Korean Music Discussion - Page 4629

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20120416 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 1 – 2690 - Link
20120421 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 2 – 2713 - Link
20120509 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 3 – 2805 - Link
20120730 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 4 - 3353 - Link
20120829 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 5 - 3697 - Link
20120921 Girl's Day Podcasts - Everyday Girl's Day! Episode 6 - 3880 - Link

There's a girl group that gives you a smile just by looking at them. Meaning 'Girl's Day' is the 4 person group Girl's Day (Sojin, Minah, Yura, Hyeri). Girl's Day with appearances like they stepped out of an animation, with a cute refreshing concept they debuted in 2010 and afterwards gained many fans.

"It's already been 3 years since our debut. I don't think many things changed since we were rookies." (Minah)

Girl's Day have not achieved a 1st place in a music program yet. In KBS Music bank they've reached up to 3rd with the song 'Twinkle Twinkle'.

"To have no desire for a 1st place would be a lie. But I think steadily growing is more important than a 1st place. If we overcome our lacking points one by one, I believe the chance will come." (Sojin)

Even if they don't have a 1st place, they still have good recognition. They have many fans that have fallen for their cuteness.

"After our debut we stuck close to cuteness. We're used to this concept and it's comfortable. But all of our members are more easygoing. On the contrary we're masculine." (Sojin)

Girl's Day released their album 'Expectation' on the 14th. On 'White Day' March 14th, they gave their 1st official regular as a present.

[On White Day, taken from wiki >In South Korea, boys or men give candies to girls or women; however, this is mostly between couples and lovers. It is a popular practice in Korean elementary schools for boys and girls to exchange lollipops and other candies with their friends of either gender on both Valentine's Day and White Day.]

"Our group name is Girl's Day. We want to use 'Days' as best as possible. It's easy to remember and a meaningful day so we chose White Day." (All)

To the members of Girl's Day this album is a big challenge. This is because they are trying to change their fixated image with this promotion. From their outfits and choreography, this is a bold attempt.

"In our title song, 'Expect Me' we're emphasizing on sexiness. We tried our best to show off our sexiness. But it was harder than expected. I think it's because we're still young." (Yura, Hyeri)

Within the lyrics of 'Expect Me', the girl's is trying to show her charms to the cheater boyfriend 'bad boy'. Like their song, would Girl's Day prefer 'bad boys'?

"It's true 'bad boys' are alluring but we probably won't date them. We have to meet people that will treat us well. I hope that person is warm and humorous." (Sojin, Minah)

With the graduation of their youngest member Hyeri, they have all entered their 20's and for 3 years they have worked without rest. Their continuous promotion is their 'happiness' and their 'feelings of regret'.

"Being a girl group for 3 years you have to give up many things. We're disappointed we can't meet our family and friends often. Diets are so tough. Still since we're doing something we dreamed of doing when we were young, we can overcome these hardships. Right now where we can sing on stage, is when we feel the most happy." (All)

Girl's Day giving thanks to their fans, they made a pledge if they achieve a '1st place'.

"If we achieve a 1st place during this promotion, we'll go to Myungdong with no makeup and hold a free hug event. Please support us." (All)

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