SNSD's Sooyoung and KARA's Park Gyuri Attends JTBC's 'R U Next?' Press Conference

 

SNSD's Sooyoung attends press conference of JTBC's new survival program 'R U Next?'. This program is a project for HYBE's upcoming girl group. Sooyoung acts as the host.

KARA's Park Gyuri also attends the press conference of 'R U Next?'. Park Gyuri acts as the coach of this program.

Source: Newsen, Xsportnews, MNH, Segye

SNSD's Taeyeon shares thoughts about her successful solo debut and her activities in 2015

SNSD's Taeyeon shares thoughts about her successful solo debut with 'I' and her activities in 2015.

On December 8th Taeyeon shares with OSEN, "This year to get 32 trophies on music program is really pleased and honored." and, "Thanks to many people who gave their love and support, because of you I was happy and pleasant to sing with my heart."

Following, "This year seems to become a really unforgettable year for me. From February to December with SNSD, also worked hard for my solo, and TaeTiSeo has started 'Dear Santa' year-end activities, through this activities I'll work hard and show you a better look. Please give a lot of love for TaeTiSeo's first carol album, it is always appreciated."

Taeyeon is one of the artist who has the most busy schedule this year. From SNSD to solo debut and now the unit group TaeTiSeo are having a year end promotions with 'Dear Santa'. She was also ranked first in the real-time charts, global charts and music programs. Total 32 trophies that they've got from SNSD's promotion and Taeyeon's solo activities.

Source: OSEN

SNSD's Tiffany, EXO's Chanyeol, Basick, AKMU's Suhyun, BTOB's Ilhoon, Hanhae to appear on 'Unpretty Rapstar 2' semi final

SNSD's Tiffany and EXO's Chanyeol to make a special apparance on Mnet 'Unpretty Rapstar 2' final stage.

On October 27th according to plurality of broadcasters, Tiffany and Chanyeol participated in the recording of Unpretty Rapstar 2 final stage on October 26th.

Chanyeol reported to feature on Heize's solo stage on final episode. An official said, "Heize and Chanyeol's stage got a great reaction from the audiences."

Unpretty Rapstar 2 side said, "Check out the broadcast for more information about Tiffany & Chanyeol's appearance on the show."

The final episode of Unpretty Rapstar 2 is scheduled to be broadcast on November 13th.

[UPDATE] 

Talented singers and rappers participated at the semi final stage of 'Unpretty Rapstar 2'.

On October 27th Mnet side official told Mydaily, "SNSD's Tiffany, EXO's Chanyeol, Basick, AKMU's Suhyun, Hanhae, BTOB's Ilhoon and Urban Zakapa's Jo Hyun Ah has been participated in the final recording of 'Unpretty Rapstar 2' semi final on October 26th, the rappers and singers did a collaboration stage."

Meanwhile, the last episode of Unpretty Rapstar 2 will be aired on November 13th.

Source: xsportsnews, AsiaToday, Mydaily

SNSD's Taeyeon releases teaser image for her solo debut

SNSD's Taeyeon releases first teaser image for her upcoming solo debut.

On September 30th the first teaser image has been released through SMTOWN's official page (taeyeon.smtown.com). Earlier SM Entertainment confirmed Taeyeon's solo debut will be happening within this year depending on how fast the preparation of her solo album.

Finally, Taeyeon's 1st solo mini album 'I' will be released on October 7th through various music sites at midnight. Also the offline release will be on October 8th. Taeyeon's 1st mini album contains 6 songs with title track 'I' featuring rapper Verbal Jint. 'I' is a medium tempo pop song with electronic guitar melodies and strong drum rhythm.

On October 2nd, Taeyeon released additional teasers for her 1st mini album 'I'. It is also revealed she will release 18 seconds video capture directly from her MV that taken in New Zealand through SM video app 'everyshot', also some images through her instagram account at the same day.

Taeyeon released the additional teaser for 'I' on October 3rd and the music video teaser will be released on the same day at 12PM KST.

First debut stage of Taeyeon will be on October 8th at Mnet's M! Countdown following by KBS Music Bank on October 9th and MBC Music Core on October 10th.

Meanwhile, on October 23th to October 25th and on October 30th to November 1st, Taeyeon to hold first solo concert 'Special Day of Taeyeon' at the SMTOWN COEX Artium in SMTOWN THEATER. Taeyeon will hold solo concert in total six times and also she expected to sing her new song. She also will share some stories and communicate with fans.

Stay tuned for more update!

See more teasers below!

SNSD's Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun broke up naturally due to busy schedule

SNSD's Taeyeon and EXO's Baekhyun recently broke up.

A plurality of music broadcasting officials said to Sports Today on September 15th, "Taeyeon and Baekhyun had been dating. Now they broke up naturally while focusing on their individual schedules."

Then, "Last march Taeyeon attended EXO's concert in Seoul secretly in order to show her affection for Baekhyun but they weren't able to overcome their busy schedule. Although they're break up, they still will remain as a good senior and junior of the agency."

