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.
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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.
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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".
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Trick
소녀시대 Lyrics
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숨을 죽이고 나를 지켜보는 저기 많은 사람들
기대감에 찬 막이 오르고
영문 모른 너는 어찌 할 줄 모르고
깜짝할 사이 비밀스러운 trick
정신을 놔버릴 혼란스러운 trick
(꼭꼭) 감추려 해도
(이미) 내 손 안에
놀란 입 좀 다물어보자
넌 눈빛으로 me, me, me, me
내 맘의 대답 you, you, you, you
아득하게 외운 주문들이 네 안에
지친 맘을 녹여간다 (비밀스런)
(여기) 오직 너만이
(내게) 초대받은 자
(두 눈) 크게 뜨고서 둘러봐도
(원,투) 셋이 지나면
(전부) 어디 갔을까?
(이제) 너는 내게만 집중해 쉿!
착각하지 마 magician 은 나
무대 위를 사로잡는 카리스마야
겁먹지 말고 믿어보라고
위태위태 걱정일랑 넣어두라고
(Spade, king) 너도 모르게
(점점) 빠져들어가
(저기) 과녁 위에 네가 묶인다
(활활) 불 길 타고
(쿵쿵) 속이 타고
(나의) 과녁 위에 오른 너를 겨누어 보자
넌 눈빛으로 me, me, me, me
내 맘의 대답 you, you, you, you
아득하게 외운 주문들이 네 안에
지친 맘을 녹여간다 (비밀스런)
(여기) 오직 너만이
(내게) 초대받은 자
(두 눈) 크게 뜨고서 둘러봐도
(원,투) 셋이 지나면
(전부) 어디 갔을까?
(이제) 너는 내게만
깜짝할 사이 신비스러운 trick
정신을 놔버릴 사랑스러운 trick
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
넌 눈빛으로 me, me, me, me
내 맘의 대답 you, you, you, you
아득하게 외운 주문들이 네 안에
지친 맘을 녹여간다 (비밀스런)
(여기) 오직 너만이
(내게) 초대받은 자
(두 눈) 크게 뜨고서 둘러봐도
(원,투) 셋이 지나면
(전부) 어디 갔을까?
(이제) 너는 내게만 집중해봐
(Heart, queen) 내가 모르게
(꼭꼭) 감추려 해도
(이미) 내 손 안에서 (이미 내 안에서)
(Spade, king) 너도 모르게
(점점) 빠져들어가
(저기) 과녁 위에서 한 번 더 쉿!
The song Trick by SNSD/Girls' Generation talks about the performer being a magician who entertains the audience with her tricks. The first verse talks about how the performer is watched eagerly by the audience, who are holding their breaths in anticipation of what will happen next. Those who do not understand English are likely confused about what's happening, but they still enjoy the show. The chorus describes how the performer uses her gaze to lure the subject of her trick and how the man's heart is melted and his stress dissipating as he is under her spell. The second verse is similar to the first, but this time, it's about how the subject is unaware that the performer's games are continuously taking him further down the rabbit hole, and by the end of it all, he is being targeted, speechless and amazed by the performance.
In summary, the song is about a female magician who entertains and amazes her audience with her magic tricks, and the subject of her tricks is drawn in by her gaze as his heart softens and his worries dissipate.
Line by Line Meaning
Ladies, gentleman!
Introducing and addressing the audience, hyping them up for the performance.
숨을 죽이고 나를 지켜보는 저기 많은 사람들
Referring to the audience who are eagerly watching and waiting for the performance to start.
기대감에 찬 막이 오르고
The excitement builds up as the stage curtain raises, signaling the beginning of the show.
영문 모른 너는 어찌 할 줄 모르고
Feeling unsure and confused about what's going on if you don't understand the language.
깜짝할 사이 비밀스러운 trick
A sudden and secretive surprise coming from a trick.
정신을 놔버릴 혼란스러운 trick
A confusing trick that leaves you dazed and confused.
