Kim Hyo-yeon explained
Kim Hyo-yeon |
Birth Date: | 22 September 1989 |
Birth Place: | Incheon, South Korea |
Signature: | HYOYEON signature.jpg |
Module: | Embed: | yes | Instrument: | Vocals | Years Active: | 2007–present |
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Module2: | Child: | yes | Headercolor: | transparent | Hangul: | 김효연 | Rr: | Gim Hyo-yeon | Mr: | Kim Hyoyŏn | Hangulstage: | 효연 | Rrstage: | Hyo-yeon | Mrstage: | Hyoyŏn |
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Kim Hyo-yeon (; born September 22, 1989), known professionally as Hyoyeon or DJ Hyo,[1] is a South Korean singer, dancer, DJ, and television personality.[2] She debuted as a member of the girl group Girls' Generation in August 2007, which went on to become one of the best-selling artists in South Korea and one of the most widely known K-pop groups worldwide. She has since participated in other SM Entertainment projects, including Girls' Generation-Oh!GG and Got the Beat. Hyoyeon also released solo singles: "Mystery" (2016), "Wannabe" (2017) prior made her solo debut as HYO with the single "Sober" in 2018.
In South Korean television, Kim was a part of the main cast of the variety show Invincible Youth 2 (2011–2012), Attraction TV: Season 2 (2017), My English Puberty (2017–2018), Where Is Mr. Kim Season 2 (2018), Secret Unnie (2018), as the contestant of several competition show Dancing with the Stars: Season 2 (2012), Hit the Stage (2016), Good Girl (2020). Kim later had her own reality-show Hyoyeon's 10 Million Likes (2015) and Hyoyeon's 10 Million Likes (2016).
Early life
Hyoyeon was born in Incheon, South Korea on September 22, 1989.[3] She grew up with her parents and her younger brother, Kim Min-gu. Hyoyeon's formal dance training started in elementary school. At her neighborhood's small hip-hop school,[4] she learned hip hop, jazz and Latin dance.[5] In 1999, she enrolled in Winners Dance School,[6] a famous dance school in South Korea specializing in popping, locking, animation and various other hip-hop styles. At the school she met Miss A's Min, with whom she formed the dance team Little Winners . The duo performed at various showcases and was spotlighted by HipHoper.com in 2004.[7]
Hyoyeon auditioned for SM Entertainment at the age of 11 through the SM 2000 Casting System. Hyoyeon said she auditioned because her mother brought her to the offices of S.M. Entertainment in the hopes of meeting H.O.T.[8] Hyoyeon then danced in an audition show.[9] In 2004, along with Super Junior's Siwon, she was sent to study Chinese in Beijing. She received dance instruction from the Electric Boogaloos[10] and top choreographers such as Kim Hye-rang,[11] Poppin Seen,[12] Kwang Hoo (aka Crazy Monkey),[13] Poppin DS,[14] Kwon Seok-jin (aka Locking Khan)[15] and Black Beat's Shim Jae-won.[4] She also worked with one of Justin Timberlake's choreographers and a few foreign teachers.[4]
Before debuting with Girls' Generation, she worked with a choreographer for Janet Jackson[16] and was BoA's silhouette dancer during a performance at M.net KM Music Festival 2005.[17] In 2007, she teamed up with Jae Won for a dance collaboration to "Anonymous".[18] Hyoyeon was also picked as Korea's No. 1 idol dancer on Star News.
Career
2007–present: Girls' Generation
See also: Girls' Generation. Hyoyeon officially debuted as a member of Girls' Generation, a South Korean girl group formed by SM Entertainment, in August 2007.[19] In July 2007, before the official debut Girls' Generation had their first stage performance on Mnet's School of Rock, where the group performed their first single, "Into the New World" .[20] On August 5, 2007, the group officially made their debut on SBS's Inkigayo, where they performed the same song.[21] Girls' Generation subsequently released their self-titled debut studio album in November 2007, which was preceded by the singles "Girls' Generation" .[22]
On January 7, 2009, the group released their extended play (EP) Gee, its title track claimed the number-one position on KBS's Music Bank for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one song on Music Bank until 2012, when Psy's "Gangnam Style" claimed the top spot for ten consecutive weeks.[23] [24] Girls' Generation's second studio album, Oh!, was released in January 2010.[25] In September 2010, Girls' Generation released the Japanese version of "Genie" as their debut single in Japan.[26] After releasing three singles in Japan, their debut eponymous Japanese studio album was released in June 2011.[27] The album was met with tremendous success in Japan, peaking atop the Japanese Oricon Albums Chart and becoming the first album by a foreign girl group to top the Oricon chart.[28] Girls' Generation's third Korean studio album, The Boys, was released in October 2011.[29] The album was released in the United States by Interscope Records, marking Girls' Generation's debut album in the country.[30] Their fifth Korean studio album of Girls' Generation, Lion Heart, was released on August 19, 2015.[31] The album reached number one in South Korea,[32] and at number 11 in Japan.[33] In July 2017, Girls' Generation announced the release of their sixth Korean-language studio album to commemorate the group's tenth anniversary.[34] The album, titled Holiday Night, was released on August 7, 2017.[35] In August 2018, Hyoyeon was announced to be part of Girls' Generation's second sub-unit, Oh!GG, which consists of the five members of the group who remained under SM Entertainment.[36] The group released their debut single, "Lil' Touch", in September.
