is the tenth Japanese single by

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n girl group Kara. It was released on November 27, 2013 with seven editions. It serves as the lead single for their

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'' Best Girls'', which was released on the same day. It was the last single to feature members

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and

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, after their departure from the group's Korean agency, DSP Media, on 2014, before their return for the group reunion in 2022. The title track showcases KARA's vibrant vocals and energetic choreography, creating a lively and entertaining music experience.

Background

The initial rumors about the single's release started in October, when a South Korean digital store put the single and the album '' Best Girls'' for pre-order, with the release day stated for November 27. They were later confirmed by the group's Korean label, DSP Media, and by their Japanese label, Universal Sigma, on October 31. With the confirmation, they revealed track lists, jacket covers and prices for both single and album.

Editions

*Limited CD+DVD (UMCK-9641): The limited CD+DVD edition includes the CD single and a DVD including music video of "French Kiss", a close-up version and making of it. *Regular CD only (UMCK-5450): The regular CD only edition includes only the CD single itself. *Limited Solo CD+DVD (PDCS-5907 - 5911): The limited solo CD+DVD editions includes the standard CD single track list and a DVD featuring solo shots and making of from the music video of "French Kiss", one edition per member. These editions of the single were only sold at

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's digital store.

Composition

"French Kiss" was written by Shirose, who also composed the song with Heroism and Hikki. "Girlfriend", b-side of the single, was written by Glory Face, who also composed and arranged the song, and Jam-9. This is the first time that a Japanese single of Kara does not include a bonus track.

Music video

A short version of the music video of "French Kiss" was released in November 12, on Kara's Japan

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account. The full version aired in November 15, on the music TV channel M-On!. It was directed by

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Track listing

Chart performance

Oricon chart

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charts

Release history

References

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