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| − | [[Image:kararevolution.png|right|frame|Left to Right: Ji Young, Nicole, Gyuri, Seung Yeon, Hara]]'''Kara''' (카라) is a girl group from [[South Korea]] formed by [[DSP Entertainment]]. | + | [[Image:kararevolution.png|right|frame|Left to Right: Ji Young, Nicole, Gyuri, Seung Yeon, Hara]]'''Kara''' (카라) is a 5 member girl group from [[South Korea]] formed by [[DSP Entertainment]]. |
==Members== | ==Members== | ||
| − | * [[Park Gyuri]] (Leader) | + | * [[Park Gyuri]] (Leader)(Vocals) |
| − | * [[Han Seung Yeon]] | + | * [[Han Seung Yeon]] (Lead Vocals) |
| − | * [[Jung Nicole]] (Rapper) | + | * [[Jung Nicole]] (Rapper) (Vocals) |
| − | * [[Goo Hara]] | + | * [[Goo Hara]] (Vocals) |
| − | * [[Kang Ji Young]] | + | * [[Kang Ji Young]] (Vocals) |
===Former Member=== | ===Former Member=== | ||
| − | * [[Kim Sung Hee]] | + | * [[Kim Sung Hee]] (Lead Vocals) |
==Information== | ==Information== | ||
| − | '''Kara''' debuted as a 4 member [[Wikipedia:girl group|girl group]] marketed as the 2nd [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]] by [[DSP Entertainment]]. Their first full length studio album titled [[The First Bloooooming ]] was released on March 29, 2007, and the third track from their album "Break It" became the lead single. In the [[Wikipedia:music video|MV]] for "Break It", each member of Kara was referenced as a specific member of [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]]: [[Kim Sung Hee]] as [[Lee Hyori]], [[Jung Nicole]] as [[Wikipedia:Lee Jin| | + | '''Kara''' debuted as a 4 member [[Wikipedia:girl group|girl group]] marketed as the 2nd [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]] by [[DSP Entertainment]]. Their first full length studio album titled [[The First Bloooooming ]] was released on March 29, 2007, and the third track from their album "Break It" became the lead single. In the [[Wikipedia:music video|MV]] for "Break It", each member of Kara was referenced as a specific member of [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]]: [[Kim Sung Hee]] as [[Lee Hyori]], [[Jung Nicole]] as [[Wikipedia:Lee Jin|Lee Jin]], [[Park Gyuri]] as [[Wikipedia:Ock Ju-hyun|Ock Ju Hyun]] and [[Han Seung Yeon]] as [[Wikipedia:Sung Yu Ri|Sung Yu Ri]]. After "Break It", Kara released their 2nd single from the album "If U Wanna", then released "Secret World" for the 3rd single. [[The First Bloooooming ]] was met with modest success, and promotions ended in July of 2007. |
After [[The First Bloooooming ]], Kara entered an extensive period of recording and preparing for their next release. It was announced that Kara was scheduled to make their comeback in March 2008, however on February 28, 2008 , news broke of Sung Hee's sudden departure from Kara. The subsequent days after the shocking news, further information was revealed that Sung Hee broke a pact with her father. In order to be in Kara, Sung Hee promised her father that she would be able to balance her school work and being in the group. Yet when she failed her University Enterance Exams, her father pulled her from the group and blocked any further participation with Kara. | After [[The First Bloooooming ]], Kara entered an extensive period of recording and preparing for their next release. It was announced that Kara was scheduled to make their comeback in March 2008, however on February 28, 2008 , news broke of Sung Hee's sudden departure from Kara. The subsequent days after the shocking news, further information was revealed that Sung Hee broke a pact with her father. In order to be in Kara, Sung Hee promised her father that she would be able to balance her school work and being in the group. Yet when she failed her University Enterance Exams, her father pulled her from the group and blocked any further participation with Kara. | ||