On May 17, 2022, SM Entertainment announced that Girls' Generation will have a full-group comeback for their fifteenth anniversary in August, ending their five-year hiatus, which will include Hyoyeon.[37] [38] Their seventh Korean-language studio album, Forever 1, was released in August 2022, peaking at number two on the Circle Chart.[39] [40]
2016–present: Solo career
Later in June 2016, Hyoyeon was featured in the song "Up & Down" from fellow Girls' Generation member Taeyeon's second mini-album Why.[41] In December 2016, Hyoyeon released her first solo song since debut titled "Mystery" as another single for SM Station.[42] To accompany her solo release, she performed the song on various Korean music shows. In June 2017, Hyoyeon released her second single "Wannabe", a pop dance song featuring rapper San E.[43]
On April 12, 2018, SM Entertainment announced that Hyoyeon would return with a new single titled "Sober" on April 18, with new stage name Hyo (stylized in all uppercase), under SM's electronic dance music label Scream Records.[44] The new single is a tropical-future house song characterized by electric guitar riffs and hook.[45] It was also revealed that she would also be promoting actively as a DJ in domestic club tours and EDM festivals under her new stage name.[46] On November 7, 2018, SM Entertainment revealed teaser images with the announcement that Hyoyeon would be releasing her second official track as DJ Hyo with a new single titled "Punk Right Now", which features American DJ 3lau, on November 13.[47]
On July 20, 2019, Hyoyeon released a new single, "Badster", which is a psychedelic trance song she co-produced and co-wrote; an animated music video was released on the same day.[48] It has Korean and English versions. On July 22, 2020, Hyoyeon released a new single, "Dessert", alongside rappers Loopy and Soyeon.[49] It marked her return to music shows after debuting as a DJ.
On August 9, 2021, Hyoyeon released the single "Second", featuring BIBI.[50] The song debuted at position 17 on Billboard World Digital Songs in the chart issue dated August 21, 2021.
On May 2, 2022, SM Entertainment announced that Hyoyeon would be releasing her first extended play titled Deep on May 16.[51] It includes the lead single of the same name, an original B-side, and several previous singles, in a total of seven tracks.
2010–present: Television
On March 7, 2010, Hyoyeon and fellow Girls' Generation members Jessica and Sooyoung played cameo roles in episode 7 of the SBS television mini-series Oh! My Lady, starring Chae Rim and labelmate Choi Siwon.[52] In November 2011, Hyoyeon and fellow Girls' Generation member Sunny became cast members for the second season of Invincible Youth, a South Korean reality television show.[53]
In April 2012, Hyoyeon became a contestant in the second season of Dancing with the Stars, a competitive ballroom dancing television show.[54] Hyoyeon and her partner, Kim Hyung-seok, ended up winning second place.[54]
In January 2013, Hyoyeon made a guest appearance on the television show Blind Test Show 180 Degrees, where she took on the challenge of dancing to various types of club music.[55] In June 2013, Hyoyeon and fellow Girls' Generation member Yuri became coaches for the contestants on Dancing 9, a competitive dancing television show.[56] [57]
On March 14, 2015, Hyoyeon was featured as the rapper in a performance by boyband S on Immortal Songs 2, with which they won with 423 points.[58] In May 2015, she became a cast member of the Korean-Chinese reality television show Star Advent. The show followed 12 Korean and Chinese celebrities tasked with working as office workers in foreign countries and premiered on July 9.[59] In June 2015, Hyoyeon began hosting her own reality television show, Hyoyeon's One Million Likes, broadcast on OnStyle.[60] Before the show was officially announced, an Instagram account was created where Hyoyeon posted pictures and videos with the goal of receiving one million likes from fans.[61] In September 2015, Hyoyeon became a contestant alongside Seo In Young, Mir and Hyejeong, among others, in a television show titled Mash Up, where they competed in DJing.[62]
On February 3, 2016, Hyoyeon was a special MC on the OnStyle television show Get It Beauty.[63] In June 2016, she became a contestant alongside Taemin, Bora and Hoya, among others, in the Mnet television show Hit The Stage,[64] where they collaborate with professional dancers to compete in different genres of dancing under a given theme.[65] In May 2020, Hyoyeon joined the competitive reality show Good Girl.[66]
