Girls's Generation Facts

1: History of the Name

The name of the group is derived from Lee Seung-Chul's 1989 song "Girls' Generation". In Korea, the group is referred to as So Nyeo Shi Dae (소녀시대). They are also referred to as SoShi (소시) or SNSD, both abbreviated forms of the group's Korean-language name. The name Girls' Generation means that "The generation of girls' domination has come". The group is referred to as Shōjo Jidai ( 少女時代) or SJJD in Japan and less commonly, Shàonǚ Shídài (少女时代) in Chinese-speaking countries.