SNSD to release repackaged Japanese edition of “The Boys”

With SNSD‘s latest album, ‘The Boys‘ making waves in Korea, it should come as no surprise that the ladies will be releasing a special Japanese edition to continue their foray into the international music market.

The repackaged release, which will be the girls’ first album in Japan, will reportedly feature fifteen songs, including the Japanese and English versions of “The Boys”, a new song, and three remixes from the original album. Furthermore, the new release also means a brand new set of jacket photos giving fans a refreshed take of the album concept.

On top of the regular CD edition, the first press edition and limited period edition versions of the album will be released. Both editions will include a special case, thirty-six page photobook, digipak and bonus DVD with the English version of “The Boys” and the music video for “Bad Girl”. In addition, when purchased at a certified shop, the first press edition will include a rubber coaster set (white or blue version), and the limited period edition will include two posters.

The album release is scheduled for December 28th, with pre-orders beginning this week on December 5th.

Girls' Generation Interviewed on American Radio

Back at the end of October, Girls’ Generation came to New York City for SM TOWN Live in New York. While they were in town they stopped by the studio of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, a syndicated radio program, to sit down for an interview.

TJ, the host for the interview, welcomed the girls warmly and provided a fun atmosphere. Unsurprisingly, Jessica and Tiffany answered the majority of questions due to their being fluent in English, but Sooyoung got to chime in with her fluent Japanese as she said hi to one of TJ’s friends.

Jessica and Tiffany talked a lot about their pre-debut days and how they came to be in Korea and part of Girls’ Generation. The girls also showed their thanks to TJ by giving him a copy of their album and a photobook.

The interview was very entertaining and got to show off some back story to Girls’ Generation, as well as some of the charms that makes them loved by so many. Check out the full interview below, or head over to the Elvis Duran and the Morning Show website to download the interview.

Girls' Generation to Release Japanese Re-packaged Album

Girls’ Generation’s Japanese mobile fansite just recently announced that Girls’ Generation will be releasing a re-package of their first Japanese album “Girls’ Generation”, which had originally been released on June 1st, 2011.

The re-packaged album will come with all new photo jackets and visuals. It will also come in three different versions: first press, limited and normal. The first press and limited editions will both come in a special case along with a 36page mini-photobook, and will contain a DVD with “The Boys” (English version) and “Bad Girl” music videos. The first press edition also comes with a two set coaster present, a white and blue version, that will be given out at random at participating stores.

The limited edition comes with a two poster set that is also available at participating stores. The re-packaged album will have a total of fifteen songs, three of which will be re-mixed versions from the Japanese album “Girls’ Generation”. Also included will be songs from the recently released “The Boys” album. As a special present, a song that has not yet been announced will also be included. Pre-order sales begin on December 7th.

Further details about the album will be announced on December 7th, so stay tuned to Soshified for additional details.

Girls' Generation and Hyun Bin Most Wanted at Year End Parties

Actor Hyun Bin and the nation's most in-demand dance group Girls' Generation have been voted as the celebrities Korean workers most want to invite to their year-end parties.

Of 980 office workers surveyed by Hiscott Kingdom, the whiskey-making affiliate of Hite Jinro, 39 percent chose Hyun Bin as their No. 1 pick among male stars, while 35 percent selected Girls' Generation as their top choice among female celebrities.

Office workers also favor relatively simple end-of-the-year parties this year due to the slow economy. In terms of how much they are prepared to shell out, 14 percent answered "less than W50,000," while another 43 percent are prepared to spend up to W100,000 (US$1=W1,130), and 20 percent drew the line at W200,000.

The survey also showed that 65 percent of workers plan to attend between three and four year-end parties in December, while 24 percent are preparing for one or two. Six percent of the busiest social networkers said they plan to attend more than six year-end parties this month.

SMTown Winter album "The Warmest Gift" out on December 13

The 2011 SMTOWN Winter album ‘The Warmest Gift’ will be available on December 13th. This will be the first winter album released since their 2007 one from 4 years ago. SM artists collaborated in this winter album such as Kangta, BoA, DBSK, The TRAX, CSJH Dana & Sunday, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), Zhang Liyin and J-min. This album includes 7 new songs plus additional remake Christmas songs.

Here are the list of the songs:

Santa U Are The One – Super Junior
Sleigh Ride – DBSK
Last Christmas – SHINee
Diamond – SNSD
1, 2, 3 – f(x)
Distance – BoA
For The First Time - Kangta
Like A Dream – The TRAX
The First Noel – Zhang Liyin
Amazing – CSJH Dana & Sunday
Happy X-Mas - J-min

Seohyun, Minji and Nickhun as KPOP Star's contestants' mentors

On December 6, SNSD's Seohyun, 2NE1's Gong MinJi and 2PM's Nickhun are selected to give advices as mentors for K-POP Star’s contestants, SBS's new singing reality show.

Seohyun reminisces when she auditioned at the age of 12, "During the audition I sang a children song. During that time, I felt nervous and excited."

She advised, "I think there's no particular secret to get the good points from judges. The most important is to set your career goals. From that, be open minded on people's advices who want to share their knowledge and tips. These efforts will make you move forward."

Nichkun said, "If I were from the contestants, I'll be desperate to get passed from BoA. If you want to get park Jin Young's heart, keep your eyes on him and listen to whatever he says. "

Gong MinJi remembered the 1st time she met her agency's president, Yang Hyun Suk, "During that time, I was so young, Yang tried to accompany my innocence by talking to me in soft manner. He did me a favor by treating me like a daughter. If you lack confidence it'll earn you bad mark. Try to be confident."


The K-POP Star’s final winner will be given prize worth 300 million won, a chance to release his/her own album in the global music market and a luxurious car.

SNSD in Mnet Beatles Code Preview

Girl group SNSD will appear in Mnet Beatles Code's next episode.
The members who are present are Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Jessica, Taeyeon, Seohyun and Yuri. YoonA however wasn't able to attend due to her drama filming.

Watch the preview below: