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**Kim Hyo-yeon** (Korean: 김효연; born September 22, 1989), known professionally as **Hyoyeon** or **DJ Hyo**,[1] is a South Korean singer, dancer, and DJ.[2] She debuted as a member of the girl group [Girls' Generation](/source/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](/source/K-pop) groups worldwide. She has since participated in other [SM Entertainment](/source/SM_Entertainment) projects, including [Girls' Generation-Oh!GG](/source/Oh!GG) and [Got the Beat](/source/Got_the_Beat). Hyoyeon also released the solo singles "Mystery" (2016) and "Wannabe" (2017) prior to making her solo debut as **Hyo** with the single "Sober" in 2018.

In South Korean television, Hyoyeon was a part of the main cast of the variety show *[Invincible Youth 2](/source/Invincible_Youth)* (2011–2012), *Attraction TV: Season 2* (2017), *My English Puberty* (2017–2018), *[Where Is Mr. Kim](/source/Where_Is_Mr._Kim) Season 2* (2018), *Secret Unnie* (2018), as the contestant of several competition show *[Dancing with the Stars](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(South_Korean_TV_series)): Season 2* (2012), *[Hit the Stage](/source/Hit_the_Stage)* (2016), *[Good Girl](/source/Good_Girl_(TV_series))* (2020). Kim later had her own reality-show *Hyoyeon's One Million Likes* (2015) and *Hyoyeon's 10 Million Likes* (2016).

## Early life

Hyoyeon was born in [Incheon](/source/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](/source/Hip_hop_music), [jazz](/source/Jazz) and [Latin dance](/source/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](/source/Miss_A)'s [Min](/source/Min_(South_Korean_singer)), 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](/source/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.](/source/H.O.T.)[8] Hyoyeon then danced in an audition show.[9] In 2004, along with [Super Junior](/source/Super_Junior)'s [Siwon](/source/Siwon), she was sent to study Chinese in [Beijing](/source/Beijing). She received dance instruction from the [Electric Boogaloos](/source/Electric_Boogaloos)[10] and top choreographers such as Kim Hye-rang,[11] Poppin Seen,[12] Kwang Hoo (aka Crazy Monkey), Poppin DS,[13] Kwon Seok-jin (aka Locking Khan)[14] and [Black Beat](/source/Black_Beat)'s [Shim Jae-won](/source/Black_Beat#Sim_Jae_Won).[4] She also worked with one of [Justin Timberlake](/source/Justin_Timberlake)'s choreographers and a few foreign teachers.[4]

Before debuting with Girls' Generation, she worked with a choreographer for [Janet Jackson](/source/Janet_Jackson)[15] and was [BoA](/source/BoA)'s silhouette dancer during a performance at [M.net KM Music Festival 2005](/source/2005_Mnet_Asian_Music_Awards).[16] In 2007, she teamed up with Jae Won for a dance collaboration to "[Anonymous](/source/Anonymous_(Bobby_Valentino_song))".[17][failed verification] Hyoyeon was also picked as Korea's No. 1 idol dancer on Star News.[citation needed]

## Career

### 2007–2017: Girls' Generation, television shows and solo career

See also: [Girls' Generation](/source/Girls'_Generation)

Hyoyeon officially debuted as a member of [Girls' Generation](/source/Girls'_Generation), a South Korean [girl group](/source/Girl_group) formed by [SM Entertainment](/source/SM_Entertainment), in August 2007.[18] In July 2007, before the official debut Girls' Generation had their first stage performance on [Mnet](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel))'s *School of Rock*, where the group performed their first single, "[Into the New World](/source/Into_the_New_World)" (RR: *Dasi mannan segye*).[19] On August 5, 2007, the group officially made their debut on [SBS](/source/Seoul_Broadcasting_System)'s *[Inkigayo](/source/Inkigayo)*, where they performed the same song.[20] Girls' Generation subsequently released their [self-titled debut studio album](/source/Girls'_Generation_(2007_album)) in November 2007, which was preceded by the singles "[Girls' Generation](/source/Girls'_Generation_(song))" (RR: *Sonyeo sidae*).[21]

