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TRANSLATION Everyone~~~~~... Now .. in just a little bit.. I'm gonna lose some weight~!!!!!kkyaaa.. hurry up~!! Quick~!! How's everyone doing? (or What is everyone up to?) **I think our hammie is worried about her weight now... cos she's resting and not actively doing any running/exercise apart from rehab exercise, with a lot of resting and lying down, I'm sure she somehow feels that she needs to lose some weight.. hehe.. which i believe she doesn't need to worry about, Health is more important!! WE LOVE YOU IN ANYWAY HAMMIE! ~~ and for the second part she tweeted in Japanese asking how's everyone doing! Think Hammie is recovering soon... as she said "in justtttt a little bitttt..she gonna lose weight" I'm assuming in just a little bit she will be able to do some light exercise? Agree anyone? so this means her back is recovering soon! )b

Girl Group KARA

[#8000 Special Edition] KARA “Dream to take part in “Red & White Festival” and top Oricon Chart #1” NOTE:*** So what is NHK RED & WHITE SONG FESTIVAL? Red & White song festival is a yearly event (every 31st December) which Japan’s NHK broadcast music program (performers are usually artists that have high popularity, hit songs and high CD sales***. KARA, who was doing well on Oricon Chart and had just returned home, was invited by Sports Seoul for their special edition #8000 interview. This is the first interview after it was announced in Japan that KARA is the first Korean Girl Group to make such a remarkable result on Oricon Chart. Last Month (11 August), Kara made debut with single ‘Mister’, on the released day, it was ranked at #5 on Oricon Chart which surprised the Japan music world. Even after one week, KARA maintained at #5 on Oricon Weekly Chart. Excluding Japan, KARA is Asia’s First Girl Group to be on top 10 for their first week of album release on Oricon Weekly Chart. Interview was conducted at DSP entertainment new office which KARA said it‘s cozy. “It’s like a dream”, said KARA about their success in Japan. During this interview, they were asked about their testimonies about Japan debut and Oricon chart record as well as their future plans. Han Seungyeon was absent for this interview due to her spinal cord injury. ======================================================================================= INTERVIEWS: Since Debut in Oricon Chart, you are breaking records, how do you feel about it? We can’t even imagine what’s happening. Does not even feel real. Instead of talking about the record, we realized that we have “Good Response", a sense of responsibility to become bigger now, as it is responsibility for Hallyu. We put more efforts in studying Japanese because we would like the Japanese to know “There is this kind of girl group in Korea”. When did you plan to advance to Japan? And What is the reason for making decision to advance in Japan? Since earlier this year we have been making plans but even before that we have had a lot of interest already, to some extent, if there are chances, we really wanted to go even once. We went to a Morning Musume(Japanese group name) concert in 2008, we felt that their performance was great and really attractive. At that moment, we had this thought it’ll be great if we also have the opportunity to perform in other countries as representative of Korean Girl Group, being acknowledged and inspire the people there. What's the secret for KARA's popularity in Japan? What's media and fans reaction? Japan idol Girl Groups are cute and shows all kinds of lovely image. But we debut with 'Mister' which filled with lots of energy and we showed powerful performance. Japanese fans, "Girl Groups can also be this charming as well". However, we also showed our cuteness while we performed on programs that were televised. Media reports referred us as "Surprising Girls". We didn't expect Korean Girl Group would receive such a great response in Japan. KARA is particularly appealing to female fans in their 10s and 20s. We feel like they see us as their “Wannabe Model”. Many love to use the same/similar things we use like our fashion/costumes. We also heard a lot of people saying we are “Cute”. The guerrilla concert in Shibuya, Tokyo which was originally planned for 30 minutes in front of uninformed over 3000 people but it was suspended after just 3 minutes because of the crowd. Didn’t you feel it is such a pity? We didn't realize it but 3 minutes was indeed really short. It was real pity. We only sang a song and it ended. It was actually our opportunity to interact directly with our Japanese fans. A lot of fans gathered and were really surprised as this was unplanned. We were so impressed because it seems like many were amused by our song. Did you get to meet KARA's passionate fan even before your debut, Japanese Comedian Gekidan Hitori? Yeah, We did meet him directly and he looked handsome.. haha. We also gave him signed CD as present. We were so surprised the fact that other country's artist is also one of our fans who always support us. SNSD, 4-minutes, Brown eyed girls, are other Korean girl group advancing to Japan as well. It seems like you will be competing in both Korea and Japan now. We’re glad that we are able to promote/do activities together and it seems like we can achieve a synergy effect, which we wouldn't be able to if we are doing the activities alone by just ourselves. If we work hard together we will achieve 'Win Win effect' in which can pay off our efforts. Mainly because we can stimulate each other. What's the difference between Korea and Japan's Pop music? Korea usually broadcasts live music program while in Japan the performances are prerecorded. And in terms of style, Japan shows a rather cute image, their costumes and style feels like animation. What's your main goal going to Japan? We(as Girl Group) would like to lead Hallyu (Korean Wave) in Japan. To tell you more specifically, we would like to take part in NHK Red & White songs festival. We also want to be #1 on Oricon Chart as well as holding our own concert in the name of KARA. Due to Japan’s activities, Korean fans are concerned about activities in Korea. The reason why we did not get housing (dorm) in Japan is because we want to do activities side by side in both Korea and Japan. Not only to focus on one place but we want to do activities in both places together. There are also some Korean fans that expressed regret because they couldn’t see us that much. As we (KARA)are in the development/expansion phase now so please love and cheer us a lot. ======================================================================================= Can you please say some words for our #8000 special edition (Jiyoung) Congratulation on the 8000 edition, I can’t even imagine it has already reach as much as 8000. In 50 years or even 100 years, please keep bringing us good news. (Hara) Hope that Sports Seoul to keep growing. And also keep a constant interest in KARA.. Hoho.. (Gyuri) 8000 is way larger than my age. It is because Sports Seoul has many loyal readers and received great loves from readers. We (KARA) would also love to be long-run like Sports Seoul. (Nicole) Happy 25th Anniversary. Be Healthy. Please interview us again on 10000 edition. ======================================================================================= Thanks Mae for the article Translated by aank1 @ karaholic.com Source: Sports Seoul Do not take out without credits

