Factory Girl (reality show)
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Girls' Generation's Factory Girl is a 2008 reality television show
starring popular South Korean girl group
Girls' Generation
. The show revolves around the members of the group working as intern editors at Elle Girl
Korea. The concept of the show was inspired by the 2006 hollywood movie The Devil Wears Prada
.
. Factory Girl was intended to be the Korean reality version of the movie The Devil Wears Prada
, with the nine members taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults. The director, Kim Young-chan stated "Instead of simply saying that Factory Girl is a reality show with Girls' Generation as the main characters, it is rather a program combining reality, trends and celebrity", adding "please look forward to seeing a new side of Girls' Generation as fashion editors". The program premiered on October 8, 2008 at 6PM. The editor of Elle Girl Korea, Nam Yoon-hee, as well as other faculty, frequently appeared on the show to give the Girls' Generation members assignments and guidance.
members were instructed to write resumes before filming of the show began, which were later used to promote the show and posted up on the official website. The editor Nam Yoon-hee as well as one of Girls' Generation's managers then traveled to the members' shared apartment to rate the individual members' fashion senses. Yoona was filmed in secret while working at the set for her drama You Are My Destiny and Sunny was filmed in secret while out shopping with a friend, while Taeyeon
was filmed with help from Kang-in
of Super Junior
with whom she co-hosted MBC FM Chinhan Chingu radio show at the time. The editor noted, "On the whole, Girls' Generation has a good personal fashion sense", adding "they send a message that you can fully follow fashion trends if you just express your individual personality".
The members of Girls' Generation eventually split into two groups to compete when doing assignments, with Taeyeon
, Jessica, Sunny, Yuri
and Yoona in the 'A' team and with Tiffany
, Hyoyeon
, Sooyoung
and Seohyun
in the 'B' team. In a playful discussion at the end of the first episode, the members later rename the 'A' and 'B' teams 'Candy Girls' and 'Dream Girls' respectively.
Reality television
Reality television is a genre of television programming that presents purportedly unscripted dramatic or humorous situations, documents actual events, and usually features ordinary people instead of professional actors, sometimes in a contest or other situation where a prize is awarded...
starring popular South Korean girl group
Girl group
A girl group is a popular music act featuring several young female singers who generally harmonise together.Girl groups emerged in the late 1950s as groups of young singers teamed up with behind-the-scenes songwriters and music producers to create hit singles, often featuring glossy production...
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
. The show revolves around the members of the group working as intern editors at Elle Girl
Elle Girl
Elle Girl was the largest older-teen fashion and beauty magazine brand in the world with 12 editions and supplements worldwide. Launched in August 2001, it was the younger sibling to Elle magazine, and similarly focused on beauty, health, entertainment and looked at daring fashion—its slogan: "Dare...
Korea. The concept of the show was inspired by the 2006 hollywood movie The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (film)
The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, a recent college graduate who goes to New York City and gets a job as a co-assistant to powerful and demanding fashion magazine...
.
Background
On September 30, 2008, it was announced that Girls' Generation would be starring on a new reality show on cable channel M.NetMnet (TV channel)
Mnet is a music television channel in South Korea owned by CJ Group.-Television programs:* Superstar K* M! Countdown* 2NE1 TV* MUST* Kara Bakery* Wonder Bakery* Girls' Generation Goes to School...
. Factory Girl was intended to be the Korean reality version of the movie The Devil Wears Prada
The Devil Wears Prada (film)
The Devil Wears Prada is a 2006 comedy-drama film, a loose screen adaptation of Lauren Weisberger's 2003 novel of the same name. It stars Anne Hathaway as Andrea Sachs, a recent college graduate who goes to New York City and gets a job as a co-assistant to powerful and demanding fashion magazine...
