On July 18th, Hyoyeon and Yuri presented Lee Hyori with the “Icon of 20′s” award at the 2013 Mnet “20′s Choice Awards”. The “20′s Choice Awards” is an annual show which looks into the cultural trends of the year.
Hyoyeon and Yuri, who stunned in white and black dresses, were the final presenters of the night and appeared at the end of the show to introduce the “Icon of 20′s” award. Yuri described an icon as someone who is a trend leader, more than just someone popular who has become a star. Hyoyeon also jokingly states that the members of Girls’ Generation should work hard next year in order to be able to look at the “Icon of 20′s” award in their own hands.
Mnet recently released several promotional videos featuring Hyoyeon and Yuri for the television program, “Dancing 9”, on the show’s official website and Mnet’s official YouTube channel. The videos consist of the girls’ reactions, in particular Hyoyeon’s, to various dances performed by contestants as well as members who are either part of the “Red Wings Team” or the “Blue Eye Team”. In addition, Mnet tweeted a photo featuring Yuri’s various facial expressions from the program. Her reactions can also be viewed in the second video clip below.
Minions must like Girls’ Generation~ Thanks to the cute minions who came early in the morning to see us off I’m starting the day with a happy smile!ㅎㅎ Copying minions~ Euah~~ I’ll return after a good concert in Taiwan♥
On July 9th, Mnet revealed a new clip featuring Hyoyeon from “The Beatles Code 2“, which aired on July 8th. The video focuses in particular on Hyoyeon’s sexy robotic dances, which she performed in front of the other guests who appeared on the show.
On July 11th, Mnet released another teaser for “Dancing 9″. Hyoyeon and Yuri, who will be on the Blue team, make a short appearance. Surprisingly ,Yoona is shown in the teaser as well. The show will start airing on July 20th at 11 PM KST.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to celebrate “Korea Day 2013″ on Sunday, July 28th, during their game against the Cincinnati Reds. Taeyeon, Sunny, and Tiffany will be in attendance at the game performing the Korean national anthem and throwing the first pitch.
“FuseTV listed Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy” album on its “Best Albums of 2013 So Far: Fuse Staff Picks” list. Writer Jeff Benjamin described it as “a clusterf-ck of genres (dubstep, drum n’ bass, funk, electro-pop) smoothed over by the girls’ sweet harmonies and fierce rapping.” He recommended the album to not only K-pop fans, but all kinds of pop fans as well.
Tiffany, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun recently visited Yuri on the set of her movie, “No Breathing”. Together with Yuri, they took photos with some of the staff members.
New Sets of PicturesNew Sets of Pictures “CeCi” Magazine – Tiffany (1) “Dancing 9″ – Group (1) “Dating Agency; Cyrano” – Sooyoung (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) Diet LOOK – Group (1) GiRL de Provence – Group (1) Hair Couture – Group (1) (2) “K-wave” Magazine – Group (1) SONE PLUS+ – Group (1) STONEHENgE – Jessica (1)
Girls’ Generation’s Yuri will take part in MBC’s new show entitled, “Star Diving Show Splash”, premiering on August 23rd. MBC’s newest program is a popular sports reality show that has appeared in some variation in a total of 20 countries including the U.K., Australia, France, China, the United States, Saudi Arabia, and Spain. Shin Dongyup and Jeon Hyunmoo will be the MCs for the show, and over 20 contestants will participate in this underwater survival competition.
On July 15th, MBC revealed, “Ten people, including singers Girls’ Generation’s Yuri, SHINee’s Minho, SISTAR’s Soyu, NS Yoonji, actors Yang Donggeun and Kim Youngho, actress Oh Seungyeon, comedians Lee Bongwon and Sam Hammington, and UFC champion Kim Donghyun, amongst others, are confirmed to appear.” Despite their busy schedules, the cast has been training to reach their first diving goal scheduled for August. It was also revealed that some of the cast members have been showing exceptional skills, receiving offers from coaches to become professional divers.
Don’t forget to tune in at 10:00 PM KST on August 23rd for “Star Diving Show Splash” on MBC.
[From. SOOYOUNG] This is *‘Gonggitdol’ Gong Minyoung~ ㅠㅅㅠ
*Translator’s note: “Gonggitdol” means “jacks” in Korean.
