The special follows the group in preparation of their fourth Korean-language album I Got A Boy, released on the same day, along with an accompanying live concert featuring songs from the album, the group's previous hits, and solo performances from members.
[2] The special commenced filming on 23 December 2012, with backstage preparation and live performances of new tracks "I Got a Boy" and "Dancing Queen".
[3] On the following day, it was announced the special would be broadcast on 1 January 2013, the release date of their fourth Korean album, I Got A Boy.
[4] This is the second television special the group has done for MBC, following Girls' Generation’s Christmas Fairy Tale on 24 December 2011.
[5] The setlist of Girls' Generation's Romantic Fantasy goes as follow:[6] According to the AGB Nielsen Media Research the comeback special achieved a nationwide viewership ratings of 3.8 percent.