Videos

COMING STEP Releases Photoshoot Video

COMING STEP has released a video from the magazine’s recent photoshoot with Jessica. In the video, Jessica looks beautiful as she poses in several different outfits and even with a dog. Pictures from this COMING STEP’s photoshoot can be found here.

“Love Rain” Releases Behind-the-Scenes Footage

“Love Rain” has released another behind-the-scenes video, this time featuring images from upcoming episodes and fans who came down to the filming set to support Yoona and Jang Geunsuk. In the video, the “Love Rain” staff member speaks to the crowd to see who has more fans, Yoona or Jang Geunsuk, and it seems that Yoona had more fans who came down to support her. “Love Rain” airs every Monday and Tuesday at 9:55 PM KST on KBS.

SBS Releases Behind-the-Scenes Footage of Filming in New York for “Fashion King”

SBS has released behind-the-scenes footage of the filming in New York for “Fashion King” on their official YouTube channel. In the video, Yuri and Yoo Ah-in can be seen practicing their lines, focusing on the ones in English. “Fashion King” airs every Monday and Tuesday at 9:55 PM KST SBS.

Endorsements

Lotte Department Store Releases a New Endorsement Photo Featuring Girls’ Generation

The Lotte Department Store has released a new endorsement photo featuring Girls’ Generation. The members can be seen posing in a picnic scene in bright dresses and with bright smiles. You can read more about Girls’ Generation’s endorsement of Lotte Department Store here.

Yoona and Seohyun to Model LG TVs

LG will be releasing two new colors of their Cinema 3D TVs, red and white. As part of Girls’ Generation’s endorsement for the popular electronics brand, Yoona will model for the red TV and Seohyun will model for the white TV.

Others

Sooyoung Attends Opening Event for “Club Monaco” 

Sooyoung attended the opening event for “Club Monaco”, located in Seoul. Sooyoung looked gorgeous in her dark dress and with her bright smile and radiating beauty. You can check out the press pictures in Soshified’s Photos Section.

Jessica Attends “Jardin de Chouette 2012-2013 F/W Collection” Show

Girls’ Generation’s Jessica attended the showing of the “Jardin de Chouette 2012-2013 F/W Collection” at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Hannam neighborhood. Jessica demonstrated her own unique sense of style with mix-and-match whites and blues that brought out her glowing skin. Check out the press photos in Soshified’s Photos Section.

Hyoyeon and Seohyun Attend “Lanvin” Store Opening at Incheon Airport

Seoul Lotte Duty Free recently opened a store for the French luxury brand “Lanvin” in Seoul Incheon Airport. Hyoyeon and Seohyun attended the store opening and looked over the bright, spring-colored handbags. Check out the other photo of Hyoyeon and Seohyun at the store opening in Soshified’s Photos Section.

Girls’ Generation Mentioned in National Public Radio’s Online Blog

Girls’ Generation was mentioned in a recent blog on National Public Radio’s website. The author of the blog interviewed young teenagers taking part in auditions for SM Entertainment, some of who mentioned Girls’ Generation as “pretty” and “cool”. You can check out the entire blog entry here.

Official Website for ‘I AM’ To Be Launched

CJ E&M announced on April 10th that they would soon be opening the official website for the upcoming concert-film “I AM: SMTOWN LIVE WORLD TOUR in Madison Square Garden”. The website will be regularly updated with posters and screensavers of artists, including Girls’ Generation. You can check out Girls’ Generation’s promotional posters for the “I AM” movie here.

Tiffany Gives Shim Jaewon a Gift

Shim Jaewon, SM Entertainment’s performance director and an ex-member of Black Beat, tweeted that Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany gave him a gift to help relieve his injured back. Tiffany’s act of kindness clearly touched Jaewon as he thanked her sincerely in his tweet. You can check out Shim Jaewon’s tweet here.

