Infinite Also Likes Taeyeon

It was reported earlier by Soshi Site 9 (here) that Taeyeon’s favorite male group recently was INFINITE, which she revealed on November 7th during the recording of “SBS Power FM Power Time with Choi Hwajung”.

However, it seems that those feelings are reciprocated. On November 19th, during the filming of KBS’s “Birth of a Family”, Infinite’s dorm room was inspected while they were gone, and they found out that one of the members of INFINITE had a picture of Taeyeon on his bed.

As soon as the broadcast had finished, it became a huge topic among netizens, some even made comments like, “he must really like Taeyeon.”, or “I’m envious of Taeyeon!” and “Which boy has Taeyeon’s picture?”.

Source: K-plaza
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Girls’ Generation to Mentor Troubled Boys on Their New Show

Girls’ Generation will become mentors for boys.

On November 22nd, JTBC revealed that Girls’ Generation will be appearing on the weekend variety show “Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys”.

“Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys” will have the group becoming mentors for stubborn troublemakers. It is a dream project, where they will be solving each of their problems.

“Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys” will have five troublesome boys from different areas around the country dorming together. The program will be a reality show, showing how they change every day through training.

JTBC revealed, “Amidst their busy schedule after their comeback with ‘The Boys’, Girls’ Generation is looking forward to their first attempt at becoming mentors. The girls have been approaching this seriously, as it is a meaningful project to help wandering teenagers start anew. A new side of Girls’ Generation that has not been seen on any other variety show will be revealed.”

The first episode of “Girls’ Generation and Dangerous Boys” will air on the 4th of December at 7:30pm KST.

Source: TVReport via Naver
Translated by: ch0sshi@soshified.com
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UPDATED: Girls’ Generation to Hold Second Concert in Singapore

Girls' Generation performs in Seoul as part of its 2011 Girls' Generation Tour on July 24th, 2011.

Updated story with information from official press release:

Running into the Sun, the production company responsible for Girls’ Generation’s concert in Singapore, announced that a second Girls’ Generation concert will be held on December 10th at 6:00 PM SGT at Singapore Indoor Stadium. This is in addition to the girls’ originally scheduled performance on December 9th at 8:00 PM SGT, also at Singapore Indoor Stadium.

“We’re over the moon that the girls are able to perform a second night here as we understand
there are many fans who might not have gotten their tickets,” said Beatrice Chia-Richmond,
Managing Director and Creative Director of Running Into The Sun, “with the additional show on
10 Dec, we hope this will give fans a greater opportunity to watch the concert and deter anyone
from purchasing tickets from the black market.”

Girls' Generation performs in Seoul as part of its 2011 Girls' Generation Tour on July 24th, 2011.

According to the October 30th press release from Running into the Sun, the most popular tickets were located in the mosh pit, which is in the middle of the stage and holds 2,000 people who will get to see the girls up close. SISTIC, the ticket seller for both concerts, shows that each day is sold out. Tickets had gone on sale on November 2nd through the 3rd for Samsung mobile and tablet customers and OCBC debit and credit cardmembers, and to the general public on November 4th. Tickets were $218 SGD for the terrace and mosh pit, and $168 SGD for the balcony, plus a $3 SGD SISTIC charge.

“Based on the feedback received on Facebook and Twitter, along with the dozens of calls and
emails we receive every day, we expect sales of the tickets to move swiftly,” said Chia-Richmond in a Running into the Sun press release dated October 20th.

Running into the Sun, SM Entertainment, Conceptual, and Dream Maker are responsible for running the concerts, which are sponsored by Samsung, OCBC Bank, and F&N Sparkling Drinks.

“We are committed to providing consumers with the ability to enjoy a complete entertainment
experience anywhere, whether at home or on-the-go with Samsung’s range of smart devices
including smartphones, tablets and Smart TVs. To complement this, we are excited to bring the
latest pop acts to our customers,” said Ms Irene Ng, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at
Samsung Asia Pte Ltd. “Earlier this year, Samsung co-presented the most popular Korean boy
band, Super Junior, for their first solo concert in Singapore. Now, to reward our customers for
their loyal support for the year, we are thrilled to present the first solo concert for Asia’s top girl
group from Korea, Girls’ Generation.”

“The production quality we’ll see at the concert will be top-notch, and along with the superb performance by the girls, we’re sure the show will be nothing short of spectacular,” said Chia-Richmond.

