SNSD began promotion in Japan in August. “少女時代到来～初来日記念盤～” (Girls’ Generation’s Arrival ～ First Time in Japan Commemoration Disc ～), a DVD featuring seven of the group’s music videos as well as special bonus footage was released on August 11, with the special edition of the DVD as well as a pass to the Girls’ Generation debut at the Tokyo Ariake Colliseumon August 25.

Their Japanese debut single “Genie” debuted at the No.5 spot on the same day of its release on the Daily Oricon Charts and earning the group a No.4 position on the Oricon weekly ranking. Also , On October 20, 2010, the group released their second Japanese single, “Gee”. On June 1, 2011, they released their first full-length original Japanese studio album ” Girls’ Generation “. This album contains 12 songs including the singles “Genie”, “Gee”, “Run Devil Run”, “MR. TAXI” and a Japanese version of “Hoot”.

” Girls’ Generation ” then was certified Double Platinum (500,000) by Recording Industry Association of Japan on July 8, 2011, the first time for any Korean girl group. ” Girls’ Generation ” has sold over 629,436 copies, and now holds the 5th spot for best selling albums of 2011 in Japan according to Oricon.

Also , the girls revealed ” Time Machine “ music video on March 13, 2012. The song debuted at #14 on Billboard Japan’s Hot 100.

Check out the video below !

Gee PV

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Genie PV

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Run Devil Run PV

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Time Machine

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Mr. Taxi

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Source : SMTown’s channel

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