Girls' Generation Featured in 'The New Yorker' Magazine

As Girls’ Generation continues to make inroads into America and the world, more and more media organizations are taking notice. The latest in a string of mentions of the girls by Western media comes from none other than the famous New Yorker magazine, an American magazine that covers politics, social issues, art, humor, and culture.

In his article for the October 8th, 2012 issue of The New Yorker, “Factory Girls: Cultural technology and the making of K-pop”, writer John Seabrook profiled Girls’ Generation and K-Pop in general. To gain a sense of what the K-Pop culture is like, he attended “SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR III” in Anaheim, California in May, where he interviewed MoonSoshi9, a Soshified writer. Seabrook also features conversations with various luminaries including Tiffany and Jessica, the Wonder Girls, and Neil Jacobson, an executive at Interscope Records, Girls’ Generation’s label in the United States, as well as MoonSoshi9‘s May 2012 editorial about the girls. In addition, Seabrook gives an overview of the history of K-Pop and Hallyu, the process of training future stars at SM Entertainment, and opinions and items to consider regarding the current status and future of K-Pop in the United States and in the West.

At the moment, the article is only available to subscribers of The New Yorker.

Girls’ Generation achieves Triple Crown on Oricon, a feat only previously achieved by Mr. Children

Girls’ Generation has achieved a triple crown on the Oricon Weekly Charts, a feat that was only previously achieved by Japanese rock band Mr. Children.

On October 2nd, Girls’ Generation achieved #1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart with their single “Oh!“. In addition, the ‘Girls’ Generation Complete Video Collection‘ reached the top of both the Oricon Weekly DVD and Blu-ray Disc charts.

Oricon revealed, “This is 것은 이번이 처음 a female 또는 외국 artist 한 achieved this feat. The only 다른artist that 에 도달 #1 on 3 Weekly charts (Singles, DVD, Blu-Ray) 같은 주에 was Mr. 어린이. This is the first time 소녀 시대 has reached #1 in the singles and Blu-ray Disc chart since 은 일본 debut in September 2010. It's also 것은 이번이 처음 a foreign female artist stayed in the #1 position on the DVD charts for 2 연속 weeks. ”

Girls’ Generation is also set to release their new Japanese single “Flower Power” in November as well.

Tiffany & Siwon release BTS video for 12Plus CF

SNSD's Tiffany and Super Junior's Siwon release the BTS video of 의 최신 12Plus CF,체크 아웃 the clip below 

Girls' Generation Tops 3 Oricon Weekly Charts

Girls’ Generation has hit number one with their latest Japanese releases!

Following the group’s first place debut on the Oricon daily chart with 5th Japanese single ‘Oh!’ on September 26, Girls’ Generation maintained its heavy sales to place first on the Oricon weekly chart after selling 66,000 copies in its first week.

In addition, the ‘Girls’ Generation Complete Video Collection’ DVD and Blu-ray which were released on the same day as the 5th single also topped the weekly charts of their respective divisions with sales of 40,000 copies (DVD) and 19,000 copies (Blu-ray) respectively.

Girls’ Generation became the first female artist or foreign group to reach number one on all three charts (Oricon’s Weekly Single, DVD, and Blu-Ray Rankings) in the same week. The first group to accomplish this same feat was Mr. Children, a Japanese pop rock band formed in 1988.

Girls’ Generation to release new Japanese single “Flower Power” & album in November

Korean girl group, Shoujo Jidai (Girls’ Generation), recently released their latest single “Oh!” and entered the Oricon chart at number one on its first day.

It has now been announced that they will also be releasing a new single on November 14th titled “FLOWER POWER”. The lyrics will be sexy as they tell a story of a girl trying to escape the pursuit of a man on the dance floor. To tie in with that, the promotional picture shows all nine members trying to escape from a searchlight that is following them.

Shoujo Jidai will also be releasing their new album on November 28th. The album is currently untitled, but will come in three editions: First Press Limited Edition (/w DVD), Deluxe First Press Limited Edition (/w DVD), and the Regular Edition.

MBC Broadcasts Performances from 'SMTOWN Live World Tour III' in Seoul

On October 1st, MBC aired footage recorded 동안 “SMTOWN 라이브 World Tour III” in Seoul, which 했다 place on 지난 달 on August 18th. In addition to performances from 의 많은 Girls' Generation's labelmates, 를 포함한BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, f(x), and EXO, MBC aired 여자' Generation's performances of “Genie” and “The 소년”, as well as 소녀 ' Generation – TTS's “Twinkle” and “DJ 있어 Us Fallin' in 사랑”, a collaboration with members of EXO.

MBC also broadcast the “Dance Parade”, which featured Hyoyeon, Yuri, Yoona, and 리드 dancers from 다른groups 에 따라 SM Entertainment, “Dear My Family” with Taeyeon, and “Hope” with all of 멤버 SMTOWN. Also shown were clips from a 환영 파티 held for fans on an international tour package and footage from backstage at the concert. In addition, MBC made 있는지 확인 to show many shots of the audience throughout 는 전체show.

Check out “Dear My 가족”, 여자' Generation's performances of “Genie” and “The 소년”, 소녀 시대 – TTS's “Twinkle” and “DJ 찾았 Us Fallin' in Love” with EXO, the “Dance Parade”, and ““Hope” below.

"Love Version" MV for Jessica's OST single "Heart Road" released

Girls’ Generation (SNSD)’s Jessica recently released her single “Heart Road” for the OST of KBS new Saturday-Sunday historical drama, ‘The Great King’s Dream’. On October 1, a “Love Version” music video for the song has been revealed.

“Heart Road” is a collaboration between composer Kim Junbum and musical director Lee Changhee, who previously worked together for Taeyeon’s very first solo OST, “If”. It features unique and rare instruments as well as 40-member choir that match with Jessica’s clear voice.

Watch the music video below. You can also check out the first MV here.