Many of u may have wondered and waited for Seungyeon tweets yeah? And guess what.. She did tweet when she first created the account but deleted it already. Someone happened to screencap it. So here it is and my translation Translation Tweet#1: Feeling dull and bored, finally decided to create Twitter account... It's SeungYeon. Tweet#2: I'm kinda tired to take a selca now so.. I just use an old photo.. Body and mind are growing older now.. In just a little bit.. I'll be mid 20's..arghh.. 20year old feels as if it was just yesterday.. I wanna go back to that time.. *Many thanks to Mae for the cap

It was announced today (17 Sept) that Rain, 2AM, KARA and other local popular artists will perform at Seoul Jamsil Olympic Stadium next month on the 23rd (Oct) for '2010 Asia Songs Festivals'. Amongst the announced casts for the 2nd line-up, includes BoA, China's Jane Zhang, Taiwan's Zheng yuen chang, Malaysia's Michael Wong (Guang Liang). Japan's Girlgroup AKB48 and Thailand's solo singer FILM will also participate in the festival. This year's Asia Songs Festival is a charitable music event that is part of coorporation between UNICEF and six countries in asia. Last month, Jacky Chan was appointed as the head of the organizing committee. This is a FREE festival performance and entry tickets are available for download on the official homepage. 3rd line-up will be announced early next month(early October). Source: YonHapNews Translated by aank1 @Karaholic.com Do not take out without credits.

This time KARA characters are introduced on FPS<Sudden Attack> <Sudden Attack> has gained a lot of popularity as it uses characters from local and other top stars such as Rain, Big Bang, 2NE1, Jessica Gomez and now Korea's popular girl group 'KARA' was introduced as the characters for the game. In Particular, on last Chuseok(Moon festival) 2NE1 was introduced as game characters which received tremendous popularity and this Chuseok (moon festival) KARA's characters are introduced and is expected to attract a lot of attention as well. In addition, there's also launching event to be held to commemorate KARA appearing as characters for the game. The characters are set to be released until 11 October and will be available for all users, net marble music streaming as well as payment vouchers and customers who purchase during the event is expected to pay in order to obtain Sudden Attack best weapons. Depending on the items purchased up to 365days, there are opportunities to receive cash offer provided by netmarble, which is limited to 400 people for the event. There are also special arrangements and events for people who play during the Chuseok period. More information can be found at <Sudden Attack> homepage(suddenattack.netmarble.net/) Tips from Mae Translated by aank1 @karaholic.com Source: Game Chosun Do not take out without credits.