As of today, it’s goodbye for ‘Gong Stone’ Minyoung ㅠㅅㅠ While it is sad, for a not-so-long time I feel that I’ve received you all’s overflowing love.. So I was a very very happy Minyoung ^ㅡ^
The atmosphere on set was very pleasant, and friendly seniors and colleagues.. As well as staff; thanks to them, it was always happy~ㅎㅎ While only looking at the sсript, I couldn’t imagine the appearance of the client and target well. But the cameo actors who made Cyrano real with living, moving characters.. They made each episode shine brightly^^ Thanks to that, whenever a new senior actor would come for each episode, Minyoung learned and felt a lot from the sidelines. ㅎㅎ It felt like I’d listened to a long lectureㅎㅎ The support fans sent With filming through the night.. You were always a strength for me, so I was able to complete things well until the end. Thank you♥
Now, for my meeting with a new character some day!! I’m going to bury Minyoung with Euijin deep in my heart~ㅎㅎ I’m going to push back the sad feeling and am going to have my heart flutter until my heart’s content for the soon-to-happen Taiwan concert!! I can do that, right? ^0^ The love.support you sent me, I’ll become a Sooyoung who repays you with more^^~♥ ㅎㅎ Because I’m sad~~ The photos I took while filming!! I’m going to reveal them +_+
On the set.. Of the Cyrano headquarters I’ve grown fond of^^
Taeyeon who called me ‘Kom Minyoung~~’ And Fany who called me ‘Teddy bear~~’.. And Seohyun who imitated Seo Byung(hoon), calling me Gonggitdol~ everyday when she saw me~!! They were the first members who visited Cyrano headquartersㅎㅎ♥
he members who received the hottest response on set, Hyoyeon and Yuri♥ ㅎㅎ Our director is Hyoyeon’s fan, and the assistant director is Yuri’s fan~!
HyoYul who found Master’s restaurant interesting. hehe cuties..
When noona said her face was coming out big, mannerous Ray who stuck his face forward as much as he could..
Minyoung’s best friend, Cyrano member Ahrang!!! Cute and kind Yoonwoo, hwaiting^^
On the day of the last shoot, SeoGong couple~~!! The character of Seo Byung was possible because it was [played by] senior Lee Jonghyuk And, because he was the opposing role, I think I was able to understand Minyoung .. Senior Lee Jonghyuk, the best♥
Master, who was manly and cool until the end! And Youngdal of the two-man collectors, Mingyo orabeoni (translator’s note: “orabeoni” is the equivalent of “oppa”)^^!!
All-around engineer and chic personality, Moojin! Sekyung that I’m jealous of Who received love from Ray and Ahrang, Yoonseo^^!!
With fresh Hyeri, Yeonjoo unnie^^♥
The viewers and SONE who loved it until the end~~!! The love that only gets delivered through sincerity that Minyoung always shouted about. ^^ ♥ I hope that everyone finds it once^^!!
Seohyun and Yuri wore Korean football jerseys to support the team in the 2013 Asian Cup.
The interview is from the end of last month at a photoshoot. The two promotional models Yuri and Seohyun wore the players’ jerseys and shouted “fighting” loudly. The photoshoot lasted three hours and they were energetic and lively throughout. Even though they were tired due to their packed schedule leading up to the photoshoot, they wore bright smiles and livened the atmosphere in the studio. Wearing the national team’s jerseys that were tailored fit for women, they had an air of ‘football goddesses’.
Daily Sports: The team that secured a spot in the World Cup for the 8th time in a row will be competing in the 2013 EAFF East Asian Cup. Seohyun: To the players making Korea shine, who we are so proud of, the sweat that was poured by your efforts has led us to the World Cup for the 8th time in a row. Thank you, you have worked very hard. I really hope that nobody will get hurt, and everybody will stay healthy during the East Asian Cup as well. I will always be supporting. Yuri: Please don’t forget that the people of Korea are behind you, supporting you, just like we are. We hope that you will show us great matches. All of our members will be watching and cheering you on during the East Asian Cup. Fighting!
Daily Sports: Do you usually enjoy watching football? Seohyun: I’m not very good at football, but I do love watching the games. Every time I watch a match, I think I gain energy from the players who run with everything they’ve got. Yuri: I can’t watch football games very often but I am sometimes able to watch foreign matches when they air during late nights. I really enjoy football.
Daily Sports: Do you have any good memories involving football? Seohyun: I don’t have any memories of myself being involved in the sport, but my fate changed during the 2002 World Cup. It’s because I was cast into SM Entertainment that year and took my first step toward my dream of being a singer. Yuri: I have memories of wearing matching Red Devil [Editor's note: the Korean national football team's mascot] T-shirts with my friends and going to city hall to passionately cheer all night during the 2006 Germany World Cup before our debut.
Daily Sports: Please say words of support for our national team. Seohyun: To the players who make feel so proud as Korean citizens, though you receive so much love and interest from the entire country, I think you’d feel just as much pressure. I will cheer you on hard so that you can play while having fun and without any injuries. I love you, national team players. Yuri: Coach Hong Myungbo! I know that this is your first match as the national team’s coach. The entire country has much pride in you after seeing you lead the Olympic team to a bronze medal in London. We will cheer you on again. Please show us that Hong Myungbo-leadership.
