Girls' Generation

 ARTICLE OF SNSD

          Girls' Generation  is a nine-member South Korean girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon (leader), Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun. They are often referred to as SNSD, the first is an abbreviation and the second, mainly used outside Korea, is an acronym of the group's Korean name So Nyeo Shi Dae.

SNSD has released three Korean full albums, three Korean mini-albums, one Japanese full album and various singles. Their 2009 hit single "Gee" holds the record for being the longest running No.1 song on KBS's Music Bank, having held the No.1 chart ranking for 9 consecutive weeks. Gee was named song of the decade by the Korean music site. The group also won various awards in 2009 and 2010, 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.

The group began a foray into the Japanese music scene in late 2010 under Nayutawave Records, a part of Universal Music, with the Japanese remakes of their 2009 Korean hits "Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)" and "Gee".

Girls’ Generation (SNSD) members profile

Taeyeon

Birth name: Kim Tae-yeon (Hangul: 김태연 | Hanja: 金泰妍)
DOB: March 9, 1989
Birthplace: Jeonju, North Jeolla, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: O

Group leader.
DJ on Good Friend Radio (Chinhan Chingoo) from 2008 to April 2010.
Solo in If – drama OST for Hong Gil Dong (2008).
Solo in Can you hear me – drama OST for Beethoven Virus (2008).
Starred in variety show We Got Married (2009) with comedian Jeong Hyeong-don.
Duet with Sunny in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in stage musical Midnight Sun (2010).
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010).
Duet with The One in Like A Star (2010).
Co-host of variety talk show Win-Win (2010).
Solo in I Love You – drama OST for Athena: Goddess of War (2010).
Duet with Kim Bum-soo in Different (2011).

Jessica

Korean name: Jung Su-yeon (Hangul: 정수연 | Hanja: 鄭秀妍)
DOB: April 18, 1989
Birthplace: San Francisco, California, USA
Height: 163cm | Blood type: B
Elder sister of Krystal, member of girl group f(x).

Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Tiffany and SeoHyun.
Duet with SHINee’s Onew in One Year Later (2008).
Duet with Park Myeong-su in NaengMyun (2009).
Starred in Korean production of Legally Blonde – The Musical (2009-2010).
Solo in Sweet Delight – commercial song for SPC Group (2010).

Sunny

Birth name: Lee Sun-kyu (Hangul: 이순규 | Hanja: 李順圭)
DOB: May 15, 1989
Height: 158cm | Blood type: B

Co-DJ of Chun Ji Radio (2007-2008).
Solo in Finally Now – movie OST for Story of Wine (2008).
Co-host of The M (2009-2010) with SS501′s Hyungjoon and then 2AM’s Seulong.
Duet with Taeyeon in It’s Love – drama OST for Heading To The Ground (2009).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).
Solo in Your Doll – drama OST for Oh My Lady (2010).

Tiffany

Birth name: Stephanie Hwang
Korean name: Hwang Mi-young (Hangul: 황미영 | Hanja: 黄美英)
DOB: August 1, 1989
Birthplace: Los Angeles, California, USA (but raised in Diamond Bar)
Height: 162cm | Blood type: O

Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Seohyun and Jessica.
Co-host of Sonyeo Sonyeon Gayo Baekso with Kim Hye-sung (2007-2008).
Solo in By Myself – drama OST for Ja Myung Go (2009).
Duet with K.Will in A Girl Meets Love (2009).
Co-host with Yuri for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Solo in Banji – drama OST for Haru (2010).

Hyoyeon

Birth name: Kim Hyo-yeon (Hangul: 김효연 | Hanja: 金孝淵)
DOB: September 22, 1989
Birthplace: Incheon, South Korea
Height: 160cm | Blood type: AB

Formed a dance group Little Winners Crew with miss A’s Min (2004) before debut.

Yuri

Birth name: Kwon Yuri (Hangul: 권유리 | Hanja: 權侑利)
DOB: December 5, 1989
Height: 167cm | Blood type: AB

Played a part in sitcom Unstoppable Marriage (2007) alongside Sooyoung.
Duet with Sooyoung in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Co-host with Tiffany for MBC’s Music Core (2009 – July 2010).
Starred in reality-variety show Invincible Youth (2009-2010).

