Second Solo Concert Proves Girls' Generation's Global Group Status

Girls' Generation is once again demonstrating its diverse fanbase as fans from all over the world gathered in South Korea to attend the girls' second solo concert, the 2011 GIRLS' GENERATION TOUR.

Domestic fans along with overseas fans from countries like the United States, Japan, Singapore, Taiwan and Hong Kong made up the 10,000 audience who filled up the stadium to watch the girls perform live for their second concert day earlier today. A fan from Boston, known as Eddie, smiled brightly and commented, "Seeing Girls' Generation directly made my heart seem to stop and tremble, I'm looking forward to them staging a comeback".

The girls seemed to have known about the presence of international fans, as they tried to speak in other languages like English and Chinese to allow the audience to better understand them. Media crew from all over the world also joined in and participated in covering the concert, ranging from the China CCTW and Reuters to the Taiwan and Singapore press.

Even though this marks the first Girls' Generation concert in South Korea for the year 2011, their skills have noticeably improved when compared to their first solo concert. The members commented that "We held a Japan Arena Tour and performed 14 times in the country, so we've grown a lot and will show you our polished skills." Covering 32 songs within three hours at each concert for the Japan tour, it became apparent that the girls would naturally improve with experience.

Throughout the concert, Girls' Generation showed off their intense choreography and ran all over the stadium energetically to interact with the fans. Despite this, the girls still managed to sing most of their songs live, further impressing the audience present. The girls commanded attention from the opening stage where they emerged in striking outfits and intense expressions. They appeared in the middle of the stage with their song "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)", projecting an image and aura that would lead fans to a realm of fantasy.

The girls sang Japanese songs like "I'm in Love with the Hero" and Korean hit songs like "Hoot". They also presented elaborate stages like standing on moving boats on stage as they sang "My Child". The girls also did not disappoint with their overall image as they changed outfits periodically and yet still managing to keep the momentum going.

With nine different members and colors, Girls' Generation also took advantage of the moment to highlight each member's brimming talents. Each of the girls took on different English songs to present their different strengths. Jessica left the audience breathless as she sang her rendition of "Almost" while playing the piano, while tallest member Sooyoung sang and danced to popular song "Sway". Seohyun, on the other hand, received applause after her surprising tap dance showcase.

The concert as a whole moved fluidly and at a fast pace. The crowd sang together with the members especially during the more popular songs, and did fan chants to cheer the girls on. A college student from Suwon said, "The fans from different countries are all equally loved and I'm proud of Girls' Generation. K-Pop these days is very popular overseas that even we who are here can feel the heat."

The highlight of the day, however, would have to be the special event initiated and organized by the fans themselves. They arranged for everyone in the audience to hold a small banner which said "We missed you" and to hold it up after the girls finished singing their song "Complete". The image of an integrated audience who held up the white paper in harmony brought tears to both fans and the girls alike. It was clear that the connection holding them together was not many-faceted, but rather one filled with pure love and understanding towards one another. Some of the members and parts of the audience could not stop crying even as the concert progressed.

The concert also saw the attendance of massive stars like Super Junior members, Jung Ryeowon, Kim Soohyun, Kim Ahjoong and Park Minyoung. Park Seungil, an ex-professional basketball player who suffers from Lou Gehrig's disease and who shares a special relationship with the members was present as well. Girls' Generation's family members also came to show their support.

The nine members of Girls' Generation held a press conference prior to the start of the concert to talk about topics like their popularity overseas. The second concert day has officially ended, and the second solo concert has managed to gather a total of 20,000 fans for the past two days. The girls will release more news about their overseas concerts in the coming future.

You can view more press photos of the second solo concert here. Stay tuned for updates!

SNSD's Sweet Talking Baby performance on SM TOWN channel

Check out the video of SNSD's Sweet Talking baby at their concert,the video was uploaded on SM Town's official channel,like this song?

Oricon praised Soshi for brilliant Arena Tour performances

SNSD’s 1st Japan Arena Tour concerts gained quite a reputation from Japanese media.

On July 21st Oricon stated, “SNSD had their last concert for the Japan Arena Tour on July 18th at Fukuoka Marine Messe. The 14-concerts Arena Tour which was scheduled to start at the end of May in Osaka due to the catastrophic earthquake attracted a total audience of 140,000. Although the members were busy preparing for the release of their 1st Japanese Album, performances in Paris and also schedules in Korea, they managed to complete the tour successfully”.

The 3 hour concert has a total of 32 songs which includes Tiffany’s rap part in ‘Genie’, solo stages, Korean hit songs, etc. Although the girls received praises for their perfect live performances and the variety of display, Japanese media seemed to be interested about the girls’ tears. Tiffany, Yuri and the other girls said, “It was our dream to tour the whole country. We are thankful for the abundance of love we received”. Oricon further stated, “The members’ tears had shone even more”.

SNSD will be kicking off their 2nd solo concert ’2011 Girls’ Generation Tour’ on July 23rd and 24th at Seoul Olympic Park Stadium. Expectations are high as the concert will also feature songs from the 1st Japanese Album.

SNSD as stewardesses on flight back from Jeju Island?

The fact that SNSD made in-flight announcements during their flight back to Seoul from Jeju became a hot topic recently.

Recently, a post named “Things that happened on the plane when SNSD came back from Jeju” was posted on an online community portal site.

According to the tweet of a flight attendant on July 20th, SNSD members who just finished their schedules in Jeju, imitated the flight attendant as she made an in-flight announcement, because they found it interesting. The flight attendant then noted down the words and uploaded it through her tweet.

Also, it was said that as the plan is implemented, Tiffany and Sooyoung were the first to do the introductions and guiding information in both English and Korean, followed by all SNSD members making in-flight announcements.

In response to this, netizens commented “I also want to hear the announcement”, “There’s nothing they can’t do”, “Until now they’re still like 17 years old girls”, “I also want to enjoy the comfort for an hour” and “Really, those who take the plan are very blessed”, etc.

Take a listen to SNSD’s Korean version of “Mr. Taxi”!

Back in April, SNSD released an original Japanese track called “Mr. Taxi” which galvanized fans all over the world.

The girls performed a Korean version of the song for the very first time during their “2011 GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR“, held at the Olympic Stadium in Seoul on July 23rd and 24th.

A clip of the performance has just emerged on the net, and the song sounds just as catchy as its Japanese original.

Could this be their next Korean single? Check out the performance below!

SNSD become surprise air stewardesses on Jeju Island flight

On July 20th, a stewardess on board with SNSD during their flight back from Jeju Island revealed that the girls had thrown a surprise event by joining the stewardesses for the in-flight landing announcement.

She tweeted, “The Jeju-Gimpo Asiana landing broadcast was completed with SNSD today. I wonder if the Chinese passengers knew that they hit jackpot.”

The girls were said to have watched the stewardesses give their live in-flight announcements while in their seats, and enjoyed themselves so much that the stewardesses suggested throwing a surprise event by asking them to join. Sooyoung and Tiffany both guided passengers in Korean and English before the flight landed.

It wasn’t until the end that passengers found out that the voices actually belonged to SNSD. The tweet continued, “SNSD was following along with the live passenger briefing and even began dancing, leading maknae Seohyun to blush. They were all so pretty, they were like candy for my eyes for the hour we were with them.”

A representative of SM Entertainment said, “It is true that the SNSD members were on that plane, but we didn’t know about the surprise event. We hope that the passengers enjoyed it.”

Mr. Taxi Korean Version

Check out the Korean version of Mr Taxi.

The girls performed this version during their concert in Seoul,prefer which version more?