Ok, it's time for me to update the blog again. There are not many girl groups comeback and activities overall at November again, I guess winter time is not the good season for kpop girl groups comeback.
Red Velvet - Peek-A-Boo
Red Velvet revisited their "velvet" image by releasing their second full-length album Perfect Velvet on November 17 with the lead single "Peek-A-Boo". Critics opined that the group finally managed to make that side of their concept and music appeal more to the public and unlike their first "velvet" release, the album and single were both commercially successful. It peaked atop Billboard's World Album Chart which once again set the record for most number-ones on the chart by a K-pop girl groupbut also tied with most number-ones among all K-pop acts. "Peek-A-Boo" peaked at #2 on Billboard's World Digital Songs chart, tying with their 2016 single "Russian Roulette".In South Korea, the album charted at #2 on the Gaon Album Chart
"Peek-A-Boo" was described as an up-tempo pop dance song with trop house elements. The song and the album received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised the group for their transition from their brighter and bubblier image from their last two singles "Rookie" and "Red Flevor" (both released in the same year), to a more mature sound.
EXID - DDD
EXID's fourth mini album Full Moon was released on November 7, 2017. This marks the return of member Solji, who was absent from the group since 2016. This time, Solji only participated in the recording process but absent from the promotions and the title track's music video
EXID member Solji
"DDD" is a song recorded by South Korean girl group EXID for their fourth extended play, Full Moon (2017). The song was released by Banana Culture on November 7, 2017, as the EP title track.
The song peaked at number 9 on the Gaon Digital Chart. SBS MTV's The Show on November 14, the group was nominated for first place, but ended second with 6,865 points but won the following week with 7,388 points.
Gugudan - Chococo
On November 8, the group returned with a single album, Act. 3 Chococo Factory, featuring title track “Chococo”. After concept albums like 'Narcissus' and 'The Little Mermaid,' they're back again with their first ever single: 'Act.3 Chococo Factory.' The concept should be obvious: a candy factory.
Lovelyz - Twinkle
On November 14, Lovelyz made their comeback with their third mini album, Fall in Lovelyz, with the title track "Twinkle", which won their second music broadcast trophy on November 22nd on The Show. In the MV, the Lovelyz members enjoy the excitement before the coming winter holiday as they sing about wanting to hear bells when they meet the person they love!
Ok, This is my very last blog for year 2017, I will continue my next blog at 2018, and Happy Holidays...
Ok, it's time for me to update the blog again. There are not many girl groups comeback and activities overall at October again...
Twice - Likey
Twice released their first full-length Korean album, Twicetagram, on October 30 with its lead single titled "Likey". The music video for the song was filmed in Vancouver, Canada in early September. "Likey" was composed by Black Eyed Pilseung and Jeon Gun. It was the group's fourth collaboration with Black Eyed Pilseung. Several composers and songwriters participated in the album including the Korean members of Twice as lyricists and former Wonder Girls' member Hyerim who co-composed the eighth track titled "Look at Me".
The song is upbeat and in typical TWICE fashion, extremely catchy. The visuals, dance, and song are on point and the song is shaping up to be yet another mega-hit. The MV has a lot of quirky little gems in it, like Dahyun's DAB, which makes for a very entertaining watch.
It's no surprise, but TWICE have topped music charts with "Likey".The song reigns on top of domestic music charts like Genie, Naver, Olleh, Bugs, Soribada, and Monkey3. They've also topped iTunes' album charts in 11 countries including Japan, Hong Kong, and Singapore, and the iTunes' song charts in 5 countries including Hong Kong, Philippines, and Thailand.
DIA - Good Night
On October 12, a repackaged edition for Love Generation, titled Present, was released. It contained the lead single from Love Generation along with four new songs including the single "Good Night", as well as the duet single "Seoraksan in October" by Yebin and Somyi, which previously released on September 28. It was announced that Yebin and Somyi only participate for preparing the album alonwith seven members, but not participate for the promotion due to participating in The Unit
Loona - Sweet Crazy Love
Mix & Match is the second extended play from girl group Loona, by the sub-unit, Loona Odd Eye Circle. It was released on September 21, 2017, by Blockberry Creative. The album consists of five tracks, including the title track, "Girl Front".
