Girls’ Generation to Release ‘Special Album’

As Soshified reported earlier, Girls’ Generation is set to release their US digital maxi-single on December 20th. However, SM dropped a surprise on fans on the 13th of December by announcing that Girls’ Generation will be releasing another “Special Album” on the 17th of January, 2012.

According to the website, the “Special Album” will feature all the various remixes of “The Boys” from the maxi-single, and it will also contain a few songs from the third Korean album.

The maxi-single will also feature hip-hop legend Snoop Dogg.

December has definitely become a month for SONEs to spend, following the announcement of Girls’ Generation’s repacked version of “The Boys”, the first Japan Official Photobook: Holiday, as well as the repacked version of the self-titled first Japanese album.

The rest of the article about Girls’ Generation’s success can be read on Girls’ Generation’s US website here or on Girls’ Generation’s official page on Interscope here

Source: http://www.interscope.com, http://www.girlsgenerationusa.com
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Special Girls’ Generation Album to be Released in January

Girls’ Generation & SM entertainment have been unleashing a flurry of Soshi products this holiday season. In addition to their Maxi-Single release on December 20th, Girls’ Generation will be adding a special North American version of “The Boys” album that will hit store shelves in the new year.

The album, which will be released on January 17th, will share the same name of it’s title track, and will include all the mixes from the Maxi Single. The difference between this album and the December release will be the addition of a selection of Korean songs from their recent third full Korean studio album, “The Boys”. The particular songs have not been named, but these additions should be an exciting prospect for North American SONEs who will be able to purchase a copy at local music retailers.

Interscope and Girls’ Generation partnered up in mid-October for these US releases. The Maxi-single will feature special DJ remixes from Clinton Sparks, and Disco Fries, as well as special musical appearances by rap legend and fellow US label mate Snoop Dogg & up-and-coming MC Lil’ Playy.

SM Town Releases "Santa U Are The One" MV

SM Town says greetings to the upcoming Winter season! The entertainment family released the MV for "Santa U Are The One" on December 13.

Starring the members of SM Town, this bright, cheery song is sung in English by Super Junior, Henry, and Zhoumi. The labelmates look cozy and thrilled in the video with scenes at the album shooting cover.
"Santa U Are The One" is the title track for SM Town's 2011 Winter album entitled "2011 SM TOWN Winter-The Warmest Gift." Fans are in for a treat as this is the first Winter album SM Town has released in four years, and all tracks are sung in English. Participating SM Town artists include Kang Ta, BoA, DBSK, Super Junior, SNSD, SHINee, f(x), TRAX, CSJH The Grace, Jang Ri In, and J-min. The album was released on December 13 in Korea, and will be released in Japan on December 14.


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"Skip Beat" Starring Super Junior's Siwon and Donghae Releases Another Trailer

“Skip Beat,” the Taiwanese drama starring Super Junior’s Siwon and Donghae has recently released another trailer in anticipation of its premiere on Sunday, December 18.

The trailer introduces the basic premise of the drama, as well as its characters and their relationship to each other. In “Skip Beat,” Gong Xi (Ivy Chen) supports her love interest Bu Poshang (Donghae) in his ambition to become a famous pop singer. Gong Xi neglects her own chances of pursuing further studies because of this. However, in his fame, Bu Poshang has turned selfish and a womanizer. In revenge, Gong Xi enters a rival management agency, intending to become a bigger star. There she meets top actor Dun Helian (Siwon), who falls in love with her.

Donghae’s and Siwon’s voices will be dubbed by Taiwanese actors.

“Skip Beat” will air 13 episodes on GTV. The network has an ongoing fan event to choose the drama's official poster until December 13.

2NE1 at "MTV Iggy's Best New Band In The World"

UPDATE: Show has ended, but you can still watch it online here: http://live.mtviggy.com/best-new-band-concert

After winning the poll for MTV Iggy's "Best New Band In The World 2011", 2NE1 will have their first live performance in the US today in MTV's studios in Times Square. The program was streamed live from 4PM-6PM EST. Other artists from around the world, such as La Vida Boheme, Yuna, and Gyptian had also performed.

For the concert, 2NE1 performed "Fire", "Cant't Nobody", "Lonely" and "I Am The Best."

Yesterday, the girls had shared pictures of their fun adventures in New York.

SNSD's Sunny and SHINee's Taemin Begin Work for "Kid Koala"

SNSD’s Sunny and SHINee’s Taemin, who were earlier reported to voice the lead characters in the upcoming animated movie “Kid Koala” (also known as "The Outback" and “Kid Koala: Birth of a Hero”) have begun work on their roles. Photos of the two idols in the recording studio were recently released.

In “Kid Koala,” Taemin voices the character Johnny, a white koala that was an outcast in the circus. He goes on a quest to save the natural resources of Australia. Sunny meanwhile will voice Miranda. Taemin and Sunny are the Korean counterparts of Yvonne Strahovski and Rob Schneider in the English-language release of this Korean-American joint production.

Along with behind-the-scenes photos, the first poster for the film was also made public. “Kid Koala” will open in cinemas in 2012.

Snoop Dogg and Interscope Rookie Rapper Lil Play to Feature in SNSD's Maxi-Single

SNSD's American debut is setting to make new heights, as it has just been revealed that world renowned rap artist Snoop Dogg has made a featuring in their U.S. maxi-single release, "The Boys!" As we reported earlier, SNSD will be housed under Interscope Records for their American debut, the same record label that is home to artists like Lady Gaga, Eminem, and the Black Eyed Peas. The full maxi-single is scheduled for release all over the world through iTunes on December 20, and a Korean release the following day on the 21st.

The girls will be bringing out a top quality album that will surely be one to contend with, as Snoop Dogg has also been enlisted for help. Not only that, but Interscope's rookie rapper, Lil Play, will also be featured in the "The Boys" remix version.

This isn't all, as the girls are set for another special album release, that will contain "The Boys," through Universal Music on January 17 in the States and Europe. The special album will also contain SNSD's songs in Korean for fans who have a hard time purchasing their Korean songs overseas.