On March 28th, Girls’ Generation attended the 10 Corso Como’s “Seoul Melody” launch event at the AvenueL Store in Myeong-dong, Seoul. 10 Corso Como is collaborating with SM Entertainment on the “Seoul Melody” project to celebrate 10 Corso Como’s fifth anniversary. Sooyoung was not present at the event. Fellow SM labelmates Super Junior, SHINee, f(x), and EXO-K were also in attendance.
Check out a video of Girls’ Generation at the launch event below.
On March 24, Japanese channel MBS aired documentary “Jounetsu Tairiku” about Girls’ Generation, their extravagant on-stage celebrity selves, and more down to earth, honest, and earnest behind-the-scene lives during their busy schedule between Korea and Japan.
The documentary successfully garnered attention from dedicated Girls’ Generation fans with their detailed documentation of the group’s journey, especially of their preparation of the arena tour. Girls’ Generation is the first Korean girl group to go on the arena tour and are expecting to gather approximately 200,000 people in the audience. During their preparation for one of the live concerts, the camera captured Yuri stretching in the backstage.
According to “Jounetsu Tairiku,” intense stretching is a part of Yuri’s daily life. Yuri is known for her athletic abilities among fans and have been voted as the best body by foreigners in the past, all thanks to her love for yoga and stretching. Yuri flaunted her flexibility and perfectly lean body in front of the camera with some stretching moves like bending her body forward and lifting her leg straight up above her head.
“Jounetsu Tairiku” also documented members of Girls’ Generation diligently preparing for their Japanese arena tour and promoting recent Korean album “I Got a Boy.”
Girls' Generation‘s Jessica had fans searching for their jaws after seeing the beauty’s latest pictorial for ‘Beauty+‘.
Jessica teamed up with her endorsed beauty brand ‘banila co.‘ for the pictorial to opt for a darker, edgier look with her smokey eye makeup to go along with her black and white dresses, completing the sultry, yet refined image.
During the interview with the magazine, the idol star shared her beauty know-hows and revealed that her must-haves in her purse include her mist spray, moisturizing cream, tint, and perfume. She also revealed that despite her ‘ice princess’ image, she likes to keep it casual and fun on her off days, sharing, “I like to collect sneakers and t-shirts.”
'BEAUTY+' Full Interview with Jessica
BEAUTY+: How have you been? Jessica: After completing activities in Korea following the release of our official album early this year, I have been active overseas lately because of our Japan arena tour. After completing concert schedules four days out of a week in Japan, I spend the rest of the days on my own.
BEAUTY+: You ought to be tired from overseas activities, but your skin looks nice. The seasons are also changing on top of that. Jessica: Around this time, it’s especially easy to for my skin to become dry, so I pay a lot of attention to taking care of my skin. I also have to be careful of the yellow dust (translator’s note: she is referring to dust clouds from China). After outdoor activities, I make sure to wash my face cleanly and meticulously apply moisturizer on my skin to prevent it from becoming dry. I normally carry around moisturizer and mist, and try my best not to lose any moisture in my skin. I think of it as the most basic skin management.
BEAUTY+: You’re right. If you just maintain moisture, your skin shines. Jessica: Oh yeah. And before sleeping, it’s really nice to use a sleeping facial pack. It helps to prevent moisture from slipping out throughout the night, and I get in a good mood when I wash my face in the morning.
BEAUTY+: How do you clean your skin? Jessica: No matter how late my schedule ends, I never forget to wash my face before sleeping. I use cleansing products differently depending on the facial region. Especially around the sensitive eyes, I use a water-type cleanser to decrease any irritation.
BEAUTY+: I’m curious, not about your stage, but your everyday makeup. Jessica: I also wear lots of makeup just because there are a lot of performances or recordings, but I normally wear light makeup. I mix BB cream with moisturizing cream and apply a thick layer, and complete it by lightly applying a tint on my lips.
BEAUTY+: You’re taking good care of your skin, but there are times where the condition gets bad. If you have skin trouble, how do you care for it? Jessica: I do receive treatment from a dermatologist when I don’t have much time because of schedules, but I think it’s most important to give your skin time to relax and rest. I think it would also be good to use various products to take care of your skin at home. Of course, the first thing you should know is exactly what state your skin is in.