On January 7, 2009, the group released their extended play (EP) *[Gee](/source/Gee_(EP))*, its [title track](/source/Gee_(Girls'_Generation_song)) claimed the number-one position on [KBS](/source/Korean_Broadcasting_System)'s *[Music Bank](/source/Music_Bank_(TV_series))* for a record-breaking nine consecutive weeks, becoming the longest-running number-one song on *Music Bank* until 2012, when [Psy](/source/Psy)'s "[Gangnam Style](/source/Gangnam_Style)" claimed the top spot for ten consecutive weeks.[22][23]

Girls' Generation's second studio album, *[Oh!](/source/Oh!_(Girls'_Generation_album))*, was released in January 2010.[24] On March 7, Hyoyeon and fellow [Girls' Generation](/source/Girls'_Generation) members [Jessica](/source/Jessica_Jung) and [Sooyoung](/source/Sooyoung) played cameo roles in episode 7 of the [SBS](/source/Seoul_Broadcasting_System) television mini-series *[Oh! My Lady](/source/Oh!_My_Lady)*, starring [Chae Rim](/source/Chae_Rim) and labelmate [Choi Siwon](/source/Choi_Siwon).[25] In September 2010, Girls' Generation released the Japanese version of "[Genie](/source/Tell_Me_Your_Wish_(Genie)#Japanese_version)" as their debut single in Japan.[26]

After releasing three singles in Japan, their debut [eponymous Japanese studio album](/source/Girls'_Generation_(2011_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](/source/The_Boys_(Girls'_Generation_album))*, was released in October 2011.[29] The album was released in the United States by [Interscope Records](/source/Interscope_Records), marking Girls' Generation's debut album in the country.[30] In November 2011, Hyoyeon and fellow Girls' Generation member [Sunny](/source/Sunny_(singer)) became cast members for the second season of *[Invincible Youth](/source/Invincible_Youth)*, a South Korean reality television show.[31][unreliable source?]

In April 2012, Hyoyeon became a contestant in the second season of *[Dancing with the Stars](/source/Dancing_with_the_Stars_(South_Korean_TV_series))*, a competitive [ballroom dancing](/source/Ballroom_dancing) television show.[32][unreliable source?] Hyoyeon and her partner, Kim Hyung-seok, ended up winning second place.[32] In October 2012, Hyoyeon participated in S.M. Entertainment's special dance group Younique. The group released a single titled "[Maxstep](/source/PYL_Younique_Volume_1)" as part of the collaboration between S.M. and [Hyundai](/source/Hyundai_Motor_Company).[33][unreliable source?]

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.[34][unreliable source?] In May 2013, Hyoyeon was chosen as an Asian ambassador for the Hong Kong branch of [Topshop](/source/Topshop).[35][unreliable source?] In June 2013, Hyoyeon and fellow Girls' Generation member [Yuri](/source/Kwon_Yuri) became coaches for the contestants on *[Dancing 9](/source/Dancing_9)*, a competitive dancing television show.[36][37]

On February 12, 2015, Hyoyeon was featured in labelmate [Amber](/source/Amber_Liu_(singer))'s "[Shake That Brass](/source/Beautiful_(EP))" 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.[38] On March 14, Hyoyeon was featured as the rapper in a performance by boyband [S](/source/S_(South_Korean_band)) on *[Immortal Songs 2](/source/Immortal_Songs_2)*, with which they won with 423 points.[39][unreliable source?] 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.[40][unreliable source?] In June 2015, Hyoyeon began hosting her own reality television show, *Hyoyeon's One Million Likes*, broadcast on [OnStyle](/source/OnStyle).[41] 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.[42] On August 19, Girls' Generation released their fifth Korean studio album, *[Lion Heart](/source/Lion_Heart_(album))*.[43] The album reached number one in South Korea,[44] and at number 11 in Japan.[45] In September 2015, Hyoyeon became a contestant alongside [Seo In Young](/source/Seo_In_Young), [Mir](/source/Mir_(South_Korean_singer)) and [Hyejeong](/source/Shin_Hyejeong), among others, in a television show titled *Mash Up*, where they competed in DJing.[46][unreliable source?] In the same month, Hyoyeon was featured in rapper [Vasco](/source/Bill_Stax)'s "Whoa Ha!" music video, where guest stars lip-sync along to the song.[47][unreliable source?]

