History Music / GirlsGeneration

Formed in 2007 by Creator/SMEntertainment, the group's current members are {{Music/Taeyeon}} (the leader of the group during their rise to fame), Sunny, Yuri, {{Music/Hyoyeon}}, Creator/{{Yoona}} (the current leader of the group), Sooyoung, [[Music/TiffanyYoung Tiffany]] and Seohyun (the "maknae" or youngest member) - while some group members[[note]]Tiffany, Sooyoung, Seohyun and Sunny[[/note]] have left SM Entertainment, they remain members of the group. An additional member, Jessica Jung, who was with the group since its inception, departed in September 2014.[[note]]On September 29, 2014, Jessica announced via her Weibo that she had [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/jessica-dropped-from-girls-generation been kicked out of the group]], claiming the company and "eight others" had banded together to get her removed. SM Entertainment later released their own statement [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/sm-entertainment-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-and-girls-generation confirming Jessica's departure]] but saying she had actually been ''fired'' due to her [[https://www.soompi.com/article/656157wpp/sm-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-girls-generation-to-continue-as-8 allegedly]] neglecting her group duties in favor of her own ventures. Jessica replied with [[https://hype.my/2014/27614/jessica-jung-releases-first-official-statement-regarding-boot-from-snsd/ another statement denying this]]. To this day, nobody outside of the members and the company knows for sure ''exactly'' what happened, and probably never will. In the years since, Jessica has pursued endeavors including a solo music career, a fashion line, and novel writing.[[/note]]

Formed in 2007 by Creator/SMEntertainment, the group's current members are {{Music/Taeyeon}} (the leader of the group during their rise to fame), Sunny, Yuri, {{Music/Hyoyeon}}, Creator/{{Yoona}} (the current leader of the group), Sooyoung, [[Music/TiffanyYoung Tiffany]] and Seohyun (the "maknae" or youngest member). An additional member, Jessica Jung, who was with the group since its inception, left the group in September 2014.[[note]]On September 29, 2014, Jessica announced via her Weibo that she had [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/jessica-dropped-from-girls-generation been kicked out of the group]], claiming the company and "eight others" had banded together to get her removed. SM Entertainment later released their own statement [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/sm-entertainment-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-and-girls-generation confirming Jessica's departure]] but saying she had actually been ''fired'' due to her [[https://www.soompi.com/article/656157wpp/sm-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-girls-generation-to-continue-as-8 allegedly]] neglecting her group duties in favor of her own ventures. Jessica replied with [[https://hype.my/2014/27614/jessica-jung-releases-first-official-statement-regarding-boot-from-snsd/ another statement denying this]]. To this day, nobody outside of the members and the company knows for sure ''exactly'' what happened, and probably never will. In the years since, Jessica has pursued endeavors including a solo music career, a fashion line, and novel writing.[[/note]]

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SNSD began to achieve widespread fame in 2009 after the release of their first EP (referred to as a "mini album") and its namesake leading single, "Gee". "Gee" has since gone on to become a SignatureSong for the group, becoming the best-selling South Korean single of 2009 and being hailed as the "K-Pop Song of the Decade" by Melon (a Korean music website and award-giving body). "Gee" also used to hold the distinction of being the longest-running #1 ranked song on ''Music Bank'', one of Korea's most popular music chart shows, before it was eventually passed by Music/{{Psy}}'s record-shattering hit [[Music/GangnamStyle "Gangnam Style"]].

* '''Oh!GG:''' Debuted in 2018, currently comprising Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Yoona, with Sunny having departed the subunit at the same time she departed from SM as a whole. This sub-unit is made up of the members who chose to re-sign with SM Entertainment, and is notable for having Yoona as their leader instead of Taeyeon. They have released two singles, one as part of a single album and the other as an appearance on SM's annual holiday album in 2021.

The girls are especially beloved among their fans due to their dorky natures when not performing and the copious amounts of {{Fanservice}} that they dish out. They are also well-known for the LesYay that they often indulge in; in turn, the fans do a little indulging of their own in the form of the sheer amount of SlashFic that gets churned out featuring the girls.

* '''Oh!GG:''' Debuted in 2018, currently comprising Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Yoona. This sub-unit is made up of the members who chose to re-sign with SM Entertainment, and is notable for having Yoona as their leader instead of Taeyeon. They have released two singles, one as part of a single album and the other as an appearance on SM's annual holiday album in 2021.

* '''[=TaeTiSeo=]:''' Debuted in 2012, comprised of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun[[note]]Sunny was part of the original lineup, but left the subunit after departing SM Entertainment in 2023[[/note]], and the most well-known sub-unit by ''far''. Formed during the main group's hiatus, SM described them as a group that "[focused] on each member's vocal ability", and although the sub-unit was described as being "rotational", the members remained the same for the duration. Released three extended plays from 2012 to 2015, and had their own reality show "The [=TaeTiSeo=]" in 2014.