And Max & Match, which is released on Oct 31st 2017, with the single "Sweet Crazy Love".
Playback - Want You to Say
On October 13, 2017 KST, Playback's agency Coridel Entertainment, released a statement through the group's official fan cafe to confirm that the members will be joining YG’s survival show, Mix Nine. They said, "After a long period of inactivity and preparing for a comeback, the group was given an offer to appear on the show 'Mix Nine'.The members of the group are preparing and working hard to show their best and are aiming to release an album mid-October.
Ok, it's time for me to update the blog again. Because there are so many girl groups comeback at August, so September is not a busy month for girl groups comeback and activities overall.
GFriend - Summer Rain
Relatively speaking, this month's biggest comeback will be GFriend's Summer Rain. After the Love Whisper at August, they released the repackage album Rainbow with the title track "Summer Rain" in September. The title track is "SUMMER RAIN," a refreshing balladic tune that makes a really good fall track with the angelic vocals, along with the occasional rain effects
April - Take My Hand
In August, the group revealed, during an interview with "International BnT", to be already preparing for their next album with a release goal set for a comeback before the end of the year. On September 5, DSP Media announced that the group's comeback had been set for September 20 with an album titled "Eternity". On September 8, DSP Media revealed the album's tracklist confirming "Eternity" to be April's fourth mini-album lead by title track "Take My Hand"
Elris - Pow wow
I have introduced this group before, so I won't repeat here. As I said before, among those brand new girl groups debut these days, Elris was one of them kpop fans need to pay attention to.Their second mini-album, Color Crush, was released on September 13, 2017 with the lead single "Pow Pow"
Loona - Odd Eye Circle
I introduced this group before as well and their unique concept, so I won't repeat. The group's second sub-unit, Odd Eye Circle, consisting of JinSoul, Kim Lip and Choerry, released the extended play Mix & Match on September 21, 2017, and began promotions on Mnet's M Countdown.
I have introduced this group before, so no repeat. BP Rania remained as a six-membered group, releasing their 7th mini album Refresh 7th on August 12, with title track "Beep Beep Beep". Promotions became controversial when fans noticed that Alex had very few lines, and in fact spent the majority of performances standing off to the side while the other girls danced and sang. On August 19, DR Music announced that Alex had left the group, and that the group would continue promotions as five.
BP Rania leader Alex(American singer and model who is active in kpop)
Pristin - We Like
I also introduce this group before, so no repeat. On August 6, Pristin held a live stream through Naver's V-Live, where they revealed their fandom name to be called "High", which was suggested by the fans themselves. On the same day, two teaser images were revealed, confirming the group's comeback. Their second mini album Schxxl Out was then released on August 23, along with the single "We Like"
This group was on 2017 dream concert, so they actually have some popularity compare to other unknown idol group.
Momoland - Freeze
I also introdced this group before, so no repeat. On August 2th, they came back with their second album Freeze with single Freeze as well. And I heard one of their members is from Vancouver, and they added one new member from produce 101 few month ago as well.
Flashe - Poping
I am pretty sure I mentioned about this group more than once before, but not many kpop fans know them very well. On August 28th 2017, they made a comeback, it's not really impressive, but decent song.
Now, I will introduce some new girl groups debut last month...
Weki Meki - I don't like your girlfriend
Ok, so this is a new kpop girl group as well. I will briefly introduce them .Weki Meki also known as WEME , is a 8 member kpop girl group formed by Fantagio in 2017. The group consists of eight members: Ji Suyeon, Elly, Choi Yoojung, Kim Doyeon, Sei, Lua, Rina, and Lucy.
On August 8 2017, Weki Meki made their debut with the EP WeMe. The debut single off of their debut album is titled "I Don't Like Your Girlfriend". The album also features lyrics written by Yoojung
Apple.B - Woochuchu
Apple.B is a new kpop girl group debut last month. so I will briefly introduce them.Apple.B is a 5 member girl group under GH Entertainment. The group consists of Yuji, Yourim, Sandy, Haeun, and Hyunmin. They debuted on August 1, 2017.