On February 3, 2016, Hyoyeon was a special MC on the [OnStyle](/source/OnStyle) television show *Get It Beauty*.[48] In June 2016, she became a contestant alongside [Taemin](/source/Lee_Tae-min), [Bora](/source/Yoon_Bora) and [Hoya](/source/Hoya_(singer)), among others, in the [Mnet](/source/Mnet_(TV_channel)) television show *Hit The Stage*,[49] where they collaborate with professional dancers to compete in different genres of dancing under a given theme.[50][unreliable source?] In the same month, Hyoyeon was featured in the song "Up & Down" from fellow Girls' Generation member [Taeyeon](/source/Taeyeon)'s second extended play *[Why](/source/Why_(Taeyeon_EP))*.[51][unreliable source?] In August 2016, she collaborated with [Min](/source/Min_(South_Korean_singer)) and [Jo Kwon](/source/Jo_Kwon) to form a special group named [Triple T](/source/Triple_T_(musical_group)) and release a single titled "Born to Be Wild", featuring [Park Jin-young](/source/Park_Jin-young), as part of S.M. Entertainment's [Station](/source/SM_Station) music project.[52] In December 2016, Hyoyeon released her first solo song since debut titled "Mystery" as another single for SM Station.[53] To accompany her solo release, she performed the song on various Korean music shows.[citation needed]

In June 2017, Hyoyeon released her second single "Wannabe", a pop dance song featuring rapper [San E](/source/San_E).[54] A month later, Girls' Generation announced the release of their sixth Korean-language studio album to commemorate the group's tenth anniversary.[55] The album, titled *[Holiday Night](/source/Holiday_Night)*, was released on August 7.[56]

### 2018–present: DJ career, Oh!GG and Got the Beat

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](/source/Uppercase)), under SM's electronic dance music label Scream Records.[57] The new single is a tropical-future house song characterized by electric guitar riffs and [hook](/source/Hook_(music)).[58] 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.[59] In August 2018, Hyoyeon was announced to be part of Girls' Generation's second sub-unit, [Oh!GG](/source/Oh!GG), which consists of the five members of the group who remained under SM Entertainment.[60] The group released their debut single, "Lil' Touch", in September.[60] On November 7, 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](/source/3lau), on November 13.[61][unreliable source?]

On July 20, 2019, Hyoyeon released a new single, "Badster", which is a [psychedelic trance](/source/Psychedelic_trance) song she co-produced and co-wrote; an animated music video was released on the same day.[62] It has Korean and English versions. On July 22, 2020, Hyoyeon released a new single, "Dessert", alongside rappers Loopy and [Soyeon](/source/Jeon_So-yeon).[63] It marked her return to music shows after debuting as a DJ.

In May 2020, Hyoyeon joined the competitive reality show *Good Girl*.[64]

On August 9, 2021, Hyoyeon released the single "[Second](/source/Second_(song))", featuring [BIBI](/source/Bibi_(singer)).[65] The song debuted at position 17 on *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))* [World Digital Songs](/source/World_Digital_Songs) in the chart issue dated August 21, 2021. On December 27, Hyoyeon was revealed as a member of supergroup [Got the Beat](/source/Got_the_Beat), alongside Girls' Generation groupmate [Taeyeon](/source/Taeyeon) and other labelmates. The group debuted on January 3, 2022, with single "Step Back".[66]

On May 2, 2022, SM Entertainment announced that Hyoyeon would be releasing her first extended play titled *[Deep](/source/Deep_(EP))* on May 16.[67] It includes the lead single of the same name, an original B-side, and several previous singles, in a total of seven tracks. On May 17, it was 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.[68][69] Their seventh Korean-language studio album, *[Forever 1](/source/Forever_1)*, was released in August 2022, peaking at number two on the [Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart).[70][71]

On September 26, 2024, Hyoyeon released the single "Retro Romance".[72]

## Discography

See also: [Girls' Generation discography](/source/Girls'_Generation_discography) and [Got the Beat discography](/source/Got_the_Beat_discography)