On October 9, 2017, [[https://www.soompi.com/2017/10/09/girls-generations-sooyoung-seohyun-tiffany-reportedly-leaving-sm-entertainment/ SM announced that members Sooyoung, Seohyun and Tiffany had chosen not to re-sign with the company]] -- Tiffany because she would be going overseas to study and work on solo activities, while Sooyoung and Seohyun wanted to focus on their acting careers. The company stated, "Girls’ Generation is a group that is precious and meaningful to SM and their fans. The members also have no thoughts at all about disbanding. Simply, as there are members whose contracts have ended, a careful decision will be made after discussions with the members about Girls’ Generation’s direction for activities in the future." From this point onward, the group was considered to be on indefinite hiatus, with all members focusing primarily on their solo careers. Sunny would later do the same, announcing her departure from SM on August 8, 2023.

* Yoona[[note]]Im Yoona, born May 30, 1990[[/note]]: [[TheLeader Leader]][[note]]as of ''Forever 1''[[/note]], Lead Dancer, Rapper, Vocalist, Visual, Center

Formed in 2007 by Creator/SMEntertainment, the group's current members are {{Music/Taeyeon}} (the leader of the group during their rise to fame), Sunny, Yuri, {{Music/Hyoyeon}}, Yoona (the current leader of the group), Sooyoung, [[Music/TiffanyYoung Tiffany]] and Seohyun (the "maknae" or youngest member). An additional member, Jessica Jung, who was with the group since its inception, left the group in September 2014.[[note]]On September 29, 2014, Jessica announced via her Weibo that she had [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/jessica-dropped-from-girls-generation been kicked out of the group]], claiming the company and "eight others" had banded together to get her removed. SM Entertainment later released their own statement [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/sm-entertainment-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-and-girls-generation confirming Jessica's departure]] but saying she had actually been ''fired'' due to her [[https://www.soompi.com/article/656157wpp/sm-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-girls-generation-to-continue-as-8 allegedly]] neglecting her group duties in favor of her own ventures. Jessica replied with [[https://hype.my/2014/27614/jessica-jung-releases-first-official-statement-regarding-boot-from-snsd/ another statement denying this]]. To this day, nobody outside of the members and the company knows for sure ''exactly'' what happened, and probably never will. In the years since, Jessica has pursued endeavors including a solo music career, a fashion line, and novel writing.[[/note]]

* '''[=TaeTiSeo=]:''' Debuted in 2012, comprised of Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun, and the most well-known sub-unit by ''far''. Formed during the main group's hiatus, SM described them as a group that "[focused] on each member's vocal ability", and although the sub-unit was described as being "rotational", the members remained the same for the duration. Released three extended plays from 2012 to 2015, and had their own reality show "The [=TaeTiSeo=]" in 2014.

* '''Oh!GG:''' Debuted in 2018, currently comprising Taeyeon, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Yoona. This sub-unit is made up of the members who chose to re-sign with SM Entertainment, and is notable for having Yoona as their leader instead of Taeyeon. They have released one single. Sunny was part of the original lineup, but left the subunit after departing SM Entertainment in 2023.

* Sunny[[note]]Lee Soonkyu, born May 15, 1989[[/note]]: Lead Vocalist, Rapper

On October 9, 2017, [[https://www.soompi.com/2017/10/09/girls-generations-sooyoung-seohyun-tiffany-reportedly-leaving-sm-entertainment/ SM announced that members Sooyoung, Seohyun and Tiffany had chosen not to re-sign with the company]] -- Tiffany because she would be going overseas to study and work on solo activities, while Sooyoung and Seohyun wanted to focus on their acting careers. The company stated, "Girls’ Generation is a group that is precious and meaningful to SM and their fans. The members also have no thoughts at all about disbanding. Simply, as there are members whose contracts have ended, a careful decision will be made after discussions with the members about Girls’ Generation’s direction for activities in the future." From this point onward, the group was considered to be on indefinite hiatus, with all members focusing primarily on their solo careers.

* '''Oh!GG:''' Debuted in 2018, comprised of Taeyeon, Sunny, Hyoyeon, Yuri and Yoona. This sub-unit is made up of the members who chose to re-sign with SM Entertainment, and is notable for having Yoona as their leader instead of Taeyeon. They have released one single.

* {{Giant Poofy Sleeves}}: The video for "Kissing You" include a few relatively minor examples.
* {{Girl Group}}: One of the most popular Korean examples. Possibly the best example considering their worldwide popularity.

