The members are: Taeyeon (태연), Sunny (써니) Tiffany (티파니), Hyoyeon (효연), Yuri (유리), Sooyoung (수영), Yoona (윤아), and Seohyun (서현). Former member Jessica (제시카) left the group in 2014. They are a multilingual group, with members that speak English, Mandarin Chinese, and Japanese. Both Tiffany and Jessica were raised in America and are fluent in English, Hyoyeon traveled to Beijing in 2004 to learn dancing and Mandarin, and Sooyoung started out in the Japanese entertainment industry in the girl group route φ in 2004.
The group debuted on SBS Inkigayo on August 5, 2007, performing their first single, "Into the New World". They gained attention at the beginning of their career with songs such as "Kissing You" and "Baby Baby." However, it was not until 2009, they gained immense popularity with their hit single "Gee", which, until 2012, held the record for being the longest running number one song on KBS Music Bank, having held the number one chart ranking for nine consecutive weeks. "Gee" was named 'song of the decade' by the Korean music site, Melon. The group solidified their place in the Korean music industry with their follow-up singles "Genie", "Run Devil Run," and "Oh!."
In 2010, Girls' Generation signed with Nayutawave Records in order to venture out to the Japanese music scene. In September of 2010, Girls' Generation released the Japanese version of "Genie" as their debut single in Japan. It peaked at number four on the Japanese Oricon Singles Chart and was certified platinum for digital sales exceeding 250,000 units by the RIAJ. The following month, the group released their second Japanese single, "Gee", which reached number two on the Oricon Singles Chart. "Gee" became the first single by a non-Japanese girl group to enter the top three of the Oricon chart since 1980.
On October 27, 2010, Girls' Generation released their third Korean extended play HOOT. It charted atop the Gaon Album Chart and at number two on the Oricon Album Chart, and became the third best-selling album of 2010 in South Korea. At both the 2010 and 2011 Seoul Music Awards, the group won two awards for Artist of the Year, becoming the fourth South Korean act and the first girl group to win the category in two consecutive years.
Their self-titled debut Japanese album was released by Nayutawave Records and Universal Music Japan on June 1, 2011. A repackaged edition of the album, The Boys, was released on December 28, 2011.
Girls' Generation's third Korean studio album, The Boys, was released on October 29, 2011. The album was released in the United States by Interscope Records, marking Girls' Generation's debut album in the country. To help The Boys connect with audiences worldwide, the group made their debut on US television upon performing on Late Show with David Letterman on January 31 and Live! with Kelly on February 1. The album became a success in South Korea, peaking atop the Gaon Album Chart on the week commencing October 16, 2011. The release ultimately became the highest-selling album of 2011 in South Korea with 385,348 copies sold.
Girls' Generation-TTS (소녀시대-태티서, SoNyeoSiDae-TaeTiSeo), a sub-unit comprising of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, was formed in 2012. Their debut album Twinkle was released on iTunes and other music service sites on April 29, 2012.
Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ the second Japanese studio album and the fifth overall by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation was released on November 28, 2012, through Nayutawave Records. It is the first release by all the members since their third Korean studio album "The Boys" (2011),
In December 2012, Girls' Generation released "Dancing Queen"—a remake of British singer Duffy's "Mercy" (2008)—as a pre-release to their upcoming studio album. On January 1, 2013, the group released their fourth Korean studio album titled I Got a Boy. The album was a commercial success in South Korea, peaking atop the Gaon Album Chart and Billboard's World Albums Chart. The title track, "I Got a Boy", claimed the number-one position on Billboard's Korea K-Pop Hot 100 and the Gaon Digital Chart. The title track was recieved spectacularly by critics, who praised the innovative experimental style of the track. The music video won the award for Video of the Year at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards in 2013, beating other popular nominees including Psy and Justin Bieber, which was subjected to major attention from Western media outlets as the group was considered lesser-known compared to other candidates at the time.
