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I need to write all this down now that every detail is still in my head lol I will never forget this amazing experience!

Friday June 10th

Since monday of the week SMTown would be, I was counting down the whole time. And then after 4 boring days at work it was finally D-day. I had to leave really early (5am) to catch my train to Brussels and from there I would take the Thalys to Paris. It was only a 1 hour and 20 minutes train ride to Paris and when I arrived there I immediately took the subway to the Zenith. I saw some people with weird clothes (some person dressed up as pikachu with a Sooyoung cap nonetheless lol) and there were already lots of people lining up at 9am in the morning. But I had a seating ticket so there was no need for me to line up already. Instead I decided to check if Nadege and Dandan were awake already so we could meet up. They were awake but not ready yet to meet. So I waited for a while and saw all kinds of crazy fans lol (some elfs wore weird clothes XD) and I was happy after a while when I saw a guy with a pink ssf t-shirt haha.

Then I finally was able to meet Dandan and her sister. They were really nice and Dandan gave me my ticket for the 2nd concert. Well since she had pit tickets, she had to line up and I was left again to wait for Nadege and also Elena this time. I have been talking with Elena via skype for almost one year now and I was actually pretty nervous to meet her. I met her at the subway station with her mom. The first meeting was pretty awkward lol. Elena also had to get her ticket from a girl first and we waited to meet up with Nadege so we could all walk to our hotel (we were in the same Etap hotel like many other sones ^^). After a while we were able to find Nadege but she was very shy and talked with us through her phone, cuz she was afraid to talk in English. After that we decided to look for our hotel but that turned out not to be so easy. Nadege decided to ask someone the way to our hotel, but we got send the wrong way and so Elena's mom asked like almost every passerby for the way to the hotel. lol In the end Elena's mom found out how to get there. But we divided up. So me and Nadege went to the place where the ssf bundles would be distributed and Elena and her mom went to the hotel.

We arrived at the place the ssf bundles were distributed at the back of the Zenith, stayed for a while talking and then went to the hotel. We got lost again along the way... lol (Nadege gets lost easily XD) But eventually we arrived, not for long cuz after putting on our ssf t-shirt and eating some snacks, we had to head back out. We went back to the ssf meetup place at the back of the Zenith to get our glowing bracelets (me and Elena had pink and purple ones for f(x) haha) and then went to the front of the Zenith, where we saw some people walking around with SMTown goodies. We wanted them too of course so we tried to get in, but the security wouldn't let us. So we decided to go eat McDonalds (I'm sure they did good business cuz during those 2 days a lot of fans went there to eat lol). Me and Elena took a happy meal and Nadege was teasing us and couldn't believe non-children took happy meals lol Well it was just the right portion for me In the McDonalds we saw some other girls with SMTown goodies, so Nadege wanted me to ask them how to get them. They told us we could just go line up for them on the side.

The weather was pretty horrible and while lining up for the goodies it started raining, and we had only one umbrella for us 3. Lining up for the goodies was pretty crazy. There were some girls who started lining up behind us but after a while they were in front of us. And the more you went to the front the more you got pushed/squashed. Pretty crazy. I even told off some girl who was trying to go in front of me to get back in line. (of course she didn't listen...oh well) After a while we finally got our stuff (I got yultisic fans ^^) and this woman with a camera came towards us. Me and Nadege ran away, but Elena not and she got interviewed with her ssf heart in front of her lol. It think this was around 5pm and we decided to line up. We met another sone, who was Italian. After that we met those girls that were pushing us at the lineup for the goodies... rofl They were like 'And we meet again' lol

Anyways after that it still took around 1.5 hours until we could finally go in. It took pretty long (my back and feet started hurting and I needed to pee rofl) so I was super happy when I could finally get in. I rushed to the toilet and afterwards I looked for my section. (I had vip seats section E) It was already around 6:45pm I think when I entered the venue and the concert would start at 7pm. lol I met Elena again while waiting for this woman to point out our seat, which made everything take longer. I really don't understand why they were there I could've just found my seat myself. Then she pointed my seat and said 'I don't get money for doing this so can you give me a tip'. I was like wth. Then don't do it. lol I wanted to give her like 10 cents but I gave her 1 euro instead. But it's ok I got to see soshi XD

I was checking my surroundings and saw cassies and elfs near me. I did see a girl with a Sunny fan in front of me. ^^ After a short while Elena came looking for me and told me I could take her seat in prestige cuz she was able to switch with someone. OMG I was able to sit right in front of the stage. So I'm very thankful to Elena and to Monty0hm (Molly) for switching with Elena. ^^ At least I got to sit with more sones \o/

Before the concert started they showed some videos of the artist and shinee, suju and dbsk got the most cheers. Also people would chant group names in the beginning except for SNSD and f(x) >< We also had this non-stop wave in the beginning lol At around 7:30 pm the concert finally started. The intro vid was like Yunho and some other guys with ropes pulling a house. And omg Yoona and Sica in the airplane. haha super cute. Then I saw f(x) running to the main stage and they sang Lachata. They got a lot of cheers. Me and the girl beside me just sang the whole song with. ^^ (I loved the girl beside me she cheered for everyone and sang with every song) Then f(x) introduced themselves and seriously Amber got so many cheers lol Krystal introduced that she would be doing the next song with Sica. So I went crazy, cuz I love the Tik Tok perf. Omg when Sica came out I just screamed lol She was wearing red skinny jeans with this short white/black t-shirt revealing her abs. She is just so pretty. Everybody sang the song and I saw the Jung sisters smiling a lot. They looked super happy.

