~*~*~ GIRLS' GENERATION/SNSD ~*~*~

 

Girls' Generation (Korean: 소녀시대; Sonyeo Shidae) is a nine-member South Korean pop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007.^[1][2] They are known in Japan as Shoujo Jidai (Japanese: 少女時代) and are referred to as SoShi (소시) or SNSD by their fans, both abbreviated forms of the group's Korean name. The group consists of Taeyeon, Jessica Jung, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri,Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun.

They gained attention at the beginning of their career with songs such as "Into The New World", "Kissing You" and "Baby Baby". However, it was not until 2009, they gained immense popularity with their hit single "Gee", which holds the record for being the longest running number one song on KBS Music Bank, having held the number one chart ranking for nine consecutive weeks. "Gee" was named 'song of the decade' by the Korean music site, Melon.^[3] The group solidified their place in the Korean music industry with follow-up singles "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)", "Run Devil Run", and "Oh!".

The group began a foray into the Japanese music scene in late 2010 under Nayutawave Records, a label part of Universal Music Group, with the Japanese remakes of their 2009 Korean hits "Genie" and "Gee." The group's debut Japanese album, Girls' Generation, released in June 2011, is currently the highest selling album in Japan by a Korean group in Oricon history. The album quickly became their most successful album to date, being certified 'Million' by the RIAJ and made the group the second Korean artist to earn this achievement in Japan since Korean labelmate BoA's "Best of Soul" in 2005.^[4]

In 2011, they returned to the Korean music scene with "The Boys", which was released in three languages: Korean, Japanese, and for the first time, English. At the start of 2012, the group performed the English version of "The Boys" on the late night talk show Late Show with David Letterman and on the daytime talk show Live! with Kelly, becoming the first Korean musical act to perform on each show, and the first Korean act to perform on syndicated television in the United States. In the same year, the group formed their first sub-unit, entitledGirls' Generation-TTS, or simply "TaeTiSeo", composed of members Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun. The subgroup's debut EP, Twinkle, peaked at #136 on the Billboard 200, becoming the highest charting K-Pop album on the chart thus far. In less than five years of their debut, the group amassed over 30 million digital singles and 4.4 million physical albums.^[5]

~*~*~* SNSD MEMBER'S PROFILE *~*~*~

 

~*~ T A E Y E O N (태연) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Kid Leader Taeyeon
BIRTH NAME: Kim Taeyeon
NICKNAMES: Taeng,Taengoo,Kid Leader,ByunTaeng,JumTaeng
POSITION: Leader & Main Vocalist
DATE OF BIRTH: March 09,1989
ZODIAC SIGN:  Pisces
BLOOD TYPE: O
SIBLING/S: 1 older brother (Kim Jiwoong), 1 younger sister (Kim Hayeon)
LANGUAGE: Korean, (fluent) English,Japanese,Chinese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Trot
CASTED: 2004 SM 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st place Grand Award)
TRAINING: 3 years & 3 months
SCHOOL: Jeonju Art High School

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
* Her most treasured object is her training/jogging pants and wears it until now even if its a little worn out. ( She gave it out in WGM)
*:She is an emotional person. Proof:She once cried because she felt bad that while the members were eating on the table, the staff were eating on the floor.
*: Despite her dorkiness, she is actually quite reserved and cares a lot about what others think of her

 

~*~ J E S S I C A (제시카) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Ice Princess Jessica
BIRTH NAME: Jessica Jung
KOREAN NAME: Jung Sooyeon
NICKNAMES: Sica,Jessi,Jess,Sergeant SIc,General SIc,Sicachu,Sickal
POSITION: Main Vocalist
DATE OF BIRTH: April 18,1989
ZODIAC SIGN: Aries
BLOOD TYPE: B
SIBLING/S: 1 younger sister (Krystal Jung)
LANGUAGE: Korean,English (fluent) Chinese,Japanese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Dance
CASTED: 2000 SM Casting System
TRAINING: 7 years & 6 months
SCHOOL: Korea Kent Foreign School

