SNSD heads to Jeju Island for a Performance

After successfully wrapping up their first Japan Arena Tour on July 18th, the girls are back in South Korea to continue with their schedules. The 9 girls were spotted at Gimpo Airport earlier today and will head to Jeju Island to attend KBS's "World's Seven Natural Wonders". The special event is held to help raise awareness about Jejudo, and other artists like labelmate f(x) will be present as well.

Even though looking tired, the girls smiled for the cameras and were decked in casual outfits that highlighted their differences in style. Girls' Generation will perform their Korean hit songs, "Hoot" and "Gee". Additionally, the event will also be broadcast at 520PM KST through the KBS channel.

Stay tuned for updates!

New Eider models YoonA and Lee MinHo to travel Down Under for ad shooting

On July 20th, actor Lee Minho and SNSD’s YoonA were announced as outdoor brand, Eider’s new models.

Following Jang Hyuk and Chun JungMyung’s ‘Eider Friends’ activities during the fall season, Lee MinHo and YoonA, as Eider’s models, will be meeting the customers through appearances on TV as well as publishing media.

Eider’s Brand Marketing Team Leader, Jung YongJae said, “Eider which gained huge popularity through Jang Hyuk and Chun JungMyung last season, selected the two stars with refined and trendy styles as models in order to attract young customers in their 20s and 30s. Lee MinHo and YoonA, the top stars who are icons of the young people, possess the stylish fashionista charms and they will be able to express Eider’s young and refined styles very well”.

Meanwhile, Lee MinHo and YoonA are scheduled to leave for Australia in August for the new 2011 F/W season advertisement campaign shooting session which will kick off at the end of July.

SNSD pose for Vogue Girl

SNSD will be featured on the August edition of Vogue Girl Magazine.

Check out the photos of the girls here,like the girls' fashion here?

Girls' Generation Successfully Finish Their 1st Japan Arena Tour

On the 18th, Girls' Generation successfully completed their first Japanese tour. The tour began May 31st in Osaka, and ended on July 18th in Fukuoka, with concerts in Saitama, Tokyo, Hiroshima, and Nagoya in between. Performing 14 times over six cities, Girls' Generation was able to mobilize as many as 140,000 spectators, once again proving their popularity not just in South Korea, but across Asia as well.

During the concert, Girls' Generation performed a variety of their songs, such as: "GENIE", "Gee", "Run Devil Run"; as well as tracks from their first Japanese album: "Let It Rain", "The Great Escape", and "MR. TAXI". They also received focus for performing other Korean hit songs that have never been officially released in Japan such as "Into The New World" and "Oh!". By performing over 30 songs, each of the members were able to let their individual personality shine, leaving the Japanese fans captivated.

Despite this being only nine months since their debut in Japan and their first arena tour, Girls' Generation had almost 450,000 people seeking tickets, showing that they have continued to explode in popularity with their colorful charm, exceptional skills and brilliant stage direction that has even drawn praise from officials.

Having finished their tour in Japan, Girls' Generation will now head back to Korea for their 2nd Tour on the 23rd and 24th of July at the Seoul Olympic Park Stadium.

SNSD's Yuri reveals 'goddess' selcas

On July 18th, SNSD’s Yuri shared some gorgeous selcas with her fans.

In the pictures, Yuri is seen wearing a long, flowing green dress while posing prettily for the camera. We are able to see the results of her recent diet, as she shows off her slim figure and beautiful face.

Netizens praised her beauty in the photos with comments like, “All I can say is ‘goddess’ when I see the picture” and “She’s showing off her hollywood pose“.

Meanwhile, SNSD is busy preparing for their second solo concert in Korea that will be held in Seoul’s Olympic Park Stadium on July 23rd and 24th.

Girls' Generation's First Japan Arena Tour Ended with Grand Finale by Drawing 140,000 Audiences

Girls’ Generation’s First Japan Arena Tour Ended with Grand Finale by Drawing 140,000 Audiences!