2012–present: Others
In October 2012, Hyoyeon participated in S.M. Entertainment's special dance group Younique. The group released a single titled "Maxstep" as part of the collaboration between S.M. and Hyundai.[67]
In May 2013, Hyoyeon was chosen as an Asian ambassador for the Hong Kong branch of Topshop.[68] On February 12, 2015, Hyoyeon was featured in labelmate Amber's "Shake That Brass" music video, in which she plays a trumpet. On July 1, Hyoyeon became the first Girls' Generation member to publish a book with Hyo Style, in which she shares tips on beauty, fashion and lifestyle. The book contains 142 pages and comes with a DVD.[69] On September 11, 2015, Hyoyeon was featured in rapper Vasco's "Whoa Ha!" music video, where guest stars lip-sync along to the song.[70]
In August 2016, she collaborated with Min and Jo Kwon to form a special group named Triple T and release a single titled "Born to Be Wild", featuring Park Jin-young, as part of S.M. Entertainment's Station music project.[71]
On December 27, 2021, Hyoyeon was revealed as a member of supergroup Got the Beat, alongside Girls' Generation groupmate Taeyeon and other labelmates. The group debuted on January 3, 2022, with single "Step Back".[72]
Discography
See also: Girls' Generation discography.
Extended plays
Singles
Other appearances
Filmography
Film
Television drama
Television shows
Web shows
Music videos
Concerts
See main article: List of Kim Hyo-yeon live performances.
See also: List of Girls' Generation concert tours.
Tours
- DJ HYO Tour 2023 in North America (2023)
- DJ HYO 2024 Spring USA Tour "CHERRY BLOSSOM" (2024)
Concert participation
Awards and nominations
See also: List of awards and nominations received by Girls' Generation.
Notes and References
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- Web site: 효연(HYO), 새 싱글 'Badster' 오늘 (20일) 오후 6시 음원-MV 공개 . ko . Hyoyeon (HYO) released new single "Badster" today (July 20th), 6 PM with MV release . July 20, 2019 . . July 21, 2019 . December 25, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092726/https://www.hankookilbo.com/News/Read/201907201063365220 . live .
- News: Kim . Soo-young . HYO(효연), 달콤한 중독이 시작됐다…'DESSERT' [신곡in가요] ]. 4 May 2021 . . 22 July 2020 . May 4, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210504080221/https://www.hankyung.com/entertainment/article/202007227311H . live .
- Web site: 효연 신곡 'Second', 비비 피처링‧작사 참여 '힙한 시너지'. Hyoyeon's new song 'Second' featuring BIBI and participating in lyrics writing 'Hip Synergy'. Naver. Xports News. ko. Cho Hye-jin. August 3, 2021. August 3, 2021. August 3, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210803012904/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001330423. live.
- Web site: 효연 (HYO), 첫 미니앨범 '휩 (DEEP)' 5월 16일 공개. Hyoyeon's first mini album 'DEEP' released on May 16th. Naver. Maeil Broadcasting Network. ko. Ahn Ha-na. May 2, 2022. May 2, 2022. May 2, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220502021505/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001660252. live.
- News: http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010040707471438381 . ko:소녀시대, 최시원과 의리 지키며 '오 마이 레이디'서 카메오 출연 . asiae.co.kr [아시아경제] . March 7, 2010 . 2018-12-15 . 2010-04-12 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100412161531/http://www.asiae.co.kr/news/view.htm?idxno=2010040707471438381 . live .
- Web site: Allkpop. SNSD's Sunny and Hyoyeon confirmed for 'Invincible Youth 2'!. 2011-10-18. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092658/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2011/10/snsds-sunny-and-hyoyeon-confirmed-for-invincible-youth-2. live.
- Web site: Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon and Tony An to join the cast of 'Dancing with the Stars 2'. 2012-04-25. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092653/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2012/04/girls-generations-hyoyeon-and-tony-an-to-join-the-cast-of-dancing-with-the-stars-2. live. Allkpop.
- Web site: Hyoyeon shows off her 'club dance' on 'Blind Test Show 180 Degrees'. September 11, 2015. Allkpop. March 4, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304070618/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2013/01/hyoyeon-shows-off-her-club-dance-on-blind-test-show-180-degrees. live.
