Monday, December 30, 2013

New Rookie Award (MC Category) goes to Sooyoung at the 2013 SBS Entertainment Awards




The '2013 SBS Entertainment Awards' was held earlier today to celebrate another successful year for SBS. This year's MC's were f(x)'s KrystalShin Dong Yup, and Kim Won Hee



Girls' Generation Sooyoung was awarded New Rookie Award (MC Category) this year at the SBS Entertainment Awards! 

Congratulations Sooyoung. 





Taeyeon says her partner is good looking!



We all know EXO is handsome, pretty, perfect, and insert your hearts here.


Girls' Generation Taeyeon updated her Instagram with EXO members LuhanTao and Sehun with the caption "Luhan, Tao, and my partner Sehun good looking, handsome #xo #backstage"

Who couldn't disagree? I would say Taeyeon you are beautiful as well =D. 

In related news, TaeTiSeo and EXO had a special collaboration stage today at 2013 SBS Gayo Daejun. Check out Part 1 and Part 2 in case you missed it and check out the special collaboration below. 


Yuri teases with a gorgeous photo at SBS Gayo Daejun backstage




Girls' Generation's Yuri updated her Instagram on 29th December with a new photo. 

The photo was posted a few hours before Girls' Generation's performance on the show. 

Fans commented,"Yuri unnie is so pretty","Gorgeous Yuri","Girls' Generation is the best" and etc.

The Weekly Soshi News Wrap

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Videos
Sooyoung Releases Her Own Homemade Christmas Video


Always looking to share with her fans, Sooyoung put together a homemade video for Christmas. The clip gives a look into the Choi family household and their celebration of the holiday season. Visit Soshified’s Video Downloads Section to download the clip.

Cast for “Moon That Embraces the Sun” Takes Part in Interview


The cast for the upcoming musical, “Moon That Embraces the Sun”, was recently interviewed on a number of different questions. In the video, Seohyun says, “This is my first attempt in a musical. ‘Musical’ was a genre that I always dreamed of. It is an honor and an exciting thing to be cast in a project that I really like and to work with such great sunbaes.” She later adds that “it was a relief to be acting with someone familiar and close (Translator’s note: Super Junior’s Kyuhyun)“, and that she will learn from the other actresses who have played “Yeonwoo” in the past.

KBS Reveals Behind-the-Scenes Footage for “Prime Minister and I”


This past week, KBS revealed more behind-the-scenes footage from the drama, “Prime Minister and I”. Despite the humorous atmosphere, Yoona has to battle both the cold weather and fish while filming the clip.

Girls’ Generation Appears on KBS2′s “Entertainment Weekly”


KBS2′s “Entertainment Weekly” did a short recap of the “2013 KBS Gayo Daechukje”. Towards the end of the video, a number of groups are present to say a few words, including Girls’ Generation. The ladies also went on to wish viewers a happy new year as well.

Endorsements
Yoona Narrates Innisfree’s Newest CF


Yoona recently took part in narrating Innisfree’s newest advertisement for its “Orchid Enriched Cream”. In the video, a single orchid is seen in the snow and Yoona’s calm and soft voice is in the background.

Others
Billboard Continues to Honor Girls’ Generation with Its Rankings
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Billboard chose Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy” as one of the “20 Best K-Pop Songs of 2013″, ranking the group’s hit Korean song as tenth on the list, which also prompted an official tweet from SM Entertainment to recognize the honor. Billboard also recently compiled a list of the “Most Viewed 2013 K-Pop Videos on YouTube in America”. Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy” was ranked at second while “GALAXY SUPERNOVA” came in at number eleven. Last week, Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy” was also named by Billboard as the fourth best-selling K-Pop song in the U.S. for 2013.

Taeyeon Recommends Rihanna’s “Diamonds” on NAVER MUSIC
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In celebration of the upcoming new year, NAVER MUSIC asked some popular artists what songs they would recommend. Taeyeon chose Rihanna’s song, “Diamonds”, and added her wish that “Girls’ Generation will shine in 2014 too.”

Taeyeon, Jessica, and Yoona Place on List of Top 10 Beautiful Asian Women
Recently, Chinese netizens were asked whom they thought was the most beautiful Asian woman. Taeyeon, Jessica, and Yoona all made it into the top ten, with Yoona winning the top spot overall. These three, along with Sooyoung, also made it onto the “Independent Critics List of the 100 Most Beautiful Faces of 2013″.
Yoona Selected as Girl Group Member with Flawless Skin
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Among 100 women in the 20s-30s age range, Yoona was picked as the girl group member who has the most flawless skin. Yoona won the majority with 57 of the votes. Second place went to Tiny-G’s Dohee.

Photos
Ha Jiyoung Tweets Photo of Herself with “Midnight TV Entertainment” Cast
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Ha Jiyoung tweeted a holiday photo with the staff of SBS’s “Midnight TV Entertainment”. Sooyoung also posted a message on Girls’ Generation’s official website to thank fans who attended the broadcast. Head over to Soshified’s Video Downloads Section to download and watch the Christmas episode of the show.