S.I.S - I got a feeling
This is also a brand new girl group. S.I.S statnds for Serendipity In Staris a 6 member kpop girl group debut under XX Entertainment at August 25th 2017. Their debut song is "I got a feeling". Very interesting, their debut stage looks exactly like GFriend, from outfit, hairstyle, dance, even have the same number of members as GFriend, so this is a current trend right now.
Good Day - Rolly
Ok, another new girl group. Good Day is a 10 member kpop girl group debut under C9 Entertainment at August 31st 2017.(The end of timeline of my article) with debut song Rolly.
Ok, I am back on track with the old routine. There are too many girl groups either comeback or debut at August 2017, so I will write two articles for that. All the well known ones are in part one, all the not well known ones are in part two.
SNSD 10th Debut Anniversay
In early July 2017, Girls' Generation was announced to be releasing their sixth studio album in August 2017 to commemorate the group's tenth debut anniversary. The album, titled Holiday Night, was released on August 7, 2017. To promote the album, the group held a concert titled "Holiday to Remember" on August 5, 2017 at Olympic Hall.
It's been two years since their last full album 'Lionheart,' and they're back again to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Their sixth album is stuffed full with 10 new songs, and includes the two title tracks "All Night" and "Holiday."Their two title tracks are from Girls' Generation's new 6th full-length album 'Holiday Night'. "All Night" is an uptempo dance song by kenzie about falling in love during a summer party. Seohyun also participated in writing the lyrics for "Holiday", which is about the girl group's feelings about their 10th anniversary holiday.
GFriend - Love Whisper
On 1 August 2017, GFriend released their fifth mini album, Parallel, with the title track "Love Whisper".The album contains eight songs, including the single "Love Whisper", and two instrumental tracks. It has sold over 60,000 physical copies as of August 2017.
Parallel debuted at number 3 on the Gaon Album Chart, on the chart issue dated July 30 – August 5, 2017. The EP also debuted at number 10 on the US World Albums chart, on the week ending August 19. The EP debuted at number 5 on the Gaon Album Chart, for the month of August 2017 with 61,473 physical copies sold. Three songs from the EP entered the Gaon Digital Chart on the chart issue dated July 30 – August 5, 2017: "Love Whisper" at number 2;
G-Friend claimed their first #1 with "Love Whisper" on "The Show" at August 8th, then claimed their first #1 with "Love Whisper" on "Show Champion" at August 9th,then took the #1 trophy with "Love Whisper" on the August 11th week of 'Music Bank'! Again, they won again on Inkigayo on August 13th.
Red Velvet - Rebirth
SM Station recently shared that Red Velvet will be participating in the remake of Yoon Jong Shin's song titled "Rebirth". This is part of SM and Mystic's Snowball Project, a mockumentary style variety show, featuring the girls covering one of their sunbae's tracks.
Original Version of this song at 1996:
Note: Who is Yoon Jong Shin? He's the singer and song writer, also the founder of Mystic Entertainment in kpop. Girl Groups B.E.G , Ga-In, veteran singer Uhm Jung Hwa were all artists under his company. At March 2017, SM Entertainment acquired Mystic Entertainment with bought 28% stocks from the company,becoming the company's largest shareholders, so there's no copy right issue here for Red Velvet.
Yoon Jong Shin , founder of Mystic Entertainment
9Muses - Love City
At the earlier time at 2017, 9Muses only have 5 members left, and Sungah taking hiatus to pursue her work as DJ. On August 3, a repackaged version of Muses Diary Part.2 : Identity, titled Muses Diary Part.3 : Love City, was released. This edition contains of four tracks from Muses Diary Part.2 : Identity and two new songs including the title track "Love City"
DIA - Can't stop
DIA released their third EP titled Love Generation on August 22, 2017. The album contains twelve tracks, with the lead single titled "Can't Stop".