, with the nine members taking on the role of fashion editors for a magazine aimed at teenagers and young adults. The director, Kim Young-chan stated "Instead of simply saying that Factory Girl is a reality show with Girls' Generation as the main characters, it is rather a program combining reality, trends and celebrity", adding "please look forward to seeing a new side of Girls' Generation as fashion editors". The program premiered on October 8, 2008 at 6PM. The editor of Elle Girl Korea, Nam Yoon-hee, as well as other faculty, frequently appeared on the show to give the Girls' Generation members assignments and guidance.
Cast
The Girls' GenerationGirls' Generation
Girls' Generation is a nine-member South Korean electropop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. The nine members are: Taeyeon , Jessica, Sunny, Tiffany, Hyoyeon, Yuri, Sooyoung, Yoona and Seohyun...
members were instructed to write resumes before filming of the show began, which were later used to promote the show and posted up on the official website. The editor Nam Yoon-hee as well as one of Girls' Generation's managers then traveled to the members' shared apartment to rate the individual members' fashion senses. Yoona was filmed in secret while working at the set for her drama You Are My Destiny and Sunny was filmed in secret while out shopping with a friend, while Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
was filmed with help from Kang-in
Kang-In
Kim Young-woon , better known by his stage name Kangin, is a South Korean idol singer, actor, MC, presenter, and a member of the super boy band Super Junior. His name 'Kangin' , meaning strong benevolence, was given to him to complement his personality. Currently, Kangin will not be joining Super...
of Super Junior
Super Junior
Super Junior is a South Korean boy band. Formed in 2005 by producer Lee Soo-man of SM Entertainment, the group comprised a total of thirteen members at its peak, and was once claimed to be the world's largest boy band...
with whom she co-hosted MBC FM Chinhan Chingu radio show at the time. The editor noted, "On the whole, Girls' Generation has a good personal fashion sense", adding "they send a message that you can fully follow fashion trends if you just express your individual personality".
The members of Girls' Generation eventually split into two groups to compete when doing assignments, with Taeyeon
Taeyeon
Kim Tae-Yeon , commonly known as Taeyeon , is a South Korean idol singer,host, Radio DJ, dancer, actress, and promotional model. She is the Leader and main vocalist of the popular Korean girl group, Girls' Generation.- Biography :...
, Jessica, Sunny, Yuri
Kwon Yuri
Kwon Yuri also known by her given name Yuri, is a South Korean idol singer, Dancer, Actress and Promotional model. She is member of popular south korean girl group, Girls' Generation. Her position is Lead Dancer and Vocalist....
and Yoona in the 'A' team and with Tiffany
Tiffany (Korean singer)
Tiffany , is a Korean-American idol singer and member of the K-Pop girl group Girls' Generation, where she is one of the main vocalists.- Early life :...
, Hyoyeon
Hyoyeon
Kim Hyo-yeon , better known by her first name Hyoyeon, is a South Korean idol singer, dancer, and model. She is a member of South Korean girl group Girls' Generation, formed by SM Entertainment in 2007 and is the support vocalist and main dancer....
, Sooyoung
Sooyoung
Choi Soo-young , commonly known as Sooyoung , is a South Korean idol singer, actress, dancer, spokesmodel, TV presenter, and RJ. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation, Her position is Vocalist and Lead Dancer.- Early life :...
and Seohyun
Seohyun
Seo Joo-Hyun , more commonly known as Seohyun , is a South Korean idol singer , dancer, actress, and spokesmodel. She is a member of the Korean girl group Girls' Generation and is the youngest member and one of the lead vocalists of the group....
in the 'B' team. In a playful discussion at the end of the first episode, the members later rename the 'A' and 'B' teams 'Candy Girls' and 'Dream Girls' respectively.
See also
- 2007 M.net Girls' Generation Goes to SchoolGirls' Generation Goes to SchoolGirls' Generation Goes to School , or GGTS for short, is a South Korean documentary reality show starring the popular South Korean girl group Girls' Generation.-Background:...
- 2009 M.net Kara BakeryKara BakeryKara Bakery is a Korean reality show starring the popular South Korean girl group Kara....
- 2010 M.net T-ara's Dreamgirls