Girls’ Generation Ended Their First Solo Concert in Hong Kong with Great Success!
January 16, 2012
Girls’ Generation Ended Their First Solo Concert in Hong Kong with Great Success!
Girls’ Generation ended their first solo concert in Hong Kong with great success.
‘2012 GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR in HONGKONG’ was held at Asia World-Arena on the 15th at 8:00 p.m. and Girls’ Generation fascinated the audiences with fantastic performances.
Especially, even though it was late at night when Girls’ Generation arrived at Hong Kong International Airport on the 14th, many fans gathered at the airport to see Girls’ Generation. And also, local media such as ‘Oriental Daily,’ ‘Apple Daily,’ ‘I-cable,’ etc. attended the press conference which was held before the concert began.
Starting with ‘Genie,’ Girls’ Generation presented a total of 32 performances including ‘Mr.Taxi,’ ‘Oh!,’ ‘Gee,’ ‘The Boys,’ etc. and each member’s unit stages.
Also, the audiences prepared a surprise event for Girls’ Generation by holding up papers saying ‘you+me=complete’ while Girls’ Generation was performing ‘Complete.’ In addition, when the stage of ‘Fantastic’ was over, fans flew their pink balloons which covered the venue in pink.
Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation will hold ‘GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR’ in Thailand on February 12th.
[Korean script]
소녀시대, 홍콩 첫 단독 콘서트 대성황!
소녀시대가 홍콩 첫 단독 콘서트를 성황리에 마쳤다.
소녀시대는 지난 15일 오후 8시부터 홍콩 Asia World-Arena에서 열린 ‘2012 GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR in HONGKONG’을 열고 환상적인 퍼포먼스와 무대 연출이 어우러진 다채로운 공연으로 홍콩 관객들을 매료시켰다.
특히, 이번 공연을 위해 입국한 소녀시대 멤버들을 보기 위해 14일, 홍콩 국제 공항에는 늦은 시간(밤 11시 30분경)임에도 불구하고 수 많은 팬들이 운집해 인산인해를 이루었으며, 15일, 공연에 앞서 진행된 기자회견 역시 동방일보, 빈과일보, I-cable 등 현지 언론매체들이 대거 참석, 열띤 취재경쟁을 벌이기도 해, 소녀시대의 뜨거운 인기를 실감케 했다.
이날 ‘소원을 말해봐’로 콘서트의 포문을 연 소녀시대는 ‘Mr.Taxi’, ‘Oh!’, ‘Gee’, ‘The Boys’ 등의 히트곡 무대를 비롯해 아홉 멤버 각각의 매력을 느낄 수 있는 개별 무대까지 총 32곡의 다채로운 무대를 선사해 관객들의 폭발적인 호응을 얻었다.
또한 홍콩 관객들은 소녀시대를 위해 깜짝 이벤트도 준비, ‘Complete’ 무대에서 ‘you+me=complete’ 메시지가 적힌 종이를 펼쳐 보여 소녀시대를 감동시켰으며, 엔딩곡 ‘Fantastic’ 무대가 끝난 후에는 소녀시대의 상징색인 핑크색 풍선을 하늘로 날려 공연장을 온통 핑크 빛으로 물들이는 장관을 연출, 현장의 열기를 최고조로 이끌었다는 후문이다.
한편, 소녀시대는 오는 2월 12일 태국에서 ‘GIRLS’ GENERATION TOUR’를 이어나갈 예정이다.
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[120116]Girls’ Generation filled Hong Kong with pink ocean
After completing their concert ’2012 Girls’ Generation Tour in Hong Kong’, Girls’ Generation are now back in Korea.
Thousands of fans flocked to the Asia World Arena in Hong Kong to watch the fantastic performances by Girls’ Generation on January 15th. The girls landed at Hong Kong International Airport at around 11.30pm (Hong Kong time) on January 14th and despite the late arrival time, there were many fans waiting to welcome them at the airport. With the help of about 40 bodyguards, the girls were able to exit the airport.