DIA will be releasing 4 unique versions of their 3rd mini album 'Love Generation' - a regular version, a limited edition, subunit version 1 BinChaenHyunS version, and subunit version 2 L.U.B version. The album will contain 11 songs total, including their title track "Can't Stop". The full release of the album will be at 6PM KST, but they've dropped the MV ahead of time on Naver.
CLC - Where are you
On July 11, CUBE announced that CLC will release a new album, with a completely new image different from the group's previous concept with "Hobgoblin". CLC released their sixth EP, Free'sm (a wordplay of "prism" and "free") on August 3. The album is inspired by 1990s girl groups Fin.K.L and S.E.S.. It consists of six tracks including the R&B ballad single "Where Are You?" (어디야?)
Sonamoo - Friday Night
On July 27, TS Entertainment revealed a teaser image for Sonamoo's “Happy Box Project” revealing that the group will be releasing a new single every month for the next three months. The first single Friday Night was released on August 14. The rap portion of the single is written by NewSun
It's the following article from the previous blog.(I mentioned about top 20 Asian girl groups, so ranking from 20th to 11th). So this one will be the real ranking from 11th to 20th. I assume people who listen to kpop or jpop know every group in this article, since those are classic. so let's start the ranking from 10th to 1st one....
10 T-ara
active: 2009 until now Genre: K-pop Company: MBK Entertainment
Ok, wait...I thought T-ara is only 2ed Tier in kpop, how can they get into top 10 spot. Here's why
T-ara is a 6 member kpop girl group(original 5 member) formed in 2009 by MBK Entertainment.
T-ara gained nationwide recognition after releasing "Roly-Poly" in 2011, which went on to become the Gaon chart's best-selling single of the year. At the height of K-pop's mainstream popularity in Japan, T-ara signed onto management agency J-Rock for $4.7 million—reportedly the highest figure of any Korean girl group expanding into the territory at the time. Both their debut single and studio album reached number one on the Oricon weekly charts and were subsequently certified Gold
In 2012, T-ara was surrounded in controversy due to allegations of internal discord, which resulted in member departures and a dip in popularity for the group. T-ara's later material, both Korean and Japanese, was released to varying degrees of success before the group began focusing on promotional activities in China.
T-ara gained immense popularity for their cover of Chopstick Brothers' "Little Apple" in 2014, which attracted the attention of Wang Sicong who signed the group onto his media firm, Banana Culture. T-ara is regarded as one of the most popular K-pop girl groups in China. As of 2015, they have sold 36.18 million records, making them one of the best selling girl groups of all time.
Did you see the number 36.18 million records?....Yes, that's the number they sell...
the most well known Member JiYeon from T-ara
9 S.H.E.
active: 2001 until now Genre: C-pop(Mandarin) Company: HIM International Music
S.H.E is a Taiwanese girl group debut at 2001 under the management of HIM International Music.
Since releasing their debut album Girls Dorm (2001), S.H.E has recorded 12 albums with sales totaling more than 10 million. Globally, their albums sold over 16 million copies, it's one of the most popular, and the longest running girl groups from Taiwan. They were the only Chinese speaking girl group, and one consistently ranked in top 10 of the most popular girl groups in the world for more than 10 years as well.
At 2004,The release of S.H.E's sixth album, Encore, accommodate Selina's graduation from university in late November. Encore sold one million units in Asia within one week of its release; since then, that number has surpassed 2 million. By the time Encore was due for release, media outlets had already begun labelling S.H.E as "The Number One Girl Group in Asia" back in 2004.
In recent years, 3 members from the group went to solo career and achieved different degree of success. For example, Hebe's Vancouver concert last year draws many S.H.E fans as well.
S.H.E member Hebe success after her solo debut
8 MAX
active: 1995 until now Genre: J-pop Company: Avex Trax
MAX, whose name is an acronym for "Musical Active eXperience", is a 4 member J-pop girl group. The original members of MAX made their musical debut as members of the Super Monkey's along with lead vocalist Namie Amuro.
