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Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Hangul
소녀시대
Hanja
Revised RomanizationSonyeo Sidae
McCune–ReischauerSonyŏ Sidae

Template:Contains Korean text Girls' Generation (Korean: 소녀시대; 少女時代) is a nine-member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. In the order that they were announced as part of the group prior the group's debut, the members are; Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (leader), Jessica, and Sunny. They are often referred to as SoShi (소시), or SNSD (mainly outside Korea), the first of which is an abbreviation and the second an acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae (or So Nyuh Shi Dae). In China, they are known as 少女時代 (Shàonǚ Shídài; or Siu Nui Si Doi in Hong Kong) and in Japan as 少女時代 (Shōjo Jidai).

The group has released two full albums, two mini-albums, and various singles. Their 2009 hit single "Gee" holds the record for being the longest running #1 song on KBS's Music Bank, having held the #1 chart ranking for 9 consecutive weeks.[1] That year also saw the group winning various awards, including consecutive Artist of the Year (Daesang) awards at the Seoul Music Awards, Golden Disk Awards, and the Korean Cultural Entertainment Awards.

History

Pre-debut

The members were professionally trained primarily in singing, dancing and languages while a select few were also underwent further training in acting and modeling. Many of the members had already made appearances in magazine ads, television commercials, and small television appearances. For nearly two years, Korean websites speculated about which female SM Entertainment trainees would be placed into the group.[2]

2007–2008: Debut and First Album

In July 2007, Girls' Generation had their unofficial first stage performance on M.Net's School of Rock where the group performed their first single, titled "Into the New World" (Korean: "다시 만난 세계", Dasi Mannan Segye). A documentary recording the story of the girls' debut titled M.Net's Girls Go To School was filmed during this time, showing the girls as they moved into an apartment together and prepared for their performances. The group's first single was physically released soon after, including two other tracks; "Beginning" and "Perfect for You". The latter's Korean title is 'Wish' ('소원'), which is also the name of Girls' Generation's official fan-club (stylized: S♡NE). The group's debut and first ever promotions began on August 5, 2007, first performing on SBS's Inkigayo and then later on MBC's Show! Music Core and KBS's Music Bank. "Into the New World" achieved #1 spot on M.net M.Countdown!.

After ending promotions for their debut single and taking a short break, the group released their self-titled full album first full album in late autumn 2007 with the lead single "Girls' Generation" (Korean: "소녀시대"), a cover of Lee Seung-cheol's 1989 hit. Promotion for the single started in early November. The album also included an instrumental version of the group's first single Into the New World, "Perfect For You" retitled as "Honey", and 8 other tracks by the group. In early 2008, Girls' Generation began promoting their second single from the album, "Kissing You". The music video featured Donghae from Super Junior. The song achieved the #1 spot on three major TV music rankings—SBS Inkigayo, M.net M.Countdown! and KBS Music Bank.

In March 2008, the album was re-packaged, re-released and re-titled Baby Baby. A third single, "Baby Baby", was used to promote the album, with the group members wearing soft pastel colors in contrast to the loud, school uniform-type costumes from the Girls' Generation promotions. Jessica, Tiffany and Seohyun were also featured on a mini-album released by Roommate, a one-man band from the Purple Communication (an independent Korean label in which all of the releases from this company is being distributed by SM Entertainment in South Korea, mostly specializing in Korean contemporary adult music). The mini-album was titled Roommate: Emotional Band Aid, and was released on December 1, 2008. The 3rd track from the mini-album was performed by the 3 Girls' Generation members and is titled "Oppa Nappa" (Korean: "오빠 나빠", literally "Bad Brother", although contextually it refers to an older male friend). The track was digitally released before the album was, coming out in April 2008.

On June 7, 2008, during the "Dream Concert" various fanclubs turned off their glowsticks and remained silent during the performance by Girls' Generation.[3][relevant?]