After them came Shinee and Suju. (I'll skip that part) Maknae came out to sing her 'Way back into love' duet with Kyuhyun afterwards. She wore this white dress and she was just so gorgeous. Really angel-like. She came out from the left side and I just screamed her name lol Even though it was a slow song I couldn't help myself. First she stayed in the back and after Kyuhyun finished his part they walked to the front. I was happy Seohyun was on our side. lol everybody was sitting down only me and Elena were standing up and screaming for Seohyun. But she was super focused I tell you. She just stood there looking right in front of her, not moving a bit. Maknae is just too awesome. Then towards the ending of the song they walked towards each other and held each other hands. Even elfs thought they were super cute. ^^

Then I saw all of soshi running out in the black glittery coats. And I just went totally crazy then, screaming and such. I tried to do the fanchants, but I was the only one so I only kept it up for like 2-3 lines and then just ended up singing the whole song along with them haha Sooyoung was so hot, her hair was just wow and she winked. gaah Every time Yuri would sing her part I just yelled her name lol couldn't help myself. Then was time for the introductions. Taeyeon started first and then Sica. She and Tiffany spoke in English. But honestly every time they talked I just screamed my lungs out so I don't really know what they said lol and I couldn't really understand all the French translations.(fail me) Yuri's introduction was super cute. Her pronunciation of Je suis hihi (it sounded like juicy ) and she also said 'Ca va?' (everything ok?) and the crowd yelled. When Sooyoung came up there were a lot of cheers. She also tried speaking French but she forgot her line cuz she was shaking her head. So she just decided to speak in Korean. Then was Hyoyeon up and I tell you there was some crazy cheering there. lol Like the whole venue screamed for her. She was so happy and the girls were so happy for her and smiling. ^^ I couldn't even hear what Hyoyeon said and she couldn't even speak either at first lol After her was Sunny and she also got lots of cheers. I would say first Hyo, then Sunny and then Sooyoung for the amount of cheers. haha

After their introduction they sang My child. First they stayed at the back and after a while they came marching to the front stage with Taeyeon ahead. They were super cute. After marching to both sides of the stage they lined up next to each other and sang the ending part of the song. I saw Hyosica holding hands. ^^ Yuri doing her usual hand moves during My child song. After this was Kissing you and the cheers were loud. The girls sang dudududu and held their mics up so that people would sing 'kissing you baby' and 'loving you baby'. Everyone near me did! It was awesome. Yuri was super cute (sorry I'm Yuri biased) she did this heartpose above her head and jumped up and down. Me and Elena did the heart pose back and even the guy on my right did lol Yuri and her fanservice, you gotta love it. haha Jeti came skipping to the front stage too during kissing you. (I think lol or some other song) Also Yuri like did this gesture towards Seohyun telling her to come to her and they hugged. That was so cute!

Then there were some other perf and after was HaHa song and Himnae. For this one they also split up all over the stage like for Kissing you and I remember Taeyeon and Hyoyeon waving to our side. The girls did all kinds of fanservice during these songs, making sure all parts of the stage were covered. <3

After that was Genie. The girls were wearing white jackets with a black shirt underneath and white shorts. The cheers were really good for this one too! Like people singing malhaebwa etc after them. Fanchants were different than the usual ones but it didn't matter. lol The cheers were amazing and that's all that counts.

Next when they came out they were wearing the golden outfits and stood on the front stage. (I love it when they came up front) I was so happy to be able to see them perform Hoot ^^ I love that song and just sang along with them as loud as I could. After Hoot was Oh and a lot of people knew that song cuz the cheers were amazing too. <3

I'm not sure but I think then was the dance battle. I really love that part and when Yuri came out in that outfit revealing her abs I just screamed her name soooo loud. lol Omg she is amazing. (I was happy I was even closer on the 2nd day ^^) Yoona's abs were also super hot. I really love the butt train part XDD

Their last song was Gee and this song got the most cheers of all their songs. Well it's a very well-known song among k-pop haha. They wore white t-shirts with blue skinny jeans. ^^

Then during the encore (Sorry sorry song) I'm sorry I'm a yurisistable so I mostly looked at what Yuri was doing. I saw her high fiving Minho, but she was mostly with Amber dancing around. I remember at one moment when everyone was in front, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Amber and somebody else (I forgot who) went to the back and were doing dorky dances. haha The SMTown song was also played, they bowed afterwards and that was the end. ^^

Afterwards Nadege, Elena and I went to the back of the Zenith cuz Nadege thought the girls would be coming out from there. We arrived and there weren't many people. We waited a while and then all of a sudden a small van came up and omg Sooyoung was inside!!! We saw her face so clear and she waved at us. She is seriously super pretty! There were 2 other girls with her in the car but I was just so in awe by Sooyoung that I ended up just staring at her and waving back. According to Nadege, Tiffany and Sunny were with her in the car.

Afterwards we went back to our hotel but we got lost again... haha Since it was 1am at night it was pretty dangerous, but there was a kind man, who showed us the way back to our hotel. I needed sleep cuz the next day I would go to the 2nd concert and this time in the pit.

