Today the website for the major music chart in Japan, Oricon, released articles praising the performances of Girls’ Generation and other artists at “SMTown Live in Tokyo Special Edition”. The four and a half hour concert took place over a period of three days from September 2nd through September 4th at the Tokyo Dome in front of 150,000 cheering fans, and impressed everyone with passionate performances of a 56-song set list.
During Girls’ Generation’s performance, Seohyun mentioned Sooyoung, who was unable to participate due to being in a car accident on August 28th. Seohyun apologized, saying, “We are also lonely (without her), but we are sorry to the fans who looked forward to today…The eight of us will do our best, including Sooyoung’s portion.” The girls did not disappoint, and the fans were captivated by their performance.
The eight girls performed hit songs “Genie”, “Mr. Taxi”, “Gee”, and more. The performances included multiple outfit changes, like black mini skirts, white short pants, and black leather pants that showcased their trademark beautiful legs.
Over 240,000 fans have attended SMTown concerts in six countries. Beginning in Seoul last year SMTown has traveled abroad to Los Angeles, Shanghai, Tokyo, and Paris, and this October 23rd will take the show to New York City’s Madison Square Garden for an expected audience of 15,000.
Source: Oricon1, Oricon2
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Amazing. The girl’s managed to pull off a great performance even without Sooyoung… but it still feels different. Very different, and lonely… *moment of silence to pray for Sooyoung*
Not only them, but the entire SM family did a wonderful job. I’m really envious of my friends who were exchange students to Japan right now. XD
Good job!<3
And get well soon Sooyoung! ):
thx for the article ! still getting used to to the new ssf layout :P but its freat to see the girls going all out and trying new stuff ^^ i saw some of the fancams and i cant help but wish so badly that i couldve been there T.T but for what it counts i was cheering themon all the way :D its also great to see them getting so much recgonition from ppl after all the hardwork they put in ^^ it really IS a SO NYUH SHI DAE, now and always…stay well and keep strong girls!(get well soo young!) will be supporting u all the way~~!
Woww..i automatically sensed something missing in that picture above. Yes, i’m used to seeing the girls in a complete 9-membered picture so when i saw that picture, my instinct just yelled, “Uncomplete, Sooyoung’s missing.”
Sigh, i hope Sooyoung gets better soon..i can’t stand seeing another uncomplete photo like this one again.
I’m glad they are receiving praises here and there nowadays.
I like that they mentioned Sooyoung. I feel that it must be hard on them, to be in a different country performing a stage they were all looking forward to without Sooyoung there. But I am glad that they were able to keep going and do such a great job. SoShi fighting!
Yes, sooyoung missing was rather noticeable. It’s her height.
Not sure if this was your first article or the first one I saw where I happened to notice. Congrats on getting the position Moon, thanks for the article! ;)
Is this the first time they performed a major concert without one of the members? When Tiffany was hurt I don’t remember if they had anything like SM Town, just minor apperances? Can’t wait for SM Town NYC!
waaa miss sooyoung already..i hope she will recover fast
Man Japanese fans were so lucky to see SM family in action, I envy them. Glad it was a success and hope NYC be a success too. Sooyoung if only you were there to celebrate it would have been complete. Can’t wait to see the videos when they aired later. Thanks ssf for update! :)
Get well soon #1 Shikshin!!!!