It was announced in autumn 2008 that Girls' Generation would be starring in a reality show on Mnet, titled Factory Girl. The show chronicles the girls working as interns at fashion magazine Elle Girl,[4] organizing parties, doing research, putting together outfits, preparing for photo-shoots and other such tasks. The articles the group worked on were actually featured in the Korean Elle Girl magazine. The program began airing in early October.[5] In Late 2008, the group also participated in the SM Town Live '08 concert along with other SM Town artists.

2009: Other Activities, Comebacks, The "Gee" Fever

On December 29, 2008, it was announced that the group's first EP, The First Mini Album — Gee, would be released in the following month in January, 2009.[6] A teaser video was released in January 2009 and the first single "Gee" released soon after. Interest in the song rose after the digital release,[7] topping Cyworld's hourly music chart on the release day.[8] The song also went #1 on all major digital music charts within two days.[9]

The group began its album promotion on January 2009 on MBC Show! Music Core.[10] They sang their new lead single, "Gee", as well as the track "Him Nae (Way To Go)", another song from their mini-album.

After a short break, SM Entertainment announced that the girls would be back with a new mini-album sporting a "Marine Girl" concept. The new single was to be titled "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" (Korean: "소원을 말해봐", literally "Tell Me Your Wish"); with the mini album being released digitally on June 22, 2009.[11][12] The mini-album, Genie, includes a duet between Jessica and SHINee member Onew called "One Year Later".[13] The group started their promotional activities on the June 26, 2009 recording of KBS's Music Bank.[13] The performance was followed by follow-up comeback performances on MBC's Music Core and SBS's Inkigayo on June 27 and 28, 2009. The physical release of Genie was delayed by SM Entertainment in order to redo the album art, and was released 4 days later on June 29, 2009.[11]

The track proved to be a massive success. It conquered various music sites like Melon, Dosirak, MNet, Bugs and it was No.1 on the weekly charts and SKT ringtone weekly charts of the first week of July.[14] The mini-album sold an estimated 50,000+ copies in its first week after release (almost double the numbers from the first-week sales of "Gee"), an unusual feat for any korean girl group.[15]

Their first No.1 award for "Sowoneul Malhaebwa (Genie)" was on the July 10, 2009 episode of KBS Music Bank.[16][17] Their second award was claimed at the July 12, 2009 episode of SBS's Inkigayo and their third on the 16th on the same show.[18] The group finished up promoting for "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" in August 2009.

On October 7, Girls' Generation, along with label-mate f(x), released a digital single named "Chocolate Love" for the 4th edition of the Blacklabel series LG CYON phone, "Chocolate".[19] Girls' Generation were chosen to record the "Retro Pop Version" of the song while f(x) sang the "Electronic Pop Version". In comparison to f(x)'s trendy and electronic version, Girls' Generation's "Retro Pop Version" has a charismatic and vintage style, with a more mature and sultry feel.[20] Girls' Generation released a "Chocolate Love" music video soon after, and then a second version some time afterward.

In addition to their musical activities, the girls have had various television series, with varied success. On May 3, 2009, Girls' Generation starred in their new reality show Sonyuh Shidae Horror Movie factory,[21] in which the girls undergo various acting lessons and tests, the first three episodes revolving around a horror film theme. The premiere episode received a viewership rating of 3.3%. When the show was cancelled after 6 episodes, it was replaced with another Girls' Generation reality program Himnaera-Him! or Cheer Up![22] in which the girls try to cheer up hardworking people in the midst of an economic slump. The show was discontinued after two episodes due to the girls becoming too busy with the release and promotion of their new mini-album, Sowoneul Malhaebwa (Genie).[23]

Right after leaving MBC Sunday Sunday Night segment, the group began a new reality television venture. On June 23, 2009, the group began starring on a new reality series titled Girls' Generation's Hello Baby, on cable network KBS Joy. The show chronicles the girls babysitting and taking care of a young child in an attempt to experience and learn what motherhood is like. The child featured in the show is a young infant named Cho Kyungsan (Korean: "조경산"). Each week the group members (or 'fathers'; male guests who come out to help on several episodes) select the "Best Mom" and the "Worst Mom" from among the members according to their work for the day. By its fifth episode, Hello Baby was already beating out all competition, receiving higher viewership than any other cable shows in its time-slot![24] Viewers commented that it was one of the group's best shows so far, due to the members showing their true personalities in a relaxed environment and not relying on scripts. It was popular among fans and teenagers and also garnered a lot of interest from young mothers.[25] The show ended on November 17, 2009 after 22 episodes and 6 months of airing. Upon ending recording, the Girls' Generation members stated that they believed that while watching the child grow, they had reached a new level of maturity and gratitude to their parents.[26]

In July, selected members, alongside selected Super Junior members, released the song "S.E.O.U.L."[27]. The music video was released as part of South Korea's tourism initiative.