I'll write the 2nd part about the 2nd day tomorrow (if you guys want lol). Since I was super close to the girls for the 2nd concert ^^

When SNSD were leaving the studio they went toward the staff and greeted them politely.
It got rid of the exhaustion somewhat. (=´∀｀)人(´∀｀= )

She seems to like Sunny's choreography especially. ψ(｀∇´)ψ @NONA119 @Mst_com ahaha ´◡` Takeuchi san* fightiiing ♡

The climax of today was the transforming set for SNSD's stage. During the night, the staff worked hard together on the simulation of the stage a lot!
The performance went smooth, which is great ~ (=´∀｀)人(´∀｀= )

YUI and Taeyeon daringly sat next to each other, but did everyone realize this? Apparently she sang YUI's songs on stage before. **

Takeuchi imitated SNSD's choreography, it was very disappointing ψ(｀∇´)ψ

Studio staff are doing an all nighter, practicing for SNSD's transforming set. ψ(｀∇´)ψ http://lockerz.com/s/107040099

* Takeuchi Yoshie is music station's MC
** referring to Taeyeon's musical Midnight Sun

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10 questions from Vogue to SNSD

1. What is your personality among all members?
2. Which artist do you respect?
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like?
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
10. What is the biggest luxury?

Taeyeon
‘I’m happy because today I was able to wear lovely clothes. The secret in looking pretty? Actually, right now, I’m skeptical of berry blush powder. Because I think yellow looks good. When all 9 of us are together, since we find balance while we compensate each other, we can do our job with a good feeling.’
Born March 9th 1989
1. What is your personality among all members?
I laugh like ‘heeh’
2. Which artist do you respect?
The artist I respect changes all the time.
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
I often wear one-pieces since I like it.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
I use hair essences every day and I try to lessen the time of drying my hair. When I have time for exercising I go to the gym.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Eyebrow pencil.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
I apply body lotion and I massage and stretch by myself. While stretching my back straightly, I try to get a pretty posture.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
Chloé bags. For shoes, I choose comfortable ones.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A kind person
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
A car. Ah! But first I need to get my driver’s license. (laughs)

Yoona
‘Since all members dressed up beautifully for the photoshoot, it feels as if we are going to a lovely party, it was a lot of fun.’
Born May 30th 1990
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
Usually I wear comfortable, simple things a lot, like cardigans, jackets, t-shirts with a hoodie, but among that I also like feminine designs or fashion.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
Actually, now because of our continuous filming I’m worried about my damaged hair. When I have time I get it treated. As for my way of exercising, it’s the same as the members, we go to the gym.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Mascara.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
For leg care, I massage them and I place my legs higher than my head when I sleep.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
Before I buy shoes or a bag, I first think if it’s a design that is very useful for me.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
My ideal type is a guy who is calm and gentle, and who can lead me well.
10. What is the biggest luxury?
To spend time taking pictures of a scenery with my favorite camera.

Yuri
‘Since a primary color fits my skin, I was happy today.’
Born on December 5th 1989
1. What is your personality among all members?
Healthy, bright and honest. Energetic. Dance.
2. Which artist do you respect?
Lately I’m into Janet Jackson and Ciara again. Janet is the best!
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
Chic and simple fashion.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
I gave a light hair color a try for the first time for Mr Taxi. Since it was bleached and highlights were put in, I do home care when I have time. The exercising I like lately is body design and muscle buildup. (laughs) As for yoga this is my 4th year.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Since the tone of your skin is very important, I apply base and UV block.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
Half body bathing. I always use bathing soap that I got as a present from Japanese fans. Let’s all exercise and stretch~ (laughs)
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
I always think about the material of the shoes and bags first. I like something simple with a high-class feeling.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A person with a warm heart and with friendly eyes.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
A computer! A necessity to compose songs.
10. What is the biggest luxury?
To spend time uselessly.

Sooyoung
‘I decided on my pose via the silhouette of the clothes’
Born on February 10th 1990.
1. What is your personality among all members?
I can introduce the members in Japanese (laughs)
2. Which artist do you respect?
Beyonce.
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
I like comfortable and cool clothes, like a black jacket, a long T-shirt with leggings etc.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
I get my hair treated at the salon. At home I dry my hair with cold air. As for exercising, I do both pilates and weight training. It’s hard, but it really makes you healthy!
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Lips! My favorite color is Dior 578.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
Half body bathing and massaging myself. When I apply a cooling sheet and sleep, the next day it becomes a little bit better. I apply oil and I do weight training called ‘Deadlift’, which makes my back pretty and my legs flexible.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
At an Isabelle Marant sale I bought heels with a red ribbon. I also wear Repetto flat shoes a lot.
Alexander Wang bags.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
Somebody who is bubbly is good, but nowadays a person who is like a calm friend is good.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
The PS1 bag by Proenza Schouler.