| − | In March 2008, [[DSP Entertainment]] announced that online auditions would be held to find 2 new members for the group. 6,000 participants from all over the world took part in the audtions. After a couple of months, it was announced that [[Goo Hara]] and [[Kang Ji Young]] were chosen. On July 24, 2008, Kara released their 1st mini album [[Rock U]] | + | In March 2008, [[DSP Entertainment]] announced that online auditions would be held to find 2 new members for the group. 6,000 participants from all over the world took part in the audtions. After a couple of months, it was announced that [[Goo Hara]] and [[Kang Ji Young]] were chosen. On July 24, 2008, Kara released their 1st mini album [[Rock U]]. [[Rock U]] harbored a noticeably different musical and image change for Kara. Previously, Kara's image and musical direction was [[Wikipedia:Rhythm and blues|R'n'B]] like their counter part [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]]. However, the image and musical direction for [[Rock U]] was cute, sweet, and playful; typically found in girls groups. [[Rock U]] was a major divergance from Kara's previous title as the 2nd [[Wikipedia:Fin.K.L|Fin.K.L]] by [[DSP Entertainment]]. However, [[Rock U]] was a minor hit for Kara. Sequentially, they digitally released [[Good Day: Season 2]]. |
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| + | On November 28, 2008 [[DSP Entertainment]]. | ||
==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
Revision as of 23:40, 20 September 2009
Kara (카라) is a 5 member girl group from South Korea formed by DSP Entertainment.
Contents
Members
- Park Gyuri (Leader)(Vocals)
- Han Seung Yeon (Lead Vocals)
- Jung Nicole (Rapper) (Vocals)
- Goo Hara (Vocals)
- Kang Ji Young (Vocals)
Former Member
- Kim Sung Hee (Lead Vocals)
Information
Kara debuted as a 4 member girl group marketed as the 2nd Fin.K.L by DSP Entertainment. Their first full length studio album titled The First Bloooooming was released on March 29, 2007, and the third track from their album "Break It" became the lead single. In the MV for "Break It", each member of Kara was referenced as a specific member of Fin.K.L: Kim Sung Hee as Lee Hyori, Jung Nicole as Lee Jin, Park Gyuri as Ock Ju Hyun and Han Seung Yeon as Sung Yu Ri. After "Break It", Kara released their 2nd single from the album "If U Wanna", then released "Secret World" for the 3rd single. The First Bloooooming was met with modest success, and promotions ended in July of 2007.
After The First Bloooooming , Kara entered an extensive period of recording and preparing for their next release. It was announced that Kara was scheduled to make their comeback in March 2008, however on February 28, 2008 , news broke of Sung Hee's sudden departure from Kara. The subsequent days after the shocking news, further information was revealed that Sung Hee broke a pact with her father. In order to be in Kara, Sung Hee promised her father that she would be able to balance her school work and being in the group. Yet when she failed her University Enterance Exams, her father pulled her from the group and blocked any further participation with Kara.
In March 2008, DSP Entertainment announced that online auditions would be held to find 2 new members for the group. 6,000 participants from all over the world took part in the audtions. After a couple of months, it was announced that Goo Hara and Kang Ji Young were chosen. On July 24, 2008, Kara released their 1st mini album Rock U. Rock U harbored a noticeably different musical and image change for Kara. Previously, Kara's image and musical direction was R'n'B like their counter part Fin.K.L. However, the image and musical direction for Rock U was cute, sweet, and playful; typically found in girls groups. Rock U was a major divergance from Kara's previous title as the 2nd Fin.K.L by DSP Entertainment. However, Rock U was a minor hit for Kara. Sequentially, they digitally released Good Day: Season 2.
On November 28, 2008 DSP Entertainment.
Trivia
- Official Balloon Color: Pearl Peach
- Official Fanclub: Kamilia (카밀리아)
Discography
Albums
- [2007.03.29] The First Bloooooming
- [2009.07.30] Revolution
Digital Single
- [2008.10.13] Good Day: Season 2
Mini Albums
- [2008.07.24] Rock U
- [2008.12.04] Pretty Girl
- [2009.02.19] Honey
