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Girls' Generation

South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment.

Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD, is a popular South Korean girl group with eight members. They have achieved success with hit singles like 'Gee' and 'The Boys', and have been recognized as 'The Nation's Girl Group'. The group has ventured into the Japanese music scene and received numerous accolades, solidifying their status as one of the most prominent K-pop groups worldwide.

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Timeline

Birth of Kim Taeyeon

Kim Taeyeon, also known as Taeyeon, was born on March 9, 1989 in Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea. She is a prominent figure in the K-pop industry and has achieved success as a singer and performer.

Sunny, whose real name is Lee Soon-kyu, was born on May 15, 1989 in California. She later moved to Kuwait as an infant and then relocated to South Korea when the Gulf War emerged.

Tiffany's Birth

Tiffany Hwang, also known as Stephanie Hwang, was born in Diamond Bar, San Francisco, USA. She later became a prominent member of the South Korean girl group Girls' Generation.

Birth of Kim Hyoyeon

Kim Hyoyeon, a member of SNSD and the subunit Oh!GG, was born on September 22, 1989 in Incheon, South Korea. She is known for her exceptional dance skills and has gained popularity as a sub-vocalist and main dancer.

Birth of Choi Sooyoung

Choi Sooyoung, a member of the popular girl group Girls' Generation, was born in Gwangju, Gyeonngi, South Korea on February 10, 1990. She was discovered by SM Entertainment at the age of 11 due to her exceptional dancing skills.

Debut with 'Into the New World', first music show win, Girls' Generation

Girls' Generation debuted with the song 'Into the New World' and achieved their first music show win with the same song on Mnet's M! Countdown.

Debut of Girls' Generation

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.

Release of Girls' Generation's self-titled debut album

Girls' Generation released their debut album 'Girls' Generation' on November 1, 2007. The lead single was a remake of Lee Seung Chul's 1989 hit, and the debut performance took place on the same day as the album's release on M!Countdown.

Release of Girls' Generation's Repackaged Album Baby Baby

Girls' Generation released a repackaged album titled Baby Baby due to their popularity. The album included the song 'Baby Baby,' which was used as the third single.

Release of first mini album 'Gee'

Girls' Generation released their first mini album, titled 'Gee', and its title track of the same name became a cultural phenomenon, claiming the number one position on Music Bank for nine consecutive weeks.

Girls' Generation Comeback

Girls' Generation's comeback date was set for June 25, 2009, and it was confirmed on June 14, 2009. They expressed their excitement for the new concept and music, working hard to come back with more charisma than ever.

Success of 'Chocolate Love' Single

Despite not being promoted on music shows or receiving radio airplay, the 'Chocolate Love' single reached the #2 position on the online music chart 'MelOn.'

First Solo Tour Begin with Seoul Concerts

Girls' Generation began their first solo tour with two scheduled dates on December 19 and 20 held at the Seoul Olympic Stadium; tickets sold out in 3 minutes.

Gee wins #1 song for the entire 2009 in KBS Music Bank K-chart

On December 25, 2009, 'Gee' by Girls' Generation achieved the #1 song for the entire year in KBS Music Bank K-chart, accumulating a total of 7,265 points from various sources including digital sales, audience rating, album sales, and broadcasting points.

Reveal of Girls' Generation's Second Album and Title Track 'Oh!'

SM Entertainment revealed a teaser photo and the name of Girls' Generation's second album and title track called Oh! on January 20, 2010.

Announcement of comeback with second full-length album 'Oh!'

SM Entertainment announced that Girls' Generation would be making a comeback with their second full-length album, 'Oh!'.

Release of 'Oh!'

Girls' Generation's 'Oh!' was released on January 28, 2010, and achieved approximately 30,000 copies in sales on the first day.

Wins at the 19th Seoul Music Awards

Girls' Generation won the 'Daesang,' 'Bonsang,' and 'Digital Music Daesang' at the 19th Seoul Music Awards on February 3, 2010.

Release of 'Run Devil Run'

Girls' Generation launched their fourth digital single 'Run Devil Run' on this date, which served as the lead single for the re-packaged album of 'Oh!' and continued the 'Black Soshi' concept.

Release of debut Japanese DVD

Girls' Generation released their debut Japanese DVD, 'New Beginning of Girls' Generation', which later became certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ).