### Extended plays

List of extended plays, showing selected details, and selected chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions Sales KOR [73] Deep Released: May 16, 2022 Label: SM Entertainment Formats: CD, digital download, streaming 13 KOR: 13,064[74]

### Singles

List of singles, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR US World [75] Circle [76] Hot [77] As lead artist "Mystery" 2016 — rowspan="2" 12 rowspan="14" SM Station Season 1 "Wannabe" (featuring San E) 2017 — 8 "Sober" (featuring Ummet Ozcan) 2018 — — 15 Deep "Punk Right Now" (featuring 3lau) — — 16 "Badster" 2019 — — — "Dessert" (featuring Loopy and Soyeon) 2020 —[A] 96 16 "Think About Me" (with Raiden featuring Coogie) — — — SM Station Season 4 "Second" (featuring Bibi) 2021 176 89 17 Deep "Deep" 2022 —[B] — — "Picture" 2023 —[C] — — rowspan="5" "Retro Romance" 2024 —[D] — — "Money" (with Slushii) 2025 — — — "Yes" — — — "Moveurbody" 2026 — — — As featured artist "Up & Down" (Taeyeon featuring Hyoyeon) 2016 84 — KOR: 34,300[78] Why "G! (Remix)" (Lil Cherry featuring Hyo) 2021 — — — rowspan="2" rowspan="2" "Party" (Pimrypie featuring Hyo) 2023 — — — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

### Other appearances

List of other appearances songs, showing year released, selected chart positions, sales figures, and name of the album Title Year Peak chart positions Sales Album KOR Gaon [79] US World [80] "Maxstep" (as part of Younique Unit) 2012 228 — KOR: 15,420[81] PYL Younique Volume 1 "Born to be Wild" (as part of Triple T featuring J. Y. Park) 2016 164 11 rowspan="7" SM Station Season 1 "Turl" (털어) (with Cheetah) 2020 — — Good Girl Episode 1 "Witch" (마녀사냥) (with Yeeun, Jeon Ji-woo, Jamie and Cheetah) — — Good Girl Episode 3 "GG" (with Ailee, Jeon Ji-woo) — — Good Girl Episode 4 "I Do What I Want" (with Lee Young-ji) — — Good Girl Final "Jet" (with Eunhyuk, Taeyong, Jaemin, Sungchan, Giselle and Winter) 2022 —[E] — 2022 Winter SM Town: SMCU Palace "Good to Be Alive" (with Key, Chen, Johnny, Ningning, Ginjo, Raiden, IMLAY, and Mar Vista) —[F] — "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released in that region.

## Filmography

See also: [Girls' Generation filmography](/source/Girls'_Generation_filmography)

### Film

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2012 I AM. Herself Biographical film of SM Town [82] 2015 SMTown The Stage Herself Documentary film of SM Town [83]

### Television drama

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2008 Unstoppable Marriage Bulgwang-dong's Seven Princesses Gang Cameo (Ep.64) 2010 Oh! My Lady Herself Cameo (Ep.7)

### Television shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2007 Cutie Honey, Mini Musical A bully with Yuri & Jessica [citation needed] 2011–2012 Invincible Youth 2 Main cast with Sunny [citation needed] 2012 Dancing with the Stars: Season 2 Main cast Hyoyeon & Kim Hyung-suk won 2nd place [citation needed] 2013 Blind Test Show 180 Degrees Herself [citation needed] Dancing 9: Season 1 Coach with Yuri [citation needed] 2015 Hyoyeon's One Million Likes Herself [citation needed] Mash Up Contestant [citation needed] 2016 Star Advent Main cast [citation needed] Hyoyeon's 10 Million Likes Herself China-Korea variety show [citation needed] Hit the Stage Contestant [citation needed] 2017 Attraction TV: Season 2 Regular member [citation needed] 2017–2018 My English Puberty Main cast [citation needed] 2018 Where is Mr.Kim: Season 2 [citation needed] Secret Unnie Regular member Ep. 2–6, 8–9, 13–19 [citation needed] Human Intelligence – The Most Perfect A.I. [citation needed] 2020 Good Girl Contestant [citation needed] 2023 Universe Ticket Mentor [84] 2024 No Way Home Main host with Sunny [85]