The Second Solo Concert in Korea to be Held on 23rd and 24th!

Girls’ Generation’s first Japan Arena Tour ended with grand finale in Fukuoka on the 18th.

Starting from Osaka on May 31st, Girls’ Generation had held ‘Girls’ Generation Arena Tour 2011’ for 14 times in 6 cities in Japan (Saitama, Tokyo, Hiroshima, Nagoya, and Fukuoka). Even though it was their first solo concert in Japan, it drew over 140,000 audiences and proved tremendous popularity of Girls’ Generation who has captivated Asia beyond Korea.

Girls’ Generation fascinated Japanese fans by presenting fantastic performances of unit stages of each members and performed around 30 songs including their Japanese single hit songs such as ‘GENIE,’ ‘Gee,’ ‘Run Devil Run’ and ‘MR.TAXI’ and their first Japanese full album tracks such as ‘Let it rain’ and ‘The great escape.’ They even performed Korean hit songs that haven’t released in Japan yet such as ‘Into the new world’ and ‘Oh!’

Moreover, although this tour was Girls’ Generation’s first tour to be held after 9months of their debut in Japan, it received an intense interest by attracting 450,000 applicants for tickets. Also, Girls’ Generation received a favorable review from Japanese media and the officials by giving finest performance with their various charms, excellent abilities and fancy stages.

Especially, Girls’ Generation will hold their second solo concert at the Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park, Seoul on July 23rd and 24th. Girls’ Generation will hold an unusual concert in Korea by performing not only Korean hit songs but also their first Japanese full album, which received Double Platinum (recognized by the Japanese Record Association after selling over 500,000 copies) and ranked the 1st on the Oricon weekly chart. Therefore, it is expected to receive an enthusiastic response from Korean fans.

Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation will hold their second solo concert, ”2011 GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR” at the Gymnastics Stadium in Olympic Park, Seoul on July 23rd and 24th.

KBS Jeju states, "SNSD and f(x) are more popular than JYJ"

It has become known that JYJ’s participation in KBS’s Jeju Island special episode, created to promote Jeju Island in hopes of the land becoming one of the “New 7 Wonders,” was suddenly cancelled 4 days before the event. Instead, JYJ’s presence was mysteriously replaced by girl groups from SM Entertainment, JYJ’s previous entertainment company.

This controversy suggests that JYJ are still “blacklisted” by various terrestrial broadcast stations. A representative of KBS Jeju stated, “SNSD and f(x) had previously stated their unavailability, but responded to us one day before JYJ’s cancellation notice.” In some media interviews, KBS Jeju has also claimed, “The reaction to JYJ’s cancellation is regrettable, but SNSD and f(x) are more popular than JYJ.”

To this, JYJ fans have voiced out, “They have countless fans [of Hallyu]. Their album sales from last year ranked within the Top 10. It does not make sense to say that JYJ have less popularity than f(x).”

From accepting the offer to become Jeju Island’s ambassadors, to actively promoting Jeju Island, to being scheduled for a broadcast appearance, JYJ has worked tirelessly to fulfil their duties, so it is no surprise that JYJ’s agency is angry at the situation. JYJ’s representatives said, “They did not give us a clear reason for the cancellation nor did we receive an apology.” They added, “Regarding KBS, with the addition of the Government of Jeju Island’s response, the Fair Trade Commission will review the lawsuit we filed.”

In May of 2010, KBS faced a similar situation. Because JYJ are in the midst of a lawsuit with their former agency, SM Entertainment, JYJ were not allowed to perform on KBS’s music program, “Music Bank.” The ban of JYJ’s appearance prompted countless messages to be left on the program’s online message board.

KBS replied, “This is not the official stance of the company” and one day changed their policy, but was not able to avoid the backlash and anger directed towards them. The very happening of this Jeju Island controversy has proved that KBS’s policy has not changed, and they have once again dug their own grave.

KBS’s representatives added, “The line-up of performers is entirely up to the production team. They will make an official announcement after the broadcast on the 20th.”