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As expected.. here is the 2nd album, CANTWAIT!! XD --- in Japan including already released singles in full-lenght albums is completely normal.. so yeah 4 songs are fine.. --- about the "plain" covers and no goods included, I believe that this is one of the things that makes KARA great.. Being able to sell well without those stuffs.. (adding to that, our girls are ALL too gorgeous that they dont need special effects added xp)

For me, Winter Magic did great, especially considering all the factors surrounding it.. Congrats to KARA and this single!!!!

for me releasing a ballad was a good move, a move to distinguish KARA from all the other kpop groups.. They need to release different kind of songs, seasonal songs.. I strongly believe that the main problem is WM is so out of season Adding to that we have to consider that there have been their other releases, not too much promotion and a rumored album.. So sales weren't that bad, they just didn't meet our expectation, which were too high, as usual we can't jump into conclusions like Japan doesn't care about Kara anymore, they should go back to Korea, DSP/UMJ ruined them ecc.. even established jpop group/artist have/had their up and down, even the big Arashi had their down (a long time ago).. Let's not worry too much.. Kara is still the group that will stay in Japan even when the Hallyu wave will fade..

KARA #2, just behind NMB (as expected, seeing how the 48family is so "hot" right now) Prediction are quite low, especially compared to GGS, though GGS sold less than its prediction, so it'd be great if this time it could go the other way round, wouldn't it? Overall I like Winter Magic, I just think that if they released it around Christmas, or at least later than October 19th, it would have been better.. But I'm sure they have other projects, like another single (or another album) before the end of the year, early next year.. so it's understandable Prediction Game, please make me join: First day: 44k First week: 107k

Effort doesn't betray you -- Indeed, their hardwork is being paid off.. Congrats to the girls! They deserve it!

another seasonal single ? and it's probably a ballad ? the way UMJ&DSP are promoting KARA screams: "We are here to stay!!" while others, unfortunately for them, will have to go back in Korea after the Hallyu wave will fade (harsh but true).. with "Winter Magic", KARA will gain more fans(..and casual fans), build a better image among the general public and show off their beautiful voices.. Great Move !!

I just read this on dkpopnews, (sorry if someone already mentioned it ) but J-Kamilia are supporting STEP too ? :