Girls' Generation (소녀시대)

Girls' Generation adalah grup penyanyi wanita Korea Selatan yang dibentuk SM Entertainment. Mereka terdiri dari 9 anggota: Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon, Jessica, dan Sunny. Singel perdana "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)" dirilis 2 Agustus 2007. Kedua album mereka masing-masing telah terjual lebih dari 100 ribu kopi.

Penggemar menyebut mereka sebagai SNSD, singkatan dari nama grup ini dalam bahasa Korea, So Nyeo Shi Dae. Klub penggemar resmi Girls' Generation bernama S♡NE (소원) yang diambil dari judul lagu dalam album pertama mereka.

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Pembentukan Girls' Generation diumumkan pada 16 Juli 2007, disertai pengumuman resmi profil masing-masing anggota. Sebelum menjadi anggota Girls' Generation, mereka sudah dilatih sebagai penari dan penyanyi profesional. Sebagian di antaranya sudah dilatih di bidang akting dan modeling, serta berpengalaman menjadi model iklan di televisi dan majalah.

Acara M! Countdown di M.Net 18 Juli 2007 menjadi tempat penampilan pertama Girl's Generation. Mereka membawakan lagu "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)" yang dirilis sebagai singel pertama Girl's Generation, Agustus 2007. Singel tersebut juga berisi dua lagu lain, "Beginning" dan "Perfect For You (소원)", serta versi instrumental "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)". Judul lagu "Perfect For You" nantinya berganti judul sebagai "Honey" dalam album perdana mereka, Girls' Generation. Singel "Into the New World" diikuti kegiatan promosi. Mereka tampil dalam acara Popular Songs di SBS, Show! Music Core di MBC, dan Music Bank di KBS.

Album perdana 소녀시대 (Girls' Generation) dirilis akhir musim gugur 2007 dengan lagu andalan berjudul sama. Ketika dibawakan Lee Seung Chul, lagu "Girls' Generation" sukses sebagai lagu hit, tapi ketika dibawakan mereka, album ini hanya terjual sejumlah 121.143 kopi. Pada awal tahun 2008, Girls' Generation mulai mempromosikan singel kedua, "Kissing You" dengan Donghae dari Super Junior sebagai bintang tamu.

Pada Maret 2008, album Girls' Generation dirilis kembali dengan judul berbeda, Baby Baby, dan dirilis singel "Baby Baby" dari album tersebut. Sementara itu, sebuah album EP digital, Roommate dari Jessica, Tiffany, dan Seohyun dirilis bulan April 2008. Setelah itu, Girls' Generation ikut serta dalam konser SMTown Live '08 bersama rekan-rekan dari SM Entertainment, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, CSJH the Grace, Zhang Liyin, dan SHINee. Tur keliling juga dilangsungkan di Thailand dan RRC.

Pada Januari 2009, Girls' Generation merilis album mini Gee Singel berjudul sama dari album Gee langsung menjadi lagu terpopuler di Cyworld pada hari berikutnya, dan menempati urutan nomor satu semua tangga lagu digital dalam dua hari berikutnya.

Dalam rangka promosi album Gee, mereka muncul dalam acara Show! Music Core bulan Januari 2009. Mereka membawakan lagu "Gee" dan "Him Nae/Way To Go" yang juga berasal dari album mini Gee. Di tangga lagu M.Net, "Gee" menjadi pemegang rekor lagu nomor satu yang bertahan paling lama (8 minggu) mengalahkan "Nobody" dari Wonder Girls. Girls' Generation menempati peringkat pertama 9 minggu berturut-turut dengan lagu "Gee",, sekaligus memecahkan rekor acara Music Bank di KBS yang sebelumnya dipegang oleh Jewelry dengan "One More Time" (7 minggu berturut-turut).

Mereka kembali dengan singel baru "Sowoneul Malhaebwa (Genie)" (bahasa Korea: "소원을 말해봐", "Tell Me Your Wish") yang dirilis secara digital, 22 Juni 2009. Album mini ini menampilkan duet Jessica dan anggota Shinee yang bernama Onew.

MEMBER

Taeyeon (Leader)

