Girls’ Generation Fans in Northern California Film ‘Running Man’-Inspired Show, ‘Running SONE’

Fans of Girls’ Generation in Northern California recently released the first episode of “Running SONE”, a show based on the popular variety show “Running Man” and entirely recorded, edited, and produced by fans. “Running SONE” saw 26 participants and 10 “staff members” meet in the morning at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park for a day filled with challenges and laughs. Complete with “Running Man”‘s trademark name tags, the show drew inspiration from many of the original show’s games while including a Girls’ Generation twist. Also similar to “Running Man”, “Running SONE” featured clever editing, a final chasing mission bordering on dangerous, a witty and talkative MC wearing green, an embarrassing punishment for the losing team, and lots of running.

In an interview, MC Tommy (tmyster@soshified) revealed several details of the planning and filming process. He explained that filming actually lasted for eight hours with three main video cameras and several DSLR cameras. A full week was needed to edit the episode, while planning took three months. Though only 20 to 25 people were expected to attend, 36 fans arrived to either join in the games or serve as staff members for what was, according to Tommy, “The biggest event we’ve ever hosted.”

Fifth Anniversary Writers’ Collaboration Special

August 5th is a date that has become memorized by SONEs around the world. Whenever this date rolls around, SONEs reflect upon years past and swell with pride because of Girls’ Generation’s accomplishments, sisterly bond, and love for the fans. Inevitably, SONEs also look ahead and dream of how much more the girls can do over the next year and beyond.

Today, on the fifth anniversary for Girls’ Generation, the Soshified Writers team has prepared a special collaboration feature with this exact feeling. The writers each chose their favorite Girls’ Generation moment/event/memory from the past five years and explained what made it so special. Each writer also picked one thing that they want to see Girls’ Generation accomplish over the next year. The entire range of memories and dreams are covered, from variety shows and American talk show appearances to solo concerts and some of their earliest performances. Without any further ado, let’s start the special, and happy fifth anniversary to Girls’ Generation!

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 To this day, “Hello Baby” has hands down always been my favorite variety show that Girls’ Generation has participated in. That show made me a SONE because after I started watching it, I fell for them pretty darn fast. In particular, my favorite part would have to be Seohyun’s hidden camera birthday party (yes, I’m aware that the entire event took two episodes to cover, but it was just a very, very long moment, okay?). We, as the viewers, got to watch the girls (although Tiffany was unfortunately absent for the entire thing) plan, practice, and execute an elaborate and half-improvised scheme to celebrate their maknae’s birthday. Their fun personalities really stood out to me then, from Taeyeon and Sunny’s spontaneous prank at the hair salon to Jessica and Yoona cracking up in the corner where they thought Seohyun wouldn’t see (and then getting really scared when they thought that she had). More importantly, through those episodes I was also able to see how much they really cared for each other, and it made me warm inside to think that they showed only a fraction of their true bond on-screen.

What do I want to see the girls accomplish over the next year? COME TO MINNESOTA! We’re freezing to death half of the time and boiling from the heat during the other half, so take pity on us MN SONEs please…SMTOWN at the Mall of America next time, okay? Joking aside, what I really want is for the girls to have a happy and successful year, with many more to come. Happy fifth anniversary, girls. Continue working hard, but don’t forget to have fun too, yeah?

‘SMTOWN Live World Tour III’ To Be Held in Jakarta, Indonesia on September 22nd

After holding successful concerts in Anaheim, California and Tsinchu, Taiwan, as well as upcoming concerts in Tokyo and Seoul, the artists of SM Entertainment will next be taking “SMTOWN Live World Tour III” to Jakarta, Indonesia. The concert will be held at the Gelora Bung Karno Stadium with performances from Girls’ Generation, Kangta, BoA, TVXQ, Super Junior, SHINee, f(x), and EXO, and is presented by WProductions and MPEnter, two event and concert producing companies that aim to bring international artists to fans in Indonesia.

