Girls' Generation's HRS unit silences critics with 'Skibidi' success

Girls' Generation-HRS is gaining attention beyond its comedy origins, driven by the release of its digital single Skibidi and strong online and chart performance. The three-member unit, featuring Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung, dismissed criticism that its appeal was limited to older fans. Its performance video and related music clips drew millions of views, while the song climbed Melon charts soon after release.

The unit released the digital single Skibidi on Aug. 31, after beginning as a comedy project on Hyoyeon's YouTube channel Hyo's Level Up.

Skibidi entered Melon's daily chart at No. 94 on release day and reached No. 35 on the Top 100 chart by Wednesday.

The performance video for Skibidi surpassed 10 million views on YouTube.

Two performance videos from a Saturday appearance on MBC's Show! Music Core, for Skibidi and Lowkey In Love, surpassed 3 million combined views within four days.

Published Sep 11, 2026 2:41 pm KST

Veteran K-pop stars turn comedy project into chart hit

From left, Yuri, Hyoyeon and Sooyoung of Girls' Generation's HRS unit / Courtesy of SM Entertainment

A three-member unit featuring Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung is expanding its presence beyond a comedic rivalry against another Girls' Generation unit, brushing off claims that its appeal is limited to longtime fans and proving its viral traction.

Yuri revealed a critical comment sent by an online user on Aug. 30 while interacting with fans. The critic claimed the unit's reach was limited to older fans and demanded the members get a reality check. Instead of responding directly, Yuri shrugged off the criticism by posting a deadpan meme of television personality Choo Sa-rang picking her nose.

A meme shared by Girls' Generation member and actress Yuri on her social media in response to a malicious comment / Captured from Yuri's social media

The unit originated in "Fake Kim Hyo-yeon," a mockumentary on Hyoyeon's YouTube channel "Hyo's Level Up." Hyoyeon, Yuri and Sooyoung drew attention by comically portraying a competition for main vocalist and center — the group's focal point — to rival Girls' Generation-TTS, a vocal subunit featuring Taeyeon, Tiffany and Seohyun.

As an eight-member group, Girls' Generation historically faced uneven vocal distribution, and members known primarily for dance received less attention for their vocals. The trio turned their positions into a comic rivalry with TTS, generating laughter through their long-standing rapport and establishing their unit as a major talking point.

What began as an online comedy series quickly generated substantial audience interest. The project's debut episodes featuring Yuri and Sooyoung on Hyoyeon's channel recorded millions of views, prompting the fictional unit to transition into a formal music release.

The unit released the new digital single "Skibidi" on Aug. 31, featuring an unconventional structure and infectious hooks. The three members received renewed attention for their vocal talents by delivering standout moments and high notes, showcasing a polished stage presence that contrasts with their comedic personas.

This commercial success translated to the charts. On the day of its release, the song entered the daily chart of Melon, Korea's largest music platform, at No. 94, and climbed to No. 35 on its Top 100 chart by Wednesday. Its performance video surpassed 10 million views on YouTube, and two performance videos of "Skibidi" and the additional track, "Lowkey In Love," from a Saturday appearance on MBC's "Show! Music Core" surpassed 3 million combined views within four days.

Despite starting as a comedy project, the synergy created by the unit's vibrant confidence has forged a new path. Releasing new music 20 years after their debut, Girls' Generation-HRS answered the "reality check" criticism with hard numbers and verifiable chart metrics.

This article from the Hankook Ilbo, the sister publication of The Korea Times, is translated by a generative AI system and edited by The Korea Times.

少女时代-HRS凭借数位单曲《Skibidi》的发行以及在网络和排行榜上的出色表现，逐渐摆脱了喜剧组合的固有形象，获得了更多关注。这个由孝渊、Yuri和秀英组成的三人组合驳斥了此前关于其受众仅限于年长粉丝的批评。该单曲的表演视频和相关MV获得了数百万的点击量，歌曲发行后也迅速攀升至Melon排行榜前列。

该组合于 8 月 31 日发行了数位单曲《Skibidi》，其前身是孝渊 YouTube 频道 Hyo's Level Up 上的一个喜剧企划。

Skibidi 在发行当天进入 Melon 每日排行榜，排名第 94 位，到周三已达到 Top 100 排行榜的第 35 位。

Skibidi 的表演视频在 YouTube 上的观看次数突破了 1000 万次。

周六在MBC音乐节目《Show!音乐中心》中表演的两首歌曲《Skibidi》和《Lowkey In Love》的表演视频，在四天内累计播放量突破了300万次。

发布于2026年9月11日下午2:41（韩国标准时间）

资深韩国流行音乐明星将喜剧项目打造成热门金曲

从左至右：少女时代HRS小分队的Yuri、孝渊和秀英 / 图片由SM娱乐公司提供

由孝渊、Yuri 和秀英组成的三人组合正在拓展其影响力，不再局限于与少女时代另一小队的搞笑竞争，驳斥了其吸引力仅限于老粉丝的说法，并证明了其病毒式传播的影响力。

Yuri在8月30日与粉丝互动时，公开了一位网友发来的批评评论。这位网友声称该组合的粉丝群体仅限于年长的粉丝，并要求成员们认清现实。Yuri并没有直接回应，而是发布了一张电视名人秋莎朗挖鼻孔的表情包，以此来回避批评。

少女时代成员兼演员Yuri在社交媒体上分享了一张表情包，以回应恶意评论 / 图片来自Yuri的社交媒体

这个小分队起源于孝渊的YouTube频道“Hyo's Level Up”上的伪纪录片“假金孝渊”。孝渊、Yuri和秀英通过滑稽的方式展现了争夺主唱和中心位（组合的核心位置）的竞争，以此与少女时代-TTS（由泰妍、Tiffany和徐贤组成的声乐小分队）竞争，从而引起了人们的关注。

作为八人女子组合，少女时代历来面临着成员间声部分配不均的问题，以舞蹈见长的成员往往因为歌唱能力而受到关注。这三位成员巧妙地利用了这种差异，与TTS组合展开了一场充满趣味的竞争，凭借她们之间长期建立的默契，不断制造笑料，也让她们的小分队成为了人们热议的话题。

最初以网络喜剧形式推出的项目迅速吸引了大量观众。由Yuri和秀英主演的首播集在孝渊的频道播出后，获得了数百万的点击量，促使这个虚构组合转型为正式的音乐作品。

该组合于8月31日发行了全新数位单曲《Skibidi》，歌曲结构新颖，旋律朗朗上口。三位成员凭借出色的唱功和高音表现，再次受到关注，展现了他们成熟的舞台魅力，与他们平时的喜剧形象形成鲜明对比。

这首歌的商业成功也体现在了排行榜上。发行当天，它便登上韩国最大音乐平台Melon的日榜第94位，并在周三攀升至百强榜第35位。其表演视频在YouTube上的播放量突破1000万次，而周六在MBC音乐节目《Show!音乐中心》中表演的《Skibidi》和附加曲目《Lowkey In Love》的两段视频，在短短四天内合计播放量就超过了300万次。

尽管最初是以喜剧形式出道，但少女时代-HRS组合凭借其充满活力的自信所创造的协同效应，开辟了一条全新的道路。出道20年后，她们发行了新音乐，用确凿的数据和可验证的榜单指标回击了“现实检验”的质疑。

本文来自《韩国日报》（《韩国时报》的姊妹报），由人工智能生成系统翻译，并由《韩国时报》编辑。