Stage Name: Taeyeon
Birth Name: Kim Taeyeon (Hangul: 김태연 Hanja: 金泰姸)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Merry-Go-Round
Favorite Pajamas type : Long Sleeved
Hairstyle for Future Partner : Clean-Cut
Qualities for Future Partner : Positive & Humorous Guy
Special Habits : Needs to take down what to do, loves to talk incessantly, sleeps with eyes open & in a
yoga position
Favorite Fruits : Orange, Apple, Strawberry, Tomato
Favorite Male Artists : Kim Dongwan , Kang Dongwon, Yoon Kyesang
Favorite Female Artists : Han Gain , Kim Taehee
Future Hopes : To be a very good live performer
Favorite Numbers : 22 (on the GG Jumper), 3, 6, 9
Favorite Drink: Black Soya
Best Dish (that she can make) : Omelet Rice
Favorite Snack: Kancho Black Sesame Flavor & Yanggeng
Favorite Animal: Puppies, Cat, Tiger
Favorite Plant: Cactus
Favorite Season: Winter
Favorite Subjects : Science, English, Hangul, Sports
Countries She wants to most visit : Japan, England, and America
Favorite Flower: Any flower that is purple
Happiest Time of the Day: At night sleeping
Weak Point : Can't remember very well, poor memory
Motto : Never Do Things You Will Regret
Favorite Color: Light Blue, Purple-Blue
Most Interesting Movie : National Treasure
Most Interesting Drama : Japanese Dramas
Favorite Manga : Dragon Ball Z (Favorite Character is Vegeta)
Roommate/s : Yoona & Sooyoung
Trainee Day Roommate/s : Tiffany & Jang Ri In

Jessica

Stage Name: Jessica
Birth Name: Jessica Jung Sooyeon (Hangul: 정수연 Hanja: 鄭秀妍)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 52
Ideal Man : Lee Sunho
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Complete
Hobbies : Boxing & Soccer
Interests: Reading books & magazines, watching movies, listening to music, sleeping & singing
Roommate/s : Hyoyeon

Sunny

Stage Name: Sunny
Birth Name: Lee Sunkyu (Hangul: 이순규; Hanja: 李順圭)
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]

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 26
Ideal Man : Jo Insung
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Ooh! La-La.
Roommate/s : Yuri

Tiffany

Stage Name: Tiffany
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean Name: Hwang Mi Young (Hangul: 황미영; Hanja: 黄美英)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 07
Ideal Man : Dennis Oh
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Baby Baby
Hobbies : Flute
Favorite Color : Pink
Favorite Jewelry Brand : Tiffany & Co.
Blood Type : O
Favorite Smiling Eyes : Lee Hyori, Kim Tae Hee
Song Repitoire : Over 50 songs
Special Habits : Cutting her food before eating
Her Charm : Liveliness, but also this is her weakness
Closest to : Taeyeon
Roommate/s : Seo Hyun
Trainee Day Roommate/s : Taeyeon & Jang Ri In

HyoYeon

Stage Name: HyoYeon
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon (Hangul: 김효연; Hanja: 金孝淵)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 85
Ideal Man : Brian Joo
Hobbies : Dancing
Roommate/s : Jessica

Yuri

Stage Name: YuRi
Birth Name: Kwon Yu Ri (Hangul: 권유리; Hanja: 權侑莉)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 19
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Baby, Baby
Hobbies : Dancing, Ballet, Piano, Swimming, Violin
Morning Delight : Likes to grind "Ma" [Korean Yam] and "Arrowfoot" for healthy drinks in the morning
Roommate/s : Sunny
She's fond of Fridays.

SooYoung

Stage Name: SooYoung
Birth Name: Choi Soo Young (Hangul: 최수영; Hanja: 崔秀英)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 08
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Complete
Roommate/s : Yoona & Taeyeon
Trainee Day Roommate/s (In Japan) : Boa & Sunday (CSJH)

Yoona

Stage Name: YoonA
Birth Name: Im Yoon Ah(Hangul: 임윤아; Hanja: 林允兒)
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

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 93
Ideal Man : Daniel Henney
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Complete
Roommate/s : Sooyoung & Taeyeon

SeoHyun

Stage Name: Seo Hyun
Birth Name: Seo Joo Hyun (Hangul: 서주현; Hanja: 徐珠賢)
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

Extra Information

Favorite Number : 64
Ideal Man : Johnny Depp
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Kissing You
Hobbies : Piano
Favorite Anime : Keroro
Favorite Fruit : Watermelon
Favorite Drama : Nodame Cantabile
Favorite Movie : Pirates of the Caribbean
Roommate/s : Tiffany

Diskografi

# Genie (2009)







1. 소원을 말해봐(Genie) - Listen
2. Etude(에튀드) - Listen
3. 여자친구(Girlfriend) - Listen
4. 남자친구(Boyfriend) - Listen
5. 동화(My Child) - Listen
6. 1년 後(One Year Later) (제시카 with 온유) - Listen



# Gee (2009) - Cover







1. Gee - Listen | Music Video
2. 힘내! (Way to go) - Listen
3. Dear. Mom - Listen
4. Destiny - Listen
5. 힘들어하는 연인들을 위해 (Let's talk about LOVE) - Listen



# Girls' Generation (2007) - Cover







1. Girls' Generation - Listen | Music Video
2. Ooh La-La! - Listen
3. Baby Baby - Listen | Music Video
4. Complete - Listen
5. Kissing You - Listen | Music Video
6. Merry Go Round - Listen
7. Tears - Listen
8. Tinkerbell - Listen
9. 7989 - Listen
10. Honey - Listen
11. Into The New World - Listen | Music Video

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