Girls' Generation to be PSY's successor?

As Psy and his smashing hit “Gangnam Style” opened the doors for other K-pop artists to venture the music industry out of Asia, everyone have their eyes on the next artists to carry on Psy’s success.

The UK’s The Guardian news portal recently posted new article titled, “After Psy’s Gangnam Style, here come Korea pop princesses Girls' Generation”. According to the report, Girls’ Generation will be releasing an English album next year, and officially start their promotion for English-speaking countries.

The report added that the album “will mark the group’s first serious effort to court English-speaking music fans” as Girls’ Generation intends to release an English album through Interscope Records, who is noted for its global artists Lady Gaga and Eminem.

Many experts also pointed out, “Girls’ Generation have charms that many foreigners can approach easier. Their charms are wickedly contagious. They will be able to maintain the K-POP influence for a long time.”

Read the full article here.

'DOMMUNE' airs track preview for 'Girls' Generation II ~Girls & peace~'

On November 19th, ‘DOMMUNE’, a music program streamed live through the internet, aired audio previews of each of the songs from Girls’ Generation’s upcoming Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace~”.

The program began with an unboxing of the Deluxe First Press edition of the album, and the MCs showed the various bonus items that come with the CD and DVD, which included posters of each of the members and a traveler’s notebook. The MCs also showed the First Press edition and the Regular editions of the album as well.

For the rest of the two hour show, the MCs of the show played previews from each of the songs of the album before discussing the tracks with each other.

1. FLOWER POWER – 14:33
2. Animal – 24:02
3. I’m a Diamond – 27:44
4. Reflection – 31:47
5. Stay Girls – 37:33
6. T.O.P – 41:45
7. BOOMERANG – 48:39
8. Oh! – 54:53
9. All My Love Is For You – 1:04:09
10. PAPARAZZI – 1:16:36
11. Girls & Peace – 1:31:57
12. Not Alone – 1:43:52

Unedited photo of Yuri’s flawless figure catches the eyes of netizens

A recently revealed un-edited photo of Girls’ Generation‘s Yuri has been garnering much attention.

Titled ‘What it would feel like to see Yuri in real life?“, the photo revealed Yuri showing off her flawless figure in a girly pink skirt topped with a simple white top.

The photo had been taken after the Yuri had personally delivered flowers to a fan as a special fan-meeting event for the cosmetic brand Mamonde, for which she currently models.

Netizens responded to the photo saying, “Is this really unedited?“, “It not a joke.. Look at her line“, “Daebak“, and more.

Girls Generation to make Korean comeback in January

After initial reports stating the group Girls Generation would make a domestic comeback in late October of this year, the girls amended their plans, slating for a later comeback date.

SM Entertainment has confirmed that Girls’ Generation will be making a comeback in January of 2013. After 15-long months of nothing from the girls since their last song “The Boys”, fans are looking forward to what their next comeback will hold.

Girls’ Generation have been focusing on their Japanese activities, having recently released their new Japanese single “Flower Power.” The group is also set to release their second Japanese album “Girls&Peace” on November 28.

Are you excited for the girls’ local comeback?

Fans Make Donations in Honor of Jessica’s Musical, ‘Legally Blonde’

Fans in Taiwan and Japan made generous donations to commemorate Jessica’s upcoming musical performances in “Legally Blonde”.

Through charity organizations World Vision and Tree Planet, Taiwanese fans purchased and donated 100 mango saplings in Jessica’s name in support of her musical. The mango saplings will be sent to Tonj, Sudan, located in Africa, to help fight hunger. It has been reported that every ten mango trees will prevent hunger in sixteen people.

From left to right, the wreaths read:

“Please become our lover. Sica Woods~ Do you wanna be my lover? Taiwanese SONE who cheer on Sica while eating Chia Te. Taiwanese SONE who cheer on Sica while eating mangos. We will [unreadable] Sica’s lover. Taiwanese SONE who cheer on Sica while drinking bubble tea.”

Japanese fans supported Jessica’s musical by making a rice donation. They were able to gather 500 kilograms of rice.

The banner reads:

“The name that shines the most, more than anything in the world.”

Jessica’s first performance in “Legally Blonde” will take place on November 28th. Further information and future performance dates can be found on the musical’s official Facebook page.

Cast of 'Invincible Youth 2' take happy pictures together!

Season 2 of 'Invincible Youth' ended yesterday, November 17, as they broadcasted their final episode.

Most of them cried but you can see the their happy faces for spending lots of time together during this season.

We will miss them right?

‘Invincible Youth 2′ cast members shed tears on final episode

The cast members of KBS 2TV‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2‘ ended their time together in tears.

On the November 17th episode, the hosts and G5 girls wrapped up the last of the show’s one-year run by sharing their feelings and memories from the past season.

The cast members grew teary as they watched a video clip of their first meeting and moments from the past year. Girls’ Generation‘s Hyoyeon shared, “I’m [disappointed] we couldn’t get even closer,” whileSISTAR‘s Bora expressed, “The fact that [the show's] suddenly gone… I still feel like I’m going to come to film ‘Invincible Youth’ next week. I can’t believe it. But we’re friends who can see each other anytime, so I hope we do often.”

Jewelry‘s Yewon said, “It’s been two years since I’ve debuted, and for one year, I’ve been with ‘Invincible Youth’. You are all precious to me, and I won’t forget you.” KARA‘s Jiyoung commented, “I learned so much [from being with everyone] the past year. I’m thankful to the cast and crew.”

Like the other G5 girls, miss A‘s Suzy was unable to hold back her tears as she said, “To be honest when I first heard the news that ‘Invincible Youth’ was ending, I was happy because I thought of all the [hard work we did]. But thinking back, I remembered all the good moments we had together too, and I’m [disappointed] that we’ll be leaving each other. I’m the youngest, so I should’ve made more of an effort to get closer to the unnis, but [my personality didn't let me]. I feel like we were just beginning to become one and work together, so I’m disappointed. I want us to contact each other often. I was really happy [during this experience].”

The first episode of season 2 aired last November.