The members were frequently on television and were able to quickly establish their individual personalities through both group and solo activities such as MCing, variety shows, game shows and talk shows, and were said to have 'conquered the media'.[28] Because of their lively image and wide spectrum of fans, the group was chosen as ambassadors to publicize the transfer of South Korean television to digital technology in late September, 2009.[29]

In early November, the group also announced that they would be holding their first solo concert tour, with two Korean dates in December and other Asian locations to follow.[30] Tickets were available for online purchase at 8pm on November 19,[31] with the Korean dates selling out at record time in only 3 minutes.[32] The concert tour is titled "Into the New World" after the name of their debut single. Due to the success and popularity of the first two concerts on December 19 and 20, the group went on to hold encore concerts on February 27 and 28.[33]

2010: Second album and Japanese debut

Later in January, SM Entertainment confirmed the release of Oh!, the group's second full-length album to be released on January 28.[34] The lead single "Oh!", was digitally released on January 25 with the music video being released two days later.[35] The song proved to be popular topping various charts upon release.[36] On January 30, the group started promotions with the recording of MBC's Show! Music Core.[37] The broadcast of the performance experienced a blackout near the end, to which MBC made the whole performance available online in response.[38] With 'Oh!', the group went on to win 5 consecutive K-charts on KBS Music Bank, as well as achieving a triple crown on SBS Inkigayo.[39] 'Oh!' also went on to win Music Bank's half-year K-chart and came in at 2nd on Hanteo's first half album sales chart[40].

Starting from March 11, 2010, photos of the members were released online showcasing a dark concept, dubbed "Black Girls' Generation".[41] The "Black SoShi" nickname is a play on the Korean group name (So Nyeo Shi Dae). A teaser video was released on March 16, with the new single Run Devil Run being released as a digital single on March 17.[42] The music video for "Run Devil Run was released on March 17, and the group's first performance for the new single was on KBS's Music Bank.[43][44] The song proved popular, winning the group 2 K-charts on KBS Music Bank as well as achieving the group's 4th and 5th Mutizen wins for 2010 on SBS Inkigayo[45]. The repackage album placed 3rd on Hanteo's first half album sales chart. With the combined sales of both the full album "Oh!" and the repackage "Run Devil Run", Girls' Generation sold more albums than any other artist in the first half of 2010.[40]. The music videos for both "Oh!" and "Run Devil Run" made it into GOMTV's 2010 First Half Top 10 ranking, the group having attracted over 13 million views in 6 months.[46]

On August 2010, Girls' Generation began promotion in Japan. "少女時代到来~初来日記念盤~" (Girls' Generation's Arrival ~ First Time in Japan Commemoration Disc ~), a DVD featuring seven of the group's music videos as well as special bonus footage was released on August 11. A special edition of the DVD contains a pink glowstick as well as a pass to the Girls' Generation debut at the Tokyo Ariake Colliseum on August 25.[47] According to Universal Music Japan, the pre-orders for the DVD had already been sold out.[48] In the first week after release, the DVD sold 23,000 copies, making no.4 on the weekly DVD Oricon ranking and no.3 on the weekly music DVD ranking[49], making Girls' Generation the first female k-pop group to make the Oricon DVD Top-5 ranking.[50] It was announced that the showcase at Ariake Colliseum would have 10,000 fans invited. But due to unexpected popularity, the showcase will instead take place 3 times to accommodate for the expected audience of 20,000.[51] Having signed a contract in May, the group will be working under Universal Music Japan's record label Nayutawave Records for their Japanese promotions and their debut single is expected to be released in September 2010.[52][53][54]