Sports Seoul Reveals Cute Christmas Photo from Seohyun
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On Christmas day, Sports Seoul received a cute photo from Seohyun. She added bells and a “MERRY CHRISTMAS!” banner to her picture to bring even more holiday cheer.

Girls’ Generation Staff Posts a Group Photo on Girls’ Generation’s Official Website
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The “Staff Diary” on Girls’ Generation’s official website posted a photo of Girls’ Generation holding up papers that fans used for a surprise event at the “Märchen Fantasy” concert. The staff thanked everyone for coming to the concert despite the cold weather and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Events
• 12/27: “2013 KBS Gayo Daechukje” – Fantaken Photos
• 12/29: “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun” -Fantaken Photos
New Sets of Pictures
CASIO “Real Baby-G” – Yoona (1)
CASIO “Sheen” – Group (1)
IPKN – Tiffany (1)
“Letters from Angels” – Group (1)
Lotte Departement Store – Yoona (1)
“Moon That Embraces the Sun” – Seohyun (1)
“Prime Minister & I” – Yoona (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
SONE PLUS+ – Group (1)
Girls’ Generation on Social Media
Taeyeon  Instagram
Jessica – Weibo
Hyoyeon – Instagram
Yuri – Instagram
Seohyun Twitter

SONE Picture/Video of the Week


If you’re searching for a compilation of Girls’ Generation’s latest shenanigans, look no further. This video is chock full of the girls’ latest appearances on their world tour, variety shows, radio shows, fan signings, and other performances–and of course, they’re being their normal, dorky selves, as always. Thanks to Kamii for the tip!

Girls’ Generation Makes Surprise Visit to Support Yoona at ‘Prime Minister and I’ Filming Set

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On December 29th, Girls’ Generation made a surprise visit to the set of “Prime Minister and I”. More than anything, on the same day, at the same time, at the same location, the SBS “Gayo Daejun” was taking place. Despite the overlapping schedule, Girls’ Generation upheld their friendship with Yoona by using their time in between and rushed to the set of “Prime Minister and I” to support Yoona.

Yoona was delighted with the unexpected visit and couldn’t hide her gratitude to the members’ for their strong friendship. It was said that Girls’ Generation’s appearance also stirred up the set as well.
Girls’ Generation greeted director Lee Soyeon, as well as each staff member. They heated up the atmosphere by showing their loyalty, watching Lee Bumsoo and Yoona filming.
According to the production staff, Girls’ Generation’s special visit pushed on for their (translator’s note: to show) friendship with Yoona. Girls’ Generation gave strength by giving a heart-warming gift, saying, “We came to cheer on Yoona, who is going back and forth with performances and her drama during busy year-end schedules, by providing her a little, but meaningful, support.”
The production staff of “Prime Minister and I” revealed, “Thanks to Girls’ Generation’s surprise visit, the actors and staff got strength like they received a year-end present, and we were able to forget the cold for a moment and continued on the shoot with a warm mood. I want to take this time to give thanks to Girls’ Generation.”
The SMTOWNGLOBAL Twitter account later shared another photo from the “Prime Minister and I” filming set, showing Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun.

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.@GirlsGeneration supports YOONA's drama (Prime Minister and I)

Girls’ Generation Performs in ’2013 SBS Gayo Daejun’

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On December 29th, Girls’ Generation performed in the “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun”, SBS’s large annual end-of-year music show. Girls’ Generation had recently performed in KBS’s “Gayo Daechukje” on December 27th.
The “2013 SBS Gayo Daejun” opened with a rendition of “Sleigh Ride” by members of multiple groups and soloists. Though Girls’ Generation did not participate, Hyoyeon and Seohyun can be spotted in the background in the artists’ waiting area.
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Later, Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun gave a performance of Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love”. The three members of Girls’ Generation – TTS dressed in white outfits for the special stage, which also included members of EXO and instrumentalists in the background.

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Lastly, Girls’ Generation ended the performances with “Express 999″ and “I Got A Boy”. Though again unfortunately forced to perform without Yoona, the group looked stunning while dressed in black and gold outfits.

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Finally, the show ended with a clip of SBS’s “Friendship Project”, “You Are A Miracle”, which featured Sunny, Tiffany, Yuri, and Seohyun among many other artists.

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After the show, Sunny tweeted her thanks to those who attended and watched Girls’ Generation’s performance.



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Sunday, December 29, 2013

SMTOWN to collaborate for MBC and SBS year-end festivals



Fans of SM Entertainment artists will be even more stoked for this year's crop of year-end festivals after the agency announced several collaboration stages between their groups!

Girls' Generation will be collaborating with hit rookies EXO in an energetic performance at the '2013 SBS Gayo Daejun' for what promises to be a memorable event between the nation's girl group and one of the most exciting up-and-comers of the year!

Following the SBS performance, Girls' Generation's Tiffany will perform a duet with SHINee's Key at the '2013 MBC Gayo Daejaejun' in a performance that is sure to bring out some of the best vocals in SMTOWN.

Which collaboration stage are you looking forward to the most?