Girls' Generation: The Nation's Girl Group
Girls' Generation (SNSD) is a globally renowned South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, celebrated as one of the most influential and successful acts in K-pop history.Debuting in 2007 with nine members (Taeyeon, Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona, Seohyun), Girls' Generation achieved massive popularity with hits like 'Gee', 'Genie', and 'I Got a Boy'. They pioneered the global Hallyu wave, becoming cultural icons known for their synchronized dancing, vocal harmonies, and diverse musical styles. Member Jessica departed in 2014. The group continues activities with eight members, maintaining immense popularity despite evolving individual careers.
- The group's 2009 single 'Gee' became a national phenomenon in South Korea, holding the record for most consecutive weeks at number one on music charts and symbolizing the peak of their early popularity.
- Jessica Jung's sudden departure in September 2014 caused major controversy and fan division, with conflicting public statements from SM Entertainment and Jessica herself regarding the reasons (cited as 'conflicts with her individual business activities').
- Their 2015 single 'Lion Heart' achieved a rare 'Perfect All-Kill' on South Korean charts, dominating all major real-time, daily, and weekly music charts simultaneously.
- In 2022, their 15th-anniversary single 'Forever 1' unexpectedly topped South Korea's Circle Digital Chart, demonstrating their enduring popularity and the strong loyalty of their fanbase (SONE).