Taeyeon Stands Up for SONEs

On the episode of MBC’s “Golden Fishery – Radio Star” which aired on the 9th of November, Park Haemi, Im Taekyung, and Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Jessica, and Tiffany were present as guests.

Taeyeon said that when she was in a musical, she had a kiss scene. In reply to this, Kim Gookjin asked, “Don’t the So-Duks oppose to that?” After the MC asked that question, the members of Girls’ Generation all had surprised expressions, so Kim Gookjin explained that it meant, “SOnyuhshidae DUKhoos”.

Upon hearing this, Taeyeon pointed out that “It’s not a nice term”.

After Taeyeon pointed this out, the MCs became embarrassed and Yoon Jongshin said, “We were pointed out by the youngest ones here about terms that are not very nice,” and apologized by saying, “We won’t use that expression again.”

The term “Dukhoo” comes from the Japanese word, “Otaku”, which is often used to refer to someone who is crazily obsessed with someone.

After hearing this, SONEs have been voicing out their praise for Girls’ Generation’s leader, Taeyeon. Not only did she stand up for the group’s fans, she also managed to do so in a polite and respectful way to her elders. No doubt, Taeyeon has once again shown her manners and matured personality!

Girls' Generation explains 'attitude problems' controversy on MBC's 'Radio Star'

In an episode of MBC’s ‘Golden Fishery – Radio Star’ aired on November 9th, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Tiffany and Jessica appeared as guests, along with Park Hae-mi and Im Tae-kyung.

Besides taking the opportunity to introduce their new album ‘The Boys’, the members also talked about their recent lives, as well as the controversy about their so-called ‘attitude problems’ during an interview in New York.

In response to the controversy, Taeyeon said, “They are one-sided negative reports” while Tiffany explained, “We were watching our MV together in the studio but it was longer than expected. Some members had flu and weren’t able to adapt to the time differences so we looked that way.”

Jessica then added, “We will show enjoyable expressions when we watch MVs in the future,” making the studio break out into laughter.

Girls' Generation to perform '2011 Valkyrie Concert' on November 22nd

On November 22nd, Girls’ Generation will be participating in a special concert, the ’2011 Valkyrie Concert’, to be held at the sports hall of Korea University at 7pm in support of examination candidates of Etoos, a professional education organization and to pray for academic successes.

This time around, Girls’ Generation will be performing with other singers such as DJ DOC, TeenTop and Simon D, to help relieve the stress for examination candidates and to help them recover from fatigue.

The 1000 tickets for the ’2011 Valkyrie Concert’ will be distributed to the candidates on a first-come-first-serve basis at Etoos, based on exam grades. Besides this, they can also participate in an ‘Valkyrie Concert Invitation Event’ online through the Etoos homepage.

The representative of Etoos explained, “It’s an event for examination candidates who have been working hard for a year. It is prepared by gathering ideas from Etoos’ star lecturers with Etoos’ support.”

SNSD won first place again on M! Countdown!

Enjoy SNSD's latest performance on today's M! countdown.

The girls also won first place again on the show,congratz!

SNSD wins #1 + Performances from November 10th’s ‘M! Countdown’

Mnet’s “M! Countdown” is back with another episode of great performances!

Competing for the #1 spot, it was a hot battle between SNSD, Noel, and Lee Seung Gi, but in the end, it was SNSD who clinched a win with “The Boys“!

Congratulations to SNSD! (SNSD also won last week’s trophy for ‘M! Countdown’ as well, whose broadcast was cancelled. YoonA was absent due to drama filming.)

Wonder Girls teaser for next week:

T-ara teaser for next week:

Other performers tonight included SNSD, Two Months, Noel, Kim Jo Han, Flower, Son Ho Young, TRAX, Nemo, Orange Caramel, MYNAME, Woman Power, 4Men & Mi, and Lee Ji Hye.

Check out the performances below!

<4Men & Mi > **Comeback**

< Kim Jo Han > **Comeback**

< Two Months> (Superstar K3)

< Woman Power > **Debut Stage**

< SNSD >

< MYNAME>

< Noel >

< Nemo >

Taeyeon comments on the term “SNSD otaku” on ‘Radio Star’

SNSD‘s Taeyeon called out a host of ‘Radio Star‘ for using a negative term for Girls’ Generation fans on the recent broadcast of the show.

Host Kim Gookjin commented on Taeyeon’s kiss scenes during her previous casting in the musical, ‘The Sun’s Song‘. He asked, “Wouldn’t the ‘Soh-Duks’ dislike it?” referring to the mingling of the Korean word for the Japanese term “otaku” and SNSD’s full Korean name, SohNyeoShidae. Kim Gookjin further explained, “SNSD otakus.”

The SNSD members seemed slightly taken aback by the usage as Taeyeon replied, “That’s a negative expression.” The hosts expressed that they did not know about the negative connotation to the term, and Yoon Jong Shin joked, “The youngest is telling us that it’s a ‘negative expression’. Let’s not use the phrase again.”

SNSD’s Tiffany and Jessica also appeared on the episode.

Gaon releases chart rankings for the first week of November

The Gaon Chart is the national chart of South Korea and is intended to be the equivalent of Oriconin Japan and Billboard in the United States.

Check out the chart rankings for the week of October 30th to November 5th below!

< Gaon Chart National Digital Singles Ranking >

1. Oolala Session – “Western Sky” (Superstar K3) – 70,457,821 Points

2. Busker Busker – “Makgulie” (Superstar K3) – 57,193,523 Points

3. Noel – “I Miss You” – 44,545,143 Points

4. 4Men & Mi– “That Man, That Woman” – 40,301,869 Points

5. Tablo – “Tomorrow” – 36,713,247 Points

6. Yoon Mi Rae (T)– “Get It In” – 36,287,870 Points

7. Lee Seung Gi – “Because We’re Friends” – 34,095,703 Points

8. Kim Yeon Woo – “My Love Next To Me” (I Am A Singer)– 29,195,263 Points

9. SNSD – “The Boys” – 29,040,714 Points

10. SISTAR – “Hot Place” (feat. Brave Sound) – 27,923,970 Points

< Gaon Chart National Physical Albums Ranking >

1. SNSD – ‘The Boys’

2. Lee Seung Gi – ‘Tonight’

3. The Boss – ‘Lady’

4. Super Junior – ‘Mr. Simple’

5. F.T. Island – ‘Memory in F.T. Island’

6. Various Artists – ‘I Am A Singer’

7. SNSD – ’1st Asia Tour Concert Into The New World’

8. TVXQ – ‘Keep Your Head Down’

9. Super Junior – ’3rd Asia Tour Concert Album’

10. Various Artists - ‘Mary Stayed Out At Night’ OST