Girls' Generation - Girls & Peace

I. Introduction

Girls' Generation II ~Girls & Peace~ is the second Japanese studio album and the fifth overall by South Korean girl group Girls' Generation. It was released on November 28, 2012 through Nayutawave Records. Girls & Peace is the first release by all the members since their third Korean studio album "The Boys" (2011), after the group entered a semi-hiatus to pursue solo activities in South Korea. Some members acted in television dramas while others participated in various television programs. In the meantime, Girls' Generation-TTS, the group's first subunit, was created. Continuing the electro-influenced sound from their first Japanese album, Girls & Peace features a wide range of contribution from producers, including long-time collaborator, Kenzie, as well as multiple new producers such as Miles Walker, Deekay and Dapo Torimiro. The album sold over 116,000 copies in its first week, reaching the third spot on the Oricon Album chart, and has since received a Platinum certification from the RIAJ.

Three singles were released prior to the release of the album: "Paparazzi" reached the top of the Japan Hot 100, with "Oh!" also peaking at the same spot as well as number-one on the Oricon chart. "Flower Power" peaked at number six on the Hot 100 and number five on the Oricon chart. The group promoted the album and its singles through various Japanese music and variety shows including Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ and Music Lovers, as well as promoting through their Second Japanese Tour throughout February and April 2013.

II. Promotions

The album was formally announced along with its track list on November 1, 2012. The Japanese newspaper Sankei Sports was the first to reveal concept photos for the album, which featured the group as retro-inspired flight attendants. Girls' Generation II: Girls & Peace was released on November 28, 2012. Offered in three editions, the regular edition contained the album with its twelve tracks. A limited DVD edition was offered with a 32-page photo book as well as a DVD containing the videos to the album's singles. The album was also released under a Deluxe First Press Limited Edition, which comes with a make-up case, traveler's notebook (with sticker), a set of nine solo member posters (folded), a deluxe edition 40-page photo book, as well as a bonus DVD containing seven videos to "Paparazzi", "Oh!", "All My Love is for You", "Flower Power", and the dance versions to "Paparazzi", "Oh!" and "Flower Power". They promoted the album on Hey! Hey! Hey! Music Champ, performing "Oh!", "Mr. Taxi" and "All My Love is for You". Girls' Generation performed with fellow SMTown acts at the Tokyo Dome to two sold out dates of 100,000 people on August 4 and 5, which were later broadcast that October. On September 30, they performed "Oh!" on Count Down TV. The group pre-recorded a performance for NHK-TV's Music Japan prior to the single's release and was scheduled to be broadcast on September 30, however due to a typhoon, the broadcast was delayed. The performance was shown on October 6, with the group performing in blue cheerleading outfits. Promotion for the single continued on Nihon TV's "Music Lovers", where the group recorded a performance on September 25 for the show that was broadcast on October 8, 2012. The group performed "Oh!", "All My Love is for You" and "Mr. Taxi". The group also promoted the "Oh!" via a "Special Online Program" broadcast on three Japanese music websites across three consecutive nights; September 25, 26 and 27. On November 13, 2012, the group performed "Flower Power" on Kayou Kyoku. The same day the group held a fan meet with 10,000 people at the Yoyogi National Gymnasium, the group performed "Gee", "Oh!" and "Flower Power." On November 19, Japanese music site Dommune held a live chat with Japanese music critics during which "Girls & Peace" was previewed to fans. The group made another appearance on "Music Lovers" on November 25, 2012.

III. Tracklisting

IIII. All Versions of CD Disc

IIIII. DVD (Deluxe First Press Limited Edition)

IIIIII. DVD (First Press Limited Edition)

1."Paparazzi" (Music Video)
2."Oh!" (Music Video)
3."All My Love is for You" (Music Video)
4."Flower Power" (Music Video)

IIIIV. DVD (Thailand & Philippines Edition)

1. "Paparazzi" (Music Video - Close Up Edit)
2."Oh!" (Music Video)
3."All My Love is for You" (Music Video)
4."Flower Power" (Music Video)

IV. Versions

Standard Version & Digital Cover Art

CD + DVD Version A (Also First Print Cover)

CD + DVD Version B (Also Thailand Version Cover)

V. Important Videos from Era