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
* Sica and Sooyoung once tried to set up a three-girl group called called Goneko, but the plans fell through.
* Sica is good at lip-reading.. she got 5 out of 7(or 8?)right.
*Sica needs someone to give attention to her constantly… said Heechul

~*~ S U N N Y (써니) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Energy Source Sunny
BIRTH NAME: Lee Soonkyu
NICKNAMES: Soonkyu,DJ Soon,Ssun,Sunny Bunny,Choi Danshin
BLOOD TYPE: B
DATE OF BIRTH: May 15,1989
ZODIAC SIGN: Taurus
POSITION: 1st Lead Vocalist
SIBLING/S: 2 older sisters (Lee Eunkyu & Lee Jinkyu)
LANGUAGE: Korean (fluent) English,Chinese,Japanese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Sports, Eloquence
CASTED: 2007 SM Casting System
TRAINING DURATION: 9 months
SCHOOL: Buewha Girls' High School

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
* Sunny's sleeping habit is that she mumbles like a puppy but Taeyeon insists that she mumbles like an alien.  
*Sunny is a member of CCP also known as Cuteness that Calls for a Punch!
*She has an unclear birthmark on her right stomach next to her belly button.
 

~*~ T I F F A N Y (티파니) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Brighter Than Jewels Tiffany
BIRTH NAME: Stephanie Hwang
KOREAN NAME: Hwang Miyoung
NICKNAMES: Fany,Ddil Fany,AjumNy,Mushroom,T-Manager,Manager Hwang
POSITION: 2nd Lead Vocalist & Main Rapper
DATE OF BIRTH: August 01,1989
ZODIAC SIGN: Leo
BLOOD TYPE: O
SIBLING/S: 1 older sister, (Michelle Hwang) & 1 older brother (Leo Hwang)
LANGUAGE: Korean,English (fluent) Chinese,Japanese and Spanish (basic)
SPECIALTY: Flute,English
CASTED: 2004 SM Casting System; 2004 CJ/KMTV (USA-LA) Contest 1st place
TRAINING DURATION: 3 years & 7 months
SCHOOL: Korea Kent Foreign School
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
*Fany is close to DBSK’s Yunho, SJ’s SiWon, 2PM’s Junsu, 2PM’s TaecYeon, K Will, ex-Fin KL’s Song Yu Ri, Kara’s Nicole, WG’s Sunye,
f(x)’s Sulli, After School’s Bekah.
*Fany’s ideal man is a bad boy type but responsible, shows his aegyo(cuteness) ONLY to her, manly, Christian and has pretty hands.
*Fany is a cheerleader back in USA.

~*~ H Y O Y E O N (효연) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Dancing Queen Hyoyeon
BIRTH NAME: Kim Hyoyeon
NICKNAMES: Hyoraengi,Kim Choding,Kim Yeolsal,Fiona
POSITION: Vocalist & Main Dancer
DATE OF BIRTH: September 22,1989
ZODIAC SIGN: Virgo
BLOOD TYPE: AB
SIBLING/S: 1 younger brother ( Kim Mingoo)
LANGUAGE: Korean,Chinese (fluent) Japanese,English (basic)
SPECIALTY: Dance
CASTED: 2000 SM Casting System
TRAINING DURATION: 6 years & 1 month
SCHOOL: China Beijing Language Courses
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
* However, she loves fast food like McDonald's but tries not to eat too much of it.
*She looks for a guy in - a certain feel, a sense of humour, good fashion sense.
* Finds doing laundry comforting. Washes her clothes after wearing them just once.
 