The group participated in the SMTown Live '10 World Tour.[55]

Members

  • Taeyeon (태연) born March 9, 1989 as Kim Tae-Yeon (김태연)[56]
  • Jessica (제시카) born April 18, 1989 as Jessica Jung (제시카 정), Korean name Jung Soo-Yeon (정수연)[57]
  • Sunny (써니) born May 15, 1989 as Lee Soon-Kyu (이순규)[58]
  • Tiffany (티파니) born August 1, 1989 as Stephanie Hwang (스테파니 황), Korean name Hwang Mi Young (황미영)[59]
  • Hyoyeon (효연) born September 22, 1989 as Kim Hyo-Yeon (김효연)[60]
  • Yuri (유리) born December 5, 1989 as Kwon Yu-Ri (권유리)[61]
  • Sooyoung (수영) born February 10, 1990 as Choi Soo-Young (최수영)[62]
  • Yoona (윤아) born May 30, 1990 as Im Yoon-Ah (임윤아)[63]
  • Seohyun (서현) born June 28, 1991 as Seo Joo-Hyun(서주현)[64]

Discography

Korean Discography

Studio albums

Repackaged albums

Mini albums (EPs)

Special albums

  • 2008: Sweet Memories with Girls' Generation
  • 2008: Heart 2 Heart with Girls' Generation

Single albums

Japan Discography

Single albums

DVDs

  • 2010: Girls in Tokyo (bonus DVD from Girls' Generation's first photobook)
  • 2010: New Beginning of Girls' Generation (Japan debut DVD)

Tours

Concert Participation

Television work

Reality shows

Girls' Generation have been a part of a number of reality television shows, including:

Endorsements

During their early career, the group were endorsers for several brands such as Elite Uniform,[65] Nexon Bubble Fighter[66], Samsung (alongside DBSK) and LG.[67] Since 2008 they have been exclusive models for the Goobne Chicken[68] and have filmed several commercials for the brand, recorded jingles for advertising purposes, and modeled for promotional Goobne calendars as well. Goobne Chicken has since become a strong contender in the chicken industry and attribute their success to the group.[69] By mid-2009 the group members were models for over 10 brands and were chosen as one of South Korea's most sought after advertisers in a survey conducted by brand consulting research institute.[70] Several members are solo advertising models such as Seohyun who is a model for Clean and Clear,[71] Taeyeon who models for A-Solution, a cosmetics brand,[72] Sooyoung, Tiffany and Yuri as models for Biotherm[73] or Yoona who models for S-Oil[74] and Innisfree.[75] Alongside Super Junior, they are also exclusive models to the partly SM Entertainment-owned retail brand SPAO.[76] Endorsing clothing brands, online games,[77] food industries,[78] events, electronics, cosmetics and even products reserved for the top celebrities to endorse such as petroleum and credit cards,[79] the group's most recent endorsements include the Nintendo DSi[80] and Domino's Pizza.[81]

Awards

Years Awards
2007
2008
2009
2010
  • 16th Annual Korea Entertainment Arts Awards Ceremony: Best Female Group [96]
  • Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Content Industry Award (Special Honor)[97]
  • 19th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award ("Gee")[98]
  • 19th Seoul Music Awards: Digital Music Award ("Gee")[98]
  • 19th Seoul Music Awards: Daesang Award ("Gee")[98]
  • 7th Korean Music Awards: Song of the Year ("Gee")[99]
  • 7th Korean Music Awards: Group Musician of the Year [100]