Seohyun Voted as K-Pop’s Number One Maknae

A recent poll on DC Inside that ran from April 3rd to April 11th revealed that Seohyun is the most-favored maknae of all girl groups in K-Pop. Seohyun recieved 3,466 of 6,297 votes, beating Miss A’s Suzy and f(x)’s Krystal for the number one spot. Seohyun was chosen for her metamorphosis from a cute and fresh girl to a sexy and beautiful woman, a transformation that mirrors the maturation of Girls’ Generation as a whole.

Girls’ Generation Appointed Ambassadors for the Korea Retinitis Pigmentosa Society

Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon, Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun were appointed as ambassadors for the Korean Retinitis Pigmentosa Society, a society dedicated to aid those undergoing Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP). RP is a group of genetic eye conditions that lead to incurable blindness. Sooyoung’s father, who suffers from RP, was also present in the event. You can check out photos of the event in Soshified’s Photos Section.

Seohyun Gives Goguma Snacks to Shim Jaewon

Shim Jaewon recently tweeted a picture of goguma (sweet potato) snacks that Seohyun gave to him. His tweet reads, “Goguma balls that Seohyun gave me. Goguma! Goguma!”

Photos

Yuri Leaves a Message for Fans on Girls’ Generation’s Official Website

Yuri recently left a message related to her drama, “Fashion King”, for fans on Girls’ Generation’s official website. It seems that Yuri wrote this message just as she was about to head off for filming. You can check out the translated message in Soshified’s Translated Goodies Section.

Hyoyeon Appears in a Photo with SM Entertainment Choreographers

Hyoyeon recently appeared in a photo with several of SM Entertainment’s choreographers. It seems that Girls’ Generation’s dancing queen is friendly with the choreographers of her entertainment label.

New Sets of Pictures

Celebpub – Seohyun1, Seohyun2, Seohyun3, Seohyun4, Seohyun5

Fashion King- Yuri1, Yuri2, Yuri3, Yuri4, Yuri5, Yuri6, Yuri7

Fashion King Filming – Yuri1, Yuri2, Yuri3, Yuri4, Yuri5, Yuri6, Yuri7, Yuri8, Yuri9, Yuri10

Love Rain – Yoona1, Yoona2, Yoona3, Yoona4, Yoona5, Yoona6, Yoona7, Yoona8, Yoona9, Yoona10, Yoona11, Yoona12, Yoona13, Yoona14, Yoona15, Yoona16, Yoona17, Yoona18, Yoona19, Yoona20, Yoona21, Yoona22, Yoona23, Yoona24

Love Rain in e-POP Magazine – Yoona1, Yoona2, Yoona3, Yoona4

Lotte Department Store – Group1, Group2

ZASPERO – Sooyoung, Yoona

SONE Picture/Video of the Week

Girls’ Generation-Related Trends Appear on Worldwide Twitter Trending List

On April 14th, “#ReplaceSNSDsongsWithDork” trended in first place on Twitter’s worldwide trending list. Though the trend was unplanned, SONEs all over the world contributed by making hilarious changes to the titles of Girls’ Generation’s songs. Here are some of the funny ones: “Born to be a Dork”, “Dork Generation”, “Dork La-La”, and finally, “Run Dork Run” (Editor’s note: The original title of the songs are “Born to be a Lady”, “Girls’ Generation”, “Ooh La-La” and “Run Devil Run” respectively). “Run Dork Run” even reached the fourth spot on the worldwide trending list.

The next day, “#ReplaceSNSDsongswithSmurf” also trended first worldwide, though the event was again unplanned. “The Smurf” would eventually reach the eighth position on worldwide trends, and was later replaced with “Run Smurf Run“. Later the same day, “#SOSHIANDSONESAREPERFECT” trended in the second position worldwide. Girls’ Generation’s fans appear to have a lot of time on their hands.

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Sources: Girls’ Generation’s Official Website, baidu, sarangbi.kr, spv, [email protected], [email protected], datanews, NPR, PRWeb, [email protected], Naver Blog, [email protected], [email protected], Etoday, baidu1, baidu2, baidu3, star.mk, asiae.co.kr, [email protected](2), lotteshopping.com, [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]
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