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Karasia
Karasia (stylized as KARASIA) is the concert tour by Korean girl group Kara (South Korean band), Kara. This is their very first independent concert in Asia region. The first concert are scheduled at Seoul, South Korea starting mid-February. And at the same time, Kara will embark their very first Japan Nationwide concert starting at Yokohama, sharing the same tour name as their Asia tour. The tour was also planned to have dates in China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore, Indonesia and others, but this never came to fruition. The 2012 tour concluded on May 27, at Saitama, Saitama, Saitama, Japan. The last concert was broadcast live through streaming in 60 different theaters throughout Japan, and all the tickets to the theaters were sold out as well. All solo songs that the girls performed in the Japanese tour was released on the album ''Kara Collection'' on September 5, 2012. On January 6, 2013, the group made a special concert in Japan's Tokyo Dome, titled Karasia 2013 – ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara (South Korean Band)
Kara (Hangul: 카라, Japanese: カラ, often stylized as KARA) is a South Korean pop girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's final lineup was composed of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Youngji. Members Nicole and Jiyoung officially departed from the group in 2014, but rejoined the group for their 15th anniversary in 2022, while ex-member Sunghee left in 2008. The group originally started off as a quartet and made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album ''The First Blooming'' and its single "Break It" while displaying a strong female image and a mature R&B sound. Expectations for the group were big because they were considered as successors to their senior labelmate, Fin.K.L. However, their debut was not well received by the public and was a commercial failure. The following year, Kim Sung-hee departed the group due to parental pressure, and members Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung were brought in. After their addition, the group also changed their musi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kara Collection
(stylized as KARA Collection) is a compilation album by South Korean girl group Kara. It was first released in Japanese on September 5, 2012 in four different editions: two CD+DVD, a Regular edition and a digital Deluxe edition. A Korean edition, titled as ''KARA Solo Collection'', was released on November 30, 2012 digitally and December 4, 2012 physically. The songs were performed in Korean language. Japanese version Background On January 15, 2012, it was announced that each members of the group were planning on releasing their own solo material. However, these songs were instead included on the setlist for the Karasia tour. On August 17 it was eventually announced on the group's official Japanese website that a solo collections album would be released which contained the songs. The album will be released in three different editions: two CD+DVD, Type A will include the CD, a DVD with music videos of all solo songs, behind the scenes of the music videos and a 28-page photobook, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Step (Kara Song)
"Step" is a song by South Korean girl group Kara (South Korean group), Kara from their fourth Korean-language studio album of the Step (Kara album), same name. It was released as the lead single from the album on September 6, 2011, via DSP Media. The song was both written and produced by Han Jae-ho and Kim Seung-soo of Sweetune, who had worked on many of the group's previous records. In Japan, the song was made available to digital platforms on February 22, 2012, although no physical single was released for the song. Commercially, "Step" peaked at number two on both Gaon Digital Chart, Gaon and the K-pop Hot 100, garnering over 2,780,000 downloads throughout 2011. In Japan, it also peaked at number two on the RIAJ Digital Track Chart, RIAJ digital chart and number 38 on the Japan Hot 100. The song has been positively received by critics—it was ranked at number 14 on ''Spin (magazine), Spin''s list of 21 Greatest K-pop Songs of All Time and number 17 on ''Billboard (magazine), B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Pretty Girl (Kara Album)
''Pretty Girl'' is the second extended play by South Korean girl group Kara. It was released on December 4, 2008. A song with the same name was released as the title track to promote the album. History It was announced in late November that Kara would be releasing a second mini-album, two months after "Rock U", with a fun "party" concept.카라, '프리티 걸' 뮤비 공개...미니 2집 활동 본격 돌입 예고 ''Kara, "Pretty Girl" MV Released...2nd Mini Album Activities Rush-Announced . ''매일경제 (Maeil Gyeongjae)''. December 2, 2008. Retrieved Decembe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mister (song)
"Mister" (Hangul: 미스터, Japanese: ミスター) is a song performed by South Korean girl group Kara from their second Korean album, ''Revolution'' (2009) and their debut Japanese album, '' Girl's Talk '' (2010). It was released as their Japanese debut single on August 11, 2010. It was released in four editions, one includes a DVD, another one is CD with a 28-page photobook, and two CD only editions, first press and regular. Background and composition The song was originally from the group's second Korean album ''Revolution''. The group performed this song as a part of their comeback stage special alongside ''Revolutions lead single, "Wanna", starting on July 31, 2009, beginning with KBS's ''Music Bank'' then onto MBC's'' Show! Music Core'' and finally on SBS's Inkigayo. Kang, Eun-yeong"카라 '엉덩이춤' 너무 귀여워~" (''"Kara's 'Butt Dance' is So Cute~"'') ''Sports Hankook''. August 5, 2009. Retrieved August 4, 2009. After wrapping up their comeback stage ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jet Coaster Love