Seohyun
‘The angle that makes you look pretty is important. Since the way I’m being photographed worries me, I checked the pictures over and over again after the photoshoot.(laughs)’
Born on June 28th 1991
1. What is your personality among all members?
A bright and clear voice. I will do my best to develop more of my strong points.
2. Which artist do you respect?
Beyonce’s singing skills and Kelly Clarkson’s ability to express emotions.
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
My favorite color is white. I also wear skinny jeans a lot.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
Treatment and hairpack. When I dry my hair I do it with cold air. As for exercising I go to the gym and stretch.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Transparent lip gloss.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
I continuously exercise and stretch for health and creating a beautiful (body) line. I stretch 15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes before sleeping. I sleep with my legs placed higher than my head.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
For shoes, I like the comfortable ones, but I also think it’s important to buy something eye-catching that becomes the main point.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A friendly person who is positive and has self-control. A brave person who can express his feelings well. Someone who does his very best at his job and love.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
Time that I can enjoy freely.

Tiffany
‘Today I was able to wear a bold colored outfit which was different from usual; it was very fresh. It was as if I was running on the runway or red carpet.’
Born on August 1st 1989
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
More than anyone else I like one-pieces.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
For hair, home care is necessary. I use essences all the time, and I get it treated once a week. As for exercising, I recently started getting personal training and for health I mainly do stretching or weights.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Blush. It creates a lovely and refreshing atmosphere.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
I make my body warm by half body bathing and then sleep. I think that by wearing shoes with heels your legs look longer and slimmer.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
I like Balenciaga motorcycle bags, I don’t know how much I have. (laughs) Recently, I bought an Yves Saint Laurent bag and I really like it.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A person whose laugh is cute.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
A cute one-piece!
10. What is the biggest luxury?
I’m the type that wants things I can’t obtain...

Hyoyeon
‘I’m happy that my outfit and hair color match. Since I like to try out a lot of hair colors as a result of all the colors adding up, it became this complicated color.’
Born September 22nd 1989
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
A neat style with simple clothes, like a loose T-shirt with skinny jeans. I also like chic vintage. I choose bags that becomes the highlight of the outfit.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
I don’t only go to the hair salon, but I also treat my hair at home whenever I have time.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Matte beige tone and peach tone lips. I arrange with vague pearl eye make-up.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
To show off beautiful legs is the angle.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
I like Alexander Wang, Givenchy, Mulberry bags and shoes.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
Somebody with single eyelids. A guy with a style like Chris Brown.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
A white Balenciaga motorcycle bag.
10. What is the biggest luxury?
I also like jewelry, but since digital products are my favorite, it’s a luxury for me to play on the computer for a long time.

Sunny
‘When I choose clothes, because I’m a woman, I always try to have my (body) line show off beautifully. Since I challenged this great and lively photo shoot with bright feelings, I’m feeling really good today.’
Born May 15th 1989
1. What is your personality among all members?
My determination to win is strong.
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
I like a comfortable style of clothes and I often wear a loose T-shirt with skinny jeans.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
Regarding haircare, I do treatments or use oil often to improve my hair.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Eyeliner can’t be missed. In order to make your eyes clearer you have to make the impression clear.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
I think one way to show off your legs prettily is to show a beautiful pose. And at the same time, I think having a sense of tension is also important.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A gentle guy.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
I want to have a pet!
10. What is the biggest luxury?
To spend an ordinary day, and spending time with my family. I’m so busy that I can’t even do that, however in return I’m gaining a lot and since I did it to fulfill my desired dream I have no regrets.

Jessica
‘I want all the shoes used in today’s photoshoot. (laughs) Thanks to this job, I’m happy that I’m surrounded by lovely clothes and members who are also friends.’
Born on April 18th 1989
1. What is your personality among all members?
Bright personality.
2. Which artist do you respect?
Jennifer Lopez. I respect her because she is successful in many fields like singing, acting, fashion and producing perfume, etc.
3. On free days, what kind of fashion do you like to wear?
Comfortable fashion. I like to mix girly and chic style. For example I would match a riders jacket with a floral printed one-piece.
4. What hair and bodycare do you do to maintain your beauty?
After I treat and shampoo my hair with hair oil and essence, I always do hair care. As for exercising I do that at the gym.
5. What is the item that can't be missed when you apply makeup?
Mascara and maintaining flawless skin.
6. What is the care for your tired legs due to dancing or the point to make you look pretty?
Half body bathing. It’s important to be healthy in order to show off your legs beautifully.
7. What are your favorite shoes and bags?
Celine and Alexander Wang. Basically I like comfortable fashion.
8. If you fall in love, what kind of partner would be the ideal one?
A person who does their best at the work given to them. Someone who is considerate and reliable.
9. What is the thing you want the most right now?
iPad2