Both concerts are expected to last for three hours, and will feature sexily choreographed dance moves, laser beams, LED screens, trapezes, and elevated platforms. Two stages and three passageways will be set up for the girls to perform and walk on, and these will allow concertgoers to see the girls from all angles during solo and group performances.

Girls' Generation performs in Seoul as part of its 2011 Girls' Generation Tour on July 24th, 2011.

Earlier story:

It has been announced that Girls’ Generation will be holding a second concert in Singapore.

According to Channel NewsAsia, Girls’ Generation will hold another concert on December 10th at 6:00 PM at Singapore Indoor Stadium, one day after their initial concert on December 9th. All 5,500 tickets for the December 9th concert, also at Singapore Indoor Stadium, was sold out four hours after going on sale. Tickets for the December 10th show are sold out as well.

While the December 9th show starts at 8:00 PM, the December 10th show will start two hours earlier at 6:00 PM to accommodate teenage fans who need to take the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) home.

Tickets for the December 9th concert were all purchased by priority customers, before they could go on sale to the general public. Prices ranged from S$168 for balcony and partially-restricted seats to S$218 for terrace and moshpit seats. The cost for the concert is estimated to be S$1.8 million, making it the most expensive K-Pop concert to be held in Singapore.

To read about the announcement of Girls’ Generation’s first Singapore concert date, go here.

Source: Running into the Sun, Channel NewsAsia, Yahoo! Singapore
Written by: residentbenchwarmer@soshified.com

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Tiffany’s Interview With “The Musical”

A boy and a girl dreamt a dream, and ran towards it, and at this moment, they are putting on a dream-like stage admist the attention and cheering from all over the world. Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany and Super Junior’s Eunhyuk, who have matured through endless passion and attempts, will try to stand alone through the musical “Fame”.

Tiffany will be taking the stage as Carmen Diaz, who chases her dreams in “Fame”. This musical about performing arts school students dreaming of becoming famous is familiar to them, as they became stars after spending years in a practice room. However, we are curious as to whether they can overcome the pressure of having to sing and act as someone else for their first musical stage. To be completely honest, we also wanted to see how much effort they are putting into the musical, with their already busy schedule as Girls’ Generation [and Super Junior], the leaders of K-POP, hallyu fever. That was the reason why we visited their practice room.


When we arrived at the Namsan Arts Center…”pink princess” Tiffany was wearing pink practice clothes, practicing the choreography by following along with Shin Euijung, who was double cast for the role of Carmen. This was because the choreography was changed when she missed practice due to a cold. Rather than just watching, Tiffany followed along with each move, learning the order. Soon after, the actual dance practice began. All the students of “P.A.” High School of Performing Arts, who look forward to becoming the best and the day their names become known, all take part in “Hard Work”…Tiffany started memorizing Carmen’s choreography gestures outside the stage.

 “There are so many things I want to do”, Tiffany


It seems you do the video recording yourself? Doesn’t your manager go around with you?
-Yes. The choreography’s changed a little, so I’m going to practice with watching it. My manager, because practice starts at 10 am, I just take the taxi. I even went to the hair salon by myself before practice. I have to practice a lot before I get busier.

Starting next week, promotions for your third album starts, right? I’ve been hearing that it’s going to be released in the US at the same time. How did you come to star in a musical with such a busy schedule?
-Our official third album released on [October] 19th. To be honest, after seeing my other members starring in musicals, I thought a lot about wanting to take an attempt in a new field. I practiced singing and acting in my spare time, and I just happened to get this chance. I’ve wanted to play the role of Carmen in “Fame” as well.

Now that you mention it, Taeyeon and Jessica, who you’re known to be close with, have both starred in musicals. I think Jessica mentioned you in an interview before. I think she said you were really jealous of her being in “Legally Blonde”?
-I was jealous. For like, 5 seconds? I was actually really happy and congratulated her a lot. I learned a lot from watching their performances as well.

Now that you’ve actually taken part in a musical practice, how is it? Is it fun?
-It’s really enjoyable. Carmen reminds me of the passion I had as a trainee, so I feel a little more attached. I think I will be able to express the feelings of wanting to become a star naturally. Although the passion and efforts put into fulfilling my dream is similar to that of Carmen, I’m worried because the more I practice, the more different her character seems.