BEAUTY+: Is there a beauty habit you always follow? Jessica: I always rinse my face with cold water after washing it and apply sunscreen before going out like a habit. It’s good not forgetting these things.
BEAUTY+: Was there, by any chance, something that made you look at makeup differently? Jessica: While promoting, we usually get help from specialists, so I didn't have a big interest in it. While starting this Japan arena tour, I started doing my own makeup myself. I started gaining an interest in products and methods of application that suit me naturally.
BEAUTY+: What kind of makeup styles do you like doing? Jessica: I’m the type to change my makeup depending on my mood. I would extend the end of my eyeliner out long or short. Try drawing it to extend upwards. However, I keep my skin transparent and bright. I make sure to make it appear moist.
BEAUTY+: If you’re a girl, you ought to have much interest in perfume or body products. Jessica: For perfume, I like Jeanne Lanvin, Issey Miyake, and GiRL de Provence’s GiRL 1 Lily Magnolia, so I spray on what I feel like that day. Floral musk fragrances are also nice. And for body products, I use Fresh Sugar Lemon and Sugar Lychee often.
BEAUTY+: I assume your hair would become fried from constant dyeing and perms. How do you take care of it? Jessica: When I wash my hair at home, I apply hair oil while my hair is still wet. Then when I dry it, my hair flows more and seems to be in better condition. The nutrients soak in effectively and protect my hair from various damage.
BEAUTY+: What are some makeup products that you must take in your makeup bag when you go out? Jessica: Lip balm or lip tint, and perfume! I’ve been carrying around banila co.’s Prime Primer Pact lately.
BEAUTY+: Where do you think a woman’s beauty comes from? Jessica: While beautiful looks are important, lately, I think beauty that comes from the inside is also important. I can feel the beauty from the confidence of loving oneself, and women who have their own charms and appeals.
BEAUTY+: Then while living as a celebrity, what is a special trait or ‘weapon’ that you have discovered about yourself? Jessica: There isn’t a special trait, but I think that because I have my own image or vibe amongst Girls’ Generation members, I think those things can be my strengths. I think my most reliable ‘weapon’ would be our fans.
BEAUTY+: I think you would have learned a lot of things through your recent attempts at acting in a musical and drama; how was it? Jessica: While being active with Girls’ Generation members, it was unfamiliar and hard working with new people in a new genre. I think I learned how to get along with people I met for the first time through my musical and drama, and learned methods of acquiring unfamiliar knowledge I wasn't aware of before. Through acting, I learned how other people live; it was very interesting work for me and if given the chance, I would like to keep acting.
BEAUTY+: I know of you having exceptional fashion sense in your everyday life. What is a fashion item you like? Jessica: I usually like wearing flats or sneakers, but I’m particularly not the type to care for the brand and wear sneakers that are comfortable and pretty. I almost never wear high heels, but I occasionally purchase a pair I like with pretty designs. I also like t-shirts with pretty fits. I have a lot of various t-shirts with different details.
BEAUTY+: Lastly, tell us about your future activities. Jessica: We’re going to continue on with our remaining Japan arena tour successfully and are planning many opportunities to meet with fans, not only in Korea, but overseas with concerts and other various activities. Please continue to give Girls’ Generation and myself lots of love, and watch out for us. Check out more photos of Jessica for "BEAUTY+" April issue here.
Fashion hair specialist brand, Hair Couture, has signed a joint enterprise contract with Girls’ Generation and SM Entertainment. They are planning on “attacking” the world fashion hair market and will begin production and distribution of fashion hair in June.
Hair Couture’s president, Kim Minseok, stated, “From here on out, we are planning on showing various hair products using the styles of Girls’ Generation’s nine members. We think we can receive a good response from the world market, as Girls’ Generation has become one of the leading icons in Hallyu for their music and fashion.”
They have not only simply signed the girls on for advertising, but as part of their joint enterprise contract, Girls’ Generation members will also take part in the planning and development for products.
Hair Couture is a fashion hair specialist company that produces and distributes fashion wigs to 20 different countries, including the United States as their foothold, in North and South America and in Europe. South Korea’s hair market is growing larger every year and is said to be a 600 billion won market. Through this Korean company launch, they will be spreading out to China, Taiwan, Thailand, and other Asian markets.
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Girls’ Generation seriously discussed their position as musicians in the industry.
