Sunny, Taeyeon, and Tiffany take selcas dressed up as Elmo and Cookie Monster

Sunny recently updated her Instagram with very cute pictures of herself and fellow Girls' Generation members Tiffany and Taeyeon all dressed up as Sesame Street characters for Christmas themed pictures!

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She wrote, "An early merry, happy, sunny Christmas.  Elmo & Cookie Monster," and, "Merry! Happy! Sunny! Christmas."

In the pictures she posted, the three girls look adorable in Elmo and Cookie Monster hats as they stand in front of a brightly lit Christmas tree!  

Sooyoung and Siwon Appointed as Public Relations Delegates for UNICEF Korea’s ‘Santa Campaign’

Sooyoung and fellow SM Entertainment labelmate, Super Junior’s Siwon, were both appointed as public relations delegates for UNICEF Korea’s “Santa Campaign“, encouraging participating supporters to become “Santa” to help children in need. UNICEF, or the United Nations Children’s Fund, advocates for the protection of children’s rights and aims to help meet their basic needs while also expanding their opportunities to reach their full potential.

SM Entertainment’s Twitter page tweeted a photo from the appointment ceremony. According to UNICEF Korea, Sooyoung was chosen because she has consistently taken part in various types of volunteer work despite her busy schedule and fit the image of “Santa helping children”. Even though the two superstars had to deal with very hectic schedules, only being able to fly back to Korea for one day out of the week, they devoted their time and shot the “Santa Campaign” promotional video for an entire day. On the day of the shoot, Sooyoung and Siwon, who returned through Incheon International Airport, handled the shoot enthusiastically. Despite having no rest, the two led a bright atmosphere on set.

Sooyoung also stated, “While I currently have busy schedules, I’m glad the talent I have can be used for something really important. I came to take part in this with a happy heart, thinking of how I can return the love I’ve received to children. While you all may spend a busy end of the year and new year, I hope you will become a ‘Santa’ that gives a great amount of hope with a little helping hand to children who are in immediate need in neighboring countries.”

UNICEF supporters are currently helping children in need all around the world. Sooyoung and Siwon’s video for the “Santa Campaign”, asking for any help or contribution for the cause in the spirit of Christmas, can be seen below. The clip can also be downloaded and watched by visiting Soshified’sVideo Downloads Section. More information can be found by visiting UNICEF Korea’s official Facebook page as well.

Girls’ Generation Recognized as First Korean Girl Group to Rank Twice at #1 on Oricon Weekly Chart

Girls’ Generation’s third Japanese album, “LOVE&PEACE“, recently ranked first on Oricon’s December 23rd weekly album chart by totaling 129,000 sales. Girls’ Generation’s self-titled debut Japanese album, released in June of 2011, also ranked first in the weekly album chart, making Girls’ Generation the first Korean girl group to have two albums place first on a weekly album ranking, surpassing KARA.

The successful “LOVE&PEACE” album totals twelve songs, including past singles such as “GALAXY SUPERNOVA” and “LOVE&GIRLS”, while also debuting six new songs. Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation’sthird Japan tour will begin next April, and the girls’ “Märchen Fantasy” concert for “SMTOWN Week” will take place this Sunday on December 22nd.

Sooyoung and Siwon become ambassadors for 'UNICEF's santa campaign

Girls' Generation's Sooyoung and Super Junior's Siwon have been appointed as ambassadors for 'UNICEF's santa campaign to help children in need this holiday season!

SEE ALSO: Girls' Generation meet with 50,000 fans while promoting their latest album in Japan

UNICEF announced on December 17, "Sooyoung, who has been consistently participating in various volunteer work, and Siwon, who has been a 'UNICEF' ambassador for the past two years, fit the image of santas who help children and were appointed as ambassadors for this campaign."

Sooyoung shared, "Although I am busy with my activities, I am joyful to use my talent for a really important cause. Because I am able to return the love I received to children, I participated with a joyful heart. Though all of you might be spending a busy holiday season, I hope that you will become santas who give big hope to the children in need in our neighboring countries right now with a bit of your help."

Siwon said, "After teaming up with UNICEF, every time I promote, I feel a sense of responsibility and duty... Please participate in the santa campaign and send a life-saving gift to the children who are in need of dire help."

Siwon and Sooyoung are known for their hearts of gold and continue to fight for a good cause as ambassadors for 'UNICEF'. The two idols were overseas, but they flew in to film the video for the campaign below!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GN5yqdf8vHQ

Girls' Generation meet with 50,000 fans while promoting their latest album in Japan

Girls' Generation proved their outstanding popularity yet again with their latest Japanese album 'Love & Peace,' which is doing great on the charts!  To promote this album, the girls visited Osaka and Yokohama to meet up with a total of 50,000 fans over the weekend.

On the 14th, Girls' Generation held a live event at the Yokohama Arena where they performed songs from their new album as well as previous hit songs for a total of eight performances in front of 30,000 fans.  

SEE ALSO: Girls' Generation's Japanese album 'Love & Peace' debuts at #1 on Oricon's Daily Album Chart

On the 15th, Girls' Generation went on stage at Universal Studios Japan in Osaka to perform the "shampoo dance" with popular characters like Elmo and Cookie Monster. After finishing the performance, they visited the first Japanese hologram theater, 'SM Town Hologram V-Theater,' which was a collaboration between SM Entertainment and Universal Studios Japan.  There, the members watched a hologram performance along with 250 specially invited fans.

On December 22, Girls' Generation will be having a performance 'Marchen Fantasy' for SM Town Week.  They will also be attending all three year-end music festivals for KBS, MBC, and SBS so stay tuned for further updates on Girls' Generation's activities and promotions!

Girl's Generation tops Oricon Album Weekly Chart for the 2nd time

Girls' Generation 3rd Japanese album "LOVE and PEACE" reached no.1 on the album daily chart on Oricon. The total sales for the 1st week is 129,255 which helps them to top the album weekly chart. 

This is the 2nd time that the girls achieved the no.1 spot. Their 1st Japanese album "GIRLS' GENERATION" which was released on June, 2011 also topped the weekly chart, which makes Girls' Generation the 1st Korean girl group to achieve this record, proving their ongoing popularity in Japan. 

Girl's Generation will hold their 3rd Japan Arena Tour in various cities starting from April next year. They are going to have a concert for SMTOWN WEEK on December 22nd.

SMTown reveals preview of 2014 Season's greeting featuring Girls' Generation, TVXQ, SJ, INFINITE & more

SMTown reveals the teaser video of 2014 Season greeting package.

The trailer shows some previews of the 2014 Season greeting of SM artists which include Girls' Generation, TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, f(x), EXO and INFINITE.

Watch the video below for more details