Sooyoung

Birth name: Choi Soo-young (Hangul: 최수영 | Hanja: 崔秀英)
DOB: February 10, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 170cm | Blood type: O

Made a brief debut (2002) in Japan as pop duo Route with Marina Takahashi.
Played a part in the sitcom Unstoppable Marriage alongside Yuri (2007).
Duet with Yuri in Must – drama OST for Working Mom (2008).
Played a part in movie Hello Schoolgirl (2008).

YoonA

Birth name: Im Yoona (Hangul: 임윤아 | Hanja: 林允兒)
DOB: May 30, 1990
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 166cm | Blood type: B

Played a part in drama 9 Ends 2 Out (2007).
Played a part in drama Woman of Matchless Beauty (2008).
Starred in drama You Are My Destiny (2008-2009).
Starred in drama Cinderella Man (2009).
Starred in variety show Family Outing 2 (2010).
Solo in Innisfree Day – commercial song for Innisfree (2010).

SeoHyun

Birth name: Seo Joo-hyun (Hangul: 서주현 | Hanja: 徐珠賢)
DOB: June 28, 1991
Birthplace: Seoul, South Korea
Height: 168cm | Blood type: A

Group maknae.
Released two singles, Oppa Nappa and Mabinogi, with Jessica and Tiffany.
Duet with trot singer Ju hyun-mi in JjaRaJaJja (2009).
Starred on variety show We Got Married with C.N.Blue’s Jung Yong-hwa (2010).
Solo in It’s Ok Even If It Hurts – drama OST for Kim Soo Roo (2010).
Voiced for animated film Despicable Me (2010).
Featured in Let’s Go – G20 Seoul Summit OST (2010).
Solo in Journey – drama OST for Paradise Ranch (2011).

ALBUMS OF SNSD

Studio albums
2007: Girls' Generation
2010: Oh!
Repackaged albums
2008: Baby Baby (repackaged edition of Girls' Generation)
2010: Run Devil Run (repackaged edition of Oh!)
Mini albums (EPs)
2009: Gee
2009: Tell Me Your Wish (Genie)
Special albums
2008: Sweet Memories with Girls' Generation
2008: Heart 2 Heart with Girls' Generation
Single albums
2007: The First Single Album (also known as Into the New World)
Japan
Single albums
2010: Genie
2010: Gee

BIGBANG

 ARTICLE OF BIGBANG

         Big Bang is a boy band from South Korea. This group consists of 5 persons, each having a different voice or rapping parts. They are regarded as members of the new face of "Family D" under the tutelage of YG Entertainment. After launching their career in 2006, Big Bang successfully popular and successful in 2007 with the single "Lies" (거짓말). This success puts the Big Bang as a famous South Korean boy band, and compete with the female singer group Wonder Girls. Besides known thanks to their hit songs, members also used as a role model in the style of dress.

Profile BigBang

Member

Kang Dae Sung Profile :
Stage Name : Dae Sung [대성]
Real Name : Kang Dae Sung [강대성]
Position in Big Bang : Vocalist
Birthdate : April 26, 1989
Height : 173cm
Weight : 62kg
Education Background : KyeongIn High School
Specialty : Singing

Seung Ri Profile :
Stage Name: Seung Ri (승리); V.I
Former Stage Name: V & Victory
Real Name: Lee Seung Hyun (이승현)
Position: Vocalist / Choreographer
Birthdate: 12.12.1990
Height: 176cm
Weight: 60kg
Blood Type: A
Family: Parents and younger sister
Position: Vocalist, choreographer
Personality: Mostly energetic

Specialty : Singing, Dancing, & Choreographing.

