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Kara’s return is just around the corner, as they will comeback towards the 3rd week of this month. And with that, these 5 gorgeous girls have just released concept photos!

It looks like they are dropping the cute image and coming back with something dark and mysterious. But what are they looking for? Perhaps their album…

cre: Karaholic

Today there is a fanmeeting at the Akasaka blitz, but also today they announced the selling date of the MBC DVD Collection: KARA-Sweet Music Gallery (Japanese edition)!（≧ワ≦）

Goes on sale May 19, 2010,
Label: Universal Music

＜Contents＞
【ＤＩＳＫ１】
＜Ｓｗｅｅｔ　Ｍｕｓｅ　Ｇａｌｌｅｒｙ　ｉｎ　ＴＶ＞
MBC performances

【ＤＩＳＫ２】
Music＜Ｓｗｅｅｔ　Ｍｕｓｅ　Ｇａｌｌｅｒｙ　ｉｎ　Ｍｕｓｉｃ　Ｌｉｆｅ＞ＰＶ、never-before-seen pictures of the members

【ＤＩＳＫ３】
＜Ｓｗｅｅｔ　Ｍｕｓｅ　Ｇａｌｌｅｒｙ　ｆｒｏｍ　Ｂｒａｎｄ　Ｎｅｗ　Ｓｔｏｒｙ＞
２０１０’s new album ＰＶ、making of the album cover and separate member videos

＜Ｐｒｏｍｏｔｉｏｎ　Ｖｉｄｅｏ　compilation＞
【１】Ｗａｎｎａ
【２】Ｗａｎｎａ（Ａｗａｒｄｓ　Ｌｉｖｅ）
【３】Ｗａｎｎａ（Ｔｅａｓｅｒ）
【４】Onaji omoi (same thoughts/emotions)
【５】Ｈｏｎｅｙ
【６】Ｈｏｎｅｙ（Ａｗａｒｄｓ　Ｌｉｖｅ）
【７】Ｐｒｅｔｔｙ　Ｇｉｒｌ
【８】Ｇｏｏｄｄａｙ
【９】Ｒｏｃｋ　Ｕ
【１０】Ｉｆ　Ｕ　Ｗａｎｎａ
【１１】Ｂｒｅａｋ　Ｉｔ

Those who want to reserve it should go to the closest Shinseido

KARA。。。 cute。。。cute。。。so cute!！！！Shiseki loves KARA! （^-^）　Last year they were very active so I think KPOP fans know this but。。。Kara belongs to DSP, the same office as SS501 so, they also appeared in SS501 MV’s。Shiseki thought since 2008 that 「These girls are really cute…」as I watched them on the music programs, never missing one （lol）、『Star Golden Bell』（Korean’s variety show）when SHINHWA’s chonjin-ssi was called 「Jini oppa（^ ^）」and became lovestruck, I also became lovestruck (lol)）Actually Shinseido loves KPOP, and the staff is enamored with the girl groups.

So, I’m headed over to Akasaka!

Source: Here
tip: mae@karaholic
Translated by Wewtf @ Karaholic.com

credit: Karaholic

Popular girl group KARA flew to Japan for their first showcase, and yesterday, February 6, we had the chance to interview them at Tokyo’s New Otani Hotel.

With around 100 people attending the event, the KARA members greeted everyone in Japanese, expressing that “We are very nervous for our first showcase here in Japan.”

When asked what their charm is, leader Park Gyuri answered “A lot of people tell us that we’re warm and fresh and lively.. I guess we are like the girlfriend who lives in next door”

The showcase to be held today, February 7, was originally supposed to be a one-time showcase only. But because of the number of fans that had wanted to attend the event, another showcase was added, making it 2 showcases, with around 3000 fans attending. Han Seungyeon, who spoke in fluent Japanese, said “We’re really happy. Its our very first showcase but a lot of fans are supporting us, so we are very thankful for that. All the members are nervous and excited.”

When asked about their individual talents, leader Park Gyuri answered “My mom used to dub for Japanese Manhwas, so I got her talent of voice impersionations”, and went on to show her cute talent. Maknae Kang Jiyoung said “My strongest trait is that I’m the youngest.” Meanwhile Jung Nicole stated that “Its dance and cooking. I really like to cook.”

Han Seungyeon went on to say that “I’m not young anymore, but my talent is looking younger than my real age”, while member Goo Hara said that “My free-spirited nature is my strong point.”

source: NAVER NEWS
translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic
tip-off: anne@KARAholic

credit: Karaholic

Day 1 :

Gong Yoo, Park Shin Hye, Jinusean, Teddy, Lee Hyuk Soo (G-Dragon’s friend and actor from What’s Up), 2NE1 stylists (Yang Seung Ho, Lee Hyeon Jong), 2PM’s Junsu, Kara’s Goo Hara, Beast, Patty Kim, What’s Up Cast/Staff, Into the Gunfire Staff/Cast, Kim Seon Kyeong, Japanese celebrity Chinatsu Wakatsuki (the one who shaved her hair with “BB”)

lol hara.. -.-

Source: xtlover15 @ bigbangvip.net

Credit: Karaholic

-In my history of blogging, this is the day where I’ve had the hardest time deciding what to write about.

