Girls’ Generation Creates History as ‘Genie’ Finally Hits 100M Views After 16 Years [WATCH]

Girls’ Generation has added another milestone to its remarkable career, proving once again that the group’s music continues to find new audiences years after its original release.

On Saturday, September 19, the official music video for “Genie” surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, making it the 10th Girls’ Generation music video to reach the massive viewing milestone.

The achievement comes approximately 16 and a half years after the music video was released on February 25, 2010. More than a decade after its debut, “Genie” continues to attract viewers, highlighting the lasting popularity of one of K-pop’s most recognizable girl groups.

‘Genie’ Adds Another 100 Million-View Milestone

“Genie” was released as part of Girls’ Generation’s second mini album and quickly became one of the group’s signature songs.

The music video’s latest achievement places it among a growing list of Girls’ Generation releases that have crossed the 100 million-view mark. Other notable videos to reach the milestone include “Run Devil Run”, “The Boys” and “Oh!”

Reaching 100 million views more than 16 years after its release is particularly notable in an industry where music consumption can often be driven by the newest releases and rapidly changing trends.

For Girls’ Generation, however, the numbers demonstrate the enduring interest surrounding their classic music videos. “Genie” has continued to remain recognizable to both longtime fans and newer generations of K-pop listeners.

A Song That Helped Define an Era

Released in 2010, “Genie” arrived during an important period in Girls’ Generation’s career. The group had already established itself as one of the defining acts of its generation, and the song further cemented its place in K-pop history.

The track and its accompanying music video became particularly recognizable for their polished concept and memorable visual identity.

Over the years, “Genie” has remained a frequently remembered Girls’ Generation song, with its choreography and imagery continuing to be associated with the group’s early career.

The 100 million-view milestone therefore represents more than a YouTube number for fans. It also serves as another reminder of how far the group’s music has traveled since the second-generation K-pop era.

Girls’ Generation Reaches Double Digits

With “Genie” now joining the 100 million-view club, Girls’ Generation has reached an impressive total of 10 music videos with more than 100 million views.

The milestone also illustrates the breadth of the group’s catalog. From “Oh!” and “Run Devil Run” to “The Boys” and now “Genie”, several of Girls’ Generation’s most recognizable releases continue to generate interest long after their initial promotions ended.

For fans who have followed the group since its early years, seeing another classic music video reach such a number can feel like a celebration of the group’s longevity.

It also highlights the way older K-pop releases can experience renewed attention as newer generations discover the music that helped shape the genre’s global expansion.

New Girls’ Generation Chapter Also Underway

The latest “Genie” milestone comes at an interesting time for the Girls’ Generation name, with a new subunit also entering the spotlight.

Girls’ Generation-HRS recently made its debut with its first single, “Skibidi”.

The subunit’s debut introduces a new musical chapter connected to the Girls’ Generation brand while the group’s older releases continue to reach significant streaming milestones.

For a group that debuted years before the current global K-pop boom, the continued performance of its catalog offers a glimpse into its lasting influence.

16 Years Later, ‘Genie’ Still Has Its Magic

When “Genie” was released in February 2010, YouTube and online music consumption looked very different from today. Yet 16 and a half years later, the music video has crossed another major digital milestone.

The achievement brings Girls’ Generation’s total number of 100 million-view music videos to 10, while giving “Genie” another place in the group’s long history of career-defining releases.

As Girls’ Generation-related music continues to reach both longtime fans and newer listeners, the latest milestone makes one thing clear: more than a decade later, the group’s “Genie” is still working its magic.