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  45. ^ Template:Ko icon '뮤직뱅크' 소녀시대, '상반기 결산 K차트 1위 - 티브이데일리 ('"Music Bank" Girls' Generation, '1st place on Looking Back on the First Half (of the year) K Chart'..'Dominated the Music Industry')
  46. ^ Template:Ko icon 상반기 최고 인기 뮤비는 소녀시대 '오!'…7백만이 시청 ( First-Half of The Year's Popular Music Video is "Oh!"... 7 Million People Has Viewed)
  47. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 8월 초대형 쇼케이스로 日 진출 선언 (Girls' Generation, Announcing their Advancement with a Mega Showcase in August). Nate. June 11, 2010.
  48. ^ Template:Ja icon韓国TOPの“美脚”グループ・少女時代、日本デビュー前にDVD大反響 (' SNSD’s DVD receives great response before their Japan debut')
  49. ^ Template:Ja icon 少女時代日DVDがオリコン4位 “新人”では異例の4万枚出荷 (Girls' Generation ranks 4th on ORICON & ships out 40,000 copies as rookies)
  50. ^ Template:Ja icon “美脚”グループ・少女時代、韓国女性グル―プ初のDVD総合TOP5入り(SNSD is First Korean Female Group to place in the Top 5 for ORICON's total DVD ranking)
  51. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 日 쇼케이스 1회 1만명→3회 2만명 공연 추가 ‘관심폭발’ (Girls' Generation's Showcase Increases from 1 Show to 3 Shows)
  52. ^ Template:Ja icon “韓”動美脚9人娘、8月に日本デビュー (1/2ページ) (Korea's 9 "beautiful-legged" ladies, August Japan Debut), sanspo.com. June 11, 2010. Retrieved June 11, 2010.
  53. ^ Template:Ja icon "Beautiful-legged" Girls' Generation make their Japanese Advancement. oricon.co.jp. June 11, 2010.
  54. ^ Han Sang-hee: Girls’ Generation to debut in Japan. The Korea Times. June 11, 2010. Retrieved June 12, 2010.
  55. ^ SM Entertainment to launch world tour The Korea Times. July 2, 2010. Retrieved July 5, 2010.
  56. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  57. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  58. ^ Template:Ko icon 티아라 효민 '써니야 생일 축하해~♥' 미니홈피 메시지 '화제 ("T-ara's Hyomin: 'Sunny-ah Happy Birthday~♥' Mini-Hompy message)
  59. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  60. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  61. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  62. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  63. ^ Template:Ko icon "지금이 소녀시대일까?…아직, 우리시대는 멀었다" (인터뷰) (Girls' Generation, Still A Long Way To Go -Interview-)
  64. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 막내 서현, 9일 고교졸업..공로상 수상 (Maknae Seohyun Graduates and Receives Award)
  65. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대-2PM, 엘리트학생복 광고 촬영 ('SNSD - 2PM At Elite Uniform Photo-Shoot')
  66. ^ Template:Ko icon ‘소녀시대’ 12월부터 버블파이터 모델로 뛴다
  67. ^ Template:Ko icon '당신의 감성과 교감하는 HAPTIC People :: 햅틱폰, 햅틱문화로 진화하나?'
  68. ^ Template:Ko icon 히트상품특집 맛있는 생각 '굽네치킨']
  69. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, '내 손을 전화기로 이끄는 유혹의 치킨모델' 1위! (SNSD, 1st Place for 'Tempting Chicken Model Guiding my Hand to the Telephone'!)
  70. ^ Template:Ko iconCF 퀸으로 등극한 소녀시대, 광고계도 접수 ('CF Queens SNSD takes over the Advertisement World')
  71. ^ Template:Ko icon '소녀시대 서현-f(x) 크리스탈, 화장품 전속모델 동반발탁'
  72. ^ Template:Ko icon '에이솔루션, 소녀시대 ‘태연’ 모델 발탁' ('Girls' Generation Chosen As A-Solution Models')
  73. ^ Template:Ko icon 비오템과 함께하는 커플 UV 체험단 모집
  74. ^ Template:Ko icon 마케팅으로 세상을 바꾼다 S-OIL]
  75. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 윤아, CF 현장 깜짝 공개 ('Yoona's CF Behind The Scene Revealed!')
  76. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 슈퍼주니어 '스파오' 매장 오픈 컷팅식 참여 ('Girls' Generation and Super Junior, Opening Of SPAO Store')
  77. ^ Template:Ko icon 마비노기, 소녀시대가 부른 주제곡 Mabinogi(It’s Fantastic!) 공개