I wrote this in an earlier post but, today I attended DJ Miyu’s event, “Kara’s Beforehand Night Festival.”

This is the first time I’ve attended an event with fellow fans, so to be honest I was half interested and half worried.

I entered the place at 8 PM. A KARA song was playing, and inside there were many people with drink in hand having fun.

I heard the press was covering the event as well, so I hid myself amongst the crowd and enjoyed myself.

I also met up with oolt and xcorp (fellow KARA bloggers).

This is no more than an account of my attendance of a fan-organized event but… Why did I title this “Legend of Kara in Japan?” Did a legend actually occur?

At around 9 PM, just as the event had calmed down a bit, I heard a “kyaaaa” scream from a fangirl, and as I reacted and looked towards the direction of the scream, my legend began.

Unmistakenly, in front of my very eyes, it was the goddess Park Gyuri!

Everyone paused for a second and then a huge roar of joy erupted. I don’t know what exactly happened at that moment but before I knew it, Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara, Nicole, and Jiyoung were all present at the “Kara beforehand night festival.”

I couldn’t believe that a fan-organized event for fans was actually attended by KARA themselves! But they did! They all stood at the front, the DJ put on “Honey”, and all the KARA members sang it. You must call this a legend.

However, after “Honey” ended, each KARA member gave a greeting in Japanese. In line, it was Seungyeon->Hara->Gyuri -> Jiyoung. I really can’t say anything except that I’m lucky I was able to witness this scene.

At the end, Gyuri said “Let’s meet the day after tomorrow” and “have a good night” with a smile, before leaving the premise. I don’t know exactly how they came to the meeting place but, I’m thankful to the KARA who were tired after coming from Korea, to DSP, and to whoever gave me the luck to meet KARA. Thank you very much.

Today was the start of Kara’s legend in Japan. The next step will be at KARA’s showcase. I’ll be doing my best to cheer them on as a fan, so I hope you all do as well.

Source: Here
tip: withkara
Translated by Wewtf @ Karaholic.com

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Here’s the same event, blogged by different person

- Woww this can only be called a miracle. I don’t remember much but I don’t know where to start! As I wrote yesterday, I attended “Kara’s beforehand night festival.” I arrived at 7:40 PM. I met xcorp there and we hung out. There were about 30 people with 80-90% being guys. I also met Perfume, Saori, ad Aira. DJ matekoi cosplayed as Gyuri and sometimes danced around. Next, DJ miyu played SNSD’s Oh! and Show3. Sometimes KARA’s song would play and everybody would chant. Before I knew it, moteci (fellow blogger) ended up doing some DJing. Starting with Heartbeat, then Abracadabra, not your girl, haru haru, sorry sorry, bo peep bo peep and TTL2. The excitement started to rise.

Then as DIVA’s “Di-Di-Di-Diva!” was playing, i heard a Kyaa! behind me. In this place with a capacity for less than 100 people, KARA was walking through the center. Seriously?!

THis was unmistakenly KARA. The real KARA! I met them for the first time!

I don’t really remember what was going on in front of my eyes, but KARA stood in front of the screen and it became sort of a stage. KARA was 1 meter away from the cameras. The KARA that I always saw on the TV, was within my arm’s reach. I was nothing but moved. Starting from the left, Seungyeon Hara, Gyuri, Nicole, Jiyoung. They sang Honey once and everyone in the audience changed along. Jiyoung held up her index fingers and moved both hands up and down like she usualy does. GUWAAA it was the real Jiyoung! She was so close!

Their makeup was light, and they seemed to give off a different impression than usually. They were shorter than I thought (even Jiyoung). They were really really cute! Jiyoung wore a cap, Nicole wore a hoody, I don’t remember anything beyond that!

Everyone had wild enthusiasm, they were surprised, confused, but excited! Hara was the best responder to everyone’s enthusiasm. Hara’s bravery is amazing.

After the song ended, KARA’s staff said “please step back a bit.” Everyone was really well-mannered and took a step back. the people in the front even crouched down so the people in the back could see. Then, starting with Seungyeon, they gave greetings in Japanese in turn.

Seungyeon is probably the best at Japanese. I don’t remember what she said but, she had the rhythymn that you would use with your friends. Her intonation was like that of a little kid’s, it was very cute. Hara said “I’m Hara… Hara uh…” and then somebody shouted out “Hara Goo!” Hara said “Ah!” in response. No fair! I was about to say it too! Hara said “I was happy to meet you”, and then Seungyeoun whispered in her ear, then Hara corrected herself and said “I’m happy to meet you.