Queen of J-Pop Namie Amuro was originally part of the MAX
They branched out on their own in 1995, becoming stars in their own right with selling several million albums and a string of consecutive top 20 singles from 1996 to 2000. Until today,MAX has sold over 10 million records.They were the second in J-pop history which hasthe most consecutive top 10 singles.Different from most other J-pop girl groups at that time, MAX established a new style for female idol groups, straying away from the traditional cute and innocent idol mold. instead focusing on high impact choreography and a sexier, more adult image.
In December 1996, they released their debut album Maximum. The album debuted at #1 and went on to sell over one million copies. At the peak of J-pop Music back in late 90s, and the most competitive period in J-pop, MAX managed to be one of the most popular girl group at that time even without Namie Amuro
7 Fin K.L
active: 1998 until 2002 Genre: k-pop Company: DSP Media
Yes, I give No 7 to the famous classic kpop girl group Fin K.L. Fin.K.L was a kpop girl group debut at 1998 under DSP Media. Their name stands for Fin Killing Liberty, and was intended to mean that the group stood against "the oppression of all freedom".Fin.K.L was one of the most popular K-pop girl groups of all time, selling for over 2.2 million albums within 4 years of their career. Being the biggest rival of S.E.S., Fin.K.L won numerous music awards within their active years. They won 1998 New Groups award,KMTV98 new girl group award, totally 6 award. Then, Fin KL released two albums at 1999, which helped Fin.K.L win the Daesang award(highest award in kpop) at the end of the year, KMTV99 best girl group award, 1999 SBS Music award,and 1999 KBS Music award. In the following year 2000, Fin K.L won 7 awards at the end of the year with their breaking record, even most boy groups can't even reach that level of popularity. Until today, Fin K.L was considered one of the most successful kpop girl group in history.
After the group disbanded at 2002, leader Lee Hyori became one of the most famous female solo artist in kpop of all time. At the age of 38, she's still active in kpop scene and performance.
One of Fin K.L's old classic Forever Love at 1999
6 2NE1
active: 2009 until 2016 Genre: k-pop Company: YG Entertainment
2NE1 was a 4 member kpop girl group formed under YG Entertainment at 2009. Their first EP spawned the number-one single "I Don't Care", which won them the "Song of the Year" award at the 2009 Mnet Asian Music Awards. Their follow-up singles, such as "Go Away", "Lonely" and "I Am the Best", were similarly successful, with "I Am the Best" winning 2NE1 their second "Song of the Year" award in 2011.
2011 Kpop song of the year "I Am the Best" from 2NE1
In 2012, The New York Times named 2NE1's performance at the Prudential Center in New Jersey as one of the "Best Concerts of 2012". As of 2015, they have sold 66.5 million records, making them one of the best selling girl groups of all time. (Including both physical sales and digital sales). The youngest member, Minzy, officially left the group on April 5, 2016,while the rest of the group disbanded on November 25, 2016.
CL was considered the baddest female in kpop nowadays.
Until here, I wrote about from rank 10th to 6th, maybe many kpop or Jpop fans still have different opinion about that. But the next top 5 girl groups in Asia of all time basically have no argument about that...
5 S.E.S.
active: 1997 until 2002 Genre: k-pop Company: SM Entertainment
There are two kpop girl groups who dominate kpop for their active days. One is SNSD(Girls' Generation) nowadays, the other one is S.E.S. in the past.
S.E.S. was a 3 member kpop girl group formed under SM Entertainment at 1997. They were also known as the female counterpart of H.O.T., and raised phenomenal popularity at the time.S.E.S. is considered one of K-pop's first highly successful girl groups. They were challenged by groups like Fin.K.L and Baby V.O.X, which debuted soon after S.E.S. and also enjoyed success. Overall, S.E.S. won 1998,1999,2001, 3 Golden Disk Award with complete domination in kpop. Since 2000, from 2000 to 2002, S.E.S won all of the best female group awards. Just think about how popular they were back then.
S.E.S. lead singer/dancer Bada became a role model for many current kpop girl group members nowadays.