While exiting the airport, the girls waved at the fans and Tiffany greeted the fans with “Kong Hei Fatt Choy (Be prosperous). Happy New Year” in both Cantonese and English. Ahead of the concert on January 15th, Girls’ Generation were present at a press conference which was attended my various local media groups.
Performing 32 songs in total, the girls showcased their brilliant singing and dancing ability as well as unique charms that captivated the fans. In addition to the performances, Hong Kong SONEs had also prepared surprise events for the girls. During ‘Complete’, papers with the message ‘You + Me = Complete’ written on them were raised and the girls were touched upon seeing them. At the end of ‘Fantastic’ which was the last song of the concert, SONEs released pink colored balloons and the whole arena was covered in pink.
After the concert of January 15th, Tiffany said, “We were touched by the passion and warmth showed by the fans in Hong Kong. The concert atmosphere was really beautiful”. YoonA added, “Last year, I came to Hong Kong with my family. As the night sceneries in Hong Kong are really pretty, I really want to come back and visit Hong Kong again with the members”.
Meanwhile, Girls’ Generation will flying over to Thailand on February 12th for their ’2012 Girls’ Generation Tour in Bangkok’.
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[120116]Girls’ Generation appointed as new models for LG Cinema 3D TV
Girls’ Generation have been appointed as the new models to promote LG Electronic’s Cinema 3D TV on January 16th. Together with Girls’ Generation and their existing model, actor Won Bin, LG Electronics will be conducting a variety of marketing activities to promote their latest products.
With the appointment of Girls’ Generation as their latest models, LG Electronics hopes that the collaboration with the girls will boost the popularity of the Cinema 3D TV and subsequently, the ’3D=LG’ image could be achieved.
Director of Brand Communication, Han WoongHyun said, “Through Girls’ Generation’s image as the leader of the Korean wave, the image of LG Cinema 3D TV will be upgraded. Like Girls’ Generation who have been receiving love from all over the world, we will strive hard so that Cinema 3D TV will also be loved by more customers”.
Credit: asiae.co.kr/fanwonder.com
[120116]Girls’ Generation Completes First Concert in Hong Kong
On January 15th, girl group Girls’ Generation successfully finished their first concert in Hong Kong.
Girls’ Generation captivated fans during the “2012 Girls’ Generation Tour in Hong Kong” held in the Hong Kong AsiaWorld-Arena with various performances and stage displays.
According to SM Entertainment, hundreds of fans waited at the Hong Kong International Airport on January 14th for the arrival of Girls’ Generation at the late hour of 11:30PM. Various media and news agencies also competed for coverage of the event.
Girls’ Generation opened the concert with “Tell Me Your Wish” and continued with hit songs such as “MR. TAXI”, “Oh!”, “Gee”, and “The Boys”. They also put on solo stages where fans could experience the individual personalities of all nine members. 32 stages were performed in total.
Fans in Hong Kong also prepared a surprise event for Girls’ Generation. During “Complete”, they moved the girls’ hearts by holding up papers that read “You + Me = Complete”. After the last song “Fantastic”, fans also threw symbolic pink balloons up into the air and flooded the arena with pink.
Girls’ Generation’s next concert tour stop will be in Thailand in February.
Source: Donga
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[120116]Girls’ Generation to Endorse LG 3D TV
Girls’ Generation will add LG Cinema 3D TV to their list of endorsements.
On January 16th, LG Electronics stated that they chose Girls’ Generation as their new model for their Cinema 3D TV product line. Girls’ Generation is gathering popularity globally, and LG Electronics plans to connect the group to 3D TV in order to increase the popularity of 3D TV’s worldwide and secure the image of “3D = LG”.
Director Han Woonghyun, who is in charge of brand communication, said, “With Girls’ Generation’s image as the leading group of Hallyu, we will solidify a newly upgraded LG Cinema 3D TV image.”
LG Electronics will launch various marketing activities with the already established model, actor Won Bin, and Girls’ Generation as their top two spokespeople.
Last year, Girls’ Generation endorsed Intel’s core family of processors with the “Visual Dreams” campaign, which was a huge hit. Already with this year just starting, Girls’ Generation looks to continue the trend of being the top model for the biggest tech companies in Korea.
Sources: Yonhap News
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