The group appeared on a Japanese documentary program MBS’ ‘Jounetsu-Tairiku’ and revealed their great life as singers as well as their behind stories about their hardships and concerns as a group.
During the interview, the members were asked to place themselves between ‘idol’ and ‘artist’. Jessica expressed her disappointment at what the word ‘idol’ has come to mean, saying “an idol is someone who is admired by the youth, but these days, any young singer can be called an idol.”
Sooyoung added, “Honestly, we want to be called an artist.” Yuri then pointed out that those titles cannot be decided on one’s own and that the right is given to the public.
Recently, it has been reported that most of cosmetics companies in Republic of Korea are in a race to sign idols as be their brand's representation. The popularity to sign idols to model their products become a quite fierce competition. Those companies regard idols can help them to raise their brand's awareness. Idol craze in Japan, China and Southeast Asia (as the targeted market) is seen as their opportunity.
Between all the idols, Girls' Generation regarded as the most remarkable. Currently, Yoona, Seohyun and Yuri are Girls' Generation's members that represent three different cosmetics brands.
From 2009 to present, Yoona is the model for a natural cosmetic, Innisfree. Amore Pacific Mamonde chose Yuri as their muse. While Seohyun represent LG Health Care Cosmetics brand, The Face Shop.
Girls' Generation, as well, also active to promote other products in various fields, including diet foods and become the face of a department store.
On March 19 at 1:00 PM, Korean local time, singer Se7en entered Uijoungbu 306 Reserve Battalion surrounded by approximately 100 fans.
When asked about his thoughts and plans in the army, especially since he would be older than most, Se7en answered, “It doesn’t matter how old I am. I will do my best.”
Se7en was also asked about his feelings toward actor Yoo Seung Ho, who recently enlisted. Se7en replied, “I really admired Yoo Seung Ho for enlisting quietly, unlike me. (Laugh) I am so grateful for all the love and support from my fans for 10 years. For the next two years, I will work hard, not as singer Se7en, but as Choi Dong Wook. I will stay healthy and will enjoy this experience. I would like to thank everyone for coming, and again, I will do my best.”
When asked to pick a girl group he would like to have for a visit, Se7en answered, “I would like everyone to come and perform. As for a girl group, other than 2NE1, Girls’ Generation would be nice. I will miss everyone.”
Jessica released new fashion pictorials with fashion magazine W Korea.
The concept of the pictorial is to reflect New York's chic lady. In the pictorial, she wears lace top with minimal design and white skinny jeans revealing her perfect abs.
During the photoshoot, Jessica was praised for her professional attitude as well as her flawless expressions.
Check out more photos of Jessica for "W Korea" here.
Jessica fans, it looks like March 21 is your special day! Earlier, W Korea revealed their April edition photoshoot pictures of Jessica showing off her abs. Then, Cosmopolitan did another favor for Jessica fans by posting their April edition photoshoot pictures of her. In one of them, she is shown revealing her shoulder and a part of her sexy black bra, hubba hubba!
There were three Cosmopolitan pictures revealed: one showing her in sunglasses and a hot pink see through shirt, another showing her wearing a white beanie with sunglasses attached to it, and finally a picture where she is dressed like a hip-hop girl and reveals a bit of her black bra.
The concept of the photoshoot was “funny & funky.” The photoshoot was a collaboration between Cosmopolitan and Vivian Westwood Eyewear. You will be able to see Jessica’s full eyewear photoshoot on the April edition of Cosmopolitan!
Check out more photos of Jessica for Cosmopolitan Magazine (April 2013 issue) here and here.
Pushing Kim Tae Hee and miss A’s Suzy aside, Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon became the dream girl of Korea’s soccer players.
On March 20, the Korean Professional Football League reported that in a survey completed by 755 soccer players in the K-league, 540 players selected Taeyeon as their ideal girl, taking in 71 percent of the votes. The majority of the players who voted Taeyeon were in their 20s.
At second and third were Kim Tae Hee and Kim Sarang. Miss A’s Suzy and Lee Min Jung placed third and fourth.
Upon hearing that she became Miss K-League, Taeyeon stated, “I can’t believe it. I feel great.” An interview with Taeyeon will be included in the 2013 K-League Official Guide.
The 2013 K-League Official Guide, which was issued on March 20, also highlights which celebrity was which player’s ideal girl. Most married soccer players referred to their wives.
