Girls’ Generation

Published September 27, 2012 Updated February 19, 2023

“Girls’ Generation” (Korean: 소녀시대; Sonyeo Shidae) is a nine-member South Korean pop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007.

2007 Korea Rina Communication K-Pop Music Pop Culture Videos

“Girls’ Generation” : K-Pop playing cards from South Korea

“Like the stars that shine way up in the sky we will live forever”

Korean popular music is known as ‘K-Pop’. “Girl's Generation” (Korean: 소녀시대; Sonyeo Shidae) is a nine-member South Korean pop girl group formed by S.M. Entertainment in 2007. There are plenty of playing cards amongst their merchandise, see Wikipedia article →

“Girls’ Generation” playing cards made in South Korea

Above: “Girls’ Generation” playing cards, "let's play the card game with Girls’ Generation", 52 cards + 2 Jokers in box, made in South Korea. Below (right): two boxes of “Girls’ Generation” playing cards made in South Korea. Images courtesy Adam Wintle & Jinny Puprasert.

two boxes of “Girls’ Generation” playing cards made in South Korea

Girls’ Generation playing cards designed by Rina Communication, Korea, 2011

Girls’ Generation playing cards designed by Rina Communication, Korea, 2011 Girls’ Generation playing cards designed by Rina Communication, Korea, 2011

Above: Girls’ Generation playing cards designed by Rina Communication, Korea, 2011. 52 cards + 2 jokers in box.

Girls’ Generation playing cards designed by Rina Communication, Korea, 2011
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I am the founder of The World of Playing Cards (est. 1996), a website dedicated to the history, artistry and cultural significance of playing cards and tarot. Over the years I have researched various areas of the subject, acquired and traded collections and contributed as a committee member of the IPCS and graphics editor of The Playing-Card journal. Having lived in Chile, England, Wales, and now Spain, these experiences have shaped my work and passion for playing cards. Amongst my achievements is producing a limited-edition replica of a 17th-century English pack using woodblocks and stencils—a labour of love. Today, the World of Playing Cards is a global collaborative project, with my son Adam serving as the technical driving force behind its development. His innovative efforts have helped shape the site into the thriving hub it is today. You are warmly invited to become a contributor and share your enthusiasm.

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