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Girls’ Generation’s Romantic Fantasy
''Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy'' was a 2013 New Year's Day comeback special broadcast on Munhwa Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) at 23:15 on 1 January 2013, starring South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The special follows the group in preparation of their fourth Korean-language album ''I Got A Boy'', released on the same day, along with an accompanying live concert featuring songs from the album, the group's previous hits, and solo performances from members. Background On 11 December 2012, the same day Girls' Generation's new album was announced, Korean broadcaster MBC announced that the group would have an exclusive television special for their comeback, instead of appearing on MBC's regular music show, ''Show! Music Core''. The special commenced filming on 23 December 2012, with backstage preparation and live performances of new tracks "I Got a Boy" and "Dancing Queen". On the following day, it was announced the special would be broadcast on 1 January 2013, the rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
TV Show
A television show – or simply TV show – is any content produced for viewing on a television set which can be broadcast via over-the-air, satellite, or cable, excluding breaking news, advertisements, or trailers that are typically placed between shows. Television shows are most often scheduled for broadcast well ahead of time and appear on electronic guides or other TV listings, but streaming services often make them available for viewing anytime. The content in a television show can be produced with different methodologies such as taped variety shows emanating from a television studio stage, animation or a variety of film productions ranging from movies to series. Shows not produced on a television studio stage are usually contracted or licensed to be made by appropriate production companies. Television shows can be viewed live (real time), be recorded on home video, a digital video recorder for later viewing, be viewed on demand via a set-top box, or streamed over the i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jessica Jung
Jessica Jung (born Jessica Sooyoun Jung; April 18, 1989), also known by the mononym Jessica, is a South Korean-American singer, songwriter, actress, author, fashion designer and businesswoman known for her work as a former member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. As an actress, Jung portrayed Elle Woods in the Korean version of the musical ''Legally Blonde'' in 2010 and played a role in the television drama '' Wild Romance'' in 2012. In early 2014, she established a fashion brand, Blanc & Eclare. Later that year, she was dismissed from Girls' Generation due to conflicts between the group's schedule and her own business activities. Following the dismissal, Jessica ended her contract with SM Entertainment and signed with Coridel Entertainment in 2016, prior to the release of her debut solo album ''With Love, J''. In May 2018, Jessica signed a contract with United Talent Agency. Her debut best-selling novel '' Shine'' was released in September 2020. Early life Jessic ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Seoul Broadcasting System
Seoul Broadcasting System (SBS) () is one of the leading South Korean television and radio broadcasters. The broadcaster legally became known as SBS in March 2000, changing its corporate name from Seoul Broadcasting System (서울방송). Its flagship terrestrial television station SBS TV broadcasts as channel 6 for digital and cable. Established on 14 November 1990, SBS is the largest private broadcaster in South Korea, and is owned by the Taeyoung Construction. It operates its flagship television channel which has a nationwide network of 10 regional stations, and three radio networks. SBS has provided digital terrestrial television service in the ATSC format since 2001, and T-DMB (Digital Multimedia Broadcasting) service since 2005. History After the 1987 South Korean democratic reform, the government had decided to create a new commercial broadcaster in South Korea. Eventually, MBC was a mouthpiece of KBS to broadcast sporting events like the 1986 FIFA World Cup, an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
I Got A Boy (song)
"I Got a Boy" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation for their fourth Korean-language I Got a Boy, studio album of the same name. It was released on January 1, 2013, by S.M. Entertainment and KT Music. Produced by the group's long-time collaborator Yoo Young-jin and Will Simms, the song is described as a hybrid of various genres including bubblegum pop, dance music, dance, and electropop. "I Got a Boy" was met with critical acclaim from music critics, who praised its eclectic sound and noted it as a "phenomenon" that could challenge popular Western artists like Katy Perry or One Direction. It was a commercial success domestically, debuting at top of the Gaon Digital Chart and has sold over 1.3 million digital copies in South Korea in 2013. Internationally, the single peaked at number 98 on the Japan Hot 100 and number 3 on the US Billboard charts, World Digital Songs. A music video for the song was filmed in October 2012. It features hip hop-inspired d ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kim Tae-yeon
Kim Tae-yeon (; born March 9, 1989), known mononymously as Taeyeon, is a South Korean singer. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most popular K-pop groups worldwide. She has since participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including Girls' Generation-TTS, SM the Ballad, Girls' Generation-Oh!GG, and the supergroup Got the Beat. In 2015, Taeyeon released her debut extended play (EP) '' I'', whose titular single reached number one on South Korea's Gaon Digital Chart. In 2016, she released the number-one single "Rain" as part of the SM Station project, followed by her second EP ''Why'', which peaked atop the Gaon Album Chart. Taeyeon's debut studio album, '' My Voice'', was released in 2017 and yielded the top-five singles " 11:11", "Fine" and "Make Me Love You". Taeyeon ventured into the Japanese music scene in 2018 with the digital single "Stay", follo ... [...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] |
