Gee, Girls Generation Album

"Gee" is the lead single from the album Gee by K-pop girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on online music sites on January 5, 2009, with the physical release of the EP on January 7. It quickly went to #1 on various charts and eventually set a record for longest-running #1 on KBS's music chart show Music Bank, staying at that position for 9 consecutive weeks.

Background

Various media outlets reported that Girls' Generation would return in January 2009, after a 9-month hiatus. The song's release was preceded by various teaser posters around Seoul, released on December 26, and a 25-second teaser video. After its digital release, interest in the song rose greatly, topping Cyworld's hourly music chart on the day of release and topping 6 different digital music charts within two days.

Japanese version

On October 20, 2010 a Japanese version of "Gee" was released in three versions on CD and DVD. At the end of September, the Japanese "Gee" version was released to be played on radio stations.

Composition

"Gee" is a fast-tempo song about a girl who has fallen in love for the first time. The title is supposed to be an exclamation of surprise, similar to "어머나!" (Eomeona!, similar in meaning to "Oh, my goodness!", or, more similarly, "Gee!" in English).

Chart performance

South Korea

A week after its release, "Gee" went #1 on Music Bank; however, questions were raised when the group did not appear on the program, with rumors spreading regarding a possible rift between SM Entertainment and KBS. "Gee" also went to #1 on SBS's 인기가요 (Inkigayo) a week after their return.

"Gee" first tied with "Nobody" by the Wonder Girls for the longest-running #1 on music portal M.Net (6 weeks). The song then broke the record by staying on top a seventh week, and remained in the position for an eighth week. It also tied then broke the record for longest-running #1 on KBS's Music Bank, beating the 7-week record previously set by Jewelry in 2008 with "One More Time". "Gee" achieved its ninth #1 on the show on March 13, 2009.

SM Entertainment stated that over 100,000 copies of the mini-album were shipped to stores, while sales analyst company Hanteo reported sales in excess of 30,000 copies within the first 10 days of its release.

Japan

Girls' Generation also had success in Japan with their second Japanese single "Gee". They took second place and were crowned the first ever overseas girl group to claim this position. On October 26, 2010 it was announced that their Japanese 2nd single "Gee" reached #1 on the Oricon Daily chart, making them the first non-Japanese Asian girl group to reach number 1 on the chart. The song was ranked fifty-seventh on the Japan Hot 100 2010 year-end chart. On April 20, 2011, the girls added another accomplishment to their belt as the RIAJ (Recording Industry Association of Japan) website updated their charts showing that SNSD's Chaku Uta Full (ringtones) downloads for "Gee" went Double Platinum. The RIAJ certifies Platinum as moving 250,000 units, so Double Platinum would mean that the girls had over 500,000 downloads for "Gee".

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Track listing

1.   "Gee" 

2.   "Way to Go!

3.   "Dear Mom" 

4.   "Destiny"

5.   "Let's Talk About Love

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Girls' Generation II: Girls & Peace

Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ is the second Japanese album (fifth overall) by the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, set for release on November 28, 2012, under Nayutawave Records. "Girls & Peace" is the first release by all the members since their third Korean studio album "The Boys" (2011), after the group entered a semi-hiatus to pursue solo activities in South Korea, in which time, TaeTiSeo, the group's first subunit was created.

Background

In June 2011, the group released their debut Japanese album, Girls' Generation, opening to great critical and commercial acclaim, the album went on to become certified for a million copies shipped to Japanese retailers, and made them become second Korean artist to achieve the feat after label mate BoA. They returned to their native Korea the same year with The Boys, which saw the group solidify their dominance in both markets. The album went on to sell over 400,000 within six months, breaking Gaon Chart records in the process. Following the release of "The Boys" the group went on to promote the English version of the title track across Europe and the United States, most notably the Late Show with David Letterman and Live! with Kelly on January 31 and February 1, 2012, marking the first time a Korean musical act had performed on syndicated American television. The group then took a semi-hiatus to pursue solo activities in their home country, however, during this time the group formed TaeTiSeo. The sub-unit noted for its unique fashion choices and vocal focus, contained members Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, who released their debut EP Twinkle in May 2012, selling over 140,000 copies by July 2012. In May 2012, member Jessica revealed during an interview with Elle Korea that the group was working on the album, stating, "Our Japan album will be released sometime in the second half of the year. We're working hard on it." In August 2012, Nayutawave Records' parent company Universal Music reported its quarterly earnings and revealed the group to be one of the artists expected to increase revenue for the second half of 2012.