T.O.P Profile :
Real Name: Choi Seung Hyun (최승현)
Birthdate: November 4, 1987 (1987-11-04) (age 20)
Postion: Rapper Vocal
Height: 180cm
Weight: 65kg
Blood type: B
Kpop group: Big Bang
Talent Agency: YG Entertainment
Rapper-Beatboxer
Skills: Rapping, beat boxing, composing
Hobbies: Reading and swimming
Likes: Theatrical performances, musicals, and fashion designing
Position: Rapper / Beat Boxing
Education: Seoul Art College ( majoring in music )
Position: Rapping, Beat Boxing
Hobbies: Reading, and Swimming
Personality: He speaks well and is extremely stubborn. He likes to be the leader of things and speaks his mind. Shy and he thinks he’s cute.

G-Dragon Profile :
Real name: Kwon Jiyong 권지용
Stage name: G-Dragon / GD
Birthday: August 18, 1988
Horoscope: Leo & Dragon (Ironically)
Height: 177 cm / 5’8”
Weight: 58 kg / 128 lb
Religion: Christian
Blood type: A
Family: Parents & older sister
Education: Seoul Korean Traditional Arts Middle & High School
Skills: Rapping, singing, composing, dancing, modelling, beatboxing & languages (Korean & English)
Hobbies: Drawing, composing, listening to music, singing/rapping, & making funny expressions.
Likes: Fashion, crispy donuts, dogs, books (Poems, mangas, & magazines), watching cartoon, & himself.
Pendent: Jiyong’s favorite type of cap on a star meaning: “To become a big star in the music industry.”
Personality: He can be as loud as he wants & as quiet as he desires, depending on his mood, of course. He is extraordinarily bright & can easily lighten the mood. He has high self-esteem, an outgoing personality, & strong leadership skills. A dependable & lovable person.

Tae Yang Profile :

Stage Name: 태양 TAEYANG
Stage Names in Big Bang: Tae Yang, SOL
Position: Vocalist / Choreographer
Former Stage Name: YB Tae Kwon (YB 태권)
Real Name: Dong Young Bae (동영배)
D.O.B.: May 18, 1988
Height & Weight: 174 cm / 56 kg
Blood Type: AB
Debut: YG Family 2nd Album (2002)
Education: Daejin University in Theater & Film
Specialty : Rapping, dancing, beat boxing, singing, & foreign languages (Japanese & Chinese).
Hobby : Gardening, listening to music, watching TV, & BasketBall
Personality : Does his best in everything, over-achiever.
Doesn’t like to fight, he talks about his problem with the opponent.
He listens to you well and thinks about what he is going to say before he says anything.
Likes : church, summer, clothes, games, and mangas.
Musicians he admires : Usher, Omarion, Justin Timberlake

former members of the
SO-1
* Real name: Jang Hyun Seung (장현승)
* Date of birth: September 3, 1989 (age 22)
SO-1 were not included since the 9th episode of their documentary video. Now incorporated in another boy band named B2ST.

ALBUMS OF BIGBANG

Single Korea:

1. "The First Single Album" (28 Agustus 2006)
2. "Big Bang is V.I.P." (28 September 2006)
3. "B I G B A N G 0 3" (21 November 2006)

Single Jepang:

1. "My Heaven" (24 Juni 2009)
2. "Gara Gara GO!" (8 Juli 2009)
3. "Emotion" (Juli 2009)

Album dan single solo

1. Tae Yang: Hot (22 Mei 2008), album mini
2. Dae Sung: - 날 봐 귀순 (19 Juni 2008), singel digital
3. G-Dragon: - 나만 바라봐 Part 2 (30 Juni 2008), singel digital
4. Dae Sung: - Big Hit!! (대박이야!!) (29 Januari 2009), singel digital
5. Seung Ri: - Strong Baby

EP Korea (album mini)

1. Always (16 Agustus 2007)
2. Hot Issue (22 November 2007)
3. Stand Up (8 Agustus 2008)
4. Big Bang 4th Mini Album (25 Februari 2011)

Album Korea

1. Since 2007 (21 Desember 2006)
2. Remember (5 November 2008)

Album Jepang

1. For The Wold (4 Januari 2008)
2. Number 1 (22 Oktober 2008)
3. With You