Release of debut Japanese single 'Genie'

Girls' Generation released their debut Japanese single, 'Genie'.

Release of Second Japanese Single 'Gee'

On October 20, 2010, Girls' Generation released their second Japanese single, 'Gee,' another remake of one of their hit Korean songs. It peaked at #2 on the Oricon charts.

Release of 'Hoot' Mini Album

Girls' Generation released their third mini album, 'Hoot,' on October 27. The title track, 'Hoot,' was also released on October 25 and quickly dominated major Korean realtime music charts.

First Award on Music Bank

Girls' Generation won their first award on Music Bank on November 5, 2010.

Release of 'The Boys' Title Track

The group announced the release of the title track 'The Boys' on October 5, 2011, but it was later postponed.

Girls' Generation Debut in Japan with 'Genie'

Girls' Generation made their debut in Japan with the single 'Genie', which surprised their Japanese fanbase known as SONEs. The debut was a success, capturing the hearts of many fans, non-fans, and even Japanese idols. They achieved 2nd place on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart, becoming the first foreign girl group to reach such a high position.

Release of 'The Boys' Album

The group released their third album, 'The Boys', on October 19, 2011, with two versions of the title track, one in Korean and one in English, on their official YouTube Channel.

Re-packaged version of Girls' Generation debut Japanese album

On December 28, 2011, Girls' Generation released a re-packaged version of their debut Japanese album, which included a Japanese version of 'The Boys', remixed versions of 'The Great Escape', 'Bad Girl', and 'Mr. Taxi', as well as the new song, 'Time Machine'. The album achieved sales of over 800,000, with shipments of 1 million.

Comeback with 'I GOT A BOY'

Girls' Generation made a comeback on January 1st, 2013 with 'I GOT A BOY,' marking their first comeback of the year. The song presented a new concept challenge for the group and achieved great success.

Jessica Leaves Girls' Generation

Jessica announced on September 30, 2014, that she had been dismissed from the group. Since then, Girls' Generation has been on the road with eight members.

Release of 'The Best' album

Girls' Generation released their first Japanese compilation album 'The Best' on October 14, 2014, which included their hit tracks and marked their continued success in the Japanese music market.

Release of 'Sailing (0805)'

Girls' Generation's only release in 2016 was their fifth digital single 'Sailing (0805)', created for SM's digital music channel project SM Station as its 26th release, in honor of 9 years together.

Release of 'Holiday' and 'All Night'

For their tenth anniversary, Girls' Generation released two singles 'Holiday' and 'All Night' on August 4, 2017.

Release of Girls' Generation's Sixth Full Length Korean Album

Girls' Generation's sixth full length Korean album was released on August 7, 2017.

Contract Expiry Concerns

After promoting their songs, fans expressed anger and sadness over the uncertainty of the group's future due to impending contract expiry with the company.

SM Entertainment Statement on Girls' Generation

SM Entertainment released a statement reassuring fans that Girls' Generation will not disband soon and that the three departing members, Tiffany, Sooyoung, and Seohyun, are still part of the group. This news brought relief to the fans.

Departure of Seohyun, Tiffany, and Sooyoung from SM Entertainment

On October 9, 2017, Seohyun, Tiffany, and Sooyoung of Girls' Generation decided to leave SM Entertainment, leading to the group being put on hiatus. The label later clarified that the group was not disbanded, and discussions about future involvement with the three members and Girls' Generation would take place.

Announcement of Girls' Generation's Comeback for 15th Anniversary

On May 17, 2022, SM Entertainment announced that Girls' Generation would be making a comeback in August to celebrate their 15th anniversary with all 8 members. This marks their first full group comeback in five years, and they are set to release a full-length album.

Girls’ Generation Comeback with FOREVER 1 Album

On August 5th, the eight-member K-pop group Girls’ Generation made a comeback with their latest album, FOREVER 1. The term “comeback” in the world of K-pop refers to any new music from an artist or group, regardless of the gap between releases.

Release of Girls' Generation Album

The return of Girls' Generation with a new album in 2022 is highly anticipated and considered as a potential album of the year. The group's influence and legacy in the Kpop industry is acknowledged, setting the standard for girl groups.

SMTOWN LIVE 2022 Concert

K-pop girl group Girls' Generation performed at the SMTOWN LIVE 2022 concert in Suwon, South Korea.

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