Gyuri was as she always was, Nicole said one word, and Jiyoung said something in the same manner when she counted 1, 2, 3 on the radio interview. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-DGQvUXJiA I thought, this really is Jiyoung. After everybody’s self-introdution ended, Gyuri tried to say something like “let’s meet on Sunday” I think… but I guess she wasn’t able to so everyone started saying “Sunday!” I think Nicole and Jiyoung made eye contact and whispered something like “Morra Morra” (I dunnoㅋㅋㅋ). I may have been imagining things though.

And after that, they left. We can shake hands with them on Sunday, so nobody chased them too far. The tearful, dreamy feeling still continues even now. Today, I was definitely within 1 meter of them. My beloved KARA…

After KARA left, the excitement skyrocketed and everyone sang Rock Your Bddy!

It seems not even the organizers, DJ miyu and matekoi knew that KARA was coming. I was surprised that miyu and matekoi were told just before by some press person that KARA was coming. Because they are Korea’s top idols… I still haven’t fully taken in the event. No matter how many times I try to remember it’s all fluffy fluffy. They are busy with their Japan schedule and training, yet they still came! Thank you! I was really really happy. It will be a memory I keep for the rest of my life. I will treasure it.

Thank you to DJ miyu and DJ matekoi, and the rest of the staff. I’m sorry for being unable to shout as my throat choked up whenever I tried. But thank you very much. Also thanks to those who said they always read my blog （*´ー`)

So, I was told it was okay to write about this so I wrote this report! So, I’m sorry for being late to answer all your comments, I’ll answer them now!

Source: Here
tip: mae@Karaholic
Translated by Wewtf @ Karaholic.com

credit: Karaholic

In 2009 Kara became a popular “girl group” with the 2nd album [Revolution], gaining popularity with the “butt dance” in the song “Mister.” Kara’s cute maknae JiYoung, who is now a second year high school student, was nicknamed “Ong Al” and “Ooh Jjoo jjoo” due to her appearance. In a broadcasting, she seems to talk with a sucked-in mouth like a child asking for food, which led to her nickname “ooh jjoo jjoo.”

Meeting JiYoung in the latest company DSP media rehearsal, we asked her feelings of 2009, and she answered, “At the time of ‘Pretty Girl’ and ‘Honey,’ I was only known as the new member of Kara, but as people saw my performance in ‘Wanna’ and ‘Mister,’ my fans and popularity increased. Especially when people danced our “butt dance” throughout the televisions, our popularity grew.

Kara’s popularity also increased throughout talent programs and radio shows. With various cable shows like “Kara Bakery” and “Invincible Youth, Idol Show Season 4,” Nicole’s appearance in premier of “Star Golden Bell,” and in other programs like “Joh ah suh (Good)”, “Infinity Challenge,” and “Intimate Note,” they became very famous.

As the male idols comment how JiYoung is going on the “right” direction with her cute and pure image, it seems like she have a potential to appear in other programs like drama and musical.

To conclude, Kara JiYoung states her plan for 2010, “since around mid-February Kara will present a new mini-album, I wish for everyone to give lots of love for us, and since I am now a second year in high school, I will study harder, I will listen to my parents more, and I hope to get along well with all my member unnies. Since I am now one year older, I wish to become more mature… even now I am trying my best to be mature. You will see me as a mature girl, right?” As she babbles about how she does not wish to be treated as a child, one can’t help but adore her.

In other various star stories “The Star,” 5 star idols who shined 2009 will give 2010 a new year message and a hand-written letters of “Moleskine” (www.moleskine.co.kr) diaries will be on the event. To participate, go to The Star site and to the event page. Available until February 17th.

Source: Here
Translated: holyknight@KARAholic.

credit: Karaholic

credit: Allkpop

Han Seungyeon updated her Minihompy today and wrote:

“Hoo Hoo.. has everyone been waiting? There’s really not much time left. Practice practice practice! Please anticipate us!”

“후후.. 다들 기다리고 있었나요? 정말 얼마 안남았습니다. 준비준비준비! 기대하세요, 요이땅!”

Although Kara has not set an exact date for their return, DSP Entertainment stated that they will most likely return in the 2nd or 3rd week of February.

With SNSD currently dominating the charts and another top girl group, Kara, to make a comeback this month, things are definitely about to heat up!

Source: Allkpop

Nicole of Kara, has graduated college through her “celebrity-goes-to-college” reality program on Mnet, Nicole the Entertainer’s Introduction to Veterinary Science.

She successfully finished and passed her last final exam. The members of Kara all came to congratulate Nicole on her hard work. Nicole expressed her feelings about graduating in front of her members, friends, teachers, and seniors:

It feels like I just started college and now I’m graduating. I realized how hard veterinary science is, I also learned about how much care an animal needs. I want to thank the teachers who were very patient with me.

I want to thank my sunbaes and friends who took care of me even though I rarely contacted them outside of school.

Nicole started to cry as she said goodbye to everyone. I’m sure everyone is going to miss having the butt-shaking Kara member on campus as much as Nicole will miss her friends there.

This episode airs on the 28th.

credits: AK