Girls' Generation (Hangul: 소녀시대; Hanja: 少女時代) is a South Korean nine-member girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. The members include (in order of official announcement) Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (the leader), Jessica, and Sunny. International Girls' Generation fans usually refer to the group as SNSD, the acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae as well as their Chinese name, Shao Nü Shi Dai. Many of the members had already pursued an entertainment career before Girls' Generation's debut through acting, DJ-ing, and modeling.
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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.
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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 broadcast 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.
During their debut, there were various behind-the-scenes documentaries showcasing the girls. Girls' Generation Goes to School (소녀...학교에 가다) began airing on July 27, 2007 on MNET. 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, broadcast on MTV Korea, shows each of the girls at home.
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 121,143 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 marked their first North American appearance by performing at the annual Korean Festival Dream Concert held at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles, California. The concert featured a slew of other Korean pop and folk singers, including management mates TVXQ and Super Junior-T. The concert took place on May 17, 2008.
Girls' Generation, along with fellow SM artists such as TVXQ, BoA, Super Junior, SHINee, CSJH the Grace and other SM artists participated in SMTown Live '08. The concert took place on August 15, 2008. The tour will expand its route to South Korea, Thailand, and China
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Taeyeon
* Stage name: Taeyeon (Hangul: 태연; Hanja: 泰姸)
* Birth name: Kim Taeyeon (Hangul: 김태연; Hanja: 金泰姸)
* Date of birth: March 9, 1989 (1989-03-09) (age 19)
* Position: Lead Vocal/ Leader
* "Discovery:' 2004 8th Annual SM Academy singing competition
Taeyeon was the winner of the SM Academy singing competition in 2004. She is currently a DJ of Good Friend Radio with Super Junior member Kang-In and she is the first Girls' Generation member to release a solo track, "If". She is also the leader and the oldest member of Girls' Generation. Taeyeon participated in Lee Bul Music Video called 영원(Forever).

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Sooyoung
* Stage name: SooYoung (Hangul: 수영; Hanja: 秀英)
* Birth name: Choi Sooyeong (Hangul: 최수영; Hanja: 崔秀英)
* Date of birth: February 10, 1990 (1990-02-10) (age 18)
* Position: Sub Vocalist
* Casted: 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
Before Sooyoung's addition to Girls' Generation, she made a brief debut in Japan as a singer in the group called Route 0. She first debuted with Marina Takhashi with the song start. While in Japan, she became close friends with BoA and Sunday from The Grace as they too were working in Japan as singers at the time. She was previously a DJ of Reckless Radio along with Sungmin of Super Junior. However, she was soon replaced by Sunny due to schedule conflicts. Sooyoung also played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri.
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Yuri
* Stage name: Yuri (Hangul: 유리; Hanja: 俞莉)
* Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리; Hanja: 權俞莉)
* Date of birth: December 5, 1989 (1989-12-05) (age 18)
* Position: Sub Lead Dancer/ Sub Vocalist
* Discovery: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest
Yuri joined the label when she took 2nd place in the 2001 1st SM Youth Best Dancer Contest. She appeared in TVXQ's "Beautiful Life" music video and had a small role as a ballerina in Super Junior's first movie, Attack on the Pin-Up Boys. She also had a small role in a television segment, "The King's Boyfriend," which was part of the 2005–2006 KMTV Super Junior documentary, Super Junior Show. Yuri also played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Sooyoung.
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Tiffany
* Stage name: Tiffany (Hangul: 티파니; Hanja: 蒂芬妮)
* Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
* Korean birth name: Hwang Miyoung (Hangul: 황미영; Hanja: 黃美英)
* Date of birth: August 1, 1989 (1989-08-01) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2004 Casting System (Los Angeles, California)
Tiffany was raised in Diamond Bar, California. She was discovered in the SM Starlight Casting System 2004 in Los Angeles and began her training under the label until the debut of Girls' Generation. Along with Seohyun and Jessica, she released a brand new single, "Bad Brother" (오빠 나빠) and Mabinogi [It's Fantastic!].
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Hyoyeon
* Stage name: Hyoyeon (Hangul: 효연; Hanja: 孝淵)
* Birth name: Kim Hyoyeon (Hangul: 김효연; Hanja: 金孝淵)
* Date of birth: September 22, 1989 (1989-09-22) (age 19)
* Position: Lead Dancer/ Sub vocalist
* Discovery: 2000 SM Casting System
Hyoyeon is regarded as the best dancer in the group as she once attended a hip hop dance school that specializes in waving, popping, locking, and animation. Prior to debut, Hyoyeon traveled to Bejing, China in 2004 with Super Junior's Siwon to learn Mandarin and more about Chinese culture.
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Sunny
* Stage name: Sunny (Hangul: 써니; Hanja: 珊妮)
* Birth name: Lee Sunkyu (Hangul: 이순규; Hanja: 李順圭)
* Date of birth: May 15, 1989 (1989-05-15) (age 19)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2007 SM Casting System
After several months of training under SM Entertainment in 2007, Sunny quickly debuted as a member of Girls' Generation that same year. She is the niece of SM Entertainment's CEO, Lee Soo Man. Her father was once the manager of the disbanded K-pop girl group Sugar and her sister is the manager of K-pop singer Ahyoomee. She was a co-DJ of Reckless Radio along with Sungmin of Super Junior until the broadcast ended on the 30th of July. Sunny appeared in Super Junior-Happy's music video for "Cooking? Cooking!".