Following the one in 2012, this is our second birthday party with Tiffany. Last year, around this time, we planned a photoshoot in light of her birthday, and we lent a helping hand to the society for abandoned animals through donations. And a year later, we have met with her again for the same reason. She showed off her eye smiles that are forever lovable and make you melt, as well as her different feminine charms. The fun and pleasant time we had during the ‘CeCi’ cover shoot with the most beautiful main party guest who confessed, “My wish has come true,” will now be revealed.
CeCi: How have you been after Girls’ Generation’s activities as a whole ended? Tiffany: As always, Girls’ Generation as a whole has been having world tour concerts. I’m the type to engage in one thing, so I’ve been putting my all into concerts lately. When each one ends, I check over things I lacked in and what I’m satisfied with, and write a concert review in my own diary. We have completed 29 concerts so far (date of the interview was June 24th), and while each concert can’t be perfect, I work to make it perfect. Also, recently, in order to show Tiffany’s own appearance a little more to the public, I’ve done fashion photoshoots often.
читать дальшеCeCi: You’re more diligent and meticulous than I thought. Tiffany: I don’t know about anything else, but I’m terribly meticulous. At times, it even feels like I’m stressing myself out. However, in order to show a better me, I think that it’s inevitable to lash myself.
CeCi: Then again, gradable adjectives that exist in this world all have ‘Girls’ Generation’ as the modifier. For example, nine fairies, nation’s greatest girl group, and Girls’ Generation that calms the world, amongst others. I feel that it could be burdensome at times. Tiffany: You’re right. While we are very thankful to those who give us good assessments, all we can do is repay all that love with hard-working efforts.
CeCi: What about vacations? Tiffany: I went to my home in L.A. Lucky for me, I also received an invitation from the L.A. Dodgers and was able to pitch, gaining an unforgettable memory.
CeCi: Do you normally like baseball? Tiffany: I do. I think it’s because of memories I have of going to the baseball stadium often with my dad when I was little. But, me standing on that field and pitching myself was really amazing and exciting. Also, because PSY oppa came a week prior, it became a bigger issue. I think I was lucky. Though my pitch wasn’t perfect, Ryu Hyunjin gave me strength, saying I did better than Jessica. (laughs)
CeCi: Honestly, you can’t pitch as well as a professional, you are a member of a girl group. The way you smiled innocently after your pitch left an impression. Tiffany: My family came to the stadium to watch it themselves. They gave me a slight tip to smile brightly even if I don’t pitch well. (laughs)
CeCi: What was the concept of your pitching look, styling? Tiffany: A look that was most ‘Girls’ Generation’-like. I completed my own individual white look with a cat-like headband.
CeCi: You must have really been excited. Did you get close with Ryu Hyunjin also? Tiffany: He coached me nicely and thanks to that, we got really close. I’m going to be visiting the L.A. Dodger’s home stadium once again at the end of July. A ‘Korea Day’ event is scheduled this time, and I am scheduled to go with Taeyeon and Sunny. Also, on the day of this event, the Cincinnati team Choo Shinsoo is on and Ryu Hyunjin’s L.A. Dodgers will be having a game, so I’m looking forward to it even more. Watching a big match like this alone is enough to get you excited.
CeCi: This is the second birthday party you’re having with ‘CeCi’. How does it feel? Tiffany: This is my first cover [shoot] alone. Of course, there are times where I shot it with my members, but I mean all by myself. This moment, after waiting since last year, it feels like my wish has come true. The staff prepared a birthday cake and sang ‘happy birthday’ for me after the shoot today too, and it made me think about myeslf a year ago. There were lots of changes until now, but being able to be together like this alone makes it seem like my birthday wish has come true.
CeCi: I don’t want to give you soulless compliments. Honestly, I get the thought that Tiffany has a kind heart. Tiffany: I thank you. If my sincerity touched you like that.
CeCi: Please introduce the canine you’re gently holding today. Tiffany: I normally really like dogs. But, due to frequent overseas business trips, taking care of one was not that easy. Now, I felt that I’ve gained some clearance, so I adopted this cute puppy, Prince. Thanks to him, I don’t know how my days are going by lately.
CeCi: Are there not any moments where you get mad? Suppose you were to fill in a ‘Tiffany user manual’. Tiffany: It’s something that I’ve been asked often recently. Early on, we were so active so I thought I was showing a lot of my image, but there actually wasn’t much about me that was exposed to the general public. There wasn’t any moment when I become particularly edgy, aside from work. There’s just having to feed me at the right time. (laughs) Because anyone will bite if they get hungry. It’s the same for me. So I always eat my meals and carry around candy, chips, and snacks in my bag.
