Monday, January 30, 2012

Yuri, Seohyun and Sunny Japanese Official Fanclub Q & A!


Yuri

Q: Please tell us Yuri's beauty secret☆ ma juice recipe.
A: Put one chinese yam (ma) + 300ml milk + one half of an apple + 3 spoons of honey in a mixer and mix. If you drink it every morning before breakfast it helps with your appetite and it's good for your body.^^

Q: What is a necessary item in winter?
A: An indispensable item is without a doubt a fur scarf in which you look cute even though it's wrapped around you. Otherwise ondul (underfloor heating)...! It's always warm during the night...

Q: What song makes you happy or do you listen to when you are down?
A: I don't particularly have a song I listen to when I'm down. I don't really feel down often.

Q: When you wake up in the morning what is the first thing you'll do?
A: I stretch right away, laugh really hard once, take a bath and eat breakfast. hehe

Q: What is the wish you want to fulfill with all nine girls?
A: It would be good if we could continue being as members and as snsd for 10, 20 or more years. 

Seohyun

Q: During live performances I see a lot of scenes where you frequently hold hands with a member, do you naturally reach for their hands?
A: During a performance we have a lot of ways to have communication among each other. Among those the best communication is making eye contact and holding hands. When a members comes to stand next to me I naturally hold their hand.

Q: What is Seohyun's dream?
A: That a lot of people can feel happy because of our music and can find their passion. You can become friends with a lot of people through music I think. 

Q: I love maknae. If you weren't scouted what job would you be doing in the future?
A: Because I learned piano since I was little and really liked it, I wanted to become a pianist maybe. I also play piano now from time to time.

Q: The Seohyun that studies is cool! How did you start to like studying?
A: I dont think I’m a person who can study on my own, but I’m somebody that enjoys doing it. Because you don’t do it for the sake of someone else, but you do it for yourself, you feel fulfillment. I think it’s good to do it while enjoying yourself.

Q: What were hard words among snsd’s Japanese songs?
A: The part ‘tsujitsuma awasu you ni’ in Genie that I sing together with Hyoyeon unnie!
I always make sure that my pronunciation isn't weird during performances! ^^

Sunny

Q: When you come to Japan what do you absolutely have to eat?
A: Yakisoba cup ramen.

Q: What do you do for your cute charm to come to mind?
A: I don't know...because I'm not particularly conscious of it. T_T

Q: How does it feel getting a short haircut?
A: It feels refreshing. I think I feel more confident now. And most of all the preparing time before going out became shorter. ^^

Q:I always feel better seeing your angel like smile. What are some things or events that will make you feel better or happy? 
A:On a day off, after taking a warm bath, I drink some cool juice, and read a manga while eating fruits. 

Q: Do you have an action whereas if you do it, anyone can look cute?
A: Imagine a very very delicious dessert. If you do that naturally your smile will become very happy.


Every week 3 members' Q&A will be revealed. So stay tuned. 

Sunday, January 29, 2012

SNSD promote tour in Thailand!


Check out the video message of SNSD for their tour in Thailand!

Hyoyeon reveals Sunny’s nickname on ‘Invincible Youth 2′


Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon revealed the nickname of fellow member Sunny.
On the January 28th episode of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2‘, Hyoyeon revealed, “Sunny’s nickname is ’60 Sunny’. She was born in 1989, but the way she acts or the things she knows reflects the mannerisms of someone born in the sixties, and so that’s what we call her.”
And just like Hyoyeon said, Sunny perfectly emulated the famous catch phrases of guest Lim Ha Ryong with, “You expect me to do that at my age?”, “If only I were a week younger“, and more.
The G8 members also participated in a quiz where they were asked questions related to the first full moon of the New Year. Although the other girls seemed to be confused when trying to answer, Sunny surprised them by answering all the questions quickly and correctly.
Lim Ha Ryong who was shocked by her actions asked, “How old are you, exactly?”, causing everyone to explode in laughter.
Check out the episode below!

Sunny shocks with her sexy see-through look

Girl’s Generation member Sunny has shocked netizens with her sexy see-through concert attire.
An online community board post titled, ‘Sunny’s provocative attire shows off her curvy body‘ recently surfaced with the two photos seen above. Sunny, who is known for her cute image, is shown while performing at a Girls’ Generation concert wearing a see-through top and a hot pink jacket.
Netizens have responded to the photo by writing, “SNSD become so sexy at their concerts“, “I’ve never seen this side of Sunny!“, and “Absolute bagel girl (baby face + glamorous body)“.
Recently, the Girls’ Generation members picked Sunny as the member who cares the least about her appearance, which made these photos all the more surprising.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

“音乐中心”主持人YURI 因繁忙行程告别主持!


少女时代 成员 Yuri 即将从MBC“音乐中心”主持一职卸任。 今天1月28号 Yuri 因为繁忙的电视剧拍摄行程被迫告别主持一职。

为此,在今天放送的节目中主持人 Tiffany 说“有一件事情非常遗憾…Yuri今天在‘音乐中心’是最后的放送。” Yuri表示:“对‘音乐中心’非常有感情,离开这里感到很遗憾…会以更好成长发展的面貌向大家见面,请在其他地方也给予应援吧。” 

另一方面,Yuri 将会出演在来临的3月播出的SBS“时尚王”。

Winners from the '26th Japan Gold Disc Awards'!



The winners of “The 26th Japan Gold Disc Awards” have been announced!

The ‘Japan Golden Disc Awards’ are headed by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). The RIAJ initiated this annual event in 1987 to recognize outstanding artists and works that have contributed to the recording industry.Awards are based on actual sales number, and the winners for this year were chosen from data compiled from November 1st, 2010 to October 31st, 2011.

