Girls' Generation STEPPED before their Japanese fans for the first time since becoming an 8-member group during their 'Girls' GENERATION The Best Live at Tokyo Dome' on December 9.  This was not only their first exclusive concert at the biggest indoor concert venue in Japan but also their first on-site EVENT since the departure of Jessica.

The girls PRACTICED the last two months for this concert, reportedly more so than usual so that their fans would not feel the gap left by Jessica or the awkwardness of seeing the modified group.  Their first Tokyo Dome concert will be BROADCAST through Wowow Prime on December 28.

In ADDITION, the girls revealed that they will be releasing their first single as an 8-member group in Japan early next year!