pink♥diary: SNSD

Girls' Generation

Girls' Generation (Korean: 소녀시대; So Nyeoh Shi Dae) is a popular nine-member South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment in 2007. In the order that they were announced as Girls' Generation members prior the group's debut, the members are; Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (leader), Jessica, and Sunny. Outside Korea they are most commonly referred to as SNSD, the acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae or So Nyuh Shi Dae. In China, they are known as Shao Nü Shi Dai (or Siu Nui Si Doi in Hong Kong) and in Japan as Shōjo Jidai.

The group has so far released two full albums, three mini-albums, and various singles, all of which went on to achieve commercial success. Their 2009 hit single "Gee" holds the record for being the longest running #1 song on both KBS's Music Bank, having held the #1 chart ranking for 9 consecutive weeks, and on M.Net's M!Countdown holding the #1 position for 8 weeks. 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, Melon Music Awards, and the Korean Cultural Entertainment Awards.

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.

Information:

Korean Name: So Nyeo Shi Dae

Hangul: 소녀시대

Japanese Name: Shōjo Jidai

Japanese: 少女時代

Chinese Name: Shao Nü Shi Dai

English Name: Girls’ Generation

Also Known as: SNSD, Soshi

Genre: Kpop, dance-pop, teenpop

Years Active: 2007-present

Agency: SM Entertainment

Members Bio:

TaeYeon

Stage Name: TaeYeon (태연)
Birth Name: Kim Tae Yeon (김태연)
Group Position : Leader & Main Vocalist
Motto : Don't do something that you'll regret later.
Nicknames : Umma, Kid Leader, Tete, MungTaeng, Taeng, Byeon Taeng
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Homeplace : Jeonrado Jeonju
Height: 160cm
Weight: 44kg
Blood Type: O
School: Jeonju Art High School

Hobbies : Swimming
Interests: Makeup, Perfume, Music
Casted: 2004 8th Annual Best Contest (Best Singer 1st Place & Grand Award)
Attended SM Academy
Experience:
-2004 Featured in The One's song "You Bring Me Joy"
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/KTY612 [SMART]
Duration of Training: 4 years and 3 months

Jessica

Stage Name: Jessica (제시카)
Birth Name: Jessica Jung Soo Yeon (제시카 정)
Korean Name: Jung Soo Yeon (정수연)
Group Position : Main Vocalist
Nicknames : Ice Princess, Sica, Sicachu, Ajumma
Motto: Follow my heart ..
Languages: Korean (Fluent), English (Fluent), Chinese (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Height: 163cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: B
Sibling: Younger Sister (Krystal)
School: Korea Kent Foreign School, Graduated
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/980418 [Sweet Jessica]
Duration of Training: 7 years and 6 months

Ideal Man : Lee Sunho
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Complete
Hobbies : Boxing & Soccer
Interests: Reading books & magazines, watching movies, listening to music, sleeping & singing
Roommate/s : Hyoyeon ( Old dorm) Sooyoung (New Dorm)

Sunny

Stage Name: Sunny

Birth Name: Lee Soon Kyu (이순규)
Group Position: Lead Vocalist

Other Names: Sseo Ni
Nickname: Soon, Sunny Bunny, Aegyo Queen, Gag-dol, Soonkyu
Motto: Everyday Sunny Day
Blood Type: B
Languages: Korean (Fluent) , English (Basic) , Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: May 15, 1989
Height: 155cm
Weight: 43kg

Hobbies: Swimming, video Games, sports, Cuteness that Calls for a Punch
Interests: Music, fashion, reading magazines, dancing, singing & shopping. comedic acting
School: Baehwa All-Girls High School
Siblings: 2 older sisters, Lee Eun-kyu & Lee Jin-kyu
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/sunnydaisy [Daisy]

Solo Songs:

Story of Wine OST - 이제서야 (Finally Now)
Heading to the Ground OST (Duet with TaeYeon) - 사랑인걸요 (It's Love)
Oh! My Lady OST - 그대 인형 (My Doll)
Working Mom OST - You Don't Know About Love

Tiffany

Stage Name: Tiffany (티파니)
Birth Name: Stephanie Hwang (스테파니 황)
Korean Name: Hwang Mi Young (황미영)
Group Position : Lead Vocalist
Nicknames : Spongebob Hwang, Fany Fany Tiffany, Tiffiana, JumFany, Ddilfany, Bam Fany
Motto : Just work hard (Practice makes Perfect)
Languages : Korean , English (Fluent) , Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic), Spanish (Basic)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Born at : San Fransisco
Height: 162.6cm
Weight: 50kg
Languages : English
Hobbies : Flute
School: Korea Kent Foreign School, Graduated, Middle School - South Pointe (US), High School - Diamond Bar (US)
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/01evergreen [Evergreen]
Siblings : Older Brother (Leo - 1 year difference) & Older Sister (Michelle - 8 years difference)
Duration of Training: 3 years and 7 months

HyoYeon

Stage Name: HyoYeon (효연)
Birth Name: Kim Hyo Yeon (김효연)
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist & Main Dancer
Nicknames : Princess Fiona, Dancing Queen, Hyorengi (Tiger)
Motto : Everyone that works hard will succeed.
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English (Basic) , Chinese (Fluent) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Height: 158cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: AB
School: 2004.3~8 Studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing, China
Casted: 2000 SM Casting System
Experience/Acknowledgements:
-Best SM Town Dancing Trainee
-2005 M.Net/KM Music Festival - BoA's 'Over the Top' silhouette dancer
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/hy0922 [Venus Hyoyeon]
Duration of Training: 6 years and 1 month