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Yoona
Further information: Lim Yoona
* Stage name: Yoona (Hangul: 윤아; Hanja: 允兒)
* Birth name: Lim Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아; Hanja: 林允兒)
* Date of birth: May 30, 1990 (1990-05-30) (age 18)
* Position: Sub vocalist
* Discovery: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
Yoona is regarded as the most experienced member in terms of being in the entertainment industry.[citation needed] Prior to debut and after, Yoona has appeared in several music videos, such as in The Grace's "My Everything", Super Junior's "U", "Marry U", as well as TVXQ's "Magic Castle".She also appeared in The Grace music video, "My Everything" with SuperJunior member Kim Kibum. She has also appeared TVXQ's Rising Sun concert. She gained a minor role in the Korean drama, 9 Ends 2 Outs (9회말 2아웃) and won a major role in a new drama, You Are My Destiny. In the new drama, Yoona portrays a girl who was once blind. You Are My Destiny has the highest rating and number of viewers for daily dramas in its time slot, beating other per popular dramas from major Korean networks, MBC and SBS.

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Seohyun
* Stage name: Seohyun (Hangul: 서현; Hanja: 徐玄)
* Birth name: Seo Joohyun (Hangul: 서주현; Hanja: 徐珠玄)
* Date of birth: June 28, 1991 (1991-06-28) (age 17)
* Position: Vocalist
* Discovery: 2003 SM Casting System
Seohyun is the youngest member of the Girls' Generation. She is a very high leveled pianist and along with Tiffany and Jessica, they released a mini-group singles "오빠 나빠" ("Bad Boyfriend/Brother") and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)". She is also into the show and character, Keroro Gunsou.
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Jessica
* Stage name: Jessica (Hangul: 제시카; Hanja: 潔西卡)
* Birth name: Jessica Jung
* Korean birth name: Jung Sooyeon (Hangul: 정수연; Hanja: 鄭秀姸)
* Date of birth: April 18, 1989 (1989-04-18) (age 19)
* Position: Lead Vocal
* Discovery: 2000 SM Casting System
Jessica was born and raised in California. She moved to Korea when she was 11 for training. She released 2 singles alongside with Seohyun and Tiffany: "오빠 나빠" ("Bad Boyfriend/Brother") and "Mabinogi (It's Fantastic!)".Jessica also stars in Jo Han Kim's music video "Love is Late, I'm Sorry".
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Discography
Into the New World (다시 만난 세계)
* Released: August 2, 2007
* Format: CD
* Label: Seoul Records
* Producer: SM Entertainment
* Tracks: 4
* Singles: "Into the New World (다시 만난 세계)"
Girls' Generation (Re-released as Baby Baby)
* Released: November 1, 2007
* Format: CD
* Label: Seoul Records
* Producer: SM Entertainment
* Tracks: 11 (14 in re-release)
* Singles: "Girls' Generation", "Kissing You", "Baby Baby"
The First Mini Album — Gee
* Released: January 7, 2009
* Format: CD, digital
* Label: Seoul Records
* Producer: SM Entertainment
* Tracks: 5
* Singles: "Gee"
The Second Mini Album — Tell Me Your Wish
* Released: June 29, 2009
* Format: CD, digital
* Label: Seoul Records
* Producer: SM Entertainment
* Tracks: 6
* Singles: "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)"
Chocolate Love
* Released: October 7, 2009
* Format: Digital
* Label: Seoul Records
* Producer: Bloodshy & Avant
* Singles: Chocolate Love
[edit] Compilations
* November 23, 2007: SBS Drama Thirty Thousand Miles in Search of My Son OST
o Track 1, "Touch the Sky"
* December 7, 2007: 2007 WINTER SMTOWN
o Track 7, "Love Melody"
* January 22, 2008: KBS Drama Hong Gil Dong (TV series) OST
o Track 2, "만약에 (Manyage / If)" : Taeyeon Solo
o Track 5, "작은 배 (Jageun Bae / The Little Boat)"
* August 8, 2008: SBS Drama Working Mom OST
o Track 1, "꼭 (Ggok / For Sure)" : Yuri & Sooyoung Duet
o Track 2, "사랑을 몰라요 (Sarang-eul Mollayo / You don't Know about Love)" : Sunny Solo
* September 17, 2008: MBC Drama Beethoven Virus OST
o Track 7, "들리나요... (Deullinayo / Can You Hear Me...?)" : Taeyeon Solo
o Track 13, "Day by Day"
* November 15, 2008: IPTV Movie Story of Wine OST
o "이제서야 (Ijeseoya / Forever (Finally) Now)" : Sunny Solo
* March 25, 2009: SBS Drama Ja Myung Go OST
o Track "나 혼자서 (By Myself)" : Tiffany Solo
* September 16, 2009: MBC Drama Heading To The Ground OST
o Track 1 "사랑인걸요 (SarangInGulYo / It's Love)" : Taeyeon & Sunny Duet
o Track 2 "Motion" : Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany & Seohyun
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Awards
2007
* 14th Annual Korean Entertainment Awards <Best New Female Group>
* 2007 M.net Golden Disk Awards <Anycall Newbie Award>
* 2007 M.net Golden Disk Awards <Anycall Popularity Award>
* 2007 Song of the Month for Into A New World for the month of August from Cyworld Digital Music Awards
* 2007 Best New Female Group at the 14th Annual Korean Performing Arts Ceremony
2008
* 17th Seoul Gayo Awards <High1 Music Award>
* 17th Seoul Gayo Awards <Best New Artist Award>
* M.net 20's Choice: Hot Sweet Music Award <Kissing You>
* 15th Annual Korean Entertainment Awards <Best Female Group>
2009
* Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (January) <Gee>
* Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (February) <Gee>
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