is the third Japanese single of South Korean girl group Kara. The single was originally set to be released on March 23, 2011, but following the 2011 Great Tohoku Earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan, the physical single was rescheduled to April 6, 2011. In order to help out the areas affected by the disaster, the group had decided to donate all proceeds from the sales of this single, both physical and digital, to relief efforts. "Kara to donate all income to Japanese earthquake relief. Retrieved March 29, 2011 It eventually became the group's first single to reach #1 on Oricon Daily and Weekly charts. It was released in three different editions, 1 regular edition and 2 limited editions. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Honey (Kara Album)
''Pretty Girl Special Edition'' (also known as ''Honey''), is a repackage of South Korean girl group Kara's second EP '' Pretty Girl'' (2008). It was released digitally on February 12, 2009, with a physical release on February 18, 2009. In contrast to ''Pretty Girls cute and lively concept, the title track "Honey" is more wistful and features the members of Kara as soft, feminine women. The song was remixed from the original version, and also underwent a slight name change from "" (''Ha-ni'') to "Honey". It is considered the group's first hit. Background "Good Day, Season 2" was the group's first digital single. It is a remix of ''"Good Day"'' from their first mini-album "Rock U". It was released on October 13, 2008, and later included on the ''Honey'' EP. It was rearranged by Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo, the same people who produced Kara's "Rock U", as well as the original soundtrack of the hit drama series "달콤한 나의 도시: ''My Sweet Seoul"'', the songs ''"You Are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Winter Magic (song)
is the fifth Japanese single by South Korean girl group Kara. It was included in their second Japanese album, '' Super Girl'' (2011). It was released digitally on October 12, 2011, and physically on October 19, 2011. It was released in three different editions. Background Information about a fifth Japanese single first surfaced on the internet when member Nicole tweeted to fellow member JiYoung on Twitter, "Starting from now, spend all your time together with me!!!! You're mine You're mine You're mine!!", to which she replied, "Unnie (Nicole), you too, you're mine you're mine you're mine! Bounce, bounce, be~ mine~~". Nicole then tweeted back by saying "I see, therefore unnie (herself) will take responsibility for you until the end .. Fellow member Goo Hara also tweeted in regards to the posts made by her fellow members: "Heehee, such cute kids. Giving hints like that is... ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ(*laughs*)". This led to many fans believing that the members were hinting on possible lyrics ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kang Jiyoung
Kang Ji-young (born January 18, 1994), also known as Jiyoung or JY, is a South Korean singer and actress based in Japan. She is a member of the South Korean girl group Kara. Life and career Kang Ji-young was born on January 18, 1994, in Paju, South Korea. She is the cousin of the K-pop singer NS Yoon-G. She attended Bongilcheon Middle School and Muhak Women's High School, graduating from the latter in February 2012. 2008–2014: Kara Jiyoung joined the girl group Kara in 2008 along with member Hara, following the departure of former member Kim Sung-hee. She was 14 years old at the time, making her the youngest member of the group. Jiyoung was the only Korean female singer to be featured on CDTV Japan's Favorite Female Artist Ranking for 2011, where she was ranked at #21. On January 15, 2014, it was announced that she would leave the group once her contract expired in April 2014 to focus on her studies with acting and language skills in London. In 2022, she rejoined the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lupin (album)
''Lupin'' (Hangul: ) is the third Korean extended play (EP) by South Korean girl group Kara, released on February 17, 2010 by DSP. The concept and artwork of the album is based on French writer Maurice Leblanc's fictional gentleman thief, Arsène Lupin. Background and concept In early February, DSP Media announced that Kara would be coming back with "Lupin" and showing a darker, more mature concept.베일 벗기 시작한 카라 컴백, 어떨까 ‘괴도루팡 깜짝변신’ . '' Nate''. February 10, 2010. Retrieved February 22, 2010. The song was released to digital outlets on February 17, 2010 and topped various charts the following day. |
Goo Ha-ra
Goo Hara (; January 3, 1991 – November 24, 2019), also known mononymously as Hara, was a South Korean pop singer and actress. She was a member of the girl group Kara, and had also appeared in television dramas including ''City Hunter'' (2011). She made her debut as a soloist in July 2015 with the release of her EP ''Alohara (Can You Feel It?)''. After Kara disbanded in 2016, she continued her solo career at another agency, KeyEast. Her solo career was interrupted in 2018 after she became embroiled in a legal case with her ex-boyfriend, Choi Jong-Bum, which was initiated when he assaulted Goo and threatened to release their sex video to harm her career. In June 2019, she continued her solo activities in Japan where she was well received by fans. Her last release was a maxi single "Midnight Queen", released on September 19, 2019. Goo's death, ruled as a possible suicide on November 24, 2019, brought worldwide attention to sexual crimes against women in South Korea, one of whi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Beat It
"Beat It" is a song by American singer Michael Jackson from his sixth studio album, '' Thriller'' (1982). It was written by Jackson and produced by Jackson and Quincy Jones. Jones encouraged Jackson to include a rock song on the album. Jackson later said: "I wanted to write a song, the type of song that I would buy if I were to buy a rock song... and I wanted the children to really enjoy it—the school children as well as the college students." It includes a guitar solo by Eddie Van Halen. Following the successful ''Thriller'' singles "The Girl Is Mine" and "Billie Jean", "Beat It" was released on February 14, 1983, as the album's third single. It peaked at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, staying there for three weeks. It also charted at number one on the ''Billboard'' Hot Black Singles chart. ''Billboard'' ranked the song No. 5 for 1983. It is certified 8× platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). With over 11 million copies sold worldwide, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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