[TRANS] http://bit.ly/TJTB9Z Girls' Generation has returned. They got a strong start to 2013 after releasing their fourth official album, 'I Got a Boy', on January 1st.

Girls' Generation is a hot issue in Korean entertainment. THe internet is also noisy with word about Girls' Generation. Unexpected dating rumors surfaced, and various controversies have not stopped. There are also a lot of opinions that their new song is difficult.

Still, Girls' Generation is Girls' Generation. On the 8th, I asked them their thoughts when I met the 9 members in person. Even with direct questions, the girls' replies came about easily. Without even realizing it, it's already been 6 years since their debut. This was an interview that makes you realize the endurance of Girls' Generation, who has grown into a girl group that represents Korea.

-Thoughts on comeback
SEOHYUN: We were longing for a stage where all 9 are standing together. We made the fans wait for too long. We decided on our title song after much thought, wondering how we could show [the fans] a new appearance, different from that of our past.
TAEYEON: We were burdened, wondering what we would need to show you all. We were happy because the comeback show was an opportunity to unwrap and show the repertoires members had during the hiatus.

-There are disagreements in assessments on the new song. There are also responses that it's excessively difficult.
SEOHYUN: We expected those responses. At first, we also worried a lot about how we would pull off music like this. The general public likes hook songs that wrap around you ear. Still, we can only do the same kind of music for so long. We had to make a new attempt musically.
TIFFANY: It's true that it comes off as difficult when you first hear it. But the more you listen to it, the more you'll start liking it. We were like that, too. As time goes by, you will be able to realize that it's a good song.

-The choreography for this song seems difficult, too.
TAEYEON: It's a choreography we did a lot as trainees. It made me think of the past, and had fun preparing.
SEOHYUN: Girls' hip-hop was a first, but I think putting in Girls' Generation's own feel was the greatest homework/task.
SOOYOUNG: Because the song is so long, when you sing it all, it feels like you've completed a race. If you don't regulate your pace, it's to the point where it's difficult to breath after one song is over. I was really nervous, but I think I'm gaining a little composure.

*******-Jessica was criticized for not doing the head banging part of the choreography well.
JESSICA: I will spin my head to the point where my head will fall off (? or something like that) (laughs) I did spin my head, but I think it just got captured like that.

-There are some people who are worried you've caught 'star disease' after becoming successful.
SOOYOUNG: I think things becoming familiar is scary. Because the broadcast station became comfortable like home, there are times where I get relaxed, and in that moment, I could hear that I've become arrogant because of a change in facial expression.
TIFFANY: I think it's a problem we have to pay more attention to and think about.
TAEYEON: I think there are misconceptions because we have so many members.

-As soon as we entered 2013, there have been a lot of incidents and mishaps. Have you worried at all that Girls' Generation's comeback would be buried in all this?
TAEYEON: Wouldn't we bury those incidents?
TIFFANY: Because we relayed releasing teaser videos after the prerelease of 'Dancing Queen' late last year, fans were waiting a lot. Because the fans gave us such a great response, I didn't know (of the other incidents).

-Sooyoung also got swept into a dating rumor with Wonbin.
SOOYOUNG: I was still/didn't do anything…… But I got hurt a lot.
TIFFANY: It felt like we'd be jealous of Sooyoung at first because it was with a stop star. But Sooyoung always dreams of a pretty wedding. Dating rumors with someone we've never met before isn't right. I heard the start was from a picture of Wonbin swimming. So I was even more upset.

-What are your plans for the future? Fans seemed to wish for a solo concert in Korea or a radio show with just the members.
TIFFANY: The most enjoyable thing is Girls' Generation's solo concert. We're preparing for it. We really want to do it before this year ends, and I think we will be able to do it.
YURI: The members also talk about how it sounds like a good idea to do a radio show together.
TIFFANY: At the past V Concert, we did a viewable radio-like thing, and it was really fun. It's even better when it's just us doing it together. Girls' Generation's radio, I wish we'd get to do it if given the opportunity.

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