The team consists of nine members who are fluent in many languages including English, Chinese and Japanese. The group is also versatile in various fields such as singing, dancing, acting, modeling and MCing. The nine member group will aim to take over the music world in all of Asia.
Pre-debut
The members were professionally trained primarily in singing and dancing, while some members were also selected to be trained in acting and modeling. Many of the members already had made names for themselves in the Korean entertainment industry through their participation in magazine ads, television commercials, and small television appearances. For nearly two years, Korean websites speculated about which of the female SM Entertainment trainees would be placed into the group[citation needed]. Before the official release of the group name, Girls' Generation, it was rumored that the group would be named "Super Girls" after their so-called counterpart, Super Junior.
Debut and First Album
On July 19, 2007, Girls' Generation had their first performance on M.NET'S M!Countdown. Although this performance was never broadcasted on television, many videos were shot by fans and uploaded onto the internet. The song the girls performed was called "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)", which ended up being their first single.
On August 2, 2007, the single "다시 만난 세계 (Into the New World)" was released. This single included two other songs, "Beginning" and "Perfect For You (소원)", later renamed as Honey for their debut album "Girls' Generation". An instrumental of "Into the New World" is also included.
The group began promoting the single soon after its release. On August 5, 2007, Girls' Generation made their debut performance on SBS's Popular Songs, performing their first single. Although it was their first televised performance, it was lip-synched, making netizens doubt their live performance capabilities[citation needed]. A few days later, on August 11, Girls' Generation did their first live performance on MBC's Show! Music Core, which was met with mixed reviews[citation needed]. The day after, the group performed live for the second time on KBS's Music Bank. This performance also had mixed reviews by netizens.[citation needed] Despite this, on October 11, 2007, Girls' Generation won first place with their popular song, "Into the New World" in M!Countdown, beating Lee Seung Gi by a couple of votes.
After a short break, their first full album was released on November 1, with the lead single "소녀시대 (Girls' Generation)", a cover of Lee Seung Chul's hit. Promotion for the single started in early November. Marked by cutesy dance routines and vocals, "Girls' Generation" was a hit for the group, and the album has sold 56,
4 copies to date, placing 12th in the year-end charts.[1] In January 2008, Girls' Generation began promoting their second single, "Kissing You". The music video featured Donghae from Super Junior. This song achieved the #1 spot in the three main TV music rankings—SBS Inkigayo, M.Countdown! and KBS Music Bank[citation needed].On March 13, 2008, the album was re-released, now titled Baby Baby. A third single, "Baby Baby", was used to promote the album throughout March. As of April 2008, the girls have ceased promotion of their album; however, a digital EP featuring Jessica, Tiffany, and Seohyun was released on April 7, 2008, titled Roommate. The single from the mini-album is "오빠나빠" (literally "Bad Brother", although contextually it refers to an older male (boy)friend).
The group will mark their first North American appearance by performing at the annual Korean Festival held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. The concert will feature a slew of other Korean pop and folk singers, including management mates Super Junior-T and TVXQ. The concert is set to take place on May 17, 2008.
Documentary
Girls' Generation's documentary Girls' Generation Goes to School (소녀...학교에 가다) began airing on July 27, 2007 on M.NET. There were a total of nine episodes, with seven focused on their performances, one "behind-the-scenes" look at the girls' world, and the last being a bonus episode of the girls performing at Sunny's high-school. Another show, broadcasted on MTV Korea, shows each of the girls at home.
Charity Cafe
Girls' Generation took part in an event named "Charity Cafe" with Park Tae Hwan , in order to raise money to help with the oil spills. This event was recorded in 2007 and proved to be very successful, showing another side of the girls.
