bank” with “Back Hug” and “Mr.Mr.”. The group sang “Back Hug” while wearing colorful dresses and performed “Mr.Mr.” while once again dressed in black suits.”Mr.Mr.” was ranked third for this week’s K-Chart, while “Goodbye” was ranked sixteenth.

Girls’ Generation will continue comeback week performances tomorrow on “Show! Music Core” with “Mr.Mr.” and “Wait a Minute”. Tiffany and Yuri will be special MCs for the show, which will be a 400th episode special. Yesterday’s performances of “Mr.Mr.” and “Wait a Minute” on “M! Countdown” may be found here.

Check out Girls’ Generation’s performances of “Back Hug” and “Mr.Mr.” on tonight’s “Music Bank” below, as well as an interview of the group in a waiting room. Girls’ Generation is also briefly seen at the end of the show.

Waiting Room

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iMl17YQpThI

Back Hug

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u2OEarQ6lKo

Mr.Mr.

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

Ending

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ0BAi8efaQ

Taeyeon celebrates Girls' Generation's win on 'M! Countdown' and takes fans' breath away in a purple gown

The days leading up to her upcoming birthday on March 9 have been more than anything Girl's Generation's Taeyeon could ask for, and she thanked fans with pretty photos!

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Taeyeon shared on her Instagram on March 6, "#tysone #Girls' Generationmrmr," and "#Girls' Generationmrmr #mrmr," along with snapshots of the 'kid leader' celebrating her group's #1 on March 6th's 'M! Countdown' with "Mr.Mr" and taking SONE's breath away in a stunning purple gown.

Congrats again, Girls' Generation! Stay tuned for 'Music Bank' to find out if Girls' Generation can work their way up to achieving another triple crown!

SNSD is happy to promote alongside 2NE1

SNSD reveal their sincere feelings about promoting at the same time with 2NE1.

In an interview backstage with Star News at M!Countdown on March 6, SNSD expressed, "We released the teasers and comeback  date but it got postponed so we are sorry to our fans. We feel bad that we weren't able to show you our new song as quick as possible."

SNSD's 4th mini album 'Mr. Mr' was supposed to be released on 19th along with the music video and comeback stage was supposed to be performed on the 20th at M!Countdown. However, the music video encountered some data lost and got delayed thus releasing it later. The album was released on 24th instead. "We released it late but we are satisfied with the result."

When talked about the overlapping promotions with 2NE1, the girls sincerely responded that they don't mind it at all. Besides, Taeyeon said, "Because we have different color, we don't really care about it. It's fun to promote along with them and other good sunbaenims and hoobaes. I hope our fans would have fun and love it too."

Meanwhile, SNSD won 1st place yesterday at M!Countdown.

Girls’ Generation Makes Comeback on ‘M! Countdown’ with ‘Mr.Mr.’ and Wins First Place

On March 6th, Girls’ Generation made its long-awaited comeback on Mnet’s “M! Countdown” with “Mr.Mr.”, winning first place. Before the show, Girls’ Generation appeared on Mnet’s “WIDE”, which gave a behind-the-scenes look into the “Mr.Mr.” mini-album jacket shoot and today’s “M! Countdown”.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RrsE2v7mvGw

Girls’ Generation’s performances began with “Wait a Minute” from the “Mr.Mr.” mini album while wearing black skirts with black and white tops. Immediately afterwards, dressed in black suits, Girls’ Generation showed off the full “Mr.Mr.” choreography for the first time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LmJy7G2tDkQ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s8kzdIgoKQ

After performing, Girls’ Generation was interviewed in a waiting room and asked what the members would do if they won first place this week. Though Taeyeon mentioned that they would possibly take off their jackets and sing, the other members complained that this was too little. Taeyeon protested in return, saying, “A girl group just said they will take off their clothes and sing.” Sunny later mentioned that they would decide on an official promise for next week.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PACt0YitP9U

Lastly, Girls’ Generation was announced as this week’s winner for “M! Countdown” at the end of the show. Seohyun accepted the award and spoke on behalf of the group, saying, “There have been a lot of mishaps when preparing for the ‘Mr. Mr.’ album, but we want to thank all the fans for waiting such a long time and giving us unchanging love. We will reply back with better music and stages. We love you, fans! Thank you!”

Congratulations to Girls’ Generation for the group’s first win with “Mr.Mr.”!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljlqyKb06-c