(Heart, queen) 내가 모르게
Despite my unawareness, something is happening that is related to love or feelings of the heart.
(꼭꼭) 감추려 해도
Trying to keep it hidden and secret despite my efforts.
(이미) 내 손 안에
It's already within my grasp and under my control.
놀란 입 좀 다물어보자
Telling someone who's shocked to close their open mouth in surprise.
넌 눈빛으로 me, me, me, me
You're expressing yourself through your gaze, focusing on me.
내 맘의 대답 you, you, you, you
The answer to what I'm feeling is you, you, you, you.
아득하게 외운 주문들이 네 안에
There are words or spells buried deep inside of you that you have forgotten a long time ago.
지친 맘을 녹여간다 (비밀스런)
These forgotten spells are soothing your tired heart (in a secretive way).
(여기) 오직 너만이
Right here, only you are invited or welcome to something.
(내게) 초대받은 자
You're the one who is personally invited by me.
(두 눈) 크게 뜨고서 둘러봐도
Despite widening your eyes and looking around, all you can see is here with me.
(원,투) 셋이 지나면
When one, two, three have passed by (referring to time).
(전부) 어디 갔을까?
Wondering where it's all gone.
(이제) 너는 내게만 집중해 쉿!
Now, focus only on me and keep quiet for a moment.
착각하지 마 magician 은 나
Don't be mistaken, because I am the magician.
무대 위를 사로잡는 카리스마야
My charisma captures the stage and the audience's attention.
겁먹지 말고 믿어보라고
Don't be scared, trust and believe in me.
위태위태 걱정일랑 넣어두라고
Just keep those anxious feelings and worries in the back of your mind.
(Spade, king) 너도 모르게
You have no idea what's happening, but there's something related to authority or power.
(점점) 빠져들어가
Slowly becoming more and more entranced or involved in the situation.
(저기) 과녁 위에 네가 묶인다
Over there, you're tied up on top of a target or goal.
(활활) 불 길 타고
Going up in flames or on fire.
(쿵쿵) 속이 타고
Sizzling and burning from the inside.
(나의) 과녁 위에 오른 너를 겨누어 보자
Let's take aim at you, who is standing on my target.
깜짝할 사이 신비스러운 trick
A mysterious trick that catches you off guard.
정신을 놔버릴 사랑스러운 trick
A lovely trick that leaves you spellbound and breathless.
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation of excitement and energy.
넌 눈빛으로 me, me, me, me
You're expressing yourself through your gaze, focusing on me.
내 맘의 대답 you, you, you, you
The answer to what I'm feeling is you, you, you, you.
아득하게 외운 주문들이 네 안에
There are words or spells buried deep inside of you that you have forgotten a long time ago.
지친 맘을 녹여간다 (비밀스런)
These forgotten spells are soothing your tired heart (in a secretive way).
(여기) 오직 너만이
Right here, only you are invited or welcome to something.
(내게) 초대받은 자
You're the one who is personally invited by me.
(두 눈) 크게 뜨고서 둘러봐도
Despite widening your eyes and looking around, all you can see is here with me.
(원,투) 셋이 지나면
When one, two, three have passed by (referring to time).
(전부) 어디 갔을까?
Wondering where it's all gone.
(이제) 너는 내게만 집중해봐
Now, focus only on me.
(Heart, queen) 내가 모르게
Despite my unawareness, something is happening that is related to love or feelings of the heart.
(꼭꼭) 감추려 해도
Trying to keep it hidden and secret despite my efforts.
(이미) 내 손 안에서 (이미 내 안에서)
It's already within my grasp and under my control (already within me).
(Spade, king) 너도 모르게
You have no idea what's happening, but there's something related to authority or power.
(점점) 빠져들어가
Slowly becoming more and more entranced or involved in the situation.
(저기) 과녁 위에서 한 번 더 쉿!
Over there, on the target, one more time, shh! (keep quiet).
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Martin Hansen, Sam McCarthy, SARAH Lundback, Yoon Kyung Cho
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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