Tickets for “SMTOWN Live World Tour III” in Indonesia will go on sale next week and can be purchased from http://myticket.co.id. Tribune 3 tickets will cost 500,000 rupiah, tribune 2 tickets will cost 800,000 rupiah, and tribune 1 tickets will cost 1,100,000 rupiah. Finally, festival tickets will be sold for 1,400,000 rupiah and VIP tickets for 2,500,000 rupiah. Ticketing information and prices can also be found on W Production’s official Facebook page.

Sources: W Productions Facebook Page, W Productions@Twitter.com

Today Is My Day: A Portrait of Tiffany for Her 23rd(24th) Birthday

“Today is my day”

Imagine the strength and courage it would take to leave everything behind, travel halfway around the world by yourself, and start a new life. A young girl named Stephanie Hwang did just that in pursuit of her dream to be a singer. After years of intense training, tears, good times and bad, that young girl reached her dream as Tiffany of Girls’ Generation. She lost her mother at a young age, but Tiffany often says that she was blessed with eight sisters. She has become an inspiration for people all over the world because of her tireless efforts through all of her hardships, and she is loved for her innumerable charms. Her smile can brighten your day, and her voice can move your soul. Tiffany is a beautiful person, inside and out.

Girls’ Generation Leaves Messages for Fans at ‘Debut 5th Anniversary Party’

As one of several surprises in store for fans attending Girls’ Generation’s “Debut 5th Anniversary Party”, the members of Girls’ Generation each left messages on a postcard expressing their gratitude to their fans. The party is currently taking place at the Ehwa Womans University.

Casio Releases BTS Video for ‘Baby G’ and Messages From Tiffany, Yoona, and Seohyun

Earlier today, Casio released their behind-the-scenes footage of Girls’ Generation’s “Baby G” wristwatches photoshoot as well as short video messages from Tiffany, Yoona, and Seohyun.

The two-minute video shows the behind-the-scenes footage for both the group and individual shots. The video begins with the nine girls in their sport jerseys, posing for their group picture. It then moves on to the individual scenes, where each girl endorses a different watch. The girls could be seen posing naturally as they show off their wristwatches in front of the camera. The video ends with another group shot of the girls smiling and laughing, giving off a bright and lively atmosphere.

Aside from the behind-the-scenes video, Tiffany, Yoona, and Seohyun left video messages for the viewers, encouraging them to support Casio’s “Baby G” watches.

Casio has released additional information on Girls’ Generation’s endorsement of Casio’s “Baby G” line of watches for young women. The members of Girls’ Generation were chosen for their embodiment of the tough, cute, and cool concept of “Baby G”, a brand of watches which are meant to be shock-resistant. Girls’ Generation will advertise for the “Baby G” brand in South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and Australia.

Ru-ru-ru Promotes ‘FreshLooking’ Contacts Lenses~

CF Queen does it again as she yet again promotes another item in the Korean market! Yoona, with a cute 50-50 hair,  poses elegantly. Question: I though contact lenses that change your eye colour was super expensive? Surely availability cant be that easy to the public if its super expensive? D=

The Day My Blackened Heart Turned SONE: How Girls’ Generation Helped Heal My Heart

How did this happen?? This was never supposed to happen! Most of my existence has been dark and depressing; I’ve always gravitated towards the anti-“norm”, and when I came to terms with that aspect during my hormone-rollercoaster adolescence, I started to almost take pride in the fact that I was at least original amongst my peers, if nothing else. I went through a gothic phase, an anarchy phase, a suicide phase… you name it… as long as it was dark and depressing. And esoteric, now that I had embraced being a proverbial outsider.

I’m aware there might be non-native English speakers reading this based on the subject matter, so let me quickly relate “esoteric” to Girls’ Generation: meaning, only SONEs will know what I am referring to, which is what esotericism is—intended to draw interest or be understood only by a smaller, specialized group. For that matter, only SONEs will know what a SONE is. Amidst my dark “transformation” during adolescence, I seemed to develop what I can only describe as the “Maknae stare,” as I was generally always sad or angry. The difference being that Seohyun’s stare is sexy and purposeful, and mine was just my disposition and negative attitude. I hope that little comparison to Girls’ Generation helps exemplify what it meant for me to gravitate towards the dark and esoteric.