- Web site: Hyoyeon and Yuri will soon appear on "Dancing 9" . 2013-06-17 . 2013-10-03 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131003121732/http://dancing9.interest.me/index.m . live .
- http://m.star.naver.com/girlsgeneration/news/end?id=1185534 Min-woo, Yu-ri, Hyo-yeon join Mnet's 'Dancing 9' as K-POP dance masters
- Web site: S (Kangta, Lee Ji Hoon) bring out Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon for a collaboration on 'Immortal Song'. Allkpop. 2015-09-10. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092813/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/03/s-kangta-lee-ji-hoon-bring-out-girls-generations-hyoyeon-for-a-collaboration-on-immortal-song. live.
- Web site: Girls' Generation's Sunny and Hyoyeon to team up on Chinese-Korean variety show 'Star Advent'. Allkpop. May 3, 2016. June 27, 2016. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092708/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/05/girls-generations-sunny-and-hyoyeon-to-team-up-on-chinese-korean-variety-show-star-advent. live.
- Web site: http://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=311&aid=0000468181 . ko:[단독]소시 효연, 단독 버라이어티 도전…'효연의 백만 라이크' . Naver Entertainment . ko-kr . 2015-05-07 . 2020-12-25 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092701/https://entertain.naver.com/ranking/read?oid=311&aid=0000468181 . live .
- Web site: OnStyle to Air 'Hyoyeon's One Million Likes'. 2016-01-06. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092720/http://www.soshified.com/2015/05/onstyle-to-air-hyoyeons-one-million-likes. live.
- Web site: Pop and EDM to collide with Hyoyeon, Mir, Hyejeong, Seo In Young, and Sleepy confirmed for upcoming show 'Mash Up'!. 2015-09-11. 2017-07-02. https://web.archive.org/web/20170702140017/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/09/pop-and-edm-to-collide-with-hyoyeon-mir-hyejeong-seo-in-young-and-sleepy-confirmed-for-upcoming-show-mash-up. live. Allkpop.
- News: http://www.newsfact.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=7914. ko:당신을 바꿔줄 뷰티 습관 '겟잇뷰티 2016' 첫방송. newsfact.kr. February 3, 2016. May 2, 2016. ko. December 25, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092735/http://www.newsfact.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=7914. live.
- Web site: Hyoyeon, Bora, Hoya, Momo, And More Confirmed For "Hit The Stage". Soompi. June 24, 2016. June 27, 2016. June 27, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160627004439/http://www.soompi.com/2016/06/24/hyoyeon-bora-hoya-momo-confirmed-hit-stage/. live.
- Web site: Mnet's new dance survival show 'Hit The Stage' confirms full lineup of idol competitors. Allkpop. June 27, 2016. August 5, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160805123452/http://www.allkpop.com/article/2016/06/mnets-new-dance-survival-show-hit-the-stage-confirms-full-lineup-of-idol-competitors. live.
- News: Music show 'Good Girl' assembles 10 'bad girl' musicians to compete for reward money. May 14, 2020. The Korea Times. June 10, 2020. June 10, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200610050217/https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/art/2020/05/732_289557.html. live.
- Web site: pkdance . Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon wins gold medal in skiing competitionGirls' Generation's Hyoyeon poses for '0/1 Creative Book' . . 2012-10-30 . 2012-11-07 . 2012-11-02 . https://web.archive.org/web/20121102193454/http://www.allkpop.com/2012/10/girls-generations-hyoyeon-poses-for-01-creative-book . live .
- Web site: Girls' Generation's Hyoyeon chosen as a new Asian ambassador for Topshop Hong Kong . hellokpop . 2013-05-31 . 2013-06-01 . 2014-02-22 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140222132659/http://www.hellokpop.com/2013/05/31/girls-generations-hyoyeon-chosen-as-new-asian-ambassador-for-topshop-hong-kong/ . live .
- Web site: Buy SNSD HyoYeon's book 'Hyo Style'. 2015-06-25. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092755/https://www.wgsnsdfx.com/2015/06/snsd-hyoyeon-book-hyo-style-release.html. live.
- Web site: Vasco gathers up his celebrity friends in new MV 'Whoa Ha !'. Allkpop. 2015-09-11. 2020-12-25. https://web.archive.org/web/20201225092727/https://www.allkpop.com/article/2015/09/vasco-gathers-up-his-celebrity-friends-in-new-mv-whoa-ha. live.
- Web site: S.M. and JYP join forces for epic collaboration. The Jakarta Post. August 25, 2016. November 28, 2016. November 29, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20161129054425/http://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2016/08/25/sm-and-jyp-join-forces-for-epic-collaboration-.html. live.