Release and Promotion

The album was formally announced along with its track list on November 1, 2012. The Japanese newspaper Sankei Sports were the first to reveal concept photos for the album, which featured the girls as retro-inspired flight attendants. Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ is scheduled for release on November 28, 2012 Offered in three editions, the regular edition contained the album with its twelve tracks. A limited DVD edition was offered with a 32-page photo book as well as a DVD containing the videos to the album's singles, "Paparazzi", "Oh!", "All My Love Is for You," and "Flower Power". The album was also released under a Deluxe First Press Limited Edition, which comes with a make-up case, traveler's notebook (with sticker), a set of nine solo member posters (folded), a deluxe edition 40-page photo book, as well as a bonus DVD containing seven videos to "Paparazzi", "Oh!", "All My Love Is For You, "Flower Power", and the dance versions to "Paparazzi", "Oh!" and "Flower Power."

Second Japan Arena Tour

See also: Second Japan Arena Tour

The group's official Japanese fan site announced in August 2012, that the group would embark on their second Japanese tour in 2012. Dates were announced in September, and the tour is expected to play to 14 crowds across six cities, including a six night stint at the Saitama Super Arena.

Singles

"Paparazzi" was released as the album's lead single on June 26, 2012. It continued the group's streak of successful Japanese releases, debuting at number one on the Japan Hot 100 and peaking at number two on the Oricon Weekly Chart, with opening week sales amounting to over 92,000 copies. "Paparazzi" was released in South Korea two months later on August 16, 2012. The single helped push the group's total physical single sales in the country to 647,000.

"Oh! / All My Love Is For You" served as the second single, being released on September 26, 2012. The double A-Side single featured a Japanese remake of "Oh!" (2010), as well as an original song entitled "All My Love Is for You", which appears on the album. "Oh! / All My Love Is For You" provided the group with another number one single on the Japan Hot 100, as well as the Oricon Weekly Chart.

"Flower Power" is set for release as the album's third single on November 21, 2012. Originally scheduled for release on November 14, the single was pushed back to November 21 due to production issues. The single also contains the B-side entitled "Beep Beep", which does not appear on the album, as well as a megamix of the tracks on "Girls & Peace."

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Track listing
1.   "Flower Power"
2.   "Animal"
3.   "I'm a Diamond"
4.   "Reflection"
5.   "Stay Girls"
6.   "T.O.P"
7.   "Boomerang"
8.   "Oh!"
9.   "All My Love Is for You"
10. "Paparazzi" 
11. "Girls & Peace" 

12. "Not Alone"

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The Boys (Girls' Generation album)

The Boys is the third Korean-language studio album (and fourth overall) by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on October 19, 2011 by both SM Entertainment and KMP Holdings in South Korea.

The album is also the debut American release of the group. Promotion was led by the release of an English version of the lead single on December 20, 2011. Under the distribution of Interscope Records, The Boys was released both physically and digitally with an expanded track listing on January 17, 2012.

Background

In August 2011, SM Entertainment confirmed that the group will be back in September with their third full-length album, but the release date was eventually delayed to October due to Sooyoung’s unexpected car accident injury.

Release and promotion

On January 19, 2012, performing The Boys at High1 Seoul Music Awards

On September 26, 2011 the first teaser photo featuring Taeyeon was released online for the impending comeback for "The Boys", followed by Sunny and Hyoyeon on September 27, Jessica, Sooyoung and Tiffany on September 28, and Yoona, Yuri, and Seohyun on September 29. The girls all represented a fairytale theme. On September 30, 2011, SM Entertainment announced that the album would be indefinitely postponed due to ongoing discussions about an album release in the United States, with details to be released as soon as they were confirmed.

On October 1, 2011, SM Entertainment released the first teaser for "The Boys", followed by second teaser on October 7, 2011. Both teasers showed Yoona picking up a black crystal, and proceeds to show the rest of the members in an outside, misty atmosphere. Later on October 13, 2011, SM Entertainment released a 16 second teaser clips for both the Korean and English version of the "The Boys". The teaser depicts the girls rapping and chanting along to the song. On the same day, SM released 30 second teaser clips of "The Boys", which showed a longer version of the previous teaser videos.

The album was officially released on 19 October 2011 and the group's comeback performances commenced on October 21, 2011, starting with Music Bank.

It was confirmed on November 27 that a re-release of the album will be out on December 8. The Korean version of "Mr. Taxi" was promoted as the lead single from this re-release.

International releases and promotions

Japan

A Japanese version of "The Boys" was produced for the repackaged album of Girls' Generation, released on December 28, 2011. It included the song "Time Machine", for which an MV was revealed on March 13, 2012. However, it was never officially promoted on Japanese TV broadcasts. On December 19, 2011, Girls' Generation performed the Japanese version of "The Boys" live on the Japanese TV reality show, Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ.

