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KARA

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KARA promoting "Speed Up / Girls Power" (2012). L to R: Nicole, Gyuri, Seung Yeon, Hara, Ji Young

KARA (카라) is a Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Entertainment. They were originally a four member group where they were marketed as the second Fin.K.L, however Kim Sung Hee withdrew from the group and was replaced with Ji Young and Hara. They are best known for the "butt dance", which was a part of their "Mister" choreography, and their hit songs "Honey" and "Pretty Girl". In 2010 they changed to a darker concept with their hit song "Lupin". In Japan, they are signed under Universal Music.

On January 2011, it was stated that four KARA members (all minus Gyuri) filled a lawsuit to terminate their exclusive contracts with DSP Entertainment. However, it was later revealed that Hara decided not to join Seung Yeon, Nicole and Ji Young in terminating her contract. Due the conflict DSP Entertainment suspended any Korean group activities as they declared they will no longer be managing the three members. On the following days reports about the five members and DSP Entertainment meetings surfaced, however the company has not yet released an official statement about a possible agreement.

Members

Former Member

Information

Debut

KARA promoting The First Bloooooming (2007)

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, Nicole as Lee Jin, Gyuri as Ock Ju Hyun and Seung Yeon as Sung Yu Ri. After "Break It", KARA released their 2nd single from the album "Mame Deulmyeon", 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 the group. 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.

KARA promoting 1st Mini Album (2008)

1st Mini Album

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 auditions. After a couple of months, it was announced that Hara and Ji Young were chosen. On July 24, 2008, KARA released their 1st mini album titled 1st Mini Album and used "Rock U" as the lead single. "Rock U" harbored a noticeably different musical and image change for KARA. Previously, KARA's image and musical direction was R&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 K-pop Idol girls groups. "Rock U" was a major divergence from KARA's previous title as the 2nd Fin.K.L by DSP Entertainment. However, "Rock U" was a minor hit for them. Sequentially, they digitally released "GOODDAY Season 2", a continuation of the song "Good Day" from their mini album.

KARA promoting Pretty Girl (2008)

Pretty Girl & Pretty Girl (Special Edition)

On November 28, 2008 DSP Entertainment released a teaser video for KARA's MV "Pretty Girl"; the lead single for Kara's 2nd mini album of the same name. The teaser video accumulated over 40,000 hits within 12 hours, until it was officially released on December 2, 2008 online to rave reviews. The mini-album continued with KARA's newly formed cute image from "Rock U". DSP Entertainment said they went with a party concept for the album, and Pretty Girl was released December 4, 2008. KARA began promotions for the mini album on the release date, and performed the title song "Pretty Girl" on KBS Music Bank. Pretty Girl was repackaged into a "Special Edition" 3rd mini album titled Pretty Girl (Special Edition). DSP Entertainment let fans decide which song from the mini album would be the lead single for it. Fans voted on KARA's Official Website and chose "Honey" as the lead single. KARA received their first award with "Honey" on M!net Countdown. They received their second award, a "Mutizen", on the SBS program.

KARA promoting Revolution (2009)

Rise In Popularity & Revolution

KARA received more exposure from the success of "Pretty Girl" and "Honey". Nicole joined Star Golden Bell on December 20, 2008. The group became VJs for MTV Korea; hosting a J-Pop show called J-Pop Wave. In March, KARA was chosen to host the 4th Season of Idol Show. Then KARA had their first reality show on MTV Korea called MTV Meta Friends.

On June 4, 2009, KARA digitally released "Ttok Gateun Mam", a song included on their "iMusician" digital single which was used for the i-Musician mobile game they sponsored. DSP Entertainment announced that KARA would release their 2nd full length studio album in mid July. Kara lost 3-5 kg in order to fit the new sexy and mature image needed for their album. The release date was postponed and Revolution was released on July 30, 2009. "Wanna" became the lead single for Revolution and charted high very quickly on various digital charts. KARA performed "Wanna" and "Mister" to promote Revolution. "Mister" quickly became popular among the public due to a certain part of the choreography nicknamed the "butt dance". "Wanna" awarded Kara the "Mutizen" on the SBS program.

KARA ended promotions for Revolution on October 18, 2009 with "Mister".

