Wake me up when August ends

While the others celebrate with their 8th anniversary, someone finally stepped out and leaves the entertainment industry...for now.

This year, SONEs' August is probably filled with mixed emotions.

Soshis on SONE+

On August 7, SMTOWN LIVE☆ place a message on SONE Plus

Hello everyone in SONE PLUS+!!

Girls' Generation took snapshot with the 'Boss'

Girls' Generation took an SM Entertainment family snapshot with Lee Soo Man!

SM Entertainment cancels Jessica and Krystal's next projects

It appears that SM Entertainment had prepared two projects for Girls’ Generation’s Jessica and f(x)’s Krystal, however, they have been forced to cancel the projects.

Jessica released her side of story

Hello, this is Jessica.

On September 29th, I was notified by my company that I was being withdrawn from Girls’ Generation. I can’t hide my confused and upset heart, and want to express my position.

Jessica is now out of Girls' Generation?!?!

Earlier today, the netizens particularly the SONEs and fans of Jessica Jung learned a heartbreaking news... that Jessica is officially out of Girls' Generation.

She wrote in her Weibo account in both English and Korean languages.

TaeTiSeo released "Holler" Photo-toon

GIRLS' GENERATION is returning fans’ love with great results at home and abroad by getting awarded the top prize at music program in 10 days of their comeback, followed by the top of record chart and the top of Billboard World Albums chart. 

TTS – Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun~!!

Girls' Generation renewed their contract with SM Entertainment

All 9 members of Girls' Generation have renewed their contract with SM Entertainment.

Starting from their debut in August 2007, the girls had a 7-year contract with SM Entertainment. However, it's now been revealed that all 9 of the girls already renewed their contracts last month before their contract's expiration.

SMTOWN IV Seoul (2014) Videos

The Girls' Generation, along with the other artists of SM Entertainment energetically performed in SMTown IV Seoul that is held on August 15. The girls also performed several collaborations with other idols and as a group, they performed their hit songs like "Gee", "I Got a Boy", and "Mr. Mr."

Watch some of the fan-cams of their live performances in SMTown IV Seoul. You probably can't hear any of the songs (or some part of it) because of the loud cheers and fanchants.

SMTOWN IV Seoul (2014) Photos

Held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 15, the SMTown presented a gift to all the fans of its SM Artists and following the successful three previous events, the SMTown IV surely made another unforgettable event in K-Pop industry. 

Here are some photos from the event for those of poor souls who didn't made it (yeah, I myself is included).

Girls' Generation SMTOWN IV Seoul Official Goods

The SM Entertainment held another SMTown Event right in the heart of Seoul and called as 'SMTown IV'. The SMTown also offers official goods for the fans. And these are some goodies for the SONEs. 

Fan for the Fans (pun intended)

Girls' Generation Photocards

SMTown recently held a pop-up store and they offer limited products and are only available in their pop-up store. Even the never before seen photos such as photocards of the idols are also sold. So here are the photocards from the Lucky Box and Debut 7th Anniversary Party Message Book to commemorate the upcoming 7th Anniversary of Girls' Generation.

Taeyeon at B-ing Event

소녀시대(Girls' Generation) TAEYEON at B-ing Event!
More photos: http://now.smtown.com/#/Show/763 

SM Entertainment takes legal actions about the rumour of Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon using violence

Recently, Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon has rumours on Internet about her using violence.

Photos from KBS' Music Bank and Mnet M Countdown

화이트데이에 'Mr.Mr.' 1위 트로피를 받은 소녀들입니다
Congratulations! 소녀시대(Girls' Generation) ‘Mr.Mr.’ ranked #1 on KBS 'Music Bank'!

The Comeback Stage of 'Mr. Mr.' at Mnet 'M Countdown'!

Here are the photos of Girls' Generation promoting their comeback song "Mr. Mr." Mnet 'M Countdown'!

MBC Radio FM4U Blue Night with Jonghyun and Taeyeon

In to the continuous promotion of SM the Ballad Vol.2 and song 'Breath', as well as their respective group's activities, Jonghyun (Shinee) and Taeyeon (So Nyu Shi Dae) are the guests of MBC Radio FM4U Blue Night.  

 

Despite of their hectic schedules, they both wear their warm smiles.

SM The Ballad Vol. 2 Fansign

Despite of the hectic schedule of Taeyeon (Girls' Generation) and Jonghyun (Shinee), the two still manage to attend the fansigning event for promotion of SM the Ballad Vol. 2.

SM the Ballad Vol. 2 'Breath' Joint Recital

SM The Ballad Vol.02 'Breath' Joint Recital will be airing on SMTOWN Youtube & Naver on Feb 15th.

 

In the meantime, here are the photos from the recording.

SM the Ballad Vol. 2 (에스엠 더 발라드) Breath Kor. Version Official Video

SM the Ballad Vol. 2 finally released the Official Video of 'Breath (숨소리)' sang by Taeyeon of Girls' Generation and Jonghyun of SHINee.