North America

"The Boys" was announced for an American release on November 19, 2011 under their American label Interscope Records, but after postponement, the single was released digitally on December 20 instead. SM Entertainment confirmed that the girls would promote their debut US single, "The Boys" on the late-night talk show the Late Show with David Letterman and on syndicated daytime talk show Live! with Kelly on January 31 and February 1 respectively.

The Boys was released in the US on January 17, 2012. This marks Girls' Generation's first physical release in the country, using the Korean single cover of the title track as the American album cover. With the exception of the English version of the title track, the entire album consists of Korean-language songs, all of which were taken from the original edition of The Boys. In addition, four remixes of "The Boys" are included in the US edition, the first of which features American rapper Snoop Dogg.

Europe

The album charted both in Spain and France at position #64 and #130 respectively for one week.

Commercial performance

The Boys has been commercially successful in Asian regions. It debuted at #1 on South Korea's Gaon Weekly Albums chart, and had sold over 400,000 copies in South Korea alone. The album peaked at #2 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart, the standard album chart of Japan, with sales records of more than 100,000 copies in the country. In addition, the album moved 26,000 copies in Taiwan.

The US edition of The Boys has not replicated the same commercial performance as it did in its native country; the album failed to enter the Billboard 200, but debuted at #2 on the Billboard World Albums[5] and re-entered the Heatseekers Album Chart at #17.

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Track listing

1.   "The Boys" 

2.   Telepathy

3.   "Say Yes"

4.   "Trick"

5.   How Great Is Your Love

6.   "My J" 

7.   "OSCAR" 

8.   "Top Secret" 

9.   "Lazy Girl" 

10. (Sunflower) 

11. VITAMIN

12. "Mr. Taxi" (Korean Version)

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Oh! (Girls' Generation album)

Oh! is the second studio album by the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on January 28, 2010 in Korea. It features the lead single "Oh!". A repackaged version, Run Devil Run was released in March 2010, with new track "Run Devil Run" as the lead track.

The album is listed by Gaon Album Chart as the second best-selling album of 2010 in South Korea, with 197,934 copies sold, and the repackaged version at fourth with 136,851 copies.

History

In January 2010, SM Entertainment confirmed that the group will be back in February with their seary 28.

Initial interest in the album was high, as physical and online pre-orders of the album totaled 150,000 copies. On its first day of sale, Oh! sold 30,000 copies. The album was released in more than 80 countries including the U.S., Canada, England, France, Japan, China and Ireland via iTunes on February 8, 2010.

The group began promoting their album on MBC's Music Core on January 30. The group also performed "Show! Show! Show!" as a part of their special comeback stage on Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo.

Upon the album's full release, various album tracks charted in the top ten of various charts. In April 2010, one of the songs in their album entitled, (Forever) has been featured on the OST of the drama Pasta.

Repackaging release

A "repackaged" version of the album was released in March, with a new concept based around a "Dark Girls' Generation" theme. The new single "Run Devil Run" was released as a digital single on March 17, 2010.[10] A demo, guide version of the song was originally recorded by Ke$ha; however, the song's rights were then sold to SM Entertainment, and subsequently assigned to Girls' Generation.[3] The music video was released on March 18, with their first comeback performance on KBS's Music Bank.

Track listing

1.   "Oh!" 

2.   "Show! Show! Show!"

3.   Sweet Talking Baby Song 

4.   Forever

5.   Be Happy

6.   (Boys & Girls)

7.   Talk to Me)"

8.   (Byeol Byeol Byeol) 

9.   Stick wit U)" 

10. Day by Day

11. "Gee" 

12. (Genie)"

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Girls' Generation (2011 album)

This article is about the 2011 self-titled album in Japanese by Girls' Generation. For their 2007 self-titled album in Korean, see Girls' Generation (2007 album).

Girls' Generation is the debut Japanese album (third overall and second to be self-titled) by the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation (Japanese: Shōjo Jidai), released on June 1, 2011 in Japan under Nayutawave Records. The album was originally released in three different editions. A repackaged edition of the album was released on December 28, 2011.

To promote the album, Girls' Generation embarked on their first Japan concert tour, The 1st Japan Arena Tour. Furthermore, the album is also ranked 18th on Spin magazine's Top 20 Pop Albums of 2011, and makes Girls' Generation the highest selling album and the highest annually ranked album achieved so far by a Korean group in Oricon history.

With the aid of their repackaged album, the album has officially shipped over 1 million copies as of January 11, 2012. As of June 2012, the album has been ‘Million’-certified by Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ). Making the group the second Korean artist to earn this achievement in Japan since Korean labelmate BoA's "Best of Soul" in 2005.

