Forever 1

August 5, 2022 marked the return of Girls' Generation with their seventh Korean studio album Forever 1. The release served as a celebration of the group's fifteenth anniversary since their debut in 2007. This project ended a five-year gap for new Korean material from the veteran act.

The ten-track collection blends bright pop sounds with modern production elements. Lee Soo-man and long-time collaborator Kenzie produced the record to balance nostalgia with contemporary sonic textures. Physical copies distributed by Dreamus Company became available on August 8, 2022.

Critics praised the album for successfully evoking the group's legacy while incorporating current K-pop trends. Commercial performance remained strong with over 100,000 physical copies sold in the first week. Digital sales reached number one on the Billboard World Digital Song Sales chart. [编辑]