SNSD began to achieve widespread fame and appeal in 2009 after the release of their first EP (referred to as a "mini album") and its namesake leading single, "Gee". "Gee" has since gone on to become a SignatureSong for the group, becoming the best-selling South Korean single of 2009 and being hailed as the "K-Pop Song of the Decade" by Melon (a Korean music website and award-giving body). "Gee" also used to hold the distinction of being the longest-running #1 ranked song on ''Music Bank'', one of Korea's most popular music chart shows, before it was eventually passed by Music/{{Psy}}'s record-shattering hit [[Music/GangnamStyle "Gangnam Style"]].

The girls are especially beloved among their fans due to their dorky natures when not performing and the copious amounts of {{Fanservice}} that they dish out. They are also well-known for the LesYay that they often indulge in; in turn, the fans do a little indulging of their own in the form of the sheer amount of SlashFic they churn out featuring the girls.

Formed in 2007 by Creator/SMEntertainment, the group's current members are {{Music/Taeyeon}} (the leader of the group during their rise to fame), Sunny, Yuri, {{Music/Hyoyeon}}, Yoona (the current leader of the group), Sooyoung, [[Music/TiffanyYoung Tiffany]] and Seohyun (the "maknae" or youngest member). An additional member, Jessica Jung, who was with the group since its inception, left the group in September 2014.[[note]]On September 29, 2014, Jessica announced via her Weibo that she had [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/jessica-dropped-from-girls-generation been kicked out of the group]], claiming the company and "eight others" had banded together to get her removed. SM Entertainment later released their own statement [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/sm-entertainment-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-and-girls-generation confirming Jessica's departure]] but saying Jessica had actually been ''fired'' due to her [[https://www.soompi.com/article/656157wpp/sm-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-girls-generation-to-continue-as-8 allegedly]] neglecting her group duties in favor of her own ventures. Jessica replied with [[https://hype.my/2014/27614/jessica-jung-releases-first-official-statement-regarding-boot-from-snsd/ another statement denying this]] - to this day nobody outside of the members and the company knows for sure ''exactly'' what happened, and probably never will. In the years since, Jessica has pursued endeavors including a solo music career, a fashion line, and novel writing.[[/note]]

* SweaterGirl: As seen in the original Korean version of [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoWkT79ElK4 Gee]].

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* [[SurprisinglyGoodForeignLanguage Surprisingly Good Foreign Languages]]: SNSD is a multilingual group, and all of the girls know basic English, Japanese and Chinese. In particular:
** SurprisinglyGoodEnglish: Jessica and Tiffany. Justified, as both of them were born and raised in California. Averted with Sunny, who was also born in California, but raised in Korea.
*** Seohyun has conversational fluency in English. Her [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_jRRAQUPHE Sixteen Going on Seventeen performance]] makes people think that she's one of the members that was American.
** Sooyoung is fluent in Japanese. She was once part of a Japanese idol duo named ''Route θ'', and is now fairly fluent in English.
** Hyoyeon studied Mandarin Chinese in Beijing for a while.

* {{Hotter and Sexier}}: [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_gfD3nvh-8 Run Devil Run]] kicked off a change in style that saw the girls gradually become more and more like this in most of their succeeding releases, until it came to a head during...

* {{I Can Still Fight}}: Tiffany fell and injured her leg during a concert, but instead of immediately seeking medical help, she went on to perform. During Gee promotions, she injured her ankle but still performed on music shows with a cast on.

* ImageMacro / MemeticMutation: The "Ms. Bitch Please" reaction face used in memes is none other than... [[http://cdn.memegenerator.net/instances/400x/33295323.jpg Tiffany]].

Formed in 2007 by SM Entertainment, the group's current members are {{Music/Taeyeon}} (the leader of the group during their rise to fame), Sunny, Yuri, {{Music/Hyoyeon}}, Yoona (the current leader of the group), Sooyoung, [[Music/TiffanyYoung Tiffany]] and Seohyun (the "maknae" or youngest member). An additional member, Jessica Jung, who was with the group since its inception, left the group in September 2014.[[note]]On September 29, 2014, Jessica announced via her Weibo that she had [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/jessica-dropped-from-girls-generation been kicked out of the group]], claiming the company and "eight others" had banded together to get her removed. SM Entertainment later released their own statement [[http://www.allkpop.com/article/2014/09/sm-entertainment-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-and-girls-generation confirming Jessica's departure]] but saying Jessica had actually been ''fired'' due to her [[https://www.soompi.com/article/656157wpp/sm-releases-official-statement-regarding-jessica-girls-generation-to-continue-as-8 allegedly]] neglecting her group duties in favor of her own ventures. Jessica replied with [[https://hype.my/2014/27614/jessica-jung-releases-first-official-statement-regarding-boot-from-snsd/ another statement denying this]] - to this day nobody outside of the members and the company knows for sure ''exactly'' what happened, and probably never will. In the years since, Jessica has pursued endeavors including a solo music career, a fashion line, and novel writing.[[/note]]

* {{Super OCD}}: Seohyun has exhibited this at times.