At year 1999, S.E.S. released their 3rd album LOVE, which sold over 780,000 copies, it is the best selling album for kpop girl groups of all time. Until today, SNSD doesn't have one album physically sold over this number.
4 SPEED
active: 1996 until 2001 Genre: J-pop Company: Toy's factory
Speaking of influence of girl groups in general in Asia or real popularity back in 90s, most people will immediately think about SPEED first.
SPEED was a 4 member J-Pop Girl group debut at 1996 under Toy's factory.Speed made their major label debut on August 5, 1996 and became an immediate success. They would eventually become the most successful girl group anywhere in Asia with sales of over 20 million singles and albums in just three years and eight months. Following their disbandment at 2002, the group reunited several times for charity, but on August 20, 2008 they officially announced plans to reunite permanently.
At 1996, Body & Soul was quickly followed up by the ballad single "Steady" which was their first million-selling single (1.27 million copies). Following Steady, Speed decided to go with a more upbeat song and released "Go! Go! Heaven". The video for the song was filmed on location in New York and Miami. The song sold over 665,000 copies and became the girls first single to hit No.1 on Japan's Oricon weekly charts.
1997 to 2000 J-pop SPEED period
In October 1997, they released "White Love". Their style saw a change from dance music to a ballad for the single. The Winter-themed single became the smash hit single of that year's holiday period. By the time the single exited the charts it had already sold an impressive 1.845 million copies.After White Love, Speed continued on with their more mature style and released the anthem-like song "My Graduation". The single sold 1.475 million copies and became famous as Japan's highest-selling single on the subject of graduation. At that time, Speed are the only female group in J-Pop to achieve the Dome Tour and had an average age of 15.25 at the time, thus they also hold the record for the youngest performers to complete the feat.
After the release of "All My True Love", Speed followed up by releasing their greatest-hits album: Moment, which topped the charts and shipped over 2.3 million units in a year alone.
A lot of people still think the success of SPEED back in late 90s was a miracle., especially back in J-pop's golden age when solo artists was in trend. Even I have one of their CD back then and I don't even listen to J-pop Music because most of my friends listen to their songs at that time.
SPEED member Imai Eriko continue to be famous after solo debut
3 Morning Musume
active: 1997 until Now Genre: J-pop Company: Zentima
Before SNSD debut, Morning Musume is considered one of the most famous girl groups in Asia. Morning Musume, also knowns as Momusu, is a Japanese female idol group formed by Rock singer-songwriter turned record producer Tsunku, They are the lead group of Hello! Project that specialises in upbeat, pop-oriented music coupled with dance performance
.It consists of members mostly in their late adolescence and early 20s. The average age of the group members has remained more or less unchanged since its original formation because the group maintains a "school-like" system for their continuous line-up changes, with older members "graduating" and new, usually younger, members selected from nationwide auditions admitted to the group almost annually.(Morning Musume was the very first idol group who uses this method, later on kpop idol groups such as Super Junior, even early SNSD wants to use the generation, graduate those kind of things).
They held the second highest overall single sales (of a female group) on the Oricon charts as of February 2012, with the Oricon record of most top ten singles with an amount of 50, and they have sold over 21 million copies in Japan alone.
Since there are way too much stuff to write about them, they have 17 generations in total since their debut at 1997. their 3rd generation, 7th generation, 8 to 10th generation are considered some peak of their careers.
My personal fav 7th to 8th generation of Morning Musume. (2006 to 2007)
And this year 2017, it is Morning Musume's 20th anniversary, as one of Asia's most influential and famous girl group in history.
2 AKB48
active: 2005 until Now Genre: J-pop Company: DefStar Record
Ok, Ok...I know this is confusing, there are actually Otaku fans told me he knows every member in AKB48.....I will try my best to explain this.
AKB48 is a Jpop girl group named after the Akihabara (Akiba for short) area in Tokyo, where the group's theater is located. The group has expanded since then to include over 130 members as of December 2015.(I believe this is probably even more than morning musume).
