Girls' Generation

Decided to blog about this Korean girl group after I saw a new family formed in AuditionPH, known as -GG- (Girls Generation).

"On the other hand, I, the leader who loves korean pops, gained an insight which came to a bright idea! The GIRLS GENERATION will be motivated by kpop girls who shows interest in singing and dancing. Kpop girls are graceful in their gestures. Girls Generation is here to show each sister's unique personality. Being a princess doesn't require castles and tiaras... being your amazing self is already being a princess! <3" - ~EXO~Aya

I've uploaded the album to imeem and have created a playlist. I bought their album when it was released. Not that I am a big fan of theirs, I have the habit of buying albums instead of downloading it from the internet. I wouldn't say it's a fantastic album. It's one of those typical girl group kind of music. Their second album is scheduled for a November 2008 release.


Girls' Generation 1st MTV - Into The New World

Girls' Generation (Hangul: 소녀시대; Hanja: 少女時代) is a South Korean nine-member girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. International Girls' Generation fans usually refer to the group as SNSD, the acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae as well as their Chinese name, Shao Nü Shi Dai.

Member profiles
Yoona
* Stage name: Yoona (Hangul: 윤아; Hanja: 允兒)
* Birth name: Lim Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아; Hanja: 林允兒)
* Date of birth: May 30, 1990 (1990-05-30) (age 18)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition

Prior to debut and after, Yoona has appeared in several music videos, such as in The Grace's "My Everything", Super Junior's "U", "Marry U", as well as TVXQ's "Magic Castle". She also appeared in The Grace music video, "My Everything" with Super Junior member Kim Kibum. She has also appeared TVXQ's Rising Sun concert. She gained a minor role in the Korean drama, 9 Ends 2 Outs (9회말 2아웃) and won a major role in a new drama, You Are My Destiny. In the new drama, Yoona portrays a girl who was once blind. You Are My Destiny has the highest rating and number of viewers for daily dramas in its time slot, beating other per popular dramas from major Korean networks, MBC and SBS.

Tiffany
* Stage name: Tiffany (Hangul: 티파니; Hanja: 蒂芬妮)
* Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
* Korean birth name: Hwang Miyoung (Hangul: 황미영; Hanja: 黃美英)
* Date of birth: August 1, 1989 (1989-08-01) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2004 Casting System (Los Angeles, California)

Tiffany was raised in Diamond Bar, California. She was discovered in the SM Starlight Casting System 2004 in Los Angeles and began her training under the label until the debut of Girls' Generation. Along with Seohyun and Jessica, she released a brand new single, "Bad Brother" (오빠 나빠) and Mabinogi [It's Fantastic!]. Before coming to Korea, she attended Diamond Bar High School in Diamond Bar, California.

Yuri
* Stage name: Yuri (Hangul: 유리; Hanja: 侑莉)
* Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리; Hanja: 權侑莉)
* Date of birth: December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) (age 18)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest

Yuri joined the label when she took 2nd place in the 2001 1st SM Youth Best Dancer Contest. She appeared in TVXQ's "Beautiful Life" music video and had a small role as a ballerina in Super Junior's first movie, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. She also had a small role in a television segment, "The King's Boyfriend," which was part of the 2005–2006 KMTV Super Junior documentary, Super Junior Show. Yuri also played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Sooyoung.

Hyoyeon
* Stage name: Hyoyeon (Hangul: 효연; Hanja: 孝姸)
* Birth name: Kim Hyoyeon (Hangul: 김효연; Hanja: 金孝姸)
* Date of birth: September 22, 1989 (1989-09-22) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2000 SM Casting System

Hyoyeon is regarded as the best dancer in the group as she once attended a hip hop dance school that specializes in waving, popping, locking, and animation. Prior to debut, Hyoyeon traveled to Beijing, China in 2004 with Super Junior's Siwon to learn Mandarin and more about Chinese culture.

Sooyoung
* Stage name: SooYoung (Hangul: 수영; Hanja: 秀英)
* Birth name: Choi Sooyeong (Hangul: 최수영; Hanja: 崔秀英)
* Date of birth: February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10) (age 18)
* Position: Vocalist
* Casted: 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition

Before Sooyoung's addition to Girls' Generation, she made a brief debut in Japan as a singer in the group called Route φ. She first debuted with Marina Takahashi with the song start. While in Japan, she became close friends with BoA and Sunday from The Grace as they too were working in Japan as singers at the time. She was previously a DJ of Reckless Radio along with Sungmin of Super Junior. However, she was soon replaced by Sunny due to schedule conflicts. Sooyoung also played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri.

Seohyun
* Stage name: Seohyun (Hangul: 서현; Hanja: 徐賢)
* Birth name: Seo Joohyun (Hangul: 서주현; Hanja: 徐珠賢)
* Date of birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 17)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2003 SM Casting System

Seohyun is the youngest member of the Girls' Generation. She is a very high leveled pianist and along with Tiffany and Jessica, they released a mini-group singles "오빠 나빠" ("Bad Boyfriend/Brother") and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)". She is also into the show and character, Keroro Gunsou.

Taeyeon
* Stage name: Taeyeon (Hangul: 태연; Hanja: 泰姸)
* Birth name: Kim Taeyeon (Hangul: 김태연; Hanja: 金泰姸)
* Date of birth: March 9, 1989 (1989-03-09) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist and leader
* "Discovery:' 2004 8th Annual SM Academy singing competition

Taeyeon is the responsible leader and the oldest member of Girls' Generation. She is currently a DJ of Good Friend Radio with Super Junior member Kang-In and was the first member to release a solo track "If" for the drama "Hong Gil Dong". Taeyeon was further involved in Lee Bul's Music Video called 영원(Forever) and has also sang "Can/Do You Hear me...?" in the "Beethoven Virus" OST soundtrack. Taeyeon was the winner of the SM Academy singing competition in 2004.

Jessica
* Stage name: Jessica (Hangul: 제시카; Hanja: 潔西卡)
* Birth name: Jessica Jung
* Korean birth name: Jung Sooyeon (Hangul: 정수연; Hanja: 鄭秀姸)
* Date of birth: April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2000 SM Casting System

Jessica was born and raised in California. She moved to Korea when she was 11 for training. She released 2 singles alongside with Seohyun and Tiffany: "오빠 나빠" ("Bad Boyfriend/Brother") and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)".Jessica also stars in Jo Han Kim's music video "Love is Late, I'm Sorry".

Sunny
* Stage name: Sunny (Hangul: 써니; Hanja: 珊妮)
* Birth name: Lee Sunkyu (Hangul: 이순규; Hanja: 李順圭)
* Date of birth: May 15, 1989 (1989-05-15) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2007 SM Casting System

After several months of training under SM Entertainment in 2007, Sunny quickly debuted as a member of Girls' Generation that same year. She is the niece of SM Entertainment's CEO, Lee Soo Man. Her father was once the manager of the disbanded K-pop girl group Sugar. She was a co-DJ of Reckless Radio along with Sungmin of Super Junior until the broadcast ended on the 30th of July.

Discography
First single - 다시 만난 세계 (Into The New World)
* Released: August 2, 2007

First album - Girls' Generation
* Released: November 1, 2007

Links
Girls' Generation Official Website
Girls' Generation - Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation - Baby Baby
Girls' Generation - Kissing You
Girls' Generation - Touch The Sky
Jessica, Tiffany, Seohyun (SNSD) - Bad Oppa

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