CeCi: Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany’s user manual is too simple, isn’t it? Tiffany: You’re right. I’m really simple. Oh! I remembered another thing. Putting a pink-colored item in my grasp is another method.
CeCi: It’s been established long ago that pink = Tiffany’s color. You’re bound to have some kind of unique view when it comes to the color pink. Tiffany: I think I hit the highest point when the ‘CeCi’ shoot was revealed last year. After that, anything pink has become mine. (laughs) They aren’t all the same just because they’re pink. However, it’s been a while since I could read what colors suit me. If you’re a pink maniac, this is a fundamental. Also, it’s not that I like the color pink, but now, I naturally regard it as my own color. Thanks to that, I receive lots of pink-colored items as gifts, and they produce special edition [items] for me, as well.
CeCi: Then, do you own any unique pink item? Tiffany: Ah~! I have something like that. It’s something that made all my members say, “Even this is pink for you.” It’s a hair item called a tail comb. When I went to Japan, I had some yen left at a pharmacy so I bought it without much thought. I remember laughing for a long time because of my members’ reactions. It’s my representative pink item that I’m currently using well.
CeCi: I remember you going on a business trip to Thailand on your birthday last year. Is a surprise party being prepared this year by any chance? Tiffany: Last year, I had a solo advertisement to shoot so I was sent to Thailand. I remember it as being the first birthday I spent alone, without my members. I don’t have anything special prepared for this year yet. I don’t know how my schedule is going to be like, so I haven’t been able to think about it yet. My members have had so many individual schedules lately, so I momentarily thought about having a comfortable pajama party at home. I think it would be fun together with Girls’ Generation members as well as close friends in other girl groups.
CeCi: You can choose pink as the dress code. Tiffany: Haha! That could be fun. If we do it, I’ll make sure to leave a photo for proof. (laughs) Without a doubt!
CeCi: If you were to add a modifier to Girls’ Generation on your own, what would it be? Tiffany: ‘Long-run Girls’ Generation’. We’re going to do this until the girls become women.
CeCi: While living as a girl group member, diets seem like predestined tasks. Are you exercising? Tiffany: I really have no talent in exercising. Other than yoga, I don’t do any intense exercises.
CeCi: Is there any episode or incident from Girls’ Generation’s solo world tour concert you can tell us? Tiffany: It’s just starting out so there aren’t any special incidents, but there is something I’m looking forward to the most. While we have gone to L.A. for a SMTOWN concert, if we were to have a concert with the name ‘Girls’ Generation’ in my hometown, it would feel really overwhelming. It’s something I’m most looking forward to.
Behind the Scenes
Just as she’s always done, not even ten minutes after the arranged meeting time, a familiar voice resonated in the studio. The owner of the voice, Tiffany, who was hugging and carrying in the canine, Prince, who is now a new member of her family, walked in with a bright face. She greeted each staff member while kindly smiling and kept marveling at the set produced for the shoot. As expected, she hadn’t changed. Her proper, kind personality, and her bright smile that clearly shows these characteristics. Because makeup started late in the afternoon, at the same time, she made the impatient editor asking to choose the dinner menu ruminate memories from a year ago. Eventually, the menu we chose was the same as the one from the previous year. For some reason, it felt like a corner of my memory was being filled. In a studio that was crowded with various fancy flowers, Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany emitted an even greater beautiful light and lead the photoshoot atmosphere in a fun mood. Now that I think about it, a strong feminine beauty radiated from her in just one year. After the long shoot ended, she gathered her two hands in front of the birthday cake prepared by staff and prayed. If her wish comes true, I’ll carefully hope Tiffany and ‘CeCi’’s great memories will be created once again next year.
YouTube periodically releases playlists of trending videos on the site, which are decided using the video’s popularity and other data YouTube gathers from its viewers. Recently, the website uploaded a YouTube Trends playlist containing the ten most popular K-Pop music videos released after PSY’s “Gangnam Style”.
Among songs from other popular K-Pop artists, Girls’ Generation’s “I Got A Boy“, the Japanese version of “Oh!“, and “FLOWER POWER” all made it into the top ten, taking the second, seventh, and ninth spots, respectively. Earlier this year, the “I Got A Boy” music video broke the previous record for the time it took for a K-Pop video to hit 20 million views. With such accomplishments only seven months into 2013, Girls’ Generation will surely continue to impress as we move forward into the second half of the year.
On July 15th, Gaon released the chart rankings for the first half of 2013. Girls’ Generation once again showed their popularity with “I Got A Boy”, which ranked first on the physical sales chart with a total of 285,090 albums sold.
Girls’ Generation also ranked ninth on the digital sales chart with an incredible 157,758,027 online downloads.