Yuri

Stage Name: YuRi (권유리)
Birth Name: Kwon Yu Ri (권유리)
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist & Lead Dancer
Nicknames : Black Pearl & Kkamyool & Kkamchi & Ggab-Yul
Languages : Korean (Fluent), English, Chinese (Fluent), Japanese
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm
Weight: 45kg
Blood Type: AB
School: NeungGok High School, Graduated (2008)
Casted: 2001 SM 1st Annual Youth Best Contest
Experience:
-2005 KM Super Junior Show 'The King's Boyfriend'
-2006 DBSK's Beautiful Life MV
-2006 Orion Chocopie Chinese CF w/ Jang Donggun
-2006 Dongil Highvill CF
-2007 DBSK's Second Concert guest appearance
-Hot Choco Mite CF
-2007 Attack on the Flower Boys Movie
-2007/2008 MBC Sitcom : Unstoppable Marriage
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/rnjsdbfl [Yuri Princess]
Duration of Training: 5 years and 11 months

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 19
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Baby, Baby
Hobbies : Dancing, Ballet, Piano, Swimming, Violin
Morning Delight : Likes to grind "Ma" [Korean Yam] and "Arrowfoot" for healthy drinks in the morning
Roommate/s : Sunny
She's fond of Fridays.

Sooyoung

Stage Name: SooYoung (수영)
Birth Name: Choi Soo Young (최수영)
English Name: 썸머 Summer
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Nickname : ShikShin (Food God), NaSoo (Interrupter)
Motto : Let's not procrastinate
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Fluent)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Height: 170cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: O
School: Jungshin All-Girls High School
Casted: 2000 SM Open Audition
2002 Korea-Japan Ultra Idol Duo Audition
Experience:
-2002 Debuted in Japan in the duo Route 0
-2003 Samsung AnyCall CF w/ Park Jungah
-2003 Japan Chubbygang Clothing Model
-2004 Skoolooks Uniform Model
-2005 M.Net Hello Chat VJ
-2007 DMB ChunBangJiChuk Radio DJ (with Super Junior's Sungmin)
-2007/2008 MBC Sitcom : Unstoppable Marriage
-2008 Movie : Pure Manwha/ Comic Strip - Happily Ever After (co - star)
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/pureYoung [Remember]
Siblings : Older Sister (Soojin)
Duration of Training: 6 years and 3 months

Yoona

Stage Name: YoonA (윤아)
Birth Name: Im Yoon Ah (임윤아)
Nick names : Deer Yoona, Him Yoona (Strength Yoona), Goddess Yoong, Yoong
Motto : Be confident in everything
Group Position : Supporting Vocalist
Languages : Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Basic) , Japanese (Basic)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Height: 166cm (168cm or so she states herself)
Weight: 47kg
Blood Type: B
School: Daeyoung High School, 2nd Year
Casted: 2002 SM Saturday Open Casting Audition
Experience:
-2004 TVXQ's Magic Castle MV
-2006 Sanyo Eneloop CF
-2006 Teun Teun English 'Follow Me' CF
-2006 TVXQ First Concert guest appearance
-2006 Super Junior's U MV
-2006 TZSX's ?‚¾?ƒ³?ƒ�?‚¤ (My Everything) MV
-2007 Elite CF with SS501
-2007 Sunkist Lemonade CF w/ Super Junior's Kangin, Heechul | Version 2
-2007 Clean and Clear CF
-2007 MBC drama - 9 Hits, 2 Outs
-2007 Super Junior's Marry U mv
-2008 Lee Seung Chul's 'Propose' MV
-2008 Sola VitaminC CF
-2008 YeJiMiIn wise beauty CF
-2008 Clean and Clear CF
-2008 MBC - Park Jung Geum
-2008 KBS drama - You are my Destiny
-2008 Korea Drama Festival - Best New Actress Award
-2008 Korea Drama Festival - Netizens popularity award
-2009 Baeksang Awards - Best New Actress Award
-2009 Baeksang Awards - Heiwon Popularity Award
-2009 24/7's Thats guy's girl MV
-2009 MBC Drama - Cinderella Man
-2009 Clean and Clear CF with Kim So Eun
-2009 Innisfree CF
-2010 S-Oil CF
-2010 Innisfree CF
-Cindy the Perky, eCole, Dasoo magazines
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/imyoona [Luxury Brand]
Duration of Training: 7 years and 2 months

SeoHyun

Stage Name: Seo Hyun (서현)
Birth Name: Seo Joo Hyun (서주현)
Nickname : Maknae, Seororo, Babyhyun
Motto : If your dream is alive, then one day it will come true.
Group Position: Lead Vocalist
Languages: Korean (Fluent) , English, Chinese (Fluent) , Japanese (Fluent)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Height: 168cm
Weight: 48kg
Blood Type: A
School: Daeyoung High School
Casted: 2003 SM Casting System
Experience:
-2004 SMART Uniform Model
Fancafe: http://cafe.daum.net/cutejuhyun [Star]
Duration of Training: 6 years and 6 months

Extra Information;

Favorite Number : 64
Ideal Man : Johnny Depp
Favorite Song from Girls' Generation : Kissing You
Hobbies : Piano
Favorite Anime : Keroro
Favorite Fruit : Watermelon
Favorite Drama : Nodame Cantabile
Favorite Movie : Pirate of the Caribbean
Roommate/s : Tiffany