  78. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 삼양라면 CF모델 발탁! “우린 삼양라면 친구” (' SNSD Chosen as CF Models of SamYang Ramyun! "We are SamYang Ramyun Friends"')
  79. ^ Template:Ko icon '2009 고객감동 방송광고 신한카드…상큼발랄 소녀시대 '긍정의 힘'을 생각하게 하다']
  80. ^ Template:Ko icon소녀시대 ‘닌텐도 DS Crimson/Black’ 모델 발탁! ('SNSD Chosen as Models for Nintendo DSi!')
  81. ^ Template:Ko icon도미노피자, 새 CF 모델로 '소녀시대' 선정 ('SNSD Selected as New CF Model for Domino Pizza')
  82. ^ Template:Ko icon 디지털 뮤직 어워드.
  83. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls Generation Wins Best New Female Group Award At Korean Arts Award. Newsen. Retrieved October 6, 2007.
  84. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 원더걸스 제치고 `2007 골든디스크` 신인상 수상 (Girls' Generation Beats Out Wonder Girls for "2007 Golden Disk" Newcomer Award). Korea Economic Daily. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  85. ^ Template:Ko icon Kim, Hyeong-wu. 라이벌 원더걸스-소녀시대 골든디스크 인기상 동반수상 (Rivals Wonder Girls & Girls' Generation Both Win Golden Disk Popularity Awards). ISPlus/Newsen. December 14, 2007. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  86. ^ a b Template:Ko icon jang, Tae-yong. 빅뱅, 서울가요대상 대상 ‘3관왕 싹쓸이’ (Big Bang is Artist of the Year at Seoul Music Awards). Korea Economic Daily. January 31, 2008. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  87. ^ Template:Ko icon The Results Of Mnet 20s Choice . StarNews. Retrieved July 23, 2008.
  88. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls Generation Wins The Best Female Group Award . Newsen. Retrieved November 12, 2008.
  89. ^ Template:Ko icon 디지털 뮤직 어워드. Cyworld. Retrieved January 13, 2010.
  90. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls' Generation Wins Best Female Singer Award From Korean Nick Kids Choice. MyDaily. Retrieved April 12, 2009.
  91. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls' Generation Wins Young Artist Award. Newsen. Retrieved November 17, 2009.
  92. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls' Generation Wins Singer Daesang. Star News. Retrieved November 30, 2009.
  93. ^ a b Template:Ko iconGolden Disk Awards: 수상자 (Golden Disk Awards Winners List). Golden Disk Awards. Retrieved December 10, 2009.
  94. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 태연-윤아-유리, '대중음악상 받았어요' (Girls' Generation's Taeyeon, Yoona and Yuri received the Pop Music Award). MyDaily. December 21, 2009. Retrieved December 23, 2009.
  95. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, MBC연예대상 특별상 “빛나게 해준 모든 분께 감사” (MBC Entertainment Awards, Girls' Generation thanks the ones who made them shine). Newsen. December 29, 2009. Retrieved December 29, 2009.
  96. ^ Template:Ko icon Girls' Generation's Yoona received the Best Female Group On The Behalf Of Girls Generation. Y-STAR. Retrieved January 4, 2010.
  97. ^ Template:Ko icon SNSD wins Special Honor award For Making Korean Songs Go Beyond Korea & Be More global. newsen. Retrieved January 14, 2010.
  98. ^ a b c Template:Ko icon "유이 탁재훈 '제19회 하이원 서울가요대상 더블MC 맡았어요'". Joins!. February 3, 2010. Retrieved February 3, 2010. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  99. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대, 韓대중음악상 '네티즌 선정 그룹상 (Girls' Generation, 韩 Pop Music 'netizens selected geurupsang) Money Today. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
  100. ^ Template:Ko icon 소녀시대 '지', 대중음악상 '올해의 노래상' 수상 (Girls' Generation's "Gee" Wins "Song of the Year" Award at Korean Music Awards). CBS. March 30, 2010. Retrieved April 3, 2010.
Awards and achievements
Preceded by 24th Seoul Music Awards: Daesang Award for Daesang
2010
Succeeded by
Incumbent