For the beginning of the summer of 2011, we headed to Seoul in order to photograph SNSD. The sakura in Tokyo already fell, while in Seoul they were in full blossom. The temperature was around 10°C and the weather was cloudy with occasionally light rain.
The first page of the photo shoot was outside. There were some people who wanted to change the plan quickly to have the photo shoot indoors. But, when all 9 members arrived, the set became exciting. When they went outside, Hyoyeon said with a smile ‘It’s ok’ in Japanese, but the wind was cold. Their sense of professionalism got ignited and the highlight was the appearance of them showing their astonishing model poses simultaneously. The once thought to be impossible photo shoot became possible and it was that moment we experienced the magic that SNSD shows as a group.
SNSD debuted in Korea in 2007. To change the public awareness towards girl groups where looks are important and skills not, their song and dance were evaluated, and the Korean music market records were changed over and over again. Their Japanese debut was last year. They took control of the 1st spot and 2nd spot with GEE and GENIE on the Oricon Yearly Single Ranking for Newcomers. They reclaimed new grounds this year with their first original Japanese song, the 3rd single MR TAXI. When the PV of the new song was uploaded on youtube, no longer is SNSD only in Asia, but in no time their fan base became global.
American, Gene Krell, who is the publisher of Vogue Korea and presently the creative director of the Vogue Korea edition, commented, “At the Paris Collection, when the other editors asked about K-pop and SNSD, I never thought of them coming.” Music writer, Wakabayashi Megumi, explained, “SNSD is global pop originating from Asia.”
Their true faces are rich in personality. Taeyeon of whom I thought would wear a floral one-piece with bolero, appeared in casual clothes before the photo shoot. Sooyoung completely clad in black, put on a black jacket. Their bags were each Celine, Balenciaga, YSL, Givenchy, which shows their susceptible state of trends. On the other hand, upon their breathtaking beautiful legs, I noticed the flat shoes that are favored on the dancers’ feet. When I asked Jessica, who was raised in America, without thinking in English ‘Is the work hard?’ , she said brightly, ‘We practice a minimum of 4 hours every day, but since we had to practice 10 hours daily as trainees, we can endure it!’ The choreographer, Rino Nakasane, who took part in SNSD’s choreography also said, ‘It seems as if they dance easily, but without a base of a suitable dance they can’t do the moves. For the turning the steering wheel move in MISTER TAXI, they used an actual steering wheel for exercise and practiced many hours.’
SNSD, whose skills are highly perfect until now, have their future on their minds. Then I received this answer from Tiffany, ‘I came to realize I can’t be a ‘girl’ forever. But what we talked about with all of us, is that even while each of us are doing different activities, we want to be active as SNSD.’
And in the end she left with a fluent American English message, ‘We wanna go global’ and went to prepare for the next photo shoot. Not only because of their music, but also as beauty standards they are now ready to take on the world starting with Asia.

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scans by: tangpa.com

I love that they are doing more ufo's now that they aren't active.
lol taeyeon's replies are so funny. and Yuri working out with pink dumbells XDD (but stop exercising already D:)
I wanna be called baby by Yuri too lol
thanks guys for translating the ufo's!

SNSD conquered Asia with their high-level singing and dancing and with a never seen before energy. We’re drawn in by the 9 natural girls who love music, fashion and having fun.

Even at the set of the photoshoot SNSD’s laughter doesn’t cease. The combination of the nine girls is outstanding and when you see them they are like charming close friends. This time for the introduction of the members we will use the method of each one talking about the member next to them.

From Yuri to Taeyeon
Taeyeon has an image that is abundant with various charms. On the surface she is a typical cute girl, who has a light complexion and is short, but she also has a strong heart. Her charms are very reciprocal.

From Taeyeon to Sooyoung
Sooyoung is like a sponge (laughs). During the photoshoot whatever style is suggested for her she can fit it and everything she wears suits her. She is also studious and good in absorbing anything!

From Sooyoung to Sunny
Sunny is just like her name suggests a bright kid like the sun and she always cheers everyone up. She is our sun! Sunny’s yellow onepiece of today fits Sunny’s image exactly!

From Sunny to Yuri
Yuri is like a free bird. She has a very feminine image, but is actually cool and good looking.

From Seohyun to Hyoyeon
Hyoyeon unnie is amusing and a very friendly person. Because I’m younger she looks after me a lot. She always makes everyone laugh.

From Hyoyeon to Seohyun
Seohyun is a very reliable person even though she is the youngest and she is always positive. Even when I’m down she is bright and encourages me and because of that I become positive.

From Jessica to Tiffany
She is always energetic and can't sit still (laughs). But she can also be serious. Her charm can’t be said in a single word. She always laughs and her smile is very cute.

From Tiffany to Yoona
Even though her appearance is very cute she is actually tough and cool and a prodigy that makes people laugh. That gap is Yoona’s charm.

From Yoona to Jessica
Jessica is actually very feminine and charming. She has a good taste and her high sense of beauty is also very amazing.

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They debuted in 2007 in Korea. Not only in Korea, but all through Asia, they are the extremely popular top girl group. Debuting in Japan in September of 2010, they swept through the scene in a blink of an eye. Their singles, “Gee” and “Genie,” took the number 1 and 2 spot on Oricon’s Yearly Ranking: Single Ranking for New Artists. Their long-awaited new single has been announced to release in April 2011!

I want to know the 9 girls better!!
Questions to each soshi member

1. Birth date and constellation and blood type?
2. Favorite color?
3. What kind of things do you imagine with pink?
4. If you wear pink, how do you want to adopt it?
5. What are the moments when you think it’s good to be a girl?
6. What is your favorite Japanese word that you recently remembered?
7. Privately what fashion do you like?
8. What is the thing that worries you the most right now?
9. What is the latest trend?
10.What made you want to be a singer?

