121114 [News] SNSD Holds First Successful Fan Event in Japan

The SNSD members appeared at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium in Tokyo on November 13 where it held its first fan event in Japan since the group’s debut.

The fan meet, titled ‘Playing With Girls′ Generation’, was enacted to commemorate the past release of Oh! on September 26, the upcoming release of Flower Power on November 21 as well as the November 28 release of the group’s second full-length Japanese album, Girls′ Generation 2 - Girls and Peace.

The SNSD members performed a number of their hits including Gee, Oh!, Flower Power and more in front of a passionate crowd of some 10,000 fans.

The fan meet was opened up with a series of cover dances by fans including a ‘Middle-Aged Generation’ comprised of married housewives whose ages averaged 48, a group of kids averaging 8-years old called ‘Kids Generation’, a group of nine men calling themselves ‘Inaho Generation’ and more.

The SNSD members expressed their pleasant surprise at their fans’ passion as the members shared they would strive to emulate their fans’ passion.

Ahead of the fan meet, SNSD’s official Japanese fan club, ‘SONE Japan’, opened and began services earlier this month. Those who sign up to be members will be given priority to reserve tickets for SNSD’s 2013 SNSD Arena Tour which will kick off in February of 2013.

Photo Credit: SM Entertainment

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