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Girls’ Generation
Girls' Generation (), also known as SNSD, is a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment. The group is composed of eight members: Taeyeon, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, and Seohyun. Originally a nine-piece ensemble, Jessica departed from the group in September 2014. Among the prominent South Korean figures and most popular K-pop groups worldwide, Girls' Generation has earned numerous accolades and the honorific nickname "The Nation's Girl Group" in their home country. Girls' Generation debuted on August 5, 2007, with the single " Into the New World" from their eponymous Korean album. The group rose to fame in 2009 with the single " Gee", which claimed the top spot on KBS's ''Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and was Melon's most popular song of the 2000s decade. The group cemented their popularity in Asia with follow-up singles "Genie", " Oh!", and " Run Devil Run", which were released between mid-2009 and early 2010 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul
Seoul (; ; ), officially known as the Seoul Special City, is the capital and largest metropolis of South Korea.Before 1972, Seoul was the ''de jure'' capital of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (North Korea) as stated iArticle 103 of the 1948 constitution. According to the 2020 census, Seoul has a population of 9.9 million people, and forms the heart of the Seoul Capital Area with the surrounding Incheon metropolis and Gyeonggi province. Considered to be a global city and rated as an Alpha – City by Globalization and World Cities Research Network (GaWC), Seoul was the world's fourth largest metropolitan economy in 2014, following Tokyo, New York City and Los Angeles. Seoul was rated Asia's most livable city with the second highest quality of life globally by Arcadis in 2015, with a GDP per capita (PPP) of around $40,000. With major technology hubs centered in Gangnam and Digital Media City, the Seoul Capital Area is home to the headquarters of 15 ''Fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seohyun
Seo Ju-hyun (; born June 28, 1991), known professionally as Seohyun, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-TTS) in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of South Korea's most popular girl groups worldwide. Seohyun released her first extended play '' Don't Say No'' in 2017. She left SM Entertainment later that year, although she remains as a member of Girls' Generation. She joined Namoo Actors in 2019. Aside from her music career, she has established herself as an actress. Following her supporting role in the television drama ''Passionate Love'' (2013) and '' Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo'' (2016), she starred in ''Bad Thief, Good Thief'' (2017), ''Time'' (2018), ''Private Lives'' (2020) and '' Jinxed at First'' (2022). Her film work includes ''Love and Leashes'' (2022). She also participated in the original and Kore ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oh! (Girls' Generation Song)
"Oh!" is a song by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The song is a lead single from the second studio album of the same name. The single was digitally released on January 25, 2010소녀시대 ‘oh’ 음원 공개 10분만에 차트 1위 기염 (''Girls' Generation's "Oh!" Released, #1 on Chart within 10 Minutes'') . ''JK News''. January 25, 2010. Retrieved January 25, 2010. and came to be a huge hit song in . The group used a concept ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) (song)
"Genie" () is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation for their second extended play (EP) of the same name (2009). It was released on June 22, 2009, as a single from the EP. Written by Yoo Young-jin, and produced by Dsign Music, Fridolin Nordso and Yoo Young-jin, the song is the group's first collaboration with Western composers and producers, which was later encouraged towards their future music. Musically, "Genie" carried on the group's phase of bubblegum pop music from their debut. Lyrically, the song discusses the elements of love and relationships, alongside granting the wishes of their partner. It received generally positive reviews from music critics, many of whom highlighted the track as one of the highlights on the EP. The single was well received domestically, achieving the top spots on music programs ''Inkigayo'' and ''Music Bank''. A Japanese-language version of the song was recorded for the group's eponymous Japanese debut album and was rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Melon (online Music Service)
Melon () is a South Korean online music store and music streaming service introduced in November 2004, and developed by SK Telecom. LOEN Entertainment (became Kakao M and then Kakao Entertainment) became the company-in-charge of the service in 2009. In 2017, Kakao merged Kakao Music into Melon to have one, unified music streaming service. Melon is South Korea's largest music subscription service, with over 28 million users. Melon is the most popular music streaming service in South Korea. In fact, a survey of users of smartphones found that they were the most used applications by Koreans. Melon users can stream and download music and music videos and create custom ringtones. Melon is currently available on iOS and Android. The name ''Melon'' is an acronym of the phrase ''melody on''. History Melon was established under SK Telecom, South Korea's largest wireless carrier, in 2004. In 2013, it was sold to a Hong Kong-based private equity firm. Later in 2016 it was acquired ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Music Bank (TV Series)
''Music Bank'' (; RR: ''Myujikbaengkeu'') is a South Korean music program which airs every Friday at 17:00 KST on KBS2. As of 2015, the show is also broadcast in more than a hundred countries through KBS World. Episodes are filmed at the KBS New Wing Open Hall in Yeouido-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu. The show also organizes the global live concert ''Music Bank World Tour''. History Prior to ''Music Bank'', ''Top 10 Songs'' (가요톱10) debuted in 1981 airing live at 6:30 (KST) on Fridays and aired until 1998. For the first few months of 1998, ''Bravo New Generation'' took its place, but due to low ratings, it was quickly replaced by ''Music Bank'' on June 18, 1998. The chart format that was used since ''Top 10 Songs'' was abandoned in late 2001 due to controversy and was changed into a request format. In 2005, the show was moved to Sunday afternoons at 12:45 (KST) and became a recorded broadcast. Due to sinking ratings, in September 2007, the show returned to its original time slot ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Korean Broadcasting System
