On December 10th, Girls’ Generation’s second Japanese album, “Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace~”, was certified “Platinum” by the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
“Girls’ Generation II ~Girls & Peace” was released on November 28th and earned the “Platinum” certification by shipping over 250,000 albums. In its first week of release, the album ranked third on Oricon’s Weekly Album Chart and remains in the top ten on Oricon’s Daily Album Chart. Earlier this year, Girls’ Generation’s first Japanese album was certified by the RIAJ for shipping over one million albums.
Girls’ Generation will be starting their second arena tour in Japan in February of 2013.
Source: RIAJ
Written by: MoonSoshi9@soshified
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Congrats to SNSD for this achievement!! Is it confirmed that they will make a Korean comeback next year 2013? If so, I will be waiting impatiently :)
i think 2013 is confirmed.. only problem is which month or week.. some say Jan 2013.. well i am thinking Jan 2013 sounds a bit too early..
Feb 2013, is their 2nd Japan Arena Tour, I am thinking that after the 2nd japan tour, they should conclude their japan promotions and return to korea, and then a korean comeback.. so maybe MY Guess is March/April should be it.. but i guess lets wait for SM Entertainment to confirm..
Congratulations SNSD~! I’ll be a proud SONE if the album land in my hand soon. Can’t wait….. SNSD + SONEs = Jjang~!
I’m curious why they call the tour an arena tour for Japan but not for any other tour. Just something that caught my curiosity.
for other tours, its called a “World Tour” because it involved other countries..
An Arena Tour, means they are touring different “Arena” in the country..
Unlike DBSK’s “5 Dome” Tour, which covers 5 different “Domes” (Tokyo Dome..etc) ard the country.
A Dome is usually a much Larger concert venue.. compared to an Arena.. like “Saitama Super Arena”, is one such example of their concert venue..another one would be “Marinemesse Fukuoka” in Fukuoka..etc..
HAHA! I just noticed. November 28. My new puppy was born the exact same day! Maybe I’ll have to name her after the album or something..(yes same year too..just a week and a half ago) I really like this album. I’m glad it’s doing so well!
It’d be SO funny if you named it after the song “Animal” XD
woow.. So Nyeo Shi Dae jjang! :DD
This is sooo awesome!
But i feel guilty cuz I didnt help :S
its too expensive for me :(
I wish they would release on Itunes
it would be.. i think just a matter of time.. i think its out on iTunes in some Asia-pac countries and USA already.. Singapore iTunes had the album also.. just that i didnt buy it because i already had the limited edition CD.
Will the news of an early Arena tour in Japan mean that the Korean come back will come at a much later date?
Well, Girls’ Generation can comeback in January then do Japan tour after that.
my guess is probably SNSD will comeback in March instead..
reason is EXO is due to comeback in dec but so far no news of their comeback.. which could be postponed due to the cancellation of Music Bank’s broadcast on 14 Dec and 21 Dec.. so no point doing a comeback when they wont be on TV as much..
SM could schedule EXO’s comeback on Jan, and SNSD after that.. Because Dec and Jan is quite busy for most idols.. Gayo Daejuns to attend, Golden Disk Awards in KL on 15/16 Jan 2013.. then Feb there is Seoul Music Awards..
Wow, platinum already…I’m so proud of my 9 angels! :D “We’re on the right track, We’re still on top girls.”
too much good news at once! the girls’
album is already kicking some expected
butt! and the japan tour is now so close
to commencement! i am so jealous of
japanese sone! i wanna hear this album
in concert! cherish T.O.P. in concert
guys! do it for me! HAHA!
thật tuyệt khi là 1 sone, yêu S9 mãi thôi
I am so proud to be a SONE right now! Keep it up Girls, we’re cheering you on all the way!
I did my part and got me a copy ^_^ i went all out and got the deluxe first print + express too… All the way to Australia… \o/ I am very proud it got so high congrates Soshi and the Sone that made it possable for this to happen for the Girl’s…
I’m proud to be a SONE. Right now it’s Girls’ Generation!
I am glad for all of the SONEs out there helping make the girls’ sophomore Japanese album a huge success because I am so sure that everyone really likes the album a whole lot. And I know for sure that the album is the best Girls’ Generation album ever. Now while our girls are resting, we should help the girls win big at this year’s World Music Awards as well as SBS MTV’s Best of the Best 2012. I hope that the girls will win pretty amazing awards.
GIRLS’ GENERATION FIGHTING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
i’m sorry i’m italian…can someone tell what does shipping means(in this case)?
sorry for my english
RIAJ counts the number of albums shipped out to the music stores from the distributor.
so 250,000 albums shipped is not necessary, 250k albums SOLD.. its just that 250k has been shipped from disbutor to the retail stores.
Orion Chart however, counts the SALES from the retail stores, so it counted the actual numbers sold to fans.
RIAJ gets their data from music distributors, while Oricon gets their data from major retail stores.
ok –
Winston is right, but also @bienenwachsgarten with his prediction was right :)
The retail stores will sell all 250,000 orders in next days :)
Honestly said: I cannot find a nicer Christmas gift then new album from our Soshis.
wow thats awesome im so so proud of the girls and jsones and all the sones that support the girls. Remember to vote for the girls in the WMA.
its amazing they achieved Platinum in under 2 weeks from Nov 28.. considering they took about 1 year to hit the Million Mark for 1st album, I am hoping they can hit the Million Mark in 6 months for the 2nd album.. lol a long shot.. but its a big wish..
Congratulations GG, woohoot! Thanks to all Sones for all the love and support to our girls :)))
good to see snsd 2nd album already have 200+k ship in one week.
congrats for girls
congrats for girls :D
OK – now I lean out far:
Prediction:
“GG II (Japanese) album ~girls&peace~ get PLATINUM status still in Dec 2012.”
Who do agree?
@bienenwachsgarten 1 second ago [Gee MV 121209]
I am so happy!
Wow I’m proud to be a SONE. Right now it’s Girls’ Generation!
DAEEEEBAKKK~ i’m so proud of the girls and Sones ~ CIGEMEN SO NYU SHI DAE
I want to thx all the SONES that buy GG new album……i also want to buy but in Malaysia me donno whr can buy
You can buy it online!!! there are so many sites eg yesasia, cdjapan, dvdheaven
I live in the uk and buy all their albums although the shipping cost is… TT
wah this is so cool. i’m so proud of the girls and Sones for supporting this awesome album. i hope to read that they got that platinum for physical copies sold. i have a strong feeling that when 2nd Japan tour start, this album is going to climb back up on the charts. this is another master piece of work. thanks for news update SSF :)