girls generation (소녀 시대; Sonyeo Shidae) is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. They are also known as SNSD or SoShi (소시), both an abbreviation of the name of this group in Korean. This group consists of nine members: Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun.
Girls'
Generation has begun to attract attention at the beginning of their
careers through songs like "Into the New World" and "Kissing You", but
it was only in 2009 they achieved significant popularity through her
single "Gee", which was later renamed as the Song of Selatan.Grup
the Decade in Korea is increasingly consolidated their position in the
Korean music industry with subsequent singles like "Tell Me Your Wish
(Genie)", "Oh!," Run Devil Run ", and" Hoot. "In 2011 ,
they return to the Korean music scene with the song "The Boys" was
released in three languages: Korean, Japanese, and for the first time,
the UK. Within a span of five years, the group has managed to sell a
total of 4.4 million albums and 30 million
singles digital.Popularitas very high in South Korea managed to deliver
them to win the title "The Nation's Singers" and "The Nation's Girl
Group". Remaining Journal named this group as the most influential
entertainer in 2011 and 2012, making them the first female group in
history who made it into the list tersebut.Asia Today put them in
ranked 44th in the list of 50 Korean Power Leaders in 2011.Forbes also
stated this group as most powerful entertainers in South Korea for the
year 2011.
Girls'
Generation debuted in the Japanese music scene in 2010 under the
auspices of Nayutawave Records label to release a Japanese version of
their hit song "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" and "Gee". Their
first Japanese album, Girls' Generation, released in June 2011 is the
album by a Korean group the most sold in the history of the Oricon
charts.
In April 2012, B.C. Entertainment formed Girls' Generation-TTS, the first sub-unit of the group whose members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. Their
mini album, Twinkle, made it to the rank-126 on the Billboard 200 which
is the highest position ever achieved by K-pop album in the chart to
date.
In
January 2013, the group make a comeback in Korea with a fourth studio
album (six overall) I Got a Boy, which soon became global and domestic
hits, receiving an all-kill on charts Korea and debuted at # 1 on the
Billboard "World Albums". Launch This album was followed by a series of live performances. This group will also launch their Second Japan Arena Tour in February 2013.
Stage Name: Taeyeon
Birth Name: Kim Taeyeon
Group Position : Leader & Main Vocalist
Motto : Don't do something that you'll regret later.
Nicknames : Umma, Ajumma, Kid Leader, Tete, MungTaeng (Dumb Taeyeon), Taeng, Byeon Taeng
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Homeplace : Jeonrado Jeonju
Height: 160cm
Weight: 44kg
Blood Type: O
School: Jeonju Art High School
Hobbies : Swimming
Interests: Makeup, Perfume, Music
Casted: 2004 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award)
Attended SM Academy
Experience:
-2004 Featured in The One's song "You Bring Me Joy"
-2008 DJ for MBC's Chinhan Chingu (current)
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/KTY612 [SMART]
Duration of Training: 4 years and 3 months
Stage Name: Jessica
Birth Name: Jessica Jung Sooyeon
Korean Name: Jung Sooyeon
Group Position : Main Vocalist
Nicknames : Ice Princess, Sica, Sicachu, Ajumma
Motto: Follow my heart ..
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English (Fluent) , Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Height: 163cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: B
Sibling : Younger Sister (Crystal)
School: Korea Kent Foreign School, Graduated
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/980418 [Sweet Jessica]
Duration of Training: 7 years and 6 months
Stage Name: Tiffany
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean Name: Hwang Mi Young
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Nicknames : Spongebob Hwang, Fany Fany Tiffany, Human Jukebox, Mushroom, Tiffiana, JumFany, AjumNy,
Ddilfany, Bam Fany
Motto : Just work hard (Practice makes Perfect)
Languages : Korean , English (Fluent) , Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Height: 163cm
Weight: 50kg
Languages : English
Hobbies : Flute
School: Korea Kent Foreign School, Graduated, Middle School - South Pointe (US), High School - Diamond
Bar (US)
Casted: 2004 SM Casting System; 2004 CJ/KMTV (USA-LA) Contest 1st Place
Experience:
-2008 MC for MNet's Sonyeon Sonyeo Gayo Baekso (Boys & Girls Music Countdown)
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/01evergreen [Evergreen]
Siblings : Older Brother (Leo) & Older Sister (Michelle)
Duration of Training: 3 years and 7 months
Stage Name: Sunny
Birth Name: Lee Sunkyu
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Nickname : DJ Soon, Sunny Bunny
Motto : Everyday Sunny Day
Blood Type : B
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English , Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: May 15, 1989
Height: 158cm
Weight: 43kg
Hobbies : Swimming, Video Games, Sports
Interests : Music, Fashion, reading magazines, dancing, singing & shopping.