Yuri

1. December 5th 1989, Sagittarius, AB
2. pink
3. a sweet, girly image
4. being sexy in a shocking pink mini dress ♥
5. When I buy cute pink accessories in Japan.
6. Bikkuri shita: I’m surprised!
7. Usually boyish, I wear a lot of black and gray. I love racing jackets.
8. I want to learn the guitar!
9. composing, guitar, cooking, make-up, exercising.... a lot right (laughs) !?
10. Since I was a kid I loved singing and dancing in front of people so I thought it was my calling. (laughs)

Tiffany

1. August 1st 1989, Leo, O
2. Pink
3. Cute and sexy while being lovely! All my possessions are pink (laughs)
4. If it’s pink then it’s OK!
5. When I’m stylish. Fashion and make-up are fun ♥
6. Bacchiri: perfectly!
7. Lately bright red lips are the trend and also leopard print.
8. I want to become better in Japanese soon.
9. Japanese nail art is so sparkling and I become happy just by looking at it.
10. As a child I loved music and my big brother recommended it to me.

Jessica

1. April 18th 1989, Aries, B
2. Pink and white
3. Because I played the pinkaholic Elle in the musical ‘Cutie blonde’, I also started to like pink (laughs)
4. My favorite is baby pink nails!
5. When I can transform from sexy and cute to boyish!
6. I want to meet you ♥ or I miss you ♥
7. Lately I like a chic style
8. Preparations for the next album
9. knitting
10. I got scouted by chance and now I love to sing.

Sunny

1. May 15th 1989, Taurus, B
2. Pink and purple
3. The cherry blossom festival in spring!
4. I apply it on my cheeks and lips, it’s charming
5. Because I can wear shorts in summer when it’s hot (laughs). And also because I can wear cute skirts!
6. Kokoro kara anata wo omou: I’m thinking about you from the bottom of my heart. It’s my favorite part in the lyrics.
7. A tight jeans or leggings with a loose T-shirt.
8. Recently I’ve been reading the book ‘Love Game’ so I started thinking about true love.
9. I like Jack from the movie ‘A Nightmare before Christmas’
10. they forgot to add the last question

Hyoyeon

1. September 22nd 1989, Virgo, AB
2. red, pink, green
3. I love pink! The wallpaper in my room, my closet, my dresser and my cellphone are all pink.
4. a pink denim
5. When I apply makeup. When I paint my nails pink
6. Maketekudasai: Please lose!!
7. Private (laughs)
8. I went to Japan after my mom told me I was selfish (cries)
9. taking pictures, decorate my diary, riding boards, doing my nails
10. Since I was a kid I really liked dancing that I couldn’t stop!

Yoona

1. May 30th 1990, Gemini, B
2. red and navy blue
3. Because SNSD’s image color is pink
4. with nails and accessories
5. When I’m stylish with cute clothes
6. Futagoza: Gemini♥
7. knit and feminine style
8. lately I only bum around the house (laughs)
9. I like taking pictures and listening to music since a long time, in addition to that, lately I read books or watch movies a lot.
10. Since I was a kid I liked imitating songs and dances. I grew up from that and became a singer. (laughs)

Sooyoung

1. February 10th 1990, Aquarius, O
2. Black♥
3. the color that can turn us from a woman into a girl
4. a military jacket on a light pink flower patterned dress. A loose jumper with pink skinny pants is also cute!
5. When I wear cute clothes
6. KY
KY is the abbreviation for ‘Kuuki wo yomenai’ and it means ‘to be unable to read the situation’
7. I like Isabel Marant, Alexander Wang and ZUCCA
8. Spring and summer clothes are just coming out, but I’ll refrain the urge to go shopping!
9. Sticker wallpaper. I stick my favorite words on the wall.
10. Because I feel the happiness when I’m expressing myself on stage.

Seohyun

1. June 28th 1991, Cancer, A
2. White
3. The image of SNSD’s fashion
4. I want to add pink accents in shoes, bags, and accessories.
5. When I go shopping with my mom or a good friend.
6. Ome ni kakaritai to omotteimashita: I’ve been wanting to meet you.
7. a slim coat
8. I think about it a lot if my choices are right.
9. Taylor Swift and Kelly Clarkson
10. Thinking that it makes me happy to cheer on people with music I wanted to become a singer.

Taeyeon

1. March 9th 1989, Pisces. O
2. Purple, red ♥
3. girlish image
4. It’s not cute when everything is pink, I want to use it in boots and highlights.
5. When I want to wear a skirt or pants.
6. Naruhodo: Indeed, I see
7. I like an easy-going style with old clothes ♥
8. My right eye is itchy (laughs)
9. Lately I’m into scents. Everywhere I go, I spray!
10. I liked singing since I was a kid and my parents also supported me. I’m really happy I was able to meet everybody in SNSD.♥

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Backstage at the photoshoot of the charismatic girl group

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They debuted in August 2007 in Korea.
In 2009, SNSD set a new record of being number 1 for 9 consecutive weeks on the Korean music program, KBS Music Bank, and dominated as the top girl group. They also topped various music charts in Taiwan, Thailand and the Philippines. They held an Asian tour in China and Taiwan and are active as the number one girl group all over Asia. With the release of the DVD 'New beginning of Girls' Generation' in August 2010, they finally landed in Japan. The buyers of this DVD were invited to Ariaki Coliseum, where they held their first showcase. The showcase became a hot topic because they garnered 22.000 fans. In September, they released their Japanese debut single, 'Genie', and it reached number 4 on the Oricon chart ranking. This is the highest ranking ever for a debut single of a foreign female artist. Their second debut single 'Gee', released in October, reached number 1 on the daily ranking, and they obtained number 1 spots on many online music distribution charts. ‘Gee’ became an instant hit. SNSD are well on their way to take over the Japanese music scene.



