In 2007, the history of Girls' Generation, a group that changed the game of global girl groups beyond Korean pop culture, began.
At that time, numerous media outlets announced the birth of Girls' Generation by adding unfamiliar modifiers to Girls' Generation's 'high school girl group'. Mnet's reality program 'Girls' Generation Goes to School', which was a hot topic even before their debut, is a reality program that covers the debut process, and on August 5, 2007, it finally took off the veil and announced the girls' dreams. to the world.
With their debut song 'Into the New World', the stages of the 'high school girl group' full of fighting choreography and dreams are still being evaluated as 'legends' and loved by fans. In November of that year, the first full-length album 'Girls' Generation' marked the beginning of the syndrome by carrying out omnidirectional activities that truly imprinted 'Right Now It's Girls' Generation, Girls' Generation in the future, Girls' Generation forever'.
In 2008, Girls' Generation recorded the scene with a picture of singing the national anthem in Game 6 of the play-off game between the Doosan Bears and the Samsung Lions held at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on October 24, 2008.
Singing the national anthem of baseball's playoffs is proof of being a hugely popular star. In fact, in 2008, Girls' Generation sniped the hearts of men and women in Korea with 'Kissing You' from 'Candy Syndrome' and the repackage title song 'Baby Baby'. In particular, Taeyeon released the popular OSTs 'If' and 'Can You Hear Me', which are still loved by many people, in 2008, and Yoona appeared in the KBS 1TV drama 'You Are My Destiny' as the main character Jang Sae-byeok and received the highest ratings. It also marked the beginning of a successful individual activity by completing 43.6%.
In 2009, the long-awaited year began to record in the history of Korean popular culture, with songs such as 'Gee', 'Tell Me Your Wish', and 'Chocolate Love', which completely completed Girls' Generation's syndrome. At that time, Girls' Generation took first place on Melon Weekly, Monthly and Yearly with 'Gee', demonstrating that they were standing at the top. In particular, 'Gee' swept the awards ceremony held that year, including the Golden Disk Digital Music Awards, Melon Music Awards Singer of the Year, Song of the Year, and Korean Popular Music Awards.
In 2010, Girls' Generation, who showed off the cheerleading concept with the release of their 2nd regular album 'Oh!', showed off their presence by visiting various sports scenes, and in the repackage 'Run Devil Run', Girls' Generation with a dark concept than before. presented a different charm in addition, it was a perfect success until entering the Japanese market, and the 3rd mini album 'Hoot' was a box office hit, giving it still potential. In 2010, it also swept the Seoul Music Awards Grand Prize, Golden Disc Album Grand Prize, and Melon Music Awards Artist Award.
In 2011, Japanese activities were a huge hit, and Japanese active songs entered Korean music ranking sites, and their Japanese regular albums broke the record of selling a whopping 1 million copies. At that time, in Japan and China, girl groups that plagiarized Girls' Generation appeared, completing a terrifying syndrome. Girls' Generation also perfectly digested the experimental concept of 'The Boys' and created a 'legend' in Korean activities following Japan. In 2011, they became the first girl group to win the Seoul Music Awards for two consecutive years, and they also won the MAMA Singer of the Year Award.
In 2012, Girls' Generation's unit TaeTiSeo was formed and became a huge hit with the hit song 'Twinkle'. At that time, TaeTiSeo's 'Twinkle' choreography and styling were constantly mentioned and parodied in various broadcasts, creating a syndrome for the group and even the units.
In 2013, on January 1st, the first day of the new year, Girls' Generation's new curtain began. The 4th full-length album 'I GOT A BOY' was released. The girl's hip-hop concept and the music and stage composition that seemed to be mixed with various songs gathered a lot of attention, creating a monthly hit on the Melon Chart, breaking 10 million views within 55 hours of the music video release, breaking a new record in the shortest time among domestic singers at the time. I also created it. At that time, 'I GOT A BOY' received favorable reviews from leading overseas media and established a solid position as a global girl group.