~*~ Y U R I (유리) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Black Pearl Yuri
BIRTH NAME: Kwon Yuri
NICKNAMES: Yul,Kkab-Yul,Kwon Seobang,Kwon Janbang,BK Yuri
POSITION: Vocalist,Main Dancer & Lead Rapper
DATE OF BIRTH: December 05,1989
ZODIAC SIGN: Sagitarrius
BLOOD TYPE: AB
SIBLING/S: 1 older brother (Kwon HyukJun)
LANGUAGE: Korean (fluent) English,Chinese,Japanese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Dance,Acting & Swimming
CASTED: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest (Best Dancer,2nd Place)
TRAINING DURATION: 5 years & 11 months
SCHOOL: Chung-Ang University
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
*Yuri was said a member that has the most pride of being SNSD member by more than 1 psychologist (you can watch from
viewable radio that invites psychologist).
*Yuri can't cook.
*Yuri had a boyfriend when she was in Grade 10

 

~*~ S O O Y O U N G (수영) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Lively Princess Sooyoung
BIRTH NAME: Choi Sooyoung
ENGLISH NAME: Summer Choi
NICKNAMES: ShikShikin,NaSoo,DJ Syoung
POSITION: Vocalist & Lead Dancer
DATE OF BIRTH: February 10,1990
ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius
BLOOD TYPE: O
SIBLING/S: 1 older sister ( Choi Soojin)
LANGUAGE: Korean,Japanese (fluent) English,Chinese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Dance,Eloquence,Acting
CASTED: 2000 SM Open Audition/ 2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
TRAINING DURATION: 6 years & 3 months
SCHOOL: Chung-Ang University
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
* Sooyoung has a penchant on keeping things even though they’re worn out when she really likes it.
*She has the least thread posts in the STAND forum.
*Sooyoung has no dance music in her mp3 player since she likes ballads so much.

 

~*~ Y O O N A (윤아) ~*~

STAGE NAME: Charming Girl Yoona
BIRTH NAME: Im Yoona
NICK NAMES: Yoong,Saseumi,Him Yoona,Im Choding,Saebyuk,Alligator Yoong
POSITION: Vocalist & Main Dancer
DATE OF BIRTH: May 30,1990
ZODIAC SIGN: Gemini
BLOOD TYPE: B
SIBLING/S: 1 older sister 
LANGUAGE: Korean (fluent) English,Chinese,Japanese (basic)
SPECIALTY: Dance,Acting
CASTED: 2000 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
TRAINING DURATION: 7 years & 2 months
SCHOOL: Dongguk University
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
*Yoona's ideal man is Daniel Henney & got a sweet hug from him.
*Yoona’s favourite colour is blue. Taeyeon mentioned this on ChinChin.
*Yoona has genes that prevent her from getting fat! –revealed by SNSD’s trainer.

 

~*~ S E O H Y U N (서현) ~*~

STAGE NAME: The Youngest One Seohyun
BIRTHNAME: Seo Joohyun
NICKNAME: Maknae,Seroro,SeoBaby,Joohyun
POSITION: 3rd Lead Vocalist
BLOOD TYPE: A
DATE OF BIRTH: June 28,1991
ZODIAC SIGN: Cancer
SIBLING/S: None
LANGUAGE: Korean (fluent) English,Chinese,Japanese (basic)
SPEACIALTY: Piano
CASTED: 2003 SM Casting System
TRAINING DURATION: 6 years & 6 months
SCHOOL: Dongguk University
 

TOP THREE RANDOM FACTS:
*She has the habit of waking up when someone the lights/called out to her
*She’s always strict with money. She once had a policy that if you are late, you’ll pay 1,000 won. Jessica paid the most.
*Seohyun is the slowest member in taking a bath.

 

SNSD FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW:
~In order to increase their bond,it's routine that they held each other's hand & ta;k for 5 minutes everyday.
~SNSD are close friends.They often spend time together in their vacations.
~They do Rock,Paper,Scissors to decide who will first take a bath.

*SNSD ROOMATES*
~Yoona & Yuri
~Jessica & Sooyoung
~Hyoyeon & Seohyun
~Sunny & Taeyeon
~Tiffany (Solo Room)