### Web shows

Year Title Role Notes Ref. 2021 Unnie's Beauty Carpool Main cast with Bora [citation needed] Today's Celebrity - Filial Master Host [86] 2024–present Hyo's Level Up Host YouTube talk show [87]

### Music videos

Title Year As lead artist "Mystery" 2016 "Wannabe" (featuring San E) 2017 "Sober" (featuring Ummet Ozcan) 2018 "Punk Right Now" (featuring 3lau) "Badster" 2019 "Dessert" (featuring Loopy and Soyeon) 2020 "Think About Me" (with Raiden featuring Coogie) "Second" (featuring Bibi) 2021 "Deep" 2022 "Picture" 2023 "Retro Romance" 2024 As featured artist "G! (Remix)" (Lil Cherry featuring Hyo) 2021 "Party" (Pimrypie featuring Hyo) 2023

## Concerts

Main article: [List of Hyoyeon live performances](/source/List_of_Hyoyeon_live_performances)

See also: [List of Girls' Generation concert tours](/source/List_of_Girls'_Generation_concert_tours)

### Tours

- DJ HYO Tour 2023 in North America (2023)
- DJ HYO 2024 Spring USA Tour "CHERRY BLOSSOM" (2024)
- DJ HYO 2024 USA Summer Tour (2024)
- DJ HYO 2025 USA Summer Tour (2025)

### Concert participation

- [SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express at Kwangya](/source/SM_Town_Live_2022:_SMCU_Express_at_Kwangya) (2022)
- [SM Town Live 2022: SMCU Express](/source/SM_Town_Live_2022:_SMCU_Express) (2022)
- [SM Town Live 2023: SMCU Palace at Kwangya](/source/SM_Town_Live_2023:_SMCU_Palace_at_Kwangya) (2023)
- [SM Town Live 2025: The Culture, the Future](/source/SM_Town_Live_2025:_The_Culture,_the_Future) (2025)

## Awards and nominations

See also: [List of awards and nominations received by Girls' Generation](/source/List_of_awards_and_nominations_received_by_Girls'_Generation)

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref. MBC Entertainment Awards 2012 Female Newcomer Show Variety Dancing With The Stars: Season 2 [citation needed]

## Notes

1. "Dessert" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 166 on the component Download Chart.[88]

1. "Deep" did not enter Gaon Digital Chart, but peaked at position 87 on the component Download Chart.[89]

1. "Picture" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 60 on the Download Chart.[90]

1. "Retro Romance" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but peaked at number 99 on the Download Chart.[91]

1. "Jet" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 108 on the component Download Chart.[92]

1. "Good to Be Alive" did not enter the Circle Digital Chart, but debuted and peaked at number 113 on the component Download Chart.[93]

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1. Cho, Hye-jin (August 3, 2021). ["ko:효연 신곡 'Second', 비비 피처링‧작사 참여 '힙한 시너지'"](https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001330423) [Hyoyeon's new song 'Second' featuring BIBI and participating in lyrics writing 'Hip Synergy'] (in Korean). *[Naver](/source/Naver)*. [Xports News](/source/Xports_News). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210803012904/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=311&aid=0001330423) August 3, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 3, 2021.

1. Lee, Tae-soo (December 27, 2021). ["ko:보아·태연·카리나 등 뭉쳤다...SM 여성 유닛 '갓 더 비트' 출범"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0012805619) [BoA, Taeyeon, Karina, etc. have teamed up...SM female unit 'God the Beat' launched] (in Korean). [Yonhap News Agency](/source/Yonhap_News_Agency). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211227011810/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=001&aid=0012805619) December 27, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved December 27, 2021. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Ahn, Ha-na (May 2, 2022). ["ko:효연 (HYO), 첫 미니앨범 '휩 (DEEP)' 5월 16일 공개"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001660252) [Hyoyeon's first mini album 'DEEP' released on May 16th] (in Korean). [Maeil Broadcasting Network](/source/Maeil_Broadcasting_Network). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220502021505/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=057&aid=0001660252) May 2, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 2, 2022. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. ["ko:'15주년' 소녀시대 5년만 완전체 컴백 확정..8월 새 앨범\[공식\]"](https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003054357) ['15th Anniversary' Girls' Generation confirmed comeback as a full group after 5 years... New album in August [Official]] (in Korean). *Star News*. May 17, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220707202437/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003054357) July 7, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 17, 2022. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Jun-hee, Park (May 17, 2022). ["Girls' Generation to make full-group comeback in August after five years"](http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220517000703). *[The Korea Herald](/source/The_Korea_Herald)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220619153329/http://www.koreaherald.com/view.php?ud=20220517000703) June 19, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 17, 2022.