In 2014, Girls' Generation had a busy year with 'Separately and Together'. In February, they released their 4th mini album ‘Mr. Mr. ' and was actively promoting. In particular, TaeTiSeo even showed off the reality program OnStyle 'The TaeTiSeo', giving a glimpse of the members' sincerity, and garnering a warm response from fans. Also, in December, they held a Tokyo Dome concert for the first time in four years since their debut in Japan, and ended the year splendidly, breathing together with more than 50,000 spectators. In this performance to wrap up an eventful year amidst busy activities, Girls' Generation members performed a ballad version of their debut song 'Into the New World', and this stage was recorded as a 'legend performance' that is still talked about.
If 2015 ran strong as a whole, in 2016, the individual activities of the members stood out. As I started my personal activities, I met more often through interviews with Xports News. The youngest Seohyun, who took on the role of Sophie in the musical 'Mamma Mia' through a 350:1 competition, said in an interview at the time, "When I live with a musical team, I can show the human Seo Joo-hyun. She looks like she is locked up in public, but I think the musical team sees her as a human Seo Joo-hyun.”
Tiffany released her first solo album ‘I Just Wanna Dance’, and Taeyeon set out to solidify her ‘trend solo’ with her second mini album ‘Why’. Hyoyeon proved her skills through Mnet’s ‘Hit the Stage’, an entertainment show based on her dance, and Yoona gained great popularity in China with the Chinese drama ‘God of War Zhaolong’. Subsequently, she received favorable reviews in Korea for her acting in the tvN drama 'THE K2'. In a closing interview with Xports News, Yoona also boasted of her close friendship with her members, saying, "From the time of her first broadcast, I took a picture of her waiting for the main broadcast and uploaded it to her group message room."
In 2017, the 10th anniversary came for Girls' Generation. Rookie, who won the Rookie of the Year award, 10 years later, became the best idol group in name and reality, and continued active activities. Girls' Generation continued their active individual activities even on their 10th anniversary. Yoona and Sooyoung met fans through acting, and Taeyeon and Hyoyeon met fans through music. In particular, the youngest Seohyun released 'Don't Say No' and made her debut as a solo singer, as well as leading the play as a lead role in a weekend drama. When it came together, it was hot. In August, they released their 6th full-length album ‘Holiday Night’ and spent a hot summer with various entertainment contents as well as fan meetings to commemorate the 10th anniversary of their debut in order to repay the support of their fans.
Afterwards, Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Yoona renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment, and Tiffany, Sooyoung, and Seohyun left in search of a new nest. Regardless of the agency, Girls' Generation is Girls' Generation. In an interview with Xports News at the time of the interview at the end of MBC’s ‘Thief, Thief,’ Seohyun defined the past 10 years as “the most splendid moment” and said, “It feels like a proper celebrity. They talk about wanting to live as Girls' Generation forever, even when they get older, and to age gracefully. No matter what form it takes, it will always remain the same, and we will always support each other.”
Although the agency has changed, Girls' Generation continued to run in 2018. Yoona met viewers in ‘Hyori’s Homestay 2’, Yuri was ‘Kim Je-dong’s Talk to You 2’, and Hyoyeon met viewers in ‘Secret Sister’. In September, Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri, and Yoona, who had renewed their contract, formed the unit Girls' Generation-Oh!GG and presented the single 'Lil' Touch' and the travel reality 'Girl Forest'.
The members who broke up with the agency also performed vigorously. Tiffany, who was immersed in acting studies and working on a new album in the United States, released her solo album, heralding her entry into the American market. He changed his activity name to TIFFANY YOUNG and started her new challenge. Choi Soo-young started her acting career as a lead role in a weekend drama, and has had a busy year with her first solo reality show and solo fan meeting. Seohyun also took the lead role in her first mini-series on MBC ‘Time’, proving her competence as an ‘actor Seohyun’. Seohyun, who chose to stand alone on her own, said in an interview after the end of 'Time', she said, "I think I'm getting to know myself little by little."