Trivia

  • Official Balloon Color: Pearl Peach
  • Official Fanclub: Kamilia (카밀리아)

Korean Discography

Albums

Mini Albums

Digital Singles

Collaboration / Other

Japanese Discography

Albums

Mini Albums

Best Albums

Singles

Digital Singles

  • [2011.03.16] Jet Coaster Love (ジェットコースターラブ) (Reckochoku + iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2011.06.22] GO GO Summer! (GO GO サマー！) (Reckochoku + iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2011.10.12] Winter Magic (ウィンターマジック) (Reckochoku + iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2011.10.19] Winter Magic (X'mas Ver.) (ウィンターマジック) (iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2012.02.22] Step (ステップ) (Reckochoku + iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2012.02.28] Girls Power (ガールズ パワー) (Reckochoku + iTunes Digital Single)
  • [2012.03.28] We're with you (Reckochoku Digital Single)
  • [2011.07.25] GO GO Summer! 2012 (GO GO サマー! 2012)

DVDs

Box Set

Other DVDs

Taiwan Discography

Best Albums

TV & Cinema

Shows

Publications

Magazines

  • [2011.07.xx] MUSIC BANK 2011 September Issue (Cover & Feature)
  • [2011.09.xx] K Special Vol.1 (Feature)
  • [2011.09.xx] Korean JUNIOR MAGAZINE JAPAN October 2011 Issue (Feature)
  • [2011.09.xx] K-POP WAVE Vol.2 (Feature)
  • [2011.10.xx] KBOOM 2011 December Issue (Feature)

Commercials

Korean

  • Remona Vitamins [2007]
  • Tales Weaver [2008]
  • Ecorre Cosmetics [2009]
  • I-Musician [2009]
  • COB Chicken [2009]
  • Ottogi Cup Ramen [2009]
  • Lesmore [2009]
  • Yorijori [2009]
  • 4Tomorrow - Samsung [2009]
  • Pizza etang [2009]
  • D'maris [2009]
  • Crown Bakery [2009]
  • Game Cafe [2009]
  • Freestyle Cat [2009]
  • Tales Runner [2009]
  • ASK [2010]
  • Lotte Pepero [2010]
  • Mistine BB [2010]
  • Vocamaster [2010]
  • Puzzle Bubble Online [2011]
  • KIA Pride [2011]
  • Nature Republic [2011]
  • Mango Six [2011]
  • Snickers [2011]
  • Unionbay [2012]
  • KAPPA [2012]
  • Anna Sui [2012]

Japan

  • BearPaw [2010]
  • TBC Kara Beautiful [2011]
  • Chocolate Milk 'SOS' [2011]
  • Dariya Palty 'Girls Be Ambitious' [2011]
  • Red Vinagret Drink Honcho [2011]
  • TBC Let's To the Go [2011]
  • LG Optimus Bright [2011]
  • 'BODY' Beauty [2011]
  • Family Mart - Kara Christimas [2011]
  • TBC MEN's [2011]
  • Red Vinagret Drink Honcho [2012]
  • Dariya Palty 'Girls Power' [2012]
  • Rotho C-Cube [2012]
  • SoyCarat [2012]
  • Family Mart [2012]
  • LIVEDAM - Furikara [2012]


Books

  • [2011.08.xx] K-POP Perfect Data Catalog Book 2011-2012 (Feature)
  • [2011.10.12] KARA's All about Beauty

Awards

2007

  • The First Blooming (Album) Rookie of the Month - May 2007 (Ministry of Culture and Tourism Award)
  • If U Wanna Rookie of the Month - August 2007 (Cyworld Digital Award July '07) '

2009

  • March 5, 2009 - # 1 "Honey" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • March 8, 2009 - # 1 "Honey" - SBS Inkigayo (Mutizen Award) '
  • March 12, 2009 - # 1 "Honey" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • March 26, 2009 - # 1 "Honey" - Mnet M! Countdown (Triple Crown) '
  • August 30, 2009 - # 1 "Wanna" - SBS Inkigayo (Mutizen Award) '
  • November 21, 2009 - Award for Best Dance (Mnet Asian Music Awards) "
  • Top Ten Award Melon