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Track listing

1.   "Mr. Taxi"
2.   "Genie" (Japanese Version)
3.   "You-aholic" 

4.   "Run Devil Run" (Japanese Version)
5.   "Bad Girl"
6.   "Beautiful Stranger" 

7.   "I'm in Love with the Hero"
8.   "Let It Rain"
9.   "Gee" (Japanese Version)
10. "The Great Escape"
11. "Hoot" (Japanese Version)
12. "Born to Be a Lady" 

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Girls' Generation (2007 album)

This article is about the 2007 self-titled album in Korean by Girls' Generation. For their 2011 self-titled album in Japanese, see Girls' Generation (2011 album).

Girls' Generation (Korean: SNSD) is the debut (first) album by idol girl group Girls Generation for the SM Entertainment label in South Korea.

The album was re-released on March 17, 2008 and Baby Baby became the title of the repackage album. The third single, "Baby Baby", was used to promote the album. The album promotions was concluded on April 13, 2008 at Inkigayo.

History

After a short break, the group's first full album was released in late autumn 2007, with the lead single "Girls' Generation" , a cover of Lee Seung-Chul hit. Other than the song, ‘Girls’ Generation’, the album also includes ‘Ooh La-La!’ which incorporated the stories of fairy tales like Cinderella and Snow White into the lyric and impressive melodies, ‘Kissing You’, a house style dance tune with the sweet lyric sung as if they are whispering love to their boyfriends and created by the hit composer Lee Jae-Myeong, and ‘Baby Baby’, a shy confession of love and a present from Hwang Seong-Je, the composer of BoA’s ‘Atlantis Princess’, to Girls’ Generation.

The album has sold 121,143 copies to date, placing 8th in the year-end charts. In early 2008, Girls' Generation began promoting their second single, "Kissing You". In March 2008, the album was re-released and re-titled Baby Baby. A third single, "Baby Baby", was used to promote the album.

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Track list
1. "Girls' Generation" 
2. "Ooh La-La!"
3. "Baby Baby"
4. "Complete"
5. "Kissing You"
6. "Merry-Go-Round"
7. "Tears"
8. "Tinkerbell"
9. "7989
10. "Honey"
11. "Into the New World" 

Baby Baby (Repackage Bonus Tracks)
12. "Kissing You (Skool Rock Remix)"
13. "Let’s Go Girls' Generation (long)"
14. "Let’s Go Girls' Generation (short)" 

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Bangkok, Thailand (February 12, 2012)

Main Set

Act 1:

"Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)"

"you-aholic"

"Mr. Taxi (Korean ver.)"

"I'm In Love With The Hero"

"Let It Rain (Korean ver.)"

"Snowy Wish"

"Kissing You"

"Oh! (House ver.)"

Act 2:

"Don't Stop the Music" (Hyoyeon's solo)

"Almost" (Jessica's solo)

"3" (Sunny's solo)

"Lady Marmalade" (Taeyeon & Tiffany's duet)

Act 3:

"The Great Escape"

"Bad Girl"

"Devil’s Cry" (Taeyeon's solo)

"Run Devil Run"

"Beautiful Stranger"

"The Boys (English ver.)

"Hoot (Rock ver.)"

Act 4:

"If" (Yuri's solo)

"Sway" (Sooyoung's solo)

"Stuff Like That There" (Seohyun's solo)

"4 Minutes (Yoona's solo)

Act 5:

"Danny Boy

"Complete"

Encore 1

"My Child"

"Cold Noodles"

"HaHaHa"

"Gee"

"Forever"

Encore 2

"Into the New World"

"Way To Go"

"It's Fantastic"

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Hong Kong, China (January 15, 2012)

Main Set

Act 1:

"Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)"

"you-aholic"

"Mr. Taxi (Korean ver.)"

"I'm In Love With The Hero"

"Let It Rain (Korean ver.)"

"Snowy Wish"

"Kissing You"

"Oh! (House ver.)"

Act 2:

"Don't Stop the Music" (Hyoyeon's solo)

"Almost" (Jessica's solo)

"3" (Sunny's solo)

"Lady Marmalade" (Taeyeon & Tiffany's duet)

Act 3:

"The Great Escape"

"Bad Girl"

"Devil’s Cry" (Taeyeon's solo)

"Run Devil Run"

"Beautiful Stranger"

"The Boys (English ver.)

"Hoot (Rock ver.)"

Act 4:

"If" (Yuri's solo)

"Sway" (Sooyoung's solo)

"Stuff Like That There" (Seohyun's solo)

"4 Minutes (Yoona's solo)

Act 5:

"Danny Boy

"Complete"

Encore 1

"My Child"

"Cold Noodles"

"HaHaHa"

"Gee"

"Forever"

Encore 2

"Into the New World"

"Way To Go"

"It's Fantastic"

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