December 12th, 2011

Hyoyeon and Sooyoung Talk About Costume Choices

On the November 8th broadcast of Mnet’s “The Beatles Code”, Girls’ Generation’s Hyoyeon revealed that she was once jealous of the other members of her group, who got to wear outfits that she thought were prettier than hers. Though the members are sometimes allowed to choose their own outfits, often it is a team of stylists who coordinate the outfits that Girls’ Generation wears to performances or other events. During a segment on the show, Hyoyeon explained that in the past she would get upset and think, “Why don’t they let me wear those outfits?” She continued, however, by saying that she now trusts that the stylists will spend enough time to decide on outfits which best suit her figure.

To this Sooyoung added, “I want to wear heels and skirts, but when I’m stubborn and wear what I want, it messes up the harmony made up by all the members.” As the tallest member of Girls’ Generation, Sooyoung often complained during the group’s debut that the tall members were not allowed to wear heels, while the shorter ones were, showing that Hyoyeon was not the only member to have had issues with the stylists.

The second part of Girls’ Generation’s appearance on “The Beatles Code” will air on November 15th.

Source: Newsen

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Girls’ Generation Enters Year-End Billboard Japan Hot 100 Chart

With 2011 coming to a close, Billboard has revealed its 2011 Year-end Charts. On the Japan Hot 100 chart, seven spots have been taken up by four different K-pop groups: KARA, Girls’ Generation, T-ara and TVXQ. Japanese idol group, AKB48, topped this chart with “Everyday Katyusha” and “Flying Get” in first and second place respectively. Girls’ Generation charted at 11th place with their song “Mr. Taxi”. “Gee” also found a spot in this chart at number 23.

Girls’ Generation has been receiving lots of positive feedback from overseas fans, especially in Japan. After having several successful, sold-our arena tours, they have been invited to multiple prestigious year-end events such as the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen. Since their single, “Mr. Taxi”, was so well received in Japan, a Korean version was later produced and released. It is the feature song on Girls’ Generation’s third repackage album, which has already been released in Korea. The repackage of the First Japan Album will go on sale December 20th.

Source: Manila Bulletin