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Breaking the ‘Seven-Year Jinx’: Longevity and Unity Redefine K-Pop’s New Era

Breaking the ‘Seven-Year Jinx’: Longevity and Unity Redefine K-Pop’s New Era

SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Korea Bizwire) – In a departure from the past, when K-pop idol groups faced the so-called ‘seven-year jinx,’ it is now increasingly common to witness the longevity of these ensembles. Even when affiliated with different entertainment agencies, the members of these long-lasting K-pop idol groups persist in performing together under the same group [...]

New Girls’ Generation Album Tops iTunes Charts in 31 Countries

New Girls’ Generation Album Tops iTunes Charts in 31 Countries

SEOUL, Aug. 6 (Korea Bizwire) — K-pop group Girls’ Generation’s new album topped iTunes charts in 31 countries Saturday, the group’s agency said. The eight-member group digitally released “Forever 1,” its first album in five years, on Friday afternoon. “Forever 1″ ranked No. 1 on iTunes Top Albums charts in 31 countries, including Sweden, Finland, [...]

Girls’ Generation is Back with Studio Album Marking 15th Year

Girls’ Generation is Back with Studio Album Marking 15th Year

SEOUL, Aug. 5 (Korea Bizwire) — Girls’ Generation, one of the longest-running K-pop girl groups, made a highly anticipated comeback Friday, the anniversary of the day of its debut in 2007, with “Forever 1.” “Forever 1,” the group’s seventh full-length album, marks its first group project since its previous LP “Holiday Night” five years ago. [...]

K-pop Singer Taeyeon Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident

K-pop Singer Taeyeon Involved in Multi-Vehicle Accident

SEOUL, Nov. 29 (Kora Bizwire) – K-pop star Taeyeon has caused a multi-vehicle traffic accident in Seoul, according to police and her agency Wednesday. The singer of the idol group Girls’ Generation rear-ended a taxi while driving her Mercedes in southern Seoul around 8 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Gangnam Police Station. The taxi crashed into an Audi that was infront from the impact. Two passengers in the taxi and the driver [...]

North Korean Defector Likes K-Pop Girl Groups, CSI

North Korean Defector Likes K-Pop Girl Groups, CSI

SEOUL, Nov. 24 (Korea Bizwire) – “The original version is the best one.” After listening to three different versions of the Girls’ Generation hit song “Gee” – in addition to the original recording, two covers by a rock band and an indie artist – the North Korean soldier at Ajou University Hospital told his doctors [...]

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to Co-Host Busan International Film Festival

Girls’ Generation’s Yoona to Co-Host Busan International Film Festival

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Singer and actress Im Yoon-ah, better known as Yoona from Girls’ Generation, will replace actress Kim Ha-neul as a co-host of the opening ceremony for this year’s Busan International Film Festival (BIFF), organizers said Tuesday. The BIFF organizers said that Kim recently gave notice that she cannot attend the [...]

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun to Leave S.M. Entertainment: Sources

Girls’ Generation’s Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun to Leave S.M. Entertainment: Sources

SEOUL, Oct. 10 (Korea Bizwire) — Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun of Girls’ Generation will quit their management agency S.M. Entertainment, sources in the local music scene said Monday. With the possible departure of the three members, it is unclear whether they will continue working with the idol group. “The three members decided to terminate their [...]

Girls’ Generation Tops Billboard’s World Albums Chart

Girls’ Generation Tops Billboard’s World Albums Chart

SEOUL, Aug. 16 (Korea Bizwire) — Girls’ Generation’s latest album “Holiday Night” rose to the top of Billboard’s World Albums chart, according to the music publication Wednesday. The K-pop girl group’s sixth full-length album, released on Aug. 4, stood at No. 1 on the chart for the week of Aug. 26, according to Billboard’s website. [...]