On February 24, 2014, Girls' Generation released their fourth mini-album Mr.Mr.. It subsequently debuted at number one on the Gaon Album Chart upon its release. The mini was the 5th highest-selling album of 2014 in South Korea, with 163,209 copies sold by the end of the year. The title track "Mr.Mr." charted atop the Gaon Digital Chart and sold 906,962 copies in 2014, becoming the year's 46th best-selling digital single in South Korea. All six songs from the mini debuted on the Gaon Digital Chart.
Love & Peace is the seventh studio album and the third Japanese studio album by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. The album was released for digital download on December 10, 2013, in selected countries in Asia by Nayutawave Records (Universal Music Group), followed by a physical release in Japan the next day.
This marks their last Japanese studio album featuring member Jessica before her departure from the group.
On September 29, 2014, Jessica left the group for reasons that still remain unclear, as all parties involved have conflicting accounts of the incident. The remaining eight members proceeded with the group's activities, holding The Best Live concert at Tokyo Dome on December 9, 2014. The concert was a sellout and attracted 50,000 spectators. The recorded show was released as a DVD in April 2015, which topped both Oricon's DVD and Blu-ray charts simultaneously.
Being an eight-member group, they released Catch Me If You Can in March 2015. It was a Korean-Japanese record refreshing their new image to the public with a "mind-blowing" choreography, as wrote by Billboard. A unreleased version of the track & music video later surfaced online which still featured Jessica, It is Likely the Song was Made while she was still in the group.
On August 2015, Lion Heart was released, with Party, Lion Heart and You Think being the title tracks. In conjuction with the release of the album, Girls' Generation commenced a new concert tour called Phantasia and became the first South Korean girl group to hold a fourth concert tour. Sailing (0805) was released in 2016, whose lyrics were written by Sooyoung, celebrating their ninth anniversary since debut.
August 2017 was marked with the sixth full album Holiday Night, celebrating their tenth anniversary. The album sold over 167,000 by the end of the year and surpassed The Boys first week sales. A short period of promotion was reserved, regarding of their solo promotions. In October of the same year, it was announced that Tiffany, Sooyoung and Seohyun had not renewed their contract with SM Entertainment to focus on their solo careers elsewhere. Now having members with different labels, the group (still eight) has not disbanded, but envisage a long hiatus since them.
A list published by Billboard in 2019, ranked Girls' Generation at number one on their "Top 10 K-pop Girl Groups of the Past Decade".
In May 2022, the Official GG Twitteraccount tweeted "the legends are back! #GirlsGeneration will release an album as 8 members to celebrate their 15th anniversary this August!".
OSCAR
소녀시대 Lyrics
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터져버리게
귀 찢을 듯한 하이햇, 날카로운데
들뜬 에너자이저, 그래 난 싱크로나이저
볼륨 더 크게 올려봐 come on, boy
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
다 눈이 번쩍 뜨였지
정신없이 중독 됐지
Hey hey hey 넌 이미 내 손에, 오스카
그 bass가 모둘 덮쳐 다 할퀴어버려
한 비트 비트 밀려와, 앗 타버렸어
들뜬 에너자이저, 그래 난 싱크로나이저
주파수 내게 맞춰봐 come on, boy
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
네가 기다려온 수퍼 스톰 (like O.S.C.A.R.)
넌 눈이 부셔 날 보면 간절히 원해 죽도록
Hey hey hey (hey hey hey) 이미 내 손에, 오스카
멈추지 않고 갈뿐야 더 멋진 건 또 태어나니까
반짝 반짝 빛나는 걸 원했어 오스카
누가 누가 찬란히 빛나니? 오스카
It's twinkling (twinkling) in the sky, in the sky
들뜬 에너자이저, 그래 난 싱크로나이저
볼륨 더 크게 올려봐 come on, boy
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
네가 기다려온 수퍼 스톰 (like O.S.C.A.R.)
다 눈이 번쩍 뜨였지, 정신없이 중독 됐지
Hey hey hey 이미 내 손에, 오스카
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
네가 기다려온 수퍼 스톰 (like O.S.C.A.R.)