School: Baehwa All-Girls High School
Casted: 2007 SM Casting System
Experience:
-2008 DJ for Melon's Chunji
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/sunnydaisy [Daisy]
Stage Name: HyoYeon
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist & Main Dancer
Nicknames : Princess Fiona, Dancing Queen, Hyorengi (Tiger)
Motto : Everyone that works hard will succeed.
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English , Chinese (Fluent) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Height: 158cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: AB
School: 2004.3~8 Studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing, China
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Experience:
-2005 M.Net/KM Music Festival - BoA's 'Over the Top' silhouette dancer
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/hy0922 [Venus Hyoyeon]
Duration of Training: 6 years and 1 month
Stage Name: YuRi
Birth Name: Kwon Yu Ri
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist & Lead Dancer
Nicknames : Black Pearl & Kkamyool & Kkamchi & Ggab-Yul
Languages : Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese (Fluent), Japanese
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: AB
School: NeungGok High School, Graduated (2008)
Casted: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest
Experience:
-2005 KM Super Junior Show 'The King's Boyfriend'
-2006 DBSK's Beautiful Life MV
-2006 Orion Chocopie Chinese CF w/ Jang Donggun
-2006 Dongil Highvill CF
-2007 DBSK's Second Concert guest appearance
-Hot Choco Mite CF
-2007 Attack on the Flower Boys Movie
-2007/2008 MBC Sitcom : Unstoppable Marriage
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/rnjsdbfl [Yuri Princess]
Duration of Training: 5 years and 11 months
Stage Name: SooYoung
Birth Name: Choi Soo Young
English Name: 썸머 Summer
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Nickname : ShikShin (Food God), NaSoo (Interrupter)
Motto : Let's not procrastinate
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Fluent)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Height: 170cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: O
School: Jungshin All-Girls High School
Casted: 2000 SM Open Audition
2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
Experience:
-2002 Debuted in Japan in the duo Route 0
-2003 Samsung AnyCall CF w/ Park Jungah
-2003 Japan Chubbygang Clothing Model
-2004 Skoolooks Uniform Model
-2005 M.Net Hello Chat VJ
-2007 DMB ChunBangJiChuk Radio DJ (with Super Junior's Sungmin)
-2007/2008 MBC Sitcom : Unstoppable Marriage
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/pureYoung [Remember]
Siblings : Older Sister (Soojin)
Duration of Training: 6 years and 3 months
Stage Name: YoonA
Birth Name: Im Yoon Ah
Nick names : Deer Yoona, Him Yoona (Strength Yoona), Goddess Yoong, Yoong
Motto : Be confident in everything
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Height: 166cm (168cm or so she states herself)
Weight: 47kg
Blood Type: B
School: Daeyoung High School, 2nd Year
Casted: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
Experience:
-2004 TVXQ's Magic Castle MV
-2006 Sanyo Eneloop CF
-2006 Teun Teun English 'Follow Me' CF
-2006 TVXQ First Concert guest appearance
-2006 Super Junior's U MV
-2006 TZSX's ¾óÁ¤ (My Everything) MV
-2007 Elite CF with SS501
-2007 Sunkist Lemonade CF w/ Super Junior's Kangin, Heechul | Version 2
-2007 Clean and Clear CF
-2007 MBC drama - 9 Hits, 2 Outs
-2007 Super Junior's Marry U mv
-2008 Lee Seung Chul's 'Propose' MV
-2008 Sola VitaminC CF
-2008 YeJiMiIn wise beauty CF
-2008 Clean and Clear CF
-2008 KBS daily sitcom - Unstoppable Marriage (cameo)
-2008 MBC drama - Park Jung Geum (cameo)
-2008 KBS daily drama - You Are My Destiny
-2008 Korea Drama Festival - Netizens popularity award
-Cindy the Perky, eCole, Dasoo magazines
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/imyoona [Luxury Brand]
Duration of Training: 7 years and 2 months
Stage Name: Seo Hyun
Birth Name: Seo Joo Hyun
Nickname : Maknae, Seororo
Motto : If your dream is alive, then one day it will come true.
Group Position : Lead Vocalist
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Fluent) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Height: 168cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: A
School: Daeyoung High School
Casted: 2003 SM Casting System
Experience:
-2004 SMART Uniform Model
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/cutejuhyun [Star]
Duration of Training: 6 years and 6 months
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