In June last year, Taeyeon and Baekhyun announced their relationship and be the first SM Entertainment couple with 3-year age difference. Now after 1 year 3 months they decided to broke up.

Source: Sports Today

[UPDATE]

On September 15th, SM Entertainment official told MBN Star, "We're now finding out about Taeyeon and Baekhyun break up news."

Xsportsnews covering reports from Taeyeon & Baekhyun closest friends, "The two repeated broke up several times and meet again." It is also reported while the two repeatedly broke up and finally they decided began to split naturally.

On September 15th, TVReport covering reports from multiples parties who know Taeyeon & Baekhyun, "Taeyeon and Baekhyun already break up. The break up time is known earlier this year. Both of them are dedicated to work and carrying the pain."

Source: MBN Star, Xsportsnews, TVReport

SM confirms SNSD's Taeyeon to release solo album this year

SNSD's member and leader Taeyeon announced she would be making her solo debut this year.

Taeyeon is currently preparing to release a solo album. Meanwhile, she's already released a number of OST and digital single before but this time it's different because of she's working on her solo album.

The album release date is determined depending on the speed of preparing including song recording and music video filming . Taeyeon with the help of staff the album will release as soon as possible in order to achieve the goal this year.

Taeyeon's singing ability was recognized throughout the activity with SNSD and number of OST and digital single. She also participated in senior singer Yim Jae Bum remake song for his 20th anniversary and f(x) Amber solo album title track 'Shake That Brass'.

Stay tuned for more update!

Source: TVReport

Sunny wins '19+' award, Hyoyeon and Seohyun wins 'Best Chemistry' and more on 'Channel SNSD Awards'

Channel SNSD already comes to an end.

On September 8th, the special awards of reality show 'Channel SNSD' was held for each members and for its last episode. This award showing the moment of laughter and excitement from the members during the broadcast of the show.

Let's check the full winner of 'Channel SNSD Awards' below!

Best Performance Award: Hyoyeon

Best Alternative Player: Sooyoung

Best Friendship: Yoona

Best Useable Honey Tips: Yuri

Most Video Player: Tiffany

19+ Award: Sunny

Best Janus Girl (unexpected charm): Seohyun

Best Chemistry: Hyoyeon and Seohyun

Scene Stealer: Taeyeon

SNSD's Taeyeon and Tiffany to release solo albums and TaeTiSeo to make a comeback?

SNSD's Taeyeon and Tiffany to make a solo debut this year.

According to the officials on September 3rd, Tiffany currently preparing for a solo album and has collected the songs that to be included. The release of Tiffany's solo album is expected to be in November. As we know, Tiffany starting to writing and composed song this year and at her birthday party event last August, she sang self-composed song 'Bitter Sweet Crazy'.

Earlier fellow member Taeyeon reported scheduled to release a solo album in October. Following Taeyeon and Tiffany's solo album, SNSD's unit TaeTiSeo (Taeyeon, Tiffany, Seohyun) is also scheduled to make a comeback in December. 

This is expected going to be a new trend among big idol groups by releasing new songs or album monthly as a solo or unit group.

Stay tuned for more update!

Source: dongA.com

BoA 'Green Light VS SNSD 'Green Light'

SNSD is going to release 5th album 'Lion Heart' that included new song 'Green Light' next week.

'Green Light' is a song that included on SNSD 5th album 'Lion Heart' has attracted some attention because it has the same title of BoA's song that also released earlier this year.

BoA composed 'Green Light' by herself, is a dance pop song with a cool string. It was loved by the fans but the melodies of the track is not really easy listening.

According to the representative of SM, SNSD's 'Green Light' is a pop dance song with youthful refreshing charm that captures man's heart. The song has same title but made by different composer. SNSD's 'Green Light' is composed by The Underdogs an American R&B/pop producing team that also worked with Chris Brown, Jordin Sparks, Pink, JoJo and more.

There are a few singers sing the same title song but it rarely when the singers are from same agency just like BoA and SNSD. The expectation of SNSD's new album has gained much more because of this.

Stay tuned for more update!

SNSD releases teaser image for 'Lion Heart' + release date

SNSD unveils teaser image for 'Lion Heart'.

On August 11st, through official page of SNSD, group and individual teaser image of 'Lion Heart' was released. The 5th Album 'Lion Heart' will have double title tracks which is will be released next week.

The songs will be sequentially release with total 12 songs. The first one, 6 songs including 'Lion Heart' will be released on August 18th at 12PM KST and 6 songs including 'You Think' will be released on August 19th at midnight. 

Previously SNSD had released the comeback CF including 'Lion Heart' and 'You Think' snippet. 'Lion Heart' has an addictive retro melody, meanwhile 'You Think' is an intense pop dance song. Fans can see the difference of each songs that expected will be showing colorful charms with contradictory atmosphere.

It is reported that SNSD first comeback stage for 'Lion Heart' and 'You Think' will be on Music Bank next week on August 21st, Music Core on August 22nd and Inkigayo on August 23rd.

See more photos below!