1. Strauss, Matthew (July 25, 2022). ["Girls' Generation Announce Release Date for New Album *Forever 1*"](https://pitchfork.com/news/girls-generation-announce-release-date-for-new-album-forever-1/). *Pitchfork*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220725183100/https://pitchfork.com/news/girls-generation-announce-release-date-for-new-album-forever-1/) July 25, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 27, 2022.

1. ["Circle Album Chart – Week 33 of 2022"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=33&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. August 7–13, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220826083542/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/album.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=33&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) August 26, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 18, 2022.

1. Park, Seo-hyun (September 25, 2024). ["ko:'26일 발매' 효연 'Retro Romance'로 보여줄 퍼포먼스..여유 바이브 기대"](https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003722105) [Hyoyeon's performance with 'Retro Romance' released on the 26th...expecting a relaxed vibe] (in Korean). [Herald Pop](/source/Herald_Pop). [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240925074725/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003722105) September 25, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 25, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. ["*Deep* (2022)"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=21&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Gaon Music Chart](/source/Gaon_Music_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220526031552/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=21&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) May 26, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 26, 2022.

1. ["ko:2022년 05월 Album Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month) [May 2022 Album Chart] (in Korean). *Gaon Music Chart*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20220609022445/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/album.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=&targetTime=05&hitYear=2022&termGbn=month) June 9, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved June 9, 2022.

1. Peak chart positions on *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'*s World Digital Songs Sales chart: * ["Mystery"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-12-24). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. December 18–24, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200530035050/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-12-24) May 30, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Wannabe"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2017-06-24). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. June 18–24, 2017. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210501145432/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2017-06-24) May 1, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Sober"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-04-28). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. April 22–28, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210328115355/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-04-28) March 28, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Punk Right Now"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-11-24). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. November 18–24, 2018. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210201050341/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2018-11-24) February 1, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Dessert"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2020-08-01). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. July 26 – August 1, 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20200728162802/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2020-08-01) July 28, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Second"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-08-21). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. August 15–21, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210817095401/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2021-08-21) August 17, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

1. Peak chart positions on Circle Digital Chart (formerly [Gaon Digital Chart](/source/Gaon_Digital_Chart)): * ["Second"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=34&hitYear=2021&termGbn=week) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. August 15–21, 2021. [Archived](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) August 26, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 26, 2021. * ["Up & Down"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=27&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 26 – July 2, 2016. [Archived](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) June 23, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

1. Peak chart positions on *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))'*s K-pop Hot 100: * ["Dessert"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2020-08-01). *Billboard*. July 26 – August 1, 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20201006081039/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2020-08-01) October 6, 2020 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 25, 2022. * ["Second"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-08-28). *Billboard*. August 22–28, 2021. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210825230005/https://www.billboard.com/charts/billboard-korea-100/2021-08-28) August 25, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 25, 2022.

1. ["ko:2016년 27주차 Download Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=27&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week) [Week 27 of 2016 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. June 26 – July 2, 2016. [Archived](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) August 15, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. – via Gaon Chart.

1. Peak chart positions for other appearances on Gaon Digital Chart: * ["Maxstep"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=3&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=45&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. October 28 – November 3, 2012. [Archived](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) August 20, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. * ["Born to be Wild"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=ALL&targetTime=35&hitYear=2016&termGbn=week) (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. August 21–27, 2016. [Archived](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) September 24, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

1. Peak positions for other appearances on *Billboard* World Digital Song Sales chart: * ["Born to be Wild"](https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-09-17). *[Billboard](/source/Billboard_(magazine))*. September 11–17, 2016. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20190813221222/https://www.billboard.com/charts/world-digital-song-sales/2016-09-17) August 13, 2019 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021.