At the start of the interview the girls got ready and greeted us with ''We are SNSD. Please take care of us!'' in fluent Japanese. They're definitely energetic. It's a pity that this time Tiffany couldn't join them because of her injury, however the 8 cute girls with the average age of 21 years old are able to overwhelm you only with their brightness and liveliness.
In Japan, the Kpop boom shows an unprecedented peak. Waiting for that opportunity to rise, SNSD, the top girl group in Korea, released the single 'Genie' and accomplished their Japanese debut in September 2010.

''The members are close friends''

The 9 members dance in perfect order and have an outstanding singing ability. They wear outfits that accentuate their great style. The girls' overwhelming presence sets them apart from the rest of the K-pop idols. One of the main reasons of their popularity is the power of the members unity. The moodmaker Hyoyeon says, ' We often quarrel, but when the others encourage for ‘more!’ they get embarrassed, and make up (laughs).'' On their days off, they go out to shop or watch a movie. Sooyoung comments on this relation as, ''more than members, we are close friends''. That closeness gets reflected without a doubt in their beautiful synchronized dance.

Impressed by the pink make-up room!

SNSD's trait is that each member holds an individual charming personality. For instance, like this time when they set foot in the pink make-up room, which we made in the studio especially for this photoshoot. Pink is also SNSD's theme color and they got excited at once and they exclaimed,''Cute!'', on the pink interior. Yoona, who does things on her own pace, continued to take selcas of herself in front of the mirror. Mischievous Taeyeon made funny poses with a rhinestone cane. Jessica, whose modeling intuition is good, made cute poses one after another as if knowing when the camera shutter is going to go off. Serious Seohyun continued holding onto the hat even without the cameraman telling her to hold it. Even with just one of those reactions, each personality can be seen. That SNSD’s charm is like the example Tiffany gave, ''Even if you eat each separately, they are a delicious fruit or candy, but if you make it into a 'SNSD' dessert, it becomes even more delicious,” and it's exactly right. In 2011, their activities in Japan will finally be in full swing. With what look will SNSD fascinate the Japanese fans next and will they lead the next generation?


A close-up of the cute fresh faces of the beautiful SNSD members

Glamorous meets fabulous beauty

Sooyoung

The owner of a perfect style and smile

Born in ‘90. With her height of 170cm, her attractive features are her long slender legs. She's the most fluent in Japanese amongst the members and answered the entire interview in Japanese. For studying purposes she often watches Japanese TV programs and movies. Her favorite drama's are 'Hotaru no Hikari' and 'Buzzer Beat'. At the end of the photoshoot the staff gave everyone fluffy pajamas; she was delighted and said 'I wanted pajamas like this one!' ''This year I want to meet the Japanese fans. And privately, I want to go to Santorini in Greece.''

Sunny

A reader who is totally caught up with “1Q84” by Haruki Murakami

Born in '89. Sunny, whose sole hobby is reading, even reads Murakami Haruki's 1Q84 while waiting. ''Murakami Haruki is also popular in Korea and he's always been an author I've wanted to read stories from. In this book many people's lives get intertwined in a complex way, so it's really interesting. Because I get lonely after I finish reading, I plan on reading it as slow as possible (laughs).'' If you were only able to bring one book to a deserted island, which one would it be? ''Because I can't decide between Slam dunk or One Piece, and since the One Piece series is still on-going, I pick Slam Dunk*.'' That Sunny's motto is 'Let's enjoy life!'

* This series is already finished.

Yuri

The healthy beauty who loves to workout

Born in '89. Yuri, who trains her body daily, swam 1.5 hours in the pool on the morning of the photoshoot. It's unimaginable that that slender body has an active, powerful energetic owner. ''To me, an ideal body is a body that looks healthy like Jessica Alba's.'' From her experience of visiting Japan her favorite area seems to be Daikanyama*. ''I like the atmosphere of the streets. There are a lot of cute interior shops. Moreover there are a lot of original hats and I did a lot of shopping in select hat shops.'' She made song lyrics for their album sold in Korea last year. ''Next up I want to challenge myself in music composition.''

*Daikanyama is a district in Shibuya, Tokyo and is known for having various shops.

Yoona

A beautiful girl who plays the role of heroine in a Korean drama.

Born in '90. Yoona is a typical girl, whose charms are her delicate style and her lovely smile. The secret to her beautiful skin is: ''The most important thing is washing your face. Rinse it several times and finally stiffen it with cold water.'' On her days off she often just relaxes at home and when asked about what she does when she's having the most fun, she replied, "Bumming around at home when I have a day off." Even with that answer you can still sense her gentle personality. The place she wants to visit in Japan is Hokkaido. ''I heard the snow festival is pretty and it would be nice if I can go there.'' What's her ambition for 2011? '' To master Japanese. Afterwards to challenge myself in different fields and to improve myself. I want to become a Yoona that shows a lot of different sides.''