AKB48's producer, Yasushi Akimoto, wanted to form a girl group with its own theater (unlike pop groups performing occasional concerts and seen on television) and performing daily so fans could always see them live. This "idols you can meet" concept includes teams. which can rotate performances and perform simultaneously at several events and "handshake" events, where fans can meet group members. Akimoto has expanded the AKB48 concept to several sister groups in China, Japan and Indonesia, with upcoming groups announced for the Philippines, Taiwan and Thailand.
The group is one of the highest-earning musical performers in Japan, with 2013 sales of over $128 million, and has been characterized as a social phenomenon. As of June 2017, the group has sold over 50 million records,including over 6 millon albums. AKB48 is the highest selling musical act in Japan in terms of singles sold. AKB48's thirty-five latest singles have topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, with thirty singles selling over a million copies each.Their highest selling single, "Tsubasa wa Iranai", sold over 2.5 million in 2016 according to Billboard / Soundscan. In 2010, "Beginner" and "Heavy Rotation" placed first and second, respectively, on the list of Japan's best-selling singles for the year.From 2011 to 2016, AKB48's singles have occupied the top four or five spots of the Oricon Yearly Singles Chart.
1 SNSD
active: 2007 until Now Genre: k-pop Company: SM Entertainment
There's a bit controversial about No 1 girl groups in Asia. AKB48 and SNSD are both great, and actually AKB48 had more digital sales and physical sales globally than SNSD. But overall in terms of popularity and other factors, I still think SNSD deserve the first spot, even these two groups are pretty close....
Girls' Generation, also known as SNSD is a 9 member(turned 8 without Jessica) kpop girl group formed by SM Entertainment at 2007. It was not until 2009 that the group rose to fame with the single "Gee", which claimed the top spot on KBS's Music Bank for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks and was named the most popular song of the 2000s in South Korea by Melon. One of the most popular kpop song of all time SNSD 'Gee" at 2009
Girls' Generation further consolidated their popularity on the South Korean music scene with follow-up singles "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)", "Oh!", and "Run Devil Run", which were released in mid-2009 and early 2010.
Kpop SNSD Period.(2009 to 2013)
In mid-2010, Girls' Generation signed with Nayutawave Records (present-day EMI Records Japan) to venture into the Japanese music scene. Their June 2011 self-titled Japanese debut album peaked atop the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart and became the first album by a non-Japanese girl group to be certified million by the Recording Industry Association of Japan. The group's third Korean studio album The Boys was released in October 2011 and became the best-selling album of 2011 in South Korea with sales of over 380,000 copies. An English version of the single "The Boys" was released by Interscope Records in an attempt to expand the group's endeavor to the global music scene. The group's 2013 fourth Korean studio album I Got a Boy was supported by the single "I Got a Boy", which was subjected to major attention from Western media following its winning the Video of the Year award at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards.
On September 29, 2014, member Jessica announced that she had been dismissed from the group. S.M. Entertainment confirmed this and stated that Jessica was no longer a member of Girls' Generation due to conflicts between her and the group's schedules. Girls' Generation continued to promote as an eight-member group thereafter One of the most well known former SNSD member Jessica
Their fifth Korean studio album, Lion Heart, was released in 2015. In 2017, Girls' Generation released their sixth Korean studio album, Holiday Night, to commemorate the group's tenth debut anniversary..
The group's immense popularity in their native country South Korea has earned them numerous accolades and the titles "The Nation's Singers" and "The Nation's Girl Group". Girls' Generation is also deemed one of the prominent figures of the Korean Wave and one of the most popular K-pop acts internationally. They are the first Asian girl group to achieve five music videos with over 100 million views on YouTube: "Gee", "I Got a Boy", "The Boys", "Mr. Taxi", and "Oh!". In Japan, they became the first non-Japanese girl group to have three number-one albums on the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart, and their three Japanese concert tours attracted a record-breaking 550,000 spectators, more than any other Korean girl group.
End of the article. If you have any question about any of the top 10 girl groups, feel free to leave a comment or ask me here.
(I will listen to some APink songs after writing this article)