1. ["ko:2012년 45주차 Download Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?pageNo=2&nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=45&hitYear=2012&termGbn=week) [Week 4 of 2012 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. October 28 – November 3, 2012. [Archived](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) August 20, 2017 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. – via Gaon Chart.

1. ["Documentary Shows Top K-Pop Singers Behind the Scenes"](http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/02/2012050200829.html). *[The Chosun Ilbo](/source/The_Chosun_Ilbo)*. May 2, 2012. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20180929084205/http://english.chosun.com/site/data/html_dir/2012/05/02/2012050200829.html) September 29, 2018 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 4, 2012.

1. ["ko:'SM타운' 공연실황 다큐, 8월13일 국내개봉 확정"](http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000493101) (in ko-kr). *Naver Entertainment*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20160130233552/http://m.entertain.naver.com/read?oid=311&aid=0000493101) January 30, 2016 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved July 9, 2015.

1. Lim, Jeong-won (November 16, 2023). ["Universe Ticket' will be the key to eight girls' K-pop idol dreams"](https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000045986) (in Korean). *[Korea JoongAng Daily](/source/Korea_JoongAng_Daily)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231118032323/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=640&aid=0000045986) November 18, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 18, 2023. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Shim, Eun-kyung (November 17, 2022). ["ko:\[단독\]소녀시대 써니X효연, 캠핑 떠난다...'노웨이홈' MC 발탁"](https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000900770) [[Exclusive] Girls' Generation Sunny X Hyoyeon, going camping... Selected as 'No Way Home' MC] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20221117152419/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=468&aid=0000900770) November 17, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 17, 2022. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Sun, Mi-kyung (September 28, 2021). ["ko:효연, 라이브 커머스 쇼핑 큐레이터 도전..부캐 '효사장' 출동"](https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004481500) [Hyoyeon, a live commerce shopping curator challenge...] (in Korean). *[Osen](/source/Osen_(newspaper))*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20211230134100/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=109&aid=0004481500) December 30, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 28, 2021. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. Kim, So-hee (May 29, 2024). ["ko:효연, 신입 유튜버로 '레벨업'..첫 게스트는 에스파 닝닝(효연의 레벨업)"](https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-05-29/202405290100199900027427) [Hyoyeon, 'level up' as a new YouTuber. The first guest is aespa's Ningning (Hyoyeon's level up)] (in Korean). *Sport Chosun*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20240917052039/https://sports.chosun.com/entertainment/2024-05-29/202405290100199900027427) September 17, 2024 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved September 17, 2024. – via [Naver](/source/Naver)

1. ["ko:2020년 30주차 Download Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=30&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week) [Week 30 of 2020 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. July 19–25, 2020. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210113102847/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=30&hitYear=2020&termGbn=week) January 13, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved August 19, 2021. – via Gaon Chart.

1. ["ko:2022년 21주차 Download Chart"](http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=21&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) [Week 21 of 2022 Download Chart] (in Korean). Korea Music Content Association. May 15–21, 2022. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20210109131057/http://gaonchart.co.kr/main/section/chart/online.gaon?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=09&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) January 9, 2021 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved May 26, 2022. – via Gaon Chart.

1. ["Download Chart 2023 Week 34"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=34&hitYear=2023&termGbn=week&yearTime=3). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. August 20-26, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2025.

1. ["Download Chart 2024 Week 39"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=39&hitYear=2024&termGbn=week&yearTime=3). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. September 22-28, 2024. Retrieved March 13, 2025.

1. ["Download Chart – 2022 Weeks 1"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231118112658/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) November 18, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

1. ["Download Chart – 2022 Weeks 1"](https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) (in Korean). *[Circle Chart](/source/Circle_Chart)*. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231118112658/https://circlechart.kr/page_chart/onoff.circle?nationGbn=T&serviceGbn=S1020&targetTime=53&hitYear=2022&termGbn=week) November 18, 2023 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved November 27, 2023.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.smtown.com/artist/musician/20) (in Korean)

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