- Web site: 보아·태연·카리나 등 뭉쳤다…SM 여성 유닛 '갓 더 비트' 출범. BoA, Taeyeon, Karina, etc. have teamed up...SM female unit 'God the Beat' launched. Naver. Yonhap News Agency. ko. Lee Tae-soo. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021. December 27, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211227011810/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0012805619. live.
- Web site: Deep (2022). Gaon Music Chart. ko. May 26, 2022. May 26, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220526031552/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=21&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. ko:2022년 05월 Album Chart. May 2022 Album Chart. Gaon Music Chart. June 9, 2022. ko. June 9, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022445/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month. live.
- Peak chart positions on Billboards World Digital Songs Sales chart:
- Mystery. . subscription. December 18–24, 2016. August 19, 2021. May 30, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200530035050/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-12-24. live.
- Wannabe. . subscription. June 18–24, 2017. August 19, 2021. May 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210501145432/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2017-06-24. live.
- Sober. . subscription. April 22–28, 2018. August 19, 2021. March 28, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210328115355/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-04-28. live.
- Punk Right Now. . subscription. November 18–24, 2018. August 19, 2021. February 1, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210201050341/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-11-24. live.
- Dessert. . subscription. July 26 – August 1, 2020. August 19, 2021. July 28, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162802/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2020-08-01. live.
- Second. . subscription. August 15–21, 2021. August 19, 2021. August 17, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210817095401/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-08-21. live.
- Peak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart (formerly Gaon Digital Chart):
- Web site: Second. Korea Music Content Association. ko. August 15–21, 2021. August 26, 2021. August 26, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210826022343/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=34&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Up & Down. Korea Music Content Association. ko. June 26 – July 2, 2016. August 19, 2021. June 23, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160623190509/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=27&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
- Peak chart positions on Billboards K-pop Hot 100:
- Dessert. Billboard. July 26 – August 1, 2020. July 25, 2022. October 6, 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201006081039/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2020-08-01. live.
- Second. Billboard. August 22–28, 2021. July 25, 2022. August 25, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210825230005/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-08-28. live.
- Web site: 2016년 27주차 Download Chart. Week 27 of 2016 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Association. ko. June 26 – July 2, 2016. August 19, 2021. August 15, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160815011618/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?serviceGbn=S1020&termGbn=week&hitYear=2016&targetTime=27&nationGbn=T. live.
- Peak chart positions for other appearances on Gaon Digital Chart:
- Web site: Maxstep. Korea Music Content Association. ko. October 28 – November 3, 2012. August 19, 2021. August 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820114845/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=3&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=45&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
- Web site: Born to be Wild. Korea Music Content Association. ko. August 21–27, 2016. August 19, 2021. September 24, 2016. https://archive.today/20160924122237/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=35&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week. live.
- Peak positions for other appearances on Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart:
- Born to be Wild. . subscription. September 11–17, 2016. August 19, 2021. August 13, 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190813221222/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-09-17. live.
- Web site: 2012년 45주차 Download Chart. Week 4 of 2012 Download Chart. Gaon Chart. Korea Music Content Association. ko. October 28 – November 3, 2012. August 19, 2021. August 20, 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170820114755/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=45&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week. live.
- News: Documentary Shows Top K-Pop Singers Behind the Scenes. 4 May 2012. The Chosun Ilbo. 2 May 2012. 29 September 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180929084205/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/02/2012050200829.html. live.
- Web site: http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000493101 . ko:'SM타운' 공연실황 다큐, 8월13일 국내개봉 확정 . Naver Entertainment . ko-kr . 2015-07-09 . 2016-01-30 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160130233552/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000493101 . live .
- Web site: Universe Ticket' will be the key to eight girls' K-pop idol dreams. Lim. Jeong-won. Korea JoongAng Daily. Naver. November 16, 2023. November 18, 2023. ko. November 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231118032323/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000045986. live.
- Web site: [단독]소녀시대 써니X효연, 캠핑 떠난다…'노웨이홈' MC 발탁]. Shim Eun-kyung. [Exclusive] Girls' Generation Sunny X Hyoyeon, going camping... Selected as 'No Way Home' MC. Sports Seoul. Naver. November 17, 2022. November 17, 2022. ko. November 17, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221117152419/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000900770. live.
- Web site: 효연, 라이브 커머스 쇼핑 큐레이터 도전..부캐 '효사장' 출동. Sun Mi-kyung. Hyoyeon, a live commerce shopping curator challenge.... OSEN. Naver. September 28, 2021. September 28, 2021. ko. December 30, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20211230134100/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004481500. live.