Speak Now (song)
"Speak Now" is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift. It is the title track for her third studio album, ''Speak Now'' (2010), and was released for digital download as a promotional single on October 5, 2010, by Big Machine Records. Produced by Swift and Nathan Chapman, "Speak Now" is an acoustic guitar-driven country pop song with its refrain incorporating the 1950s rock chord progression. Lyrically, the track is about a protagonist interrupting a wedding in an attempt to win her ex-lover back. Swift was inspired to write it after learning that an ex-boyfriend of her friend would marry someone else. Music critics lauded the narrative lyrics and production of "Speak Now"; some picked it as an album highlight. The song peaked at number eight on both the Canadian Hot 100 and the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, marking Swift's sixth top-ten debut on the latter and making her the first artist with six US top-ten debuts. It also charted on the Hot Country ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yoona
Im Yoon-ah (; born May 30, 1990), known mononymously as Yoona, is a South Korean singer and actress. After training for five years, she debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) 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. Apart from her group's activities, Yoona has participated in various television dramas, notably '' You Are My Destiny'' (2008), which marked her career breakthrough and earned her the Best New Actress awards at the 23rd KBS Drama Awards and the 45th Baeksang Arts Awards. Yoona has since achieved further public attention and acting acclaim with a variety of role-types in ''Love Rain'' (2012), ''Prime Minister & I'' (2013), ''The K2'' (2016), ''The King in Love'' (2017), ''Hush'' (2020–21) and '' Big Mouth'' (2022). Her film work includes ''Confidential Assignment'' (2017), ''Exit'' (2019), her fir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny (singer)
Susan Soonkyu Lee (born May 15, 1989), known professionally as Sunny, is a Korean-American singer and entertainer based in South Korea. She debuted as a member of girl group Girls' Generation (and later its subgroup Girls' Generation-Oh!GG) 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. Apart from her group's activities, Sunny has participated in numerous side projects including original soundtracks, television variety shows, musical acting and radio hosting. Life and career 1989–2007: Early life and career beginnings Sunny was born on May 15, 1989, in Orange County, California. Her family consists of her parents and two older sisters who are ten and fifteen years older than her. She and her sisters share the same birthday. Sunny's paternal uncle is Lee Soo-man, the founder of SM Entertainment. While she was still an infant, her family moved to Kuwait, then moved again shortl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sooyoung
Choi Soo-young (; born February 10, 1990), professionally known as Sooyoung, is a South Korean singer, actress and songwriter. She was a member of the short-lived Korean-Japanese singing duo Route 0 during 2002 in Japan. After returning to South Korea in 2004, Sooyoung eventually became a member of girl group Girls' Generation in 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. Apart from her group's activities, Sooyoung has also starred in various television dramas such as ''The Third Hospital'' (2012), '' Dating Agency: Cyrano'' (2013), ''My Spring Days'' (2014), '' Squad 38'' (2016), ''Man in the Kitchen'' (2017–2018), ''Tell Me What You Saw'' (2020), and most recently in '' Run On'' (2021), ''So I Married the Anti-fan'' (2021), and ''If You Wish Upon Me'' (2022). In October 2017, Sooyoung left SM Entertainment although she remains as a member of Girls' Generation. She joined Echo Glo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marry You
"Marry You" is a song by American singer and songwriter Bruno Mars from his debut studio album, ''Doo-Wops & Hooligans'' (2010). Written and produced by the Smeezingtons, it serves as the record's sixth track and was released as a single outside of the United States. "Marry You" is a pop, doo-wop and soul song. The recording focuses on spontaneous marriage and therefore, since its release, has frequently been used as a proposal song. "Marry You" received generally positive reviews from music critics, with some complimenting its production and its reminiscence of 1960s pop style. Some criticized a perceived lack of creativity. Despite not being released as a single in the US, the song charted at number 85 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It entered the top fifteen of most international markets, reaching number 10 on the Canadian Hot 100, number eight in Australia, the top five in New Zealand, and number 11 in the United Kingdom. The single was certified four times platinum by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Lau
Henry Lau (; ko, 헨리; born October 11, 1989), often mononymously referred to as Henry, is a Canadian singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, and actor based in South Korea and China. He debuted in 2008 as a member of Super Junior-M and launched his solo career in 2013 with ''Trap''. His original soundtrack "It's You" released in 2017 became the most streamed Korean OST on Spotify for two consecutive years in 2018 and 2019. In 2018, Henry left SM Entertainment following the expiration of his contract, and subsequently joined Monster Entertainment Group. Henry made his Hollywood debut in 2019 with the film '' A Dog's Journey'' produced by Amblin Entertainment. In 2020, he starred in the action-fantasy movie ''Double World''. The film was released on Netflix and the Chinese streaming service iQIYI, becoming the first movie produced in Mainland China to have a simultaneous global release. Henry is also known for his television work in the programs ''Real Man'' and '' I ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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