The Global Generation effect is in full swing following the release of their new album “The Boys”. Prominent financial news website Marketwatch.com posted a press release from Interscope Records, the record label that is handling the United States release of Girls’ Generation’s upcoming maxi single in November. Interscope’s press release summarizes the progress of Girls’ Generation’s career and lists many of their accomplishments. The Interscope press release that was posted on Marketwatch.com can be seen here.
Also, the popular English-language Korean news website The Korea Times published an interview that they recently conducted with the members of Girls’ Generation. In the interview, Tiffany said, “It is an energetic song, representing girl power — not only Girls’ Generation’s power, but women overall,” when asked about the title track “The Boys”. Regarding the foray into the American market, Taeyeon was quoted as saying, ““It is a significant beginning for Girls’ Generation in the U.S., but we do not expect big success at our first attempt. I think it is a good start for us and for K-pop.” The entire interview by The Korea Times can be read here.
Interscope Records has also made a strong push to publicize Girls’ Generation. First, on their Twitter account, they tweeted about the iTunes release of “The Boys” single in the United States, and they also changed their background image to the cover image of “The Boys”.
Finally, the iTunes release of “The Boys” American single made a strong impact, as they broke the top 100 overall songs list and reached (at the time that this article is being written) the #74 spot on that list and the #32 spot on the Pop chart.. The success of the American release coincided with “The Boys” appearing on popular TV host and radio personality Ryan Seacrest’s website and the all-kill that “The Boys” achieved in Korea.
Source: Marketwatch.com, The Korea Times, Interscope@Twitter
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wow~
being proud to be sone when i read this amazing article~
thanks ssf :3
YUHU!!
GIRLS BRING THE BOYS OUT~
yay! KPOP is making an even bigger impact! I remember hearing someone on the school shuttle tell his friend that he heard SISTAR19’s MA BOY on the main campus shuttle. It’s so cool that KPOP is getting even more attention. SNSD JJANG! Keep spreading KPOP to the rest of the world.
The girsl let the boys OUT!!!! ^^v
Very happy for them and hope they come out on top even though Taetae not expecting much on their first try. All us fans have to do is support as much as possible, stick with them all the way. They have work very hard all their lives for the better so the least we can do for them is support. Hope all those close minded people will open up their minds and give them a chance to show what they got. Good luck ladies! :)
when they go to global market, they’ll surely will gain more fans n haters…
And for most people, criticizing and judging is very often happen, when they didn’t like something, they’ll insult n trash talking like crazy, n they don’t even think that’s rude.. I wish that our girls will understand that many people dissing and loving pop (in general) at the same time… And not bother to listen those insult, only listen to constructive critism…
I’m sure that our girls will reach higher and higher peaks n conquer every obstacle they’ll face
GG FTW!
It is definitely a fresh start for the gals in the US of A..
All the best to them. :)
Right Now is Global Generation!
normally, a kpop group wouldn’t have that much luck in america, but our girls are lucky that they have so many people promoting them. i think their name will be known at least, which is a very good start.
it’s great to know that snsd is achieving more and more around the world, and that they’re finally starting to put their name in the competitive american market.
Good job girls!
You will be successful anywhere you promote, you have fans everywhere!!
yeah~ agree