Jessica revelas sexy charms in 'Elle'

Jessica’s sexy charms were revealed through her recent pictorial shots for ‘Elle’.

While taking a break and preparing for Girls’ Generation’s next Japanese release, Jessica recently had a photo shoot and interview with ‘Elle’. During the interview, Jessica, whose look often gives the impression that she is a cold and scary person, mentioned that people close to her gave her nicknames that suggest the opposite, such as ‘Heodang (one who is easily confused)’ and ‘Jinguk (an honest person)’, revealing a totally different kind of beauty and charms in her.

On the statement “Up till today, you haven’t even been to a blind date”, Jessica confessed, “I want to try going on an ordinary date where we get to eat ddeokboggi (spicy rice cake) on a street and go to an amusement park together.”

On the question whether there is the ‘Jessica that no else knows’ that she would be sad if people would not know, Jessica said that in order for it to be a secret, no one else should know about it other than herself, drawing waves of laughter on the shooting set.

Seohyun’s blue maxi dress at the airport draws compliments

Girls’ Generation member Seohyun‘s latest airport fashion is attracting a lot of attention.

On May 19th, Seohyun, along with all the idol stars under SM Entertainment made an appearance at Incheon Airport, to make their way to Los Angeles for ‘SMTOWN Live World Tour III‘.

On this day, members, Seohyun, Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, and Tiffany walked together to make their departure from Korea.

However, unlike the other members who dressed casually, Seohyun showed off her unique sense of style by wearing an eye-catching bright blue maxi dress. Seohyun, who donned long, straight hair, sunglasses, and a belt across her waist, emitted a goddess-like image. She stood out even more with her stylish sense by color-blocking a yellow handbag with her blue dress.

Netizens who saw Seohyun’s airport fashion commented, “Our maknae changed“, “Seohyun’s all-killed her unnies with her airport fashion“, and “The maknae has matured“.

Official photos from SMTOWN Live World Tour lll concert in California unveiled

As announced earlier, SM Entertainment has teamed up with Facebook to create an exclusive KPOP page called, ‘KPOP on Facebook‘. The talent agency reported that they will be updating the page with content from their ‘SMTOWN Live Tour lll‘ concert in California.

A few moments ago, SM uploaded several photos taken at the Honda Center during both the concert and rehearsals. ‘KPOP on Facebook’ will be updated again with more content after tomorrow’s concert. You can visit the site at www.facebook.com/kpopmusic. Until then, check out these fresh shots from Honda Center!

SM Entertainment to launch exclusive KPOP page with Facebook

Contents from the ‘SMTOWN Live World Tour lll‘ concert in California will be updated on ‘KPOP on Facebook‘, an exclusive page that will be dedicated to KPOP only.

On May 21st, SM Entertainment announced, “On May 20th, contents from the concert taken place at the Honda Center in California will be released through Facebook. With our LA concert, we will be launching an exclusive KPOP page with Facebook. As much as Facebook has played an important role in the global KPOP community, we hope to develop a competitive media source that will feature a wide variety of contents throughout the world including United States.”

Continuing after the ‘SMTOWN Live World Tour lll’ concert in California, SMTOWN will head to Taipei, Taiwan on June 9th. They will then proceed to the Tokyo Dome in Japan on August 18th.

YoonA and Jang Geun Seuk in a sweet date

KBS 2TV Monday and Tuesday drama series “Love Rain” published a series of stills of Seo Joon (Jang Geun Suk) and Jung Ha Na (YoonA) are having a sweet dating.

In the episode 16 of “Love Rain” aired on May 15th, 2012, Seo Joon and Jung Ha Na broke up due to complicated four-corner love affair, however they still cannot forget each other. In episode 17 to air on May 21st, 2012, they will go to the countryside market for a dating.

Jang Geun Suk and YoonA completed the shooting of the scene in a market in Gangwon-do. The appearance of both persons attracted many onlookers. They are like a pair of real couple, looking into each other with smile, holding hands while moving forward, the sweet look attracted jealousy.

Jang Geun Seuk prepares food for YoonA like newlyweds

Jang Geun Suk and YoonA are interpreting the look of newlyweds in KBS2 drama series “Love Rain“, arousing the curiosity of audience.

In the episode 17 of “Love Rain” to air on May 21st, 2012, they will spend a wonderful time together, Seo Joon (Jang Geun Suk) who looks doesn’t know how to cook is preparing delicious meal for Jung Ha Na (YoonA), demonstrating his superb cuisine cooking.

Ha Na is looking forward to the cuisine prepared by Joon for her at the side, the two persons are as if sweet newlyweds, aroused the jealousy of the audience. The audience also curious what changes happened between them in the end.

Jang Geun Suk who loves to cook demonstrated the true level of cooking during the filming, amazed YoonA and crew members.

Netizens commented on the photos, “Jang Geun Suk who cooks seriously beside YoonA! Best husband,” “I also want to taste the food done by Jang Geun Suk on behalf of YoonA,” “Husband prepares meal for wife, really like a newlyweds,” “The good look of two persons is enviable,” and so on.

Staff crew said, “In episode 17, Seo Joon and Ha Na will spend a happy time of two persons. Hope everybody can look forward to the two persons who are like newlyweds.”

Girls' Generation Covered by Notable News Portals!

Throughout the week, Girls’ Generation has been reported on by numerous news portals. Most of these websites are international-based, proving Girls’ Generation’s role in spreading K-Pop worldwide.

Earlier this week, “CNN Geek Out!” published an article regarding the upcoming Google concert which would be hosted at its headquarters in Mountain View. The article then proceeded to describe K-Pop’s global appeal. Several mentions of Girls’ Generation include their appearance on “Letterman” and their musical career in the Japanese market. The writer concludes the article by agreeing to a statement which states that “K-Pop captures happiness”.

Malaysian newspaper “The New Straits Times” has published an article in relation to Girls’ Generation – TTS’s breakthrough on the Billboard charts as well as their record-breaking success on the international iTunes chart. The article also contains a short blurb on fellow Girls’ Generation member Yoona’s character in her drama, “Love Rain”.

Reported by the official site itself, Billboard covered Girls’ Generation – TTS’s breakthrough onto the Billboard 200 chart, where they placed at 126. The article outlines the success of the three teasers uploaded prior to the release of “Twinkle” as well as several bonuses when purchasing the mini-album. “Billboard” praises the trio by describing Taeyeon as “one of the group’s most powerful vocalists”, Tiffany as “the charismatic and English-speaking [member]”, and Seohyun as the “youngest”. The article ends by saying that Girls’ Generation – TTS is “completely revamped” by focusing the girls on “funky vocals and vibrant outifts”.

Not long after Girls’ Generation won the site’s poll, “Popdust” covers Girls’ Generation – TTS’s latest release, “Twinkle”. The article comments on both the music video and the song, describing it as “big and brassy, with singing just as big and just enough modern production touches”. It also applauds the release by saying that it “could well be a massive hit”.

Last but not least, popular music magazine “Vibe” introduces Girls’ Generation to its readers on May 15. According to the site, Girls’ Generation’s English album “The Boys” has a sound which is similar to “Spice Girls meets the Pussy Cat Dolls”. Sooyoung has also told “Vibe” that Girls’ Generation’s performances “give off a certain energy” that is “not restricted to language or culture”, something that she believes is a key to their success in the U.S..'