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Viperion translated another similar article with parts of the interview earlier. This is a translation of the 140626 Naver news article, based on C-Kamilia translation. [interview] Park Gyuri: "Do you still see me as a goddess?" Q: Since debut in 2007, in the blink of an eye you've been an idol for 8 years? A: The fans' reactions are cute. They said "Park Gyuri has been an artiste for 20 years, not 8 years!" If you include my time as a child actor, it's been 20 years. When I heard that I got a shock. I couldn't believe that KARA has been around for 8 years. I told myself I have to work even harder. Q: When they mention Park Gyuri they think of the term "Goddess". Do you think of yourself as a goddess? A: (Laugh) To be honest, when people still refer to me as the goddess, or when people still have that image of me, I feel flustered. That was an image we created 5-6 years ago for variety shows, just for humour effect. Now when the fans call me "goddess", "goddess", I feel really embarrassed. My real-life character and what I portray in variety shows are direct opposites. If only everyone could understand that image was created just for variety shows. Sometimes when an image is too entrenched it becomes a headache. Even so, there are also times when I thought, "oh, I'm also good at brainwashing people", and I find it quite funny. (Laugh) Q: When you debut you had the image of a lively and energetic young girl. Now you've become a mature woman. When you look back now at your younger image, how do you feel? A: To be honest, I don't like to look back at my younger image. I don't really like (my image at that time). When I see all the flaws I feel embarrassed. I can't go back to correct them so it'll become a stress point. (laugh) If only I could go back in time, I'll make everything more perfect. Q: Looking back, are there regrets, or things you feel were unfortunate? A: During those days, I did not give it much thought, but last year I suddenly had this thought: Was I too conservative? Apart from KARA, where I had this big sister image, and I said to myself "I must protect this, I should protect this", this sense of value was very strong. And I consciously lived this way. Now I'm beginning to think, I can afford to be more relaxed, like being out in the wide open plains? I seem to be realizing this a little bit at a time. I mentioned earlier that I'm an artiste who has been around for 20 years? Because I started very young, and I had the time to adjust slowly to the life of an entertainer, so since young, "living my life properly" has been a very strong driver in my life. When I was in school, I hated hearing comments like "oh because she's an entertainer that's why she's getting all these privileges". When I look back now however, I think maybe I could afford to make some mistakes, do something rebellious occasionally. Stop trying to be a model student. What I really wanted to try was a gathering (with classmates/friends?). I regret that I never got to enjoy a happy college/university campus life. Q: Coming to the subject of K-Pop in Japan, KARA is of course the undisputed pioneer and leader. Did you know your debut in Japan would be a success? Q: To be honest no. It was only later, when we saw the media coverage that we had some idea. I think at that time, when we were going on stage during our debut, we only had one thought: "Let's do our best.". So for every performance we gave our all. After the performance, when we saw the reports, we would then think to ourselves, "Ok, we did well". Q: For this photoshoot, the staff can't stop exclaiming how pretty you are. What are your beauty secrets? A: Recently I've been attending workouts at Micro Studio. As for beauty secrets, rather than follow what other people do, I tend to choose the method suits me. Q: What is your ideal type? What kind of men do you like? A: (Laugh) My ideal type is the same as when I was younger. It's actor Jung Jae Young. He has a manly charm, and also a sense of humour. An image of someone whom you can depend on when you're having a difficult time. Actually, my ideal type is my father, so someone like my father. Q: How do you de-stress? A: I meet up with my close friends and drink a beer by the river. We play music, drink some beer, and chat. If I don't have a chance to meet friends, I'd watch a movie at home or even go to a movie theater. Q: With so many junior girl groups, what are your thoughts when you see them? A: When I see them I go into a sort of "unnie mode". They are all so cute and loveable. And the girl groups recently are very good, they give you that "Oh they can even do that?" kind of reaction, and sometimes "Why didn't we think of that before?" kind of regret. Seeing all these hoobaes gives us motivation once again. Q: You are the big sister in KARA. What does KARA mean to Gyuri? A: Sometimes I have this thought. If I could put every moment in my life into a book, KARA will be the book cover. Maybe one can see that as a constraint, but in my life, KARA is that kind of existence. Q: You've been with KARA members for so long, we're curious about your relationship with the members. A: We've been together for a really long time. Even if we don't say a word, we can understand each other's thoughts. No matter whether we are on which stage, what to say, what to sing, only we know the mutual feelings that exist between us. I can't describe that feeling. Even without saying it out loud, the members understand each other. That's the KARA members. Q: There are group and individual activities, what are your future plans? A: There are still many challenges I want to take on. Recently I've been taking a break, and I've been attending classes to improve on areas where I'm lacking. I'm still in my 20s after all, so the desire to try new things is still very strong, no matter whether it is singing, acting or other activities. Personally, when I'm working I feel happiest. When my breaks are too long, I will feel a bit depressed. I still have a strong desire to work. Q: Anything you wish to say to the fans? A: I want to thank all of you for always staying by our side through thick and thin. To all the fans who have always protected us, I'm sorry... I want to say I love you all. It is because of you fans that Park Gyuri exists, that KARA exists. Source: Naver news Based on translations by Baidu Gyuri bar. (Just wanting to note it's interesting how C-Kam often refers to KH for translations and we refer back to them for translations. It's a virtuous cycle. )