Jessica

Her charm is her exquisite hot-cold personality (tsundere)!? A cool, fashionable don

Born in '89 and raised in San Francisco. At the set of the photoshoot, fashionable Jessica appeared in a trendy camel coat and a Mulberry bag. At first glance she gives off a cool and a bit difficult to approach vibe, but actually when talking to her she has a cute voice and her smile is very feminine and that gap is her irresistible charm. ''My style is to mix the basics and trends. I like fashion magazines and started reading Glamorous. The Chanel page for the November issue was cute! Now I want to try to do the photoshoot of the fashion page in Glamorous. My most recent purchase is a blue Balenciaga tote bag.''

Hyoyeon

She stands out with her positive statements and is everyone's moodmaker.

Born in '89. During the group interview there were a lot of times when Hyoyeon spoke representing the group's opinion. She learned Chinese in China during her one year language study program from her company. '' When studying the language, instead of reading a textbook, I made a lot of friends and talked a lot. And also I memorized 5 words every day without exception. '' Her hobby is shopping. ''I found a shop in Japan by chance where I bought a denim long jacket. I don't know the Japanese shops that well yet, but when I make Japanese friends it would be fun to shop together.''

Seohyun

A classical beauty who is a serious, passionate student

Born in '91. Seohyun, who gives of a neat and clean daughter vibe, always has a keen interest in health. ''In Japan I eat a lot of natto*, which is good for your body. After I wake up, my daily routine is to drink apple and vegetable juice. When I'm tired I take grape sugar supplements. After all health is very important.'' True to her reputation of being an enthusiastic student, she read Japanese texts during photoshoot breaks and talks in Japanese with the staff. The image of her studying Japanese with all her heart is impressive. The youngest of the group admires Hilary Clinton, America's Secretary of State. ''She's a woman that improved the social status of women. I think that is cool.''

*Natto is a Japanese dish made out of fermented soybeans. It’s very sticky and has a distinctive smell

Taeyeon

The oldest member whose charms are her remarkable singing ability and her brightness

Born in '89. Taeyeon, who entered the entertainment world admiring her senior, BoA, who is also in SM Entertainment, has a singing voice that is also recognized among members of SNSD. She likes Japanese manga and dramas and at the moment she likes the drama 'Chibimarukochan' and 'Nodame Cantabile'. She taught us that the way of taking care of beautiful legs is ''to moisturize them frequently with body lotion so they won't get dry.” ''The point of skin care is a face-washing technique to block out the pores with cold water, and before sleeping to use a sheet mask to prevent your skin from getting dry. '' In order to reach the goal of ''having a tour in Japan and wanting to mingle with the fans,” she is studying Japanese extra hard.



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Source: snsdchina.net

NaNa piercing shop (01/23)

here's an account from the shop owner:

On the snowy Sunday I was resting at home...
Ah... but Taeyeon and Yoona stopped by the shop.
Woori Taeyeonee..
She really loves the rabbit
She wanted the playboy pink colored one
but said couldn't do the rabbit again and was sad..
So she chose these cute rabbits.
Black and red.. two each




Crowns fitting for sonyuhs..




Zebra mirrorballs eagerly recommended by unnie Kang.. Ah how pretty it will be when Taeyeon wears them..
I think she will come out soon with them on!



And pill mirrorballs too... gather them up one by one and... she purchased quite a few as seen here.




The ones purchased by Yoona are these lovely ribbon earrings..
She likes clean ones that don't stand out too much whitish very gentle style ones..
That's why we unnies are frustrated... we want to get her many different pretty ones..
Ah... Yoonayah... keke





This cube chunjooran piercings were made from luxury materials by Nana
And to thank for the purchases and the surprise visit
we gave them as presents..
Please come out wearing them they cost a million kekeke... Taeyeon whispered "This costs a million"...to Yoona it was really cute.. keke

Maybe I talked about these too much when they haven't even worn them yet..
But it could be a nice update for fans.

cr: NaNa Shop | http://blog.naver.co...na/100120772806

A restaurant employee's witness account
This is from the day before the 2011 Seoul Music Awards

Heol Daebak kekekekekeke It's really SNSD kekekekekeke
Is the counter manager crazy kekekekeke Why is he spiffing up his attire... So funny kekekeke
The reservation is for nine seats but why did they order food for 15 people...?? We have enough seats but keke why not bring along Shinee...
No way they would eat all that... it's a full course set... some others must be coming kekeke The restless manager is annoying me but I'm curious too... I'll see later TT

(SNSD arrives)
Oh my they are loud... they are hitting the table with forks what is that for....
Yoona is not here yet.. but they are really loud TT The next room has vip guests would it be ok...
Kekekekekeke ... I closed the door since it's a private room but all the talking can be heard TT And in multiple ensembles too TT So loud.. but they are really pretty

(Yoona arrives)
... Goddesss!!!!!!
Goddess has come to our restaurant...
Oh my so loud in there TT TT I ushered Yoona to the room and they were making the word Sonyuh Shidae on the table with asparagus... I think these girls are strange...
Whaaat kekekekeke when I told them it's SNSD the guests in the next room asked me to get their autographs... They make me do all the work

(SNSD leaves)
This is the table where a hurricane just swept over...
They just left... I'm closing up... They are like mischievous boys TT Even more so than guests with children TT
... Kekekeke But the girls were real nice... They were ready to give autographs to everyone... The guests from the next room got autographs on their iPads

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Translated by: silis7noy2 @ SNSD Soompi thread