TaeYeon
Birth Name: Kim Taeyeon / 김태연
Date of Birth: March 9, 1989 (1989-03-09) (age 19)
Position: Group Leader, Lead Vocalist, DJ
Training: 3 Years
School: Jeonju Art High School (전주예술고등학교)
Notes:
-Winner of SM Academy singing competition 2004
-Contributed to the Hong Gil Dong Soundtrack with "If" as her first solo
Date of Birth: March 9, 1989 (1989-03-09) (age 19)
Position: Group Leader, Lead Vocalist, DJ
Training: 3 Years
School: Jeonju Art High School (전주예술고등학교)
Notes:
-Winner of SM Academy singing competition 2004
-Contributed to the Hong Gil Dong Soundtrack with "If" as her first solo
Jessica
Birth Name: Jessica Jung / 제시카 정
Korean Name: Jung Sooyeon / 정수연
Date of Birth: April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) (age 19)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Training: 7 years and 6 months
School:
-2001~2003: Seoul International School (서울국제학교)
-2003~2007: Korea Kent Foreign School (한국 켄트 외국인 학교)
Notes:
-Born and raised in California; therefore fluent in English
-Moved to Korea with her family at the age of 11 to undergo training in SM Entertainment
-Featured in Kim Jo Han's "Sorry, My Love Was Late(사랑이 늦어서 미안해)" Music Video
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Tiffany and SeoHyun called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
Birth Name: Jessica Jung / 제시카 정
Korean Name: Jung Sooyeon / 정수연
Date of Birth: April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) (age 19)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Training: 7 years and 6 months
School:
-2001~2003: Seoul International School (서울국제학교)
-2003~2007: Korea Kent Foreign School (한국 켄트 외국인 학교)
Notes:
-Born and raised in California; therefore fluent in English
-Moved to Korea with her family at the age of 11 to undergo training in SM Entertainment
-Featured in Kim Jo Han's "Sorry, My Love Was Late(사랑이 늦어서 미안해)" Music Video
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Tiffany and SeoHyun called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
Sunny
Birth Name: Lee Sunkyu / 이순규
Date of Birth: May 15, 1989 (1989-05-15) (age 18)
Position: Supporting Vocalist, DJ
Training: 9 months (under SM Entertainment)
School: Baehwa Girl's High School (배화여자고등학교)
Notes:
DJ of Chunji Radio with Sungmin of Super Junior
Sunny is the niece of Lee Soo Man (이수만), Founder of SM Entertainment
Sunny's father is also a part of the entertainment industry as the manager of K-pop girl group Sugar
Sunny's sister is also a part of the entertainment industry as the manager of K-pop singer Ayumi Lee
Birth Name: Lee Sunkyu / 이순규
Date of Birth: May 15, 1989 (1989-05-15) (age 18)
Position: Supporting Vocalist, DJ
Training: 9 months (under SM Entertainment)
School: Baehwa Girl's High School (배화여자고등학교)
Notes:
DJ of Chunji Radio with Sungmin of Super Junior
Sunny is the niece of Lee Soo Man (이수만), Founder of SM Entertainment
Sunny's father is also a part of the entertainment industry as the manager of K-pop girl group Sugar
Sunny's sister is also a part of the entertainment industry as the manager of K-pop singer Ayumi Lee
Tiffany
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang /스테파니 황
Korean name: Hwang Mi Young / 황미영
Date of Birth: August 1, 1989 (1989-08-01) (age 18)
Position: Lead Vocalist, MC
Training: 2 Years 7 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (한국 켄트 외국인 학교)and Diamond Bar High School (DBHS)
Notes:
-Born in the United States and raised in Diamond Bar, California
-Won the SM Starlight Casting System
-Fluent in both English and Korean
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Jessica and SeoHyun called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
-Co-MC of 소년 소녀 가요 백서
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang /스테파니 황
Korean name: Hwang Mi Young / 황미영
Date of Birth: August 1, 1989 (1989-08-01) (age 18)
Position: Lead Vocalist, MC
Training: 2 Years 7 Months
School: Korea Kent Foreign School (한국 켄트 외국인 학교)and Diamond Bar High School (DBHS)
Notes:
-Born in the United States and raised in Diamond Bar, California
-Won the SM Starlight Casting System
-Fluent in both English and Korean
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Jessica and SeoHyun called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
-Co-MC of 소년 소녀 가요 백서
HyoYeon
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon / 김효연
Date of Birth: September 22, 1989 (1989-09-22) (age 18)
Position: Main Dancer, Supporting Vocalist, Rapper
Training: 6 Years 1 Month
School: China Beijing Language Courses (중국북경어학연수)
Notes:
-Attended a Hip Hop dance school specializing in Waving, Popping, Locking and Animation
-Can dance in a variety of genres including Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Tap, and ballet.
-Was in China for a year with Super Junior's Siwon in order to improve her Mandarin skills.
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon / 김효연
Date of Birth: September 22, 1989 (1989-09-22) (age 18)
Position: Main Dancer, Supporting Vocalist, Rapper
Training: 6 Years 1 Month
School: China Beijing Language Courses (중국북경어학연수)
Notes:
-Attended a Hip Hop dance school specializing in Waving, Popping, Locking and Animation
-Can dance in a variety of genres including Hip Hop, Latin, Jazz, Tap, and ballet.
