dux 3,142 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 after a lot of talk about how SNSD managed to pull off multiple concepts while others of this generation have failed or not attempted, got me thinking. Isnt SNSDs single concept versatility? They are the Generation of girls, not just one type of girl, but any and all. I guess they were like any Girl you wanted them to be. From the INTW MV, you coukd see all the girls just doing their thing, they were marketed from the beginning as girls who could do anything. ITNW was sorta like the introduction of a blank canvas, and with every comeback they painted something new onto it. so basically they changed outfits but never really "changed concepts", but expanded on their foundation. if that makes sense discuss? youe thoughts on this hoolabaloo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkyPeach 3,936 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 They really were amazing. No one can fight them about that. Pulled off every concept so naturally. I still can't get over how well the transition of OH to RDR was. And Gee to Genie. Queens!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimchidiablo 6,189 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 agree with u. versatility is their main identity but it seems all of SM groups have to do various concepts as well, i mean look at Shinee, Suju and even fx. RV is probably the next group to do so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canto 674 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 SNSD like all SM groups had a "Culture Technology" formula. can you describe what you are talking about "this generation have failed or not attempted"? SNSD is noteworthy because of how strong a BRAND it created... in other words a single type of image they were able to have with the public that made them iconic. With a lot of iconic imagery like their famous Flying Wedge formations as well as hook songs that anyone could sing along to and dances that kids and grandmothers could master and follow. even with Japanese fans this is the thing they remember about SNSD their long legs and the SNSD style of dancing so different from JPOP. SNSD was a iconic brand like BMW or Adidas that's why they were so popular. I know some Filipino or Malay girl will not understand English and get bitter at this post and neg out of ignorance but VERSATILITY is not why SNSD got popular it's because they put an image of glamour and style in the heads of even casuals and they constantly reinforced it with different iterations of the same basic branding. why do you think to this day that the SNSD style was so strong and so singular that it influenced an entire generation of girlgroups like Twice, WJSN and a dozen other groups? how do you think basically every girl group starting out has to master ITNW and Gee and other SNSD songs? are the trainees able to do this because it's so diverse and no one but SNSD can do it? or because it's so iconic and anyone can do it and love it? come on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackblack223 996 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 T-ARA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever_Ahgase 4,115 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'd say that versatility was a strong suit for them. They pulled off every comeback concept flawlessly, even if it was a complete 360 from their previous comeback. There was also nothing jarring about their concept transitions because even though every comeback was different than the last, they still had that Girls' Generation color in every title track. For example, Oh!, Lion Heart, RDR, & Genie were all very different from each other, but all still had that Girls' Generation signature. (And tbh, their concepts were some of the most unique concepts in KPOP). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taedzur 626 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Remember when they dropped Party, Lionheart, and You Think in 2015?? My non kpop friends were so confused how each of them being so different in every movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baneful 6,537 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RosaRosa 3,584 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairy eunha 567 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 why is gfriend even tagged Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yukheiswift 238 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I'd say that versatility was a strong suit for them. They pulled off every comeback concept flawlessly, even if it was a complete 360 from their previous comeback. There was also nothing jarring about their concept transitions because even though every comeback was different than the last, they still had that Girls' Generation color in every title track. For example, Oh!, Lion Heart, RDR, & Genie were all very different from each other, but all still had that Girls' Generation signature. (And tbh, their concepts were some of the most unique concepts in KPOP). Twice wisht they could pull a The Boys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dux 3,142 Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 SNSD like all SM groups had a "Culture Technology" formula. can you describe what you are talking about "this generation have failed or not attempted"? SNSD is noteworthy because of how strong a BRAND it created... in other words a single type of image they were able to have with the public that made them iconic. With a lot of iconic imagery like their famous Flying Wedge formations as well as hook songs that anyone could sing along to and dances that kids and grandmothers could master and follow. even with Japanese fans this is the thing they remember about SNSD their long legs and the SNSD style of dancing so different from JPOP. SNSD was a iconic brand like BMW or Adidas that's why they were so popular. I know some Filipino or Malay girl will not understand English and get bitter at this post and neg out of ignorance but VERSATILITY is not why SNSD got popular it's because they put an image of glamour and style in the heads of even casuals and they constantly reinforced it with different iterations of the same basic branding. why do you think to this day that the SNSD style was so strong and so singular that it influenced an entire generation of girlgroups like Twice, WJSN and a dozen other groups? how do you think basically every girl group starting out has to master ITNW and Gee and other SNSD songs? are the trainees able to do this because it's so diverse and no one but SNSD can do it? or because it's so iconic and anyone can do it and love it? come on. im not saying thats why theyre popular. its part of it, its part of their branding similar to how Red Velvets brand is based on their duality. why is gfriend even taggedbc theyre one of the newgen ggs in mention Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amore Mio 219 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 SNSD like all SM groups had a "Culture Technology" formula. can you describe what you are talking about "this generation have failed or not attempted"? SNSD is noteworthy because of how strong a BRAND it created... in other words a single type of image they were able to have with the public that made them iconic. With a lot of iconic imagery like their famous Flying Wedge formations as well as hook songs that anyone could sing along to and dances that kids and grandmothers could master and follow. even with Japanese fans this is the thing they remember about SNSD their long legs and the SNSD style of dancing so different from JPOP. SNSD was a iconic brand like BMW or Adidas that's why they were so popular. I know some Filipino or Malay girl will not understand English and get bitter at this post and neg out of ignorance but VERSATILITY is not why SNSD got popular it's because they put an image of glamour and style in the heads of even casuals and they constantly reinforced it with different iterations of the same basic branding. why do you think to this day that the SNSD style was so strong and so singular that it influenced an entire generation of girlgroups like Twice, WJSN and a dozen other groups? how do you think basically every girl group starting out has to master ITNW and Gee and other SNSD songs? are the trainees able to do this because it's so diverse and no one but SNSD can do it? or because it's so iconic and anyone can do it and love it? come on. Hold up, wait a minute, what did I just read? I, myself, is a Filipino and mind you that english is our second language. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silicon soul 19,457 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I've always felt while SNSD changed up concepts regularly they always kept their girl next door charm. For instance Genie was their sexy CB but they didn't do anything overly sexy, it was still pretty tame. RDR was then being bad girls but they weren't super in your face man hater type thing. IGAB was a them in street wear but they didn't go the usual route of trying to be edgy or hip hop or anything like that, quite the opposite they were very playful and girlish. Lion heart was very retro but still had a lot of modern elements to it that wouldn't be out of place for SNSD to wear today. And so on. That was their key. Lots of different concepts but SNSD versions of those concepts, not becoming someone else entirely. So you always knew "yup this is still SNSD" whenever they changed it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonesLoveSoshi 418 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 They are queen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiaolei 406 Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 I really like this theory! It actually makes a lot of sense when you wonder why a group like SNSD would feel the need to change concepts/images so often when they could just sit comfortably in one genre. This actually gives the group whole new meaning for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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