Former CCM and KeyEast Trainee Welcome to Youngji Official Spazz Thread 1st July 2014 marks the day Karaolic welcomes Youngji, our new Kara member, into the family. Today is the beginning of many memorable moments that Youngji will spend with us. Please give our unconditional support to Youngji who braved through all missions to realize her dream. Let's show that we do care for each and every Kara member. This is Youngji's house and it belongs to everyone who makes it happens. Let the rejoicing begins and start the spazzing. Believe in the choice we made, believe in Youngji. Youngji Kara Project Vote Results Youngji Messages Photos Videos Youngji Kara Project Teaser: DSPKara Kara Project Shows: E1, E2, E3, E4, E5, E6, Director Cut E1, Director Cut E2 Baby Kara Self Diaries: 1-1, 1-2, 2-1, 2-2, 3-1, 3-2, 4-1, 4-2, 4-3, 5-1, 5-2, Final Kara Project Fancams: All More sharing at Kara Project Discussion. DSP Audition First Fan Meet and Interaction First Fan Sign and Birthday Celebration with Kamilia First Solo Activity - Tasty 2 Happy Together Press Conference First Variety Show - SBS Roommate Season 2 First MC Show - KBS The Lord Of The Ratings Season 2 First Charity Event - Gangnam Flag Campaign First Magazine Featuring - @Star1 First MV Featuring - VIXX Error MV First CF Video

KARA PROJECT: " Youngji" was confirmed as KARA's new member. "KARA PROJECT: KARA THE BEGINNING" which was broadcast on July 1st by MBC MUSIC, in which 4 from 7 members of BABY KARA, were selected to enter the final broadcast. Today, they are going to give all their best on their own solo show singing KARA songs. In order to become a member of KARA, they will have to show what they can do on this day's final stage. All the voting points are selected from the very 1st episode until 5th episode of "KARA PROJECT". During the live showcase, they stated that, "We are are glad to be here. We will work even harder now". What made them nervous is the final announcement of the winner. At last, the new member for KARA is Youngji. She said, "Thank you to my family, CEO, everyone at DSP Media, program staff, relatives, Baby KARA... and to everyone. Many thanks to all, I'll do my best. Please keep cheering on us". She said it with lots of excitement and tears. KARA Project is a joint production by DSP Media and MBC Music to search for the next KARA member. Seven trainees competed against each other to join KARA. DSP Media project team's trainees "BABY KARA", in a show called " KARA PROJECT", in order to get worthy candidates for KARA. KARA PROJECT is previously broadcast by MBC Every1 in MBC MUSIC every Tuesday at 6:00pm in South Korea. Source Link : http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1998318 Article Translated by: Viperion@karaholic.com

Version A (CD+DVD) ：UMCK-9696：¥2,037 [CD] 1. マンマミーア！(Mamma Mia) 2. ソー・グッド (So Good) 3.マンマミーア！ (Instrumental) (Mamma Mia) 4. ソー・グッド (Instrumental) (So Good) [DVD] マンマミーア！ (Music Video Clip) (Mamma Mia) マンマミーア！ (Dance Shot Ver.) (Mamma Mia) マンマミーア！ (Music Video Clip Off Shot) (Mamma Mia) Version B (CD+Photobook 28p)：UMCK-9697：¥1,728 [CD] 1. マンマミーア！(Mamma Mia) 2. ソー・グッド (So Good) 3. マンマミーア！(Mamma Mia) (Instrumental) 4. ソー・グッド (So Good) (Instrumental) Version C (CD (Bonus Track)：UMCK-9698：¥1,296 [CD] 1. マンマミーア！(Mamma Mia) 2. ソー・グッド (So Good) 3. マンマミーア！(Mamma Mia) (Instrumental) 4. ソー・グッド (So Good) (Instrumental) 5. Don’t Hurry（Bonus Track） source Pre-order links: CDJapan Ver A - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UMCK-9696 Ver B - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UMCK-9697 Ver C - http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/product/UMCK-9698 HMV Ver A - http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_KARA_000000000365420/item_TBA-First-Press-Limited-Edition-A-CD-DVD_5843172 Ver B - http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_KARA_000000000365420/item_TBA-First-Press-Limited-Edition-B-CD-PHOTOBOOK_5843173 Ver C - http://www.hmv.co.jp/en/artist_KARA_000000000365420/item_TBA-First-Press-Limited-Edition-C_5843174 YesAsia Ver A - http://www.yesasia.com/global/title-to-be-determined-type-a-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition/1035985177-0-0-0-en/info.html Ver B - http://www.yesasia.com/global/title-to-be-determined-type-b-single-photobook-first-press-limited/1035985178-0-0-0-en/info.html Ver C - http://www.yesasia.com/global/title-to-be-determined-type-c-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1035985179-0-0-0-en/info.html will update when there's more info