2010

  • January 3, 2010 - Award for Best Female Artist (16th Korean Entertainment Arts Award) '
  • February 3, 2010 - Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award '
  • March 4, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • March 11, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • March 12, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - KBS Music Bank '
  • March 14, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - SBS Inkigayo (Mutizen Award) '
  • March 19, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - KBS Music Bank '
  • March 26, 2010 # 1 "Lupin" - KBS Music Bank '
  • 16th Korean Entertainment Arts Awards: Best Female Artist
  • 19th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award
  • 52nd Japan Record Awards: Best Project
  • Asia Music Award: Best Female Group Asia
  • Japan Music: Best Artist Rockie
  • Japan Music: Golden Award
  • MTV Asia: Song of the Year
  • MTV Asia: Album of the Year
  • American Award: Artist of the Year
  • MTV Asia: Music of the Month
  • Record China: Best Project
  • China Award: Best Female Singer
  • Taiwan Record: Best Project
  • Japan Award: Platinum Award
  • America record: Best Project
  • KBS Entertainment Award: Show / Variety Runner-Up
  • KBS Entertainment Award: Best Performance
  • KBS Entertainment Award: Best Program
  • Japanese Record Association: Gold Record for Foreign Music - Girl `s Talk
  • Japanese Record Association: Gold Record for Foreign Music - KARA BEST
  • December 10, 2010 # 1 "Jumping" - KBS Music Bank '
  • December 12, 2010 # 1 "Jumping" - SBS Inkigayo '
  • December 25, "2010 KBS Entertainment Awards 2010 - Show / category" Variety "(Goo Hara) '

2011

  • 25th Japan Gold Disc Award - New Artist of the Year - International
  • 25th Japan Gold Disc Award - The Third Best International Artist
  • Korean Ministry of Culture and Tourism: Content Industry Award (Special Honor)
  • Hallyu Award: Honorary Award "
  • Recording Industry Association of Japan: Platinum Award
  • TOKIO HOT 100 AWARD: Best New Atista
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Artist of the Year Intercional
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Top 5 International Artist
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Best Artist Jpop
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Top 5 Jpop
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Best Music Kpop
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Top 5 Music Kpop
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Best Female Group
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Top 5 Female Group
  • 2nd Korea International Award: Most Popular
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. : Music of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. TOP Female Vocalist of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards: Group of the Year TOP Vacalista
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. : Album of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Song of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Video of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards. Best Favorite Artist of the Year
  • 46th Annual Academy of Country Music Awards Artist of the years
  • Oricon's Composite DVD Chart, the first foreign female artist to top - Best clips
  • World Music Awards: Best Selling Asian Artist 'award
  • World Music Awards: Best Female Group Award Asian
  • MTV Asia Music Award: Featured Artists
  • MTV Asia Music Award: JK Hits Artists
  • MTV Asia Music Award: Album of the Year - Jet Coaster Love
  • 5th Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Hot Korean Wave Star
  • 5th Mnet 20's Choice Awards: Hot campus girl - Goo Hara
  • Japanese Record Association: foreign female artists
  • Japanese Record Association: Triple Platinum Album for Music - Go Go Summer
  • 15 of September 2011 # 1 "STEP" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • 16 of September 2011 # 1 "STEP" - KBS Music Bank '
  • 22 of September 2011 # 1 "STEP" - Mnet M! Countdown '
  • 23 of September 2011 # 1 "STEP" - KBS Music Bank '
  • 25 of September 2011 # 1 "STEP" - SBS Inkigayo '
  • Japanese Record Association: Gold Album for Music - Winter Magic
  • Japan Fashion Association: 2011 Best Dressed 'International
  • Japanese Record Association: Best Artist
  • Japanese Record Association: Triple-Platinum Album Super Girl '
  • Japanese Record Association: Platinum Album for Music - Jet Coaster Love
  • Japanese Record Association: Double Platinum Album for - Girl Talk
  • Japanese Record Association: Platinum Album for - KARA BEST 2007-2010
  • SBS Drama Awards: Newcomer Award "City Hunter" (Goo Hara)
  • Asian Pop Melo Awards: Best Crossover Artist or Group Into Japan
  • Recochoku Award (July): "Go Go Summer"
  • K-Pop Lovers! Award 2011: Artist of the Year
  • K-Pop Lovers! Awards 2011: Album of the Year (Super Girl)
  • 53rd Japan Record Awards: Excellence Award for "Go Go Summer"
  • 26th Golden Disk Awards: Disk Bonsang
  • 26th Golden Disk Awards: Best Hallyu Star Award

2012

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