KARA's Japan Best Album Online Reservation Sales was ranked at position #1. KARA's Best Album which includes 'Wanna''Pretty Girl''Lupin' which is scheduled to be released on 29 Sept. The album comes in two editions: Normal edition and limited edition. On 11th Sept this album's online reservation sales was ranked at #1 on Japanese Tower Record. Online Reservation sales have already started for about 4 weeks. Despite many japanese popular artists such as Nakajia Mika,etc have also released a lot of new songs which made the rank drop on the 5 Sept to 7 Sept, but it climbed back up again on 11 Sept and maintained at #1 on 12 Sept as well. There's slight drop on 13 Sept as Kanjyani's(?-name of japanese artist) new album was released pushing the sales down to #4 but it's expected to bounce back up the chart again based on the above analysis. Not only that, on last 1st Sept KARA VACATION which was released in Japan also gained so much popularity. 'KARA VACATION' on Oricon weekly Blue-ray total ranking was at #11, which is by far the highest and newest record for asia division ever since the record achieved by Haramiki Mekumi's Album (Beach Angels in Maui - released 2008) at #13. Kara will be releasing the second single album on early November in Japan, and is scheduled to release new album in Korea mid-November. Translated by aank1 @karaholic.com Source: Sports Chosun Do not take out without credits.

KARA joined 'WE ONLINE' Star Marketing, following Jang Dong-gun. It was announced today that KARA participated in the second OST of 'WE ONLINE: Secret Expedition' which is a game joined developed by Goorm Interactive (CEO Park Young Soo) and KRG-Soft (꾸러기Soft **Name of Software/Game Company). Last March 'WE ONLINE: Secret Expedition's OST was sung together by a group of artists:Jang Dong-gun, Kim Seung-woo, Ji Jin-hee, Gong Hyung-Jin, Hwang Jong-Min,Lee Hana which garners a lot of interests. Therefore this time 'WE ONLINE' seek participation from Kara, a five-members popular girl-group (Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Goo Hara, Jung Nicole, Kang Jiyoung) which is believed to be able to secure fans of all ages. Kara members showed their interests in cute characters and nice/sharp graphics While recording the OST. 'WE ONLINE: Secret Expedition's 2nd OST Teaser can be found at Homepage (we.goorm.com). Thanks Mae for the tip Source: Game Chosun Translated by aank1 @ karaholic.com

Girl Group Kara's Leader Park Gyuri revealed her after promotions feelings. They just came back from Japan for their debut single release promotion from 8 August onwards for 8 days and 7 nights. On 19 August at one broadcaster waiting room they were asked several questions about their promotions in Japan. Park Gyuri said,"I thought it was a joke when I first heard about us at Oricon Weekly Chart. Actually even now I(we) still cannot believe it. We are not even Japanese group but yet we are able to receive such love which also worries us at the same time. Of course we are happy and proud. However, just like how we're so shocked at the same time we are confused too. Gyuri responded to questions asked about their popularity in Japan. She said, "Rather than expressing how we felt, it seems like we are more of shocked and surprised." When asked about factors that make them so well received and popular in Japan, Gyuri said " Many said that they can't find any other groups that look like us. We've also heard people like us because they feel like we are just like their sisters or friends next door. Looks like we have to work harder to show our very best and prettily no matter which stage performance we are in. Gyuri added, "We are glad and happy to have fans from another(foreign) place to love us but we have yet to work even harder just as much as how much we are being loved. We will do our very best and definitely will not let down both our Korean and Japanese fans for our upcoming album in September." Kara's single debut in Japan "Mister" was ranked at #5 on Oricon weekly chart(Based on 17 August). Kara is the first foreign girl group to be on Oricon weekly Chart top 5 with their debut single. Thanks anne for the tip Source: Hankooki Translated by aank1 @karaholic.com