it was also mentioned they will release a korean mini album in august too..

Yayyy!!Welcome YoungJi!!! I really like her and I can see Kara members getting along with her too,can't wait for YoungJi and our KARA to come back on stage!!! Please let them be on stage sooon~~ Missing KARA a lot

CONGRATZ TO YOUNGJI

Following the withdrawal of KARA's 2 previous members, the new member that will be joining KARA is Youngji. This selection was chosen through the final showcase, which started through auditions before the end of May. Youngji was born on August 30,1994 (19 Years Old). She is 166cm in height. Her ability to sing and dance showed her glorious images. She was #1 on the first episode after the voting. Today, the final showcase was broadcast in Korea, July 1, 2014. She felt excited and shed tears after her name was announced. She said, "Thank you to my family, CEO, everyone at DSP Media, program staff, relatives, and Baby KARA... and to everyone, Many thanks to all. I'll do my best! Please keep cheering on us". Youngji's first single and album debut as a new member will be decided on the 24th of August (Title will be announced later). She will be revealed as a new member of KARA on their 3rd Japan Tour 2014 in all 7 cities with 10 performances, which starts on the 24th of October 2014 in Japan. P/s : This news was about her profile when she was revealed as a new KARA member ... Source Link : http://headlines.yahoo.co.jp/hl?a=20140701-00000071-dal-ent Article Translated by: Viperion@karaholic.com

Yes .. Some will come with Free 3rd Karasia Ticket ...

She was my favorite member, and I'm happy for her but in my opinion could be better choose two of 'em. But anyways, congratulations Young Ji and welcome to KARA. I'm sure that you will do your best..

Wow ! That is a great news because we will finally have a new song to listen to. I can't wait to have more information about this new release.

only one member... well young is my favorite member & i'm happy for her but i think choosing 2 members was the best

kara adventure fanmeeting photocards scan

Lee Gaeul surpassing your expectations lololol ep 23 caps ep 24 caps

Gyuri is a classic beauty. It's hard to imagine how anyone could look better. She also looks so mature, that it is going to be hard for Kara ever to go back to the "cute young girl" songs of earlier years--and that is going to be a challenge to blend in younger girls from the Baby Kara Project.

I think Jiyoung has the most natural acting so far, definitely looking forward to her being an actress but surely will miss her sing as she has a nice vocal. Credit: tumblr

Full bloom is one of my fav, also seungyeon is on my photo frame on this album hehe here's my collections btw so glad to have it!, maybe not a lot but i'm really to have my babies here! p.s = see my bias there on the main frame! , does it have any relation when dsp moved from cj e&m to loen entertainment , the design of this album really different from the previous albums like step and pandora

Please dont release the album and single in the same time , for the japanese release i think i will buy the b version wanna see seungyeon adorable cute face and aura hehe

Not a mystery that Hammie will take the honourable place on the photo frame(: Best quality album ever had.

Aigoo, Jing and little kitten are just too cute :gem heart: Where are you Jing? Credit: tumblr

wow, that was fast. I can't wait~~~~~~~~~~~~! Why does Japanese singles/albums always have to cost so much. I wish I was a billionnaire oh, then their promotion in Korea would be another short time promotion then

Lupin performances photos, I don't even know how she does it!

They Will released in Japan and Korea Version ... The full translation will be posted tomorrow at KH here with all the detail including the album and Kara 3rd japan Tour ...

I cried ahaha New photos from the STEP performance! SHE KILLS IT!