In 2019, the two members of Girls' Generation met the audience through the screen as movie actors. First, Choi Soo-young was active in her first starring movie ‘Memories of a Dead End’ and ‘Girl Cops’, which stood out for her licorice performance. In an interview to commemorate the release of 'Memories of a Dead End', she said, "I hope Girls' Generation itself doesn't become ridiculous. You work harder to not do that. Of course, we are promoting individually now, but when I think about the future, I have never thought of a life without Girls' Generation.
Yoona also mentioned an anecdote with her members, saying, "I left reviews in a group chat room (Girls' City) while watching 'Camping Club' in her first starring movie 'Exit' interview. In each of the interviews conducted, both of them showed modesty by emphasizing that they were both 'newcomers' as 'movie actors'. In addition, Taeyeon has proven her potential as a solo singer through her 2nd full-length album, concert, and music entertainment, and Girls' Generation's hit song 'I Got a Boy' is Billboard's '100 Defining 10 Years' released by Billboard. I also enjoyed the inclination of being selected for 'Song'.
In 2020, leader Taeyeon has been busy with the release of the 2nd regular repackage album and holding a solo concert since January. In particular, at the '29th High1 Seoul Music Awards', it won the grand prize in the music category, and it was the first time as a solo artist, not Girls' Generation, to win the grand prize. The news of Taeyeon's solo comeback in December was also reported through an exclusive report. Taeyeon, who has proven her powerful firepower since the beginning of the year, topped the music charts with her fourth mini-album 'What Do I Call You', and fixed cast in the entertainment show for the first time in 10 years through tvN's 'Amazing Saturday' It has been a fruitful year.
In addition, Choi Soo-young showed steady acting moves in the genre OCN ‘Tell Me What You Saw’ and Seohyun in the JTBC one-act drama ‘Hello Dracula’. Hyoyeon presented Mnet ‘Good Girl’ and DJ HYO activities, and Yuri presented a cooking web entertainment ‘Good Table’. Those who have been actively engaged in individual activities gathered to celebrate the '13th anniversary of their debut', and also revealed their thoughts on the party site through SNS. It was announced that the five members who had renewed their contracts with SM Entertainment decided to continue their relationship.
In 2021, those who celebrated their 14th anniversary are still working in various fields such as music, acting, and entertainment, while consolidating the name power of the group ‘Girls’ Generation’. Taeyeon appeared on a music show after a long time with her new song ‘Weekend’, and Hyoyeon drew attention as a DJ HYO with her fifth single ‘Second’ as a pleasant challenge. Choi Soo-young achieved the ‘rediscovery of Choi Soo-young’ with JTBC’s ‘Run On’, and Tiffany Young took on the role of Roxy Hart in the musical ‘Chicago’ through a 200 to 1 competition.
In an interview, the members who performed individual activities showed their unchanging affection for the group. First, Tiffany Young said, “I feel proud and proud as the years go by.” “Girls’ Generation is still too young”. After successfully completing MBN's first historical drama, 'Bossam - Stealing Destiny', when asked about the members' reactions, Yuri said, "I feel so happy and grateful to have been recognized by my old friends." Yoona said, "It's been 14 years since our debut, and even though it's been a long time, I'm glad that each and every member is still doing well."
Girls' Generation, which shows the essence of 'separately and together', is expanding their influence in their respective positions, while still boasting a strong friendship, raising expectations for 'completely' activities. Girls' Generation, which has become the only group that has become a hot topic just by meeting members, recently appeared in the national special feature of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' as a complete group for the first time in 4 years, drawing attention even before the broadcast. In the broadcast at the time, when asked, ‘What does Girls’ Generation mean?’, leader Taeyeon said, “Girls’ Generation is a nation to me. When you see athletes at the Olympics, don't they wear the Taegeukgi and compete? Just like that, I am proud of Girls’ Generation and I think I am representing Girls’ Generation.”
The image of Girls' Generation, who has been shining for a long time while maintaining a steady position, is impressive. Those who defined Girls' Generation as a 'dream' at the time of the 8th anniversary interview said, "It still feels like a dream. It seems that Girls' Generation, where we can keep making our dreams come true, is our dream." We look forward to seeing Girls' Generation, who continue to realize their dreams even now, like their slogan, will forever make their dreams come true.
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