넌 눈이 부셔 날 보면
간절히 원해 죽도록
Hey hey hey (hey) 이미 내 손에, 오스카 (오스카)
The lyrics of 소녀시대's song "Oscar" describe a powerful and mesmerizing force represented by the character Oscar. The opening lines talk about a kick that hits the heart, causing it to explode and sharp hi-hats that pierce the ears. The song portrays Oscar as an energizer and synchronizer, who encourages the listener to turn up the volume and join in. It's described as a twinkle in the sky, like a superstorm that captivates and intoxicates the senses. The lyrics convey the idea that Oscar is already in control, firmly held in the singer's hands.
Throughout the song, Oscar's influence is depicted as overpowering. The bass completely overwhelms and destroys everything in its path, with beats that push and ignite the listener. Oscar is again portrayed as an energizer and synchronizer, asking the listener to tune in to the frequency. The lyrics emphasize that Oscar is what the listener has been waiting for, an intense desire that consumes them. The repetition of "Hey hey hey" further emphasizes the grip Oscar has on the singer.
The chorus emphasizes the desire for something shiny and dazzling like Oscar, questioning who shines brighter. It highlights that Oscar is a twinkle in the sky, creating a sense of wonder and allure. The song concludes by reiterating the power and control Oscar possesses, urging the listener to turn up the volume and surrender to Oscar's captivating hold.
Line by Line Meaning
그 kick이 심장을 막 차
The strong impact of that kick is overwhelming and takes my breath away
터져버리게 귀 찢을 듯한 하이햇, 날카로운데
The explosive sound is as sharp as a piercing high hat, it cuts through my ears
들뜬 에너자이저, 그래 난 싱크로나이저 볼륨 더 크게 올려봐 come on, boy
I'm the excited energizer, yeah, I'm the synchronizer, turn up the volume higher, come on, boy
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
It's shining brightly, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
네가 기다려온 수퍼 스톰 (like O.S.C.A.R.)
The super storm you've been waiting for (like O.S.C.A.R.)
다 눈이 번쩍 뜨였지 정신없이 중독 됐지
Everything suddenly became clear, I'm hopelessly addicted and lost in it
Hey hey hey 넌 이미 내 손에, 오스카
Hey hey hey, you're already in my hands, Oscar
그 bass가 모둘 덮쳐 다 할퀴어버려
The bass covers everything and destroys it all
한 비트 비트 밀려와, 앗 타버렸어
Each beat pushes me forward, oh I'm on fire
주파수 내게 맞춰봐 come on, boy
Tune in to my frequency, come on, boy
넌 눈이 부셔 날 보면 간절히 원해 죽도록
You're dazzling, when you look at me, you desperately desire me to the point of death
멈추지 않고 갈뿐야 더 멋진 건 또 태어나니까
I'll keep going without stopping because something even more amazing will be born
반짝 반짝 빛나는 걸 원했어 오스카
I wanted something sparkling and shining, Oscar
누가 누가 찬란히 빛나니? 오스카
Who shines so brightly? Oscar
It's twinkling (twinkling) in the sky, in the sky
It's shimmering (shimmering) in the sky, in the sky
넌 눈이 부셔 날 보면 간절히 원해 죽도록
You're dazzling, when you look at me, you desperately desire me to the point of death
Hey hey hey (hey) 이미 내 손에, 오스카 (오스카)
Hey hey hey (hey) you're already in my hands, Oscar (Oscar)
It's twinkle, twinkle, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
It's shining brightly, up in the sky (like O.S.C.A.R.)
네가 기다려온 수퍼 스톰 (like O.S.C.A.R.)
The super storm you've been waiting for (like O.S.C.A.R.)
다 눈이 번쩍 뜨였지, 정신없이 중독 됐지
Everything suddenly became clear, I'm hopelessly addicted and lost in it
Hey hey hey 이미 내 손에, 오스카
Hey hey hey, you're already in my hands, Oscar
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Kenzie, Jeong Bae Kim
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Nicka Dianne Tiong Terrado
on I Got a Boy
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