On last 14 August, Kara held a handshake event in celebration for their single album release in Japan at Studio-Coast, Shinkiba Tokyo. Japanese fans of over 10,000 attended the handshake event, which was conducted in groups of two, approximately 5,000 each, so that it did not over-crowd the venue. Especially Kara's Japanese big fan, well known as Japan's famous comedian Gekidan Hitori, was seen wearing T-shirt with "I LOVE KARA' written in front of the purple color T-shirt. He attended both parts of the event which just showed how dedicated he is as Kara's fan. In addition, SS501's Park Jung Min which was fortunately at Japan at the time also gave his support and congratulations to his fellow hubae, Kara. Last 11 August 2010 on Kara's Japan debut day, Geurilla Concert was held at the heart of Tokyo Shibuya in front of Building 109 without prior notice, which attracted more than 3000 fans. The concert was supposed to last 30 mins but Kara only performed for 3 mins and the show ended. Meanwhile, the debut single 'Mister' which was released 11 August in Japan is in tough competition with local(Japanese) artists Perfume, Masaharu, Fukuyama, but KARA's Mr. has remained steady on Oricon Chart at position #5. Source: Asia Today Translated by: aank1@karaholic Do not take out without credits

Tweets: Translation: Today's Shimshimtapa is bora with Shinee~^^ Translation: Now going back to dorm... Everybody did well today! oyasumi (nitey) Translation: RT I think i'm really sensitive to heat (feel weak when weather is hot).. hiks hiks.. it's difficult/tough!! Translation: While i was exercising i saw a mother-duck(?) taking her 4 ducklings for a walk on the riverside... because it's so dark, the photo didn't come out well.. it's really amazing and comfortable(warm) as well as cute.. �…��…� Translation: Shimshimtapa starts!^^ Translation: Now arrived at dorm! I'm gonna sleep oyasumi (jap ~ goodnight).. *I wonder if they actually rent a place in Japan to stay..or Gyuri actually flew back to Korea?from her tweets.. shimshimtapa and going back to dorm and all.. hmm.

Finally the long waited meeting with KARA was carried out on last July 23, with Lucky MelonTineDay event winners of Melon family. This meeting actually has been expected for quite sometimes, but was delayed due to Kara members’ busy schedules and members’ personal daily activities. Despite it’s friday 1PM, In order to meet KARA, everybody arrived on time! Melon Family was invited to visit KARA’s shooting location, they took photos as well as talked to the members. Kara members prepared signed CD together with cellphone accessories as surprised gifts for melon family. As 24 July is Seungyeon birthday, they held an advance mini birthday party. Seungyeon ~ Happy Birthday! We’ll look forward to this kind of activities again! Interview with KARA: How do you feel on going to Japan next month on the 11th ? yeah, although we’ve been to Japan for small promotion but this is our first activities after official album release, we are worried as well as excited. We are worried whether we could do a great job and we have high anticipation for this new experience. Anyway, we think that we should give and do our very best. ^^ I’ve heard the reservation sales in Japan was doing good, taking over 1,2,3 on the chart. What do you think is the key for success? Uhm.. I think the secret lies in.. working as hard as what you’re hoping for. How’s life in dorm nowadays? We moved to a more spacious dorm and so we are living spaciously(?)~ A lot of Girl Groups are competing for a long time over here in Korea Market. Is there any Kara’s special expertise to remain competitive (things that make you stand out more)? We think we’re just like friendly sisters’ next door and always make an effort to show our very best look. While doing activities for Kara as a whole, what’s happiest moment and what’s the hardest (most difficult) moment? The Happiest moment after debut was being 1st for the first time (in chart)!! When we get 1st for the first time, we think we felt really content at that moment. Even to think of it once again, really.. (happy)!!~^^ The hardest part was DIET !! We can’t eat what we want to eat T T. Thanks anne for the tip Source: Melon Translated by aank1 @ karaholic.com

Latest tweet translation : (20 July 2010, 6:15KST) ayaya ~~ Hey, come/look here (: kekekeke everyone "Whale" is out! Kekkeke Please love the song ~~ I've finished shooting for Heroes and just woke up from sleep in the car !! I finish the day well today ~~ bye bye !!

Translation: Today I will also spend the day with gratitute^^.