I heard the practice runs from 10 am to 10 pm. Aren’t you tired? I heard you practiced until 12 last night?
-Haha. I think I work harder from wanting to do well. It’s hard because it’s my first time acting, but I think I’m lacking physically right now due to our third album preparations. I also have to worry about taking care of my throat. I do get stressed over things from here and there, but I try to do my best with an optimistic heart.

What’s the first thing you do when you come to practice?
-Greet everyone. Then, stretch?

It was nice seeing you be the first one to move the stage set, chairs, and music stand while practicing. I feel like you’d be enthusiastic during your everyday life, are you? Do you get along with others easily?
-I think it’s because I’m used to living with a group, but I’m usually pretty enthusiastic. Even more if it’s for my own team. I used to like hanging out with a lot of people, but as time went by after debuting, I think I’ve become more reserved. Fortunately, now that I’ve become a team with the actors of “Fame”, I’m able to approach them sincerely.

I heard you already had the musical numbers memorized for “Fame” before practice?
-I think I felt more attached to it since it’s my first musical. I’m also curious as to how I’ll look on stage as well. I’ll have to act naturally so the audience members can sympathize with me, so I’m worried.

Because “There She Goes!/Fame” and “In L.A.” are such well-known songs, I can imagine the pressure. What are you worried about, in terms of showing your own charm?
-I’m trying to sing it as naturally as I can. Fortunately, the song is originally in English, so I’m able to understand the lyrics a lot better.

Is there a song that you want to sing, other than Carmen’s?
-I really think Nick and Serena’s duet song “Let’s Play a Love Scene” is nice. “Mabel’s Prayer” is great, too.

How is your throat’s condition right now? I’m sure you were distressed when you had vocal nodules, how did you overcome it?
-Ah, it really felt like I was in prison then. I was fortunate enough to get treated and start singing again. I’m glad because I feel like I’ve been able to find a new vocal tone.

Unlike music programs, you have to concentrate and put all your energy into 2 hours on stage for musicals. Do you think you can handle it?
-Of course! Girls’ Generation’s concerts run for an average of 3 hours. I’m confident physically and mentally.

What’s something you’re looking forward to the most? And what are you most worried about?
-I’m looking forward to me acting, and I’m worried about my acting seeming awkward.

You’re living life as a singer, which you’ve dreamed about for a long time, and you’re receiving lots of love overseas. With a big dream being fulfilled now, what do you dream of for tomorrow?
-There are still so many things I want to do. I want to let people know about “Tiffany” through my singing, acting, musicals, and other different things. I want to sing and act in the US, too.

Tiffany took part in the choreography practice for “Fame” after “Hard Work”. While you could see that she is just a kind girl, trying to act like a passionate and, at times, short-tempered Carmen, you could see the same desire of wanting to become famous through her expressions. The actors took a short break after practicing. They shared the 40 servings of coffee that Eunhyuk prepared, and got ready for chorus practice. While watching Eunhyuk, Tiffany mentioned, “He’s laughing, but his back probably isn’t feeling well. Yesterday’s practice was really tiring.”…Eunhyuk and Tiffany’s eyes sparkled again when they sang “Bring On Tomorrow” with the others, like the students of “Fame” who are looking toward their shining tomorrow.


Source: The Musical
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Yoona Innisfree Christmas Campaign

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona has started the Christmas season a bit early as several endorsements came out in rapid succession.

Yoona Wishes You a Green Christmas with Innisfree

First up is a commercial with Innisfree who is having a “Green Christmas” campaign during this holiday season. Yoona takes center stage as she bursts out of the present and begins singing a traditional Christmas song, wishing everyone a Merry and Green Christmas. If you purchase a limited item with the Christmas seal, 500won and a pair of socks will be donated to Save the Children’s boys and girls.

Yoona’s Innisfree Green Christmas App

Next up is an iphone app of Yoona dressed in a simple outfit consisting of a pair of blue jeans, a white sweater, and a very long scarf. Yoona fusses around with her scarf for a bit after yawning and even sings a short but sweet part of a Christmas carol.


Last but not least, a beautiful set of pictures featuring Yoona in Christmas styled clothing released by Innisfree:

Christmas is around the corner and Yoona is kicking off the festivities.

Source: ecoinnisfree11@youtube.com, epsilonish@youtube.com, dcinside Yoona gallery
Written by: SeraphKY@soshified.com
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