The Korean Broadcasting System (KBS) () is the national broadcaster of South Korea. Founded in February 1927, it is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. KBS operates seven radio networks, ten television channels, and multiple Internet-exclusive services. Its flagship terrestrial television stations KBS1 broadcasts on channel 9, while KBS1 sister channel KBS2, an entertainment oriented network, broadcasts on channel 7. KBS also operates the international service KBS World, which provides television, radio, and online services in twelve different languages. History Early radio broadcasts The KBS began as Keijo Broadcasting Station (경성방송국, 京城放送局) with call sign JODK, established by the Governor-General of Korea on 16 February 1927. It became the in 1932. After Korea was liberated from Japanese rule at the end of World War II, this second radio station started using the call sign HLKA in 1947 after the Republic of Korea was grant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gee (Girls' Generation Song)
"Gee" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The original Korean-language version was released as a digital single from the extended play of the same name via SM Entertainment on January 5, 2009. The song was written and produced by Ahn Myung-won and Kim Young-deuk (who consist of the duo E-Tribe), with additional Japanese lyrics written by Kanata Nakamura. Stylistically, "Gee" is a bubblegum pop and electropop song that lyrically talks about the girls' affections when they are in love. Upon its release, "Gee" was a major commercial success in South Korea; it was named most popular song of the 2000s decade by Melon. It claimed the top spot on ''Music Bank'' for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and on ''Inkigayo'' for three weeks. It received numerous accolades at domestic award shows, including Song of the Year at the annual Melon Music Awards, Korean Music Awards and Digital Daesang at the 24th Golden Disc Awards. In Japan, "Gee" was record ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Girls' Generation (2007 Album)
''Girls' Generation'' () is the self-titled debut album by South Korean girl-group Girls' Generation. Released by S.M. Entertainment on November 1, 2007, the album spawned two singles; the eponymous title track of the same name as the lead single in November 2007, and " Kissing You" in January 2008. A reissue titled ''Baby Baby'', with its single of the same name, was subsequently released on March 13, 2008. The tour ''Girls' Generation Asia Tour Into the New World'' was used to promote the album, along with music shows promotion before the tour, which started on December 19, 2009, in Olympic Fencing Gymnasium, Seoul, South Korea, ended in Taipei Arena, Taipei, Taiwan on October 17, 2010. Singles " Into the New World" was initially released as Girls' Generation's debut single album, on August 2, 2007. The group started promoting the song on the SBS's music show ''The Music Trend'' on August 5, and subsequently had it reached number one on Mnet's ''M! Countdown'' on October 11. I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Into The New World (song)
"Into The New World" () is the debut single by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. It was composed by Kenzie and written by Kim Jeong-bae. It was released on August 3, 2007, by SM Entertainment and distributed by Genie Music, and on August 6 as a physical copy. It was later included on Girls' Generation's debut album (2007). The group has performed "Into The New World" in a number of live performances on music programs and in all of their Asian concert tours. It was part of the encore of The First Japan Arena Tour (2011), Girls' Generation Tour (2011) and Girls' Generation World Tour Girls & Peace (2013); the group also performed the song during Girls' Generation Asia Tour (2009) and as a ballad version at the Phantasia Tour (2015). "Into The New World" won the first music show trophy as for the song and group on October 11, 2007, on Mnet's ''M Countdown''. Background and release In 2002, the song was considered as a candidate for M.I.L.K.'s second album. Due to the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honorific Nicknames In Popular Music
When describing popular music artists, honorific nicknames are used, most often in the media or by fans, to indicate the significance of an artist, and are often Pantheon (gods), religious, Kinship terminology, familial, or (most frequently) Imperial, royal and noble ranks, royal and aristocratic titles, used metaphorically. Honorific nicknames were used in classical music in Europe even in the early nineteenth century, with figures such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Mozart being called "The father of modern music" and Johann Sebastian Bach, Bach "The father of modern piano music". They were also particularly prominent in African-American culture in the post-American Civil War, Civil War era, perhaps as a means of conferring status that had been negated by Slavery in the United States, slavery, and as a result entered early jazz and blues music, including figures such as Duke Ellington and Count Basie. In Culture of the United States, U.S. culture, despite its Republicanism, republ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Awards And Nominations Received By Girls' Generation
South Korean girl group Girls' Generation has received various awards and nominations since their debut in 2007. They rose to fame in 2009 with their hit single, "Gee (Girls' Generation song), Gee", which later became known as "Song of the Decade". Within two days, the song became number one on all music charts and broke the record for longest-running number one on ''Music Bank (TV series), Music Bank'' with nine consecutive wins. Newsen.com (March 13, 2009). Retrieved on April 4, 2016. The group then released several hit singles such as "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie) (song), Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" in 2009, "Oh! (Girls' Generation song), Oh!" in 2010, "The Boys (Girls' Generation song), The Boys" in 2011, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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