Girls' Generation - Power of 9 anyone?

Girls’ Generation (also known as So Nyuh Shi Dae or SoShi) has become one of the hottest South Korean girl groups in the world. Formed in 2007, this powerhouse nine-member team includes Yoona, Tiffany, Yuri, Hyoyeon, Sooyoung, Seohyun, Taeyeon (the leader), Jessica, and Sunny—each handpicked from over 15,000 Korean and Japanese candidates.

Known for their sweet harmonies and irresistible charm, the group shot to fame with Gee, the record-breaking single that held the longest-running #1 spot on Korea’s music portal M.NET. With its catchy, feel-good rhythm, Gee didn’t just captivate fans in Asia—it crossed over internationally, even landing a feature on Perez Hilton’s popular celebrity site.

But beyond the music, what truly fuels Girls’ Generation’s success is the devotion of their fans. The group’s largest international fanbase, Soshified, went above and beyond by gifting each member a personalized Alex Woo Little Number 9 pendant while they performed at the 2009 Korean Music Festival in Los Angeles. With their names engraved on the back, these charms quickly became treasured keepsakes—and some members have been spotted wearing them non-stop.

Nine voices, nine talents, one unstoppable force. Power of 9, anyone?