Additionally, the awards established a new ‘Asian’ sub-division for several categories this year. Prior to this year, the ‘Japan Gold Disc Awards’ only had ‘Japanese’ and ‘International’ within its categories.

This year’s winners for the “Artist of The Year” awards (considered to be the ‘grand prize’ from the Japan Gold Disc Awards) went to AKB48 (Japanese category), and Lady Gaga (Western category).

Check out the winners from all the categories below!

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- ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – AKB48
• Western – Lady Gaga

- BEST ASIAN ARTIST 
• KARA

- BEST ENKA/KAYOKYOKU ARTIST
• Hikawa Kiyoshi

- NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – Kis-My-Ft2
• Western – LMFAO
• Asian – 2PM

- BEST 5 NEW ARTISTS (Japanese)
• Ayaman JAPAN
• NMB48
• Kaoru to Tomoki, Tamani Mook
• Kis-My-Ft2
• back number

- BEST 3 NEW ARTISTS (Western)
• LMFAO
• Nicki Minaj
• Bruno Mars

- BEST 3 NEW ARTISTS (Asian)
• Jang Geun Suk
• 2PM
• B2ST (BEAST)

- BEST ENKA/KAYOKYOKU NEW ARTIST
• Park Hyun Bin

- ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• Japanese – “Ikimonobakari ~Members’ BEST Selection~” : Ikimonogakari
• Western – “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga
• Asian – “GIRLS’ GENERATION” : Shoujo Jidai

- BEST 5 ALBUMS (Japanese)
• “Beautiful World” : Arashi
• “Ikimonobakari ~Members’ BEST Selection~” : Ikimonogakari
• “Koko ni Ita koto” : AKB48
• “Nagai no Tou” : EXILE
• “SENSE” : Mr. Children

- BEST 3 ALBUMS (Western)
• “Goodbye Lullaby” : Avril Lavigne
• “GREATEST HITS” : Bon Jovi
• “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga

- BEST 3 ALBUMS (Asian)
• Girl’s Talk” : KARA
• “GIRLS’ GENERATION” : Shoujo Jidai
• “TONE” : Tohoshinki

- CLASSIC ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Kamisama no Karute ~Tsujii Nobuyuki Jisakushu” : Tsujii Nobuyuki

- JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Norah Jones no Jiyuu Jikan” : Norah Jones

- INSTRUMENTAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “THe BEST OF TARO HAKASE” : Hakase Taro

- SOUND TRACK ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “BURLESQUE”

- ANIMATION ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Gintama BEST2″

- TRADITIONAL JAPANESE MUSIC OF THE YEAR
• “Dai 47 Kai Columbia Zenkoku Ginei Concours Kadaigin Odamaki” : Nippon Columbia Ginei Ongakukai

- CONCEPT ALBUM OF THE YEAR
• “Love Songs” : Che’Nelle

- SINGLE OF THE YEAR
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48

- BEST 5 SINGLES
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48
• “Kaze wa Fuiteiru” : AKB48
• “Sakura no Ki ni Narou” : AKB48
• “Chance no Junban” : AKB48
• ”Flying Get” : AKB48

- SONG OF THE YEAR BY DOWNLOAD
• Japanese – “Ryuusei” : Kobukuro
• Western – “Born This Way” : Lady Gaga
• Asian – Jumping” : KARA

- BEST 5 SONGS BY DOWNLOAD
• “Everyday, Kachuusha” : AKB48
• “Maru-Maru-Mori-Mori!” : Kaoru to Tomoki Tamani Mook
• Jumping” : KARA
• “Ryuusei” : Kobukuro
• “Kono Yoru wo Tometeyo” : JUJU

- BEST MUSIC VIDEOS
• Japanese – “ARASHI 10-11 TOUR ‘Scene’ ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ STADIUM” : Arashi
• Japanese – “ARASHI 10-11 TOUR ‘Scene’ ~Kimi to Boku no Miteiru Fuukei~ DOME+” : Arashi
• Japanese – “AKB ga Ippai ~The Best Music Video~” : AKB48
• Western – “Michael Jackson’s VISION” : Michael Jackson
• Asian – “BEST CLIPS” : KARA

- SPECIAL AWARD
• “SONGS FOR JAPAN” : Various Artists

Sunny to Make Musical Acting Debut in 'Catch Me If You Can'!


Girls’ Generation’s Sunny has been cast in the musical “Catch Me If You Can”, based on the hit Hollywood movie.
Sunny will be playing the role of Brenda, the main love interest of the protagonist of the story, Frank Abagnale Jr. The story revolves around Frank’s life as a con artist who forges checks to pay himself millions as he turns himself into a fake doctor, lawyer, and even an airline pilot, all while constantly staying one step ahead of the chase from FBI agent Carl Hanratty. He finds a young girl, Brenda, whom he falls in love with but is unable to tell the truth about who he really is.
“Catch Me If You Can” was turned into a successful Broadway musical and is now hitting the stage in Korea. Among the other actors that will be in the musical are CSJH The Grace’s Dana, who will share the role of Brenda with Sunny and Choi Woori, and SHINee’s Key and Super Junior’s Kyuhyun, who will play the role of Frank.
Sunny will soon join her fellow Girls’ Generation members Taeyeon, Jessica, and Tiffany as a musical actress. Upon hearing the news of Sunny’s casting, fans quickly voiced their excitement, trending “Catch Me If You Can” worldwide on Twitter.

“Catch Me If You Can” will run from March 28th through June 10th with performances on Tuesdays through Saturdays at 4pm and 8pm, and Sundays at 3pm and 7pm at Bluesquare Samsung Card Hall. The official website for the musical also released a short teaser, which you can view below. Congratulations to Sunny and good luck in “Catch Me If You Can”!