Oh gods, I really want to get this but I'm not sure I can spare any money (I have to save for other stuff). Can't wait to hear the song though, I hope it's great!

. . . No matter what, I'm still for KARA5. Still in denial that they really went through with the project. Doesn't help that I just watched KARA Stargraphy before this... Bye I'll go nurse my broken heart now..

KARA's Seungyeon reveals her figure during exercise. On June 18th, Seungyeon posted a photo of herself on Twitter, "Exercise photos that were revealed during fanmeeting". The photo revealed her body while exercising, with her flexible legs in L-shape while looking towards the camera with a charming expression. Another photo showed that she is doing an exercise in which she is not familiar with, which made everyone worry. After seeing the pictures the fans commented: "Wow, Seungyeon you are amazing", "You having good reflex" and "Cute". Currently, Seungyeon participates in MBC Weekends comedy "Come On, Jang Bori" as Lee Gaeul. Source Link: http://news.kstyle.com/article.ksn?articleNo=1997351 Article Translated by: Viperion@karaholic.com

Wouldn't it make more sense to have a Korean release first before a Japanese one...?

READY ready READY <3

I couldn't pick a single favourite in BK so I spread my vote a bit each week. I voted for SoJin, ChaeWon and YoungJi. Of course for me I would have liked all 3 to join, but I'm goad that one of my votes counted in the end Congratulations to YoungJi! They've already announced a new album so I'm looking forward to seeing the photoshoot and PV that comes out of it!

seems like it's confirmed lol http://www.karaweb.jp/news/41419295 it also mentioned releasing korean mini album in august (not sure how accurate is this) gawd im so excited ^^

Welcome to Youngji !!!! I wish her all the best and hope that Kamilia around the world could love and support her.

Nothing was the the same as before no matter what. I think it's better le Kara stay as 3 in my opinion. Instead, they should've debut as another new group cuz I've seen the potential in KARA BABY. What a waste.

I voted for Youngji via the LINE app. Let's hope that with the pressure of competition off, she'll start to demonstrate her full potential in KARA and help bring KARA back to its peak, especially in Japan.

Youngji is the same age as me and the new maknae of Kara. <3 I'm a little bit disappointed that only one made it into Kara but still all the best Young Ji.

you're right.. i was suprised myself when she suddenly hit dr. kang..

KARA Adventure 2014 fanmmeting photocards scan

[2014.06.24] KARA Gyuri prepared a fan meeting alone..."Great Success" On the episode of "SNS Expedition - Fly First" aired on the 23rd in South Korea, Gyuri had a fan meeting in Brazil. The fan meeting, "SNS Surprise Fan Meeting by Gyuri," attracted a lot of fans from every corner of Brazil. The fans say that although it was a busy day for Gyuri, it was a good surprise for the fans. This is a rare sight as Gyuri is preparing the fanmeeting without the presence of her manager and staff. Gyuri said, "No KARA member is here to perform with me in Brazil. It will be nice and cool for me to do it alone". Gyuri then met up with a Brazilian dance team, Venus. They will be performing together. One of the dancers commented that they feel nervous and excited for the show, but are worried if no one came to watch. But all of Gyuri's worries disappeared when a lot of fans gathered. Gyuri also motivated the fans by asking them to shout and dance with her. "I'm really happy," Gyuri said, "I never imagined I would manage to do all the decoration by myself. No matter how many hundreds or thousands of people attend, I will continue to work hard for it." She also added,"It's 200% successful, and it was really fun." Source Link : Article Translated by: Viperion@karaholic.com Credit for Melukia for Proofreading here

^ Yes JiYoung's acting really does look alot more natural. Well I only watched SeungYeon's and Jing's only, as compared to Hammie, Jing's acting really outshines alittle bit more haha. Cant wait for her acting comeback.

Just realized that Song Jae Rim (Kay from Gyuri's Nail Shop Paris) plays the time traveling guy in Seung Yeon's episode.

There should be a book about Kara the biography...their stories of success and maybe even downfalls to show how much they grow and how much they have achieved. Despite all those success they are still one of the most humble celebrities out there.

Wow~That's amazing!Gyuri and Brazil kamilias are awesome!! Thanks for sharing this~I'm really happy that the fans are very supportive and Gyuri is really down-to-earth,she's very brave for doing it alone

Gyuri so sweet .. so precious feel like crying .. kara 5 are so close n they are telepathic but i can't see them all together

Gyuleader eternal love for KARA ♥ KARA close bond is love♥ :') ♥ my ot5 babies i would love to read a book that contents all about KARA ^^ (i will need translation tho keke)

My Karasia 2nd goods..

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