After rumours of Girls’ Generation postponing their album release dates started to circulate on the internet, SM Entertainment has finally released an official announcement with regards to the matter.
Girls’ Generation was originally planning on releasing the audio for their title song, “The Boys” in both Korean and English on the 4th of October. This release was scheduled not only to be in Korea, but across various Asian music sites, as well as a worldwide release through iTunes in the United States and Europe. After which, Girls’ Generation was planning on releasing their official 3rd album in Korea on the 5th of October.
However, at 10.20PM on the 30th of September, SM Entertainment released a statement confirming the postponement of Girls’ Generation’s 3rd album release date. A representative revealed, “It has been decided that Girls’ Generation will be releasing a US album. In order to reinforce the plans of having a worldwide release of “The Boys”, we are planning on changing the release dates of the album in Korea as well. Further details about our decision will be announced when they are confirmed.”
Source: www.star.mt.co.kr
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As long as it isn’t a week or so then its fine with :)
What an awesome surprise ! I will get that US version as well !
I see alot of people are panicking about SM releasing a US version, because they think SNSD might fall like WG. Look SM knows what they’re doing and if they feel it’s right to go this route then we as SONEs, SNSD’s loyal supporters should do our part and that is support them full blast. I don’t think SM is mad enough to just abandon Korea, they know that would be a death blow to the girls. Well the girls always dream of this opportunity and here it is. I’m happy and proud of them and I’m going to buy US version and the Korean version and whatever other versions they plan to release. Thanks ssf for keeping us update. :D
Saranghae SNSD! <3
Saranghae SONEs! <3
When I read that their comeback was going to be postponed I felt really upset. Now that SM has finally put out a statement I feel proud. I’m proud that they are able to make a worldwide version after all their hard work. I hope SM handles this with care ^^
Let us all give our beloved 9 ladies all the support that they deserve regardless of the actual release date of the album. I’m pretty sure the “head honchos” at SM Entertainment know what they are doing ;).
unless i’m missing something, i understand a sense of
apprehension at an an american release, but not this
much. are the girls planning to promote in america?
that is where the wonder girls failed. they left korea
at the height of popularity. if sm ent is just releasing
an album in america as a probe into how the american
market would act, seeing how successful the girls have
been, it seems to me a good idea. it would not hinder
their korean popularity as they would continue to be
present there. if this is the case, we should have only
an excited apprehension as the girls make their first
baby step, not giant leap, into the american market. i
could have missed something and be wrong, in that case
i agree with your worried apprehension, but i haven’t
seen a signal of that yet, so…good luck girls!!!
The only reason I’m worried about the US album is because when SNSD released the first Japanese Album (Genie I think) they soon after – like a month or so? – started to promote there, flying in and out and debuting new looks. It seemed that in order to make and keep a presence there, SM released the album as something to pave the way and then sent in the girls to hopefully cement the presence. THEN it could grow to where it is now…I just don’t want our girls hurt. I am glad to be able to have the prospect of an album in the US…but scared as to what that may mean in terms of debut….I wish SM was clearer on what a US album is…
i absolutely understand where you are coming from,
but like 1281llc said, the big wigs at sm ent are smart.
i think an american release is a lot different than a
japanese release. i think they are going to be very
cautious with this step. snsd is the korean juggernaut
right now, and they don’t want to jeopardize that. i
know all of us will buy both albums and do as much as
we can so that when the girls do promote over here,
they are the most successful kpop band in american
history. :-)
NO! Please…no….SM…please reconsider this…please DO NOT do a US debut yet…our girls are strong and they can handle much but please…I do not think the US market is ready. Please….they will bmb and not for lack of trying but for lack of an open-minded market! Learn from BoA and WonderGirls….the US market is moving to accept K-pop but we are not there yet please…please reconsider…please…
This, except the US is moving to accept K-Pop part. It’s not as big in the US as you think. Please SM, don’t do something stupid. They’ve barely been in Japan a year and now the US? Bad idea. I hope you reconsider. Don’t be like the Wonder Girls (I’m still cringing at all their US plans).
damnnn!!! can’t wait for 2nd teaser!!! I want to see it more and more!!! >.<
SNSD, I’ll always believe in you, forever ^^
Oh-my-gawd. US album?! Finally. Hehe. Can’t wait, I’m sure it would be a success!! :D I wonder will they promote/perform this album when they come to Singapore on feb 2012 ^^
This is both good and bad news. I’m disappointed that we have to wait longer to hear the album, but the talk about a US album is VERY GOOD NEWS!! I think this is a good enough reason to postpone the release. I can wait, GLOBAL GENERATION IS COMING YOUR WAY!!!!
SNSD fighting!
oh my goodness….can not wait the day.
is there in yesasia already sell the album??
Worldwide release, if that means they will have english songs and it will be easier to get their album, like through Amazon.com I can wait more.
US Version? I’m curious about the details of that album? All English or just the packaging?
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Wae are they doing this now? T___T I am happy if there is an US album.SM better prepare this well.I dont want my Soshi to be like WG.
an US ver album?
this is not bad news at all. what we can do now is just keep waiting patiently and support our girls when they comeback.
snsd fighting!!!
i hope only their ALBUM not their comeback and Mv
Don’t delay too long…can’t wait any longer..hehe..
Well take your time. So we can get the best Soshi…
Too bad :/ I sure hope it’s only by a day or two, considering the amount of ‘promotion’ that has already been started (all the teaser images have been revealed, pre-orders are up and doing great, the comeback performance was already confirmed to be on the 7th) it would be really odd for the release to be postponed by weeks. I hope to hear from you soon SM ^^ Go Soshi!
It’s rumored to have been delayed by two or three weeks. Not days. I hope I’m wrong, but that seems to be the case. I’m hearing it everywhere. :(
I think it wouldn’t be delayed by weeks. You’re right. Considering all the promotions and teasers out, it’s quite impossible to delay it by a week or two:) I HOPE THAT I’M RIGHT WITH THIS INFO! ^^
soshi fighting!! i believe whatever delays in promotion now is for the best future of snsd! i will definitely wait patiently for the ultimate release :)
It’s ok SM. We can and will wait for it. Take your time, and make the release as awesome as it could possibly be.
WOAH.OMYGOSH. a worldwide release ^^ wow they really are the best :)) cant wait to see how this is gonna turn out ^^ well, i dont actually mind so much, because i have exams until the 13th, might be gd if i m free to catch their first ever mucore/bank comeback perf ^^ but im really proud to be a sone now, and so excited about whats happening ^^ the girls really sork so hard for their fans, im totally touched. hope theyre keeping well though, and not over stressed out. will definitely be giving their album lotsa luv, alrd preordered mine from a place counting towards the hanteo charts ^^ stay well and keep strong girls, SNSD fighting!
Just believe in SoShi…
omgomg whyyyyy I was so looking forward to it D= Lets hope its only delayed by a day or two and not a week =D