-Was in China for a year with Super Junior's Siwon in order to improve her Mandarin skills.
Yuri
Birth Name: Kwon Yuri / 권유리
Date of Birth: December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) (age 18)
Position: Lead Dancer, supporting vocalist, Actress
Training: 5 Years 11 Month
School: Neunggok High School (능곡고등학교)
Notes:
-Yuri acts along with Sooyoung in the drama Unstoppable Marriage.
-Yuri was featured in Super Junior's movie Attack on the Pin-Up Boys.
-She appeared in TVXQ's "Beautiful Life" MV.
-She had a small role in 2005 KM Super Junior Show 'The King's Boyfriend'
Birth Name: Kwon Yuri / 권유리
Date of Birth: December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) (age 18)
Position: Lead Dancer, supporting vocalist, Actress
Training: 5 Years 11 Month
School: Neunggok High School (능곡고등학교)
Notes:
-Yuri acts along with Sooyoung in the drama Unstoppable Marriage.
-Yuri was featured in Super Junior's movie Attack on the Pin-Up Boys.
-She appeared in TVXQ's "Beautiful Life" MV.
-She had a small role in 2005 KM Super Junior Show 'The King's Boyfriend'
SooYoung
Birth Name: Choi Sooyoung / 최수영
Date of Birth: February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10) (age 18)
Position: Supporting vocalist, Model, Actress, DJ
Training: 6 Years 3 Month
School: Jeongshin Girl's High school (정신여자고등학교)
Notes:
-Sooyoung made a debut in Japan as a singer and is therefore fluent in Japanese
-While in Japan, she became close with BoA and Sunday from The Grace as they too were working in Japan as singers at the time
-Sooyoung acts along with Yuri in the drama Unstoppable Marriage.
Birth Name: Choi Sooyoung / 최수영
Date of Birth: February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10) (age 18)
Position: Supporting vocalist, Model, Actress, DJ
Training: 6 Years 3 Month
School: Jeongshin Girl's High school (정신여자고등학교)
Notes:
-Sooyoung made a debut in Japan as a singer and is therefore fluent in Japanese
-While in Japan, she became close with BoA and Sunday from The Grace as they too were working in Japan as singers at the time
-Sooyoung acts along with Yuri in the drama Unstoppable Marriage.
YoonA
Birth Name: Im Yoona / 임윤아
Date of Birth: May 30, 1990 (1990-05-30) (age 17)
Position: Model, Actress
Training: 7 Years and 2 Months
School: Daeyeong High School (대영고등학교)
Notes:
-Regarded as the most experienced member in terms of being in the entertainment industry
-She acted in a drama called "9 Ends 2 Outs" (9회말 2아웃)
-Childhood friend of fellow member Seohyun
-She appeared on The Grace "My Everything" music video and on Super Junior "U" and "Marry U" music video and TVXQ's -Magic Castle music video
-Graduated Yeong Nam Middle School (영남중학교)
Birth Name: Im Yoona / 임윤아
Date of Birth: May 30, 1990 (1990-05-30) (age 17)
Position: Model, Actress
Training: 7 Years and 2 Months
School: Daeyeong High School (대영고등학교)
Notes:
-Regarded as the most experienced member in terms of being in the entertainment industry
-She acted in a drama called "9 Ends 2 Outs" (9회말 2아웃)
-Childhood friend of fellow member Seohyun
-She appeared on The Grace "My Everything" music video and on Super Junior "U" and "Marry U" music video and TVXQ's -Magic Castle music video
-Graduated Yeong Nam Middle School (영남중학교)
SeoHyun
Birth Name: Seo Juhyun / 서주현
Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 16)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Training: 6 Years and 6 Months
School: Daeyeong High School(대영고등학교)
Notes:
-Is the youngest of the group
-Childhood friend of fellow member Yoona
-Can play piano
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Jessica and Tiffany called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
Birth Name: Seo Juhyun / 서주현
Date of Birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 16)
Position: Lead Vocalist
Training: 6 Years and 6 Months
School: Daeyeong High School(대영고등학교)
Notes:
-Is the youngest of the group
-Childhood friend of fellow member Yoona
-Can play piano
-Released a single with fellow bandmates Jessica and Tiffany called Bad Boy (오빠 나빠)
credit: Girl's Generation@wikipedia
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