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i saw this one. seungyeon looked all cute while saying it too.. i think the wang biho character can be a bit too much at times, but i think its all for the sake of fun and laughter.. although at times, i do get a little offended at his jokes.. lol if i remember correctly, wang biho (forgot his real name) adored seungyeon and even said he wanted a little sister just like her.. i think this one during rock u promotions, when SY was doing Family Needed. thanks for the article joel!

Girl group KARA member Nicole is meeting her fans through her self-cameras. Recently, Nicole has been uploading videos of herself on her minihompy which also included the other members of the group KARA. Fans get a glimpse of their dorm life, backstage moments and outdoor performance experiences. Through this, fans get to feel a step closer to their favorite pretty girls. The members of KARA have always been praised for their pretty no-make up faces, and through the selca's that Nicole uploads, the fans continue to see the fresh faces of KARA. The reason behind Nicole's self-cameras is her new Mnet reality program "Nicole: The Entertainer's Introduction to Veterinary Science." The clips she uploads are bits and pieces she films as part of the program. This short clips enable to fans to see a different side of Nicole as when she is off-stage. Fans love the clips she uploads as they say "Its great to see KARA off stage, I can feel that they're just real people like us", "I hope Nicole continues to upload videos even after her program ends" and "This is a new way to meet the fans". source: NEWSEN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT PROPERLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

i like the new concept - the one where they would run the whole thing.. but of course, i was looking forward to seeing them bake, especial nicole~ 8 episodes seem fine. they should be taking everything in moderation, if they really plan to release an album soon. thanks for the translation!

In two years, they managed to film only 3 commercials. Then came the 'Butt Dance'. Girl groups KARA has been steadily rising to the top with songs like <Pretty Girl>, <Honey> and <Wanna>, but <Mister> sealed the deal for the group. Filming about 10 commercials in just one month, they are being called the 'Silent Giants' in the advertising industry. DSP Media had expressed that upon releasing their second mini-album last October, and then finishing promotions for the album, the girls of KARA were kept busy, filming more or less 10 CFs. KARA did not have much to do with CF's when they first debuted in 2007. They filmed their first commercial for 'Lemona' during their first year in the industry and with hits like <Pretty Girl> and <Honey>, they managed to be in the CF's for Ottugi and Lesmore - which makes a total of 3 commercials for KARA. However, they recently managed to impress their credentials with filming commercials for chicken and pizza, bakery, grocery products, casual wear, online games and franchise restaurants, proving a wide variety of products they can advertise. Filming CF's almost everyday, indeed October was the busiest KARA has been this year. Their second album <Revolution> contained hits like <Wanna> and <Mister>. Between the two, it is undoubtedly the 'Butt Dance' of <Mister> that raised the popularity of the group to new heights, making them a prime candidate for commercials. DSP Media states "After the popularity of the 'Butt Dance', the love calls for commercials became relentless. We are very happy that with each new release of albums, the girls' popularity steadily rises as well. We are thankful for all the love they are able to receive." If CF's are the fastest way to determine if a celebrity has indeed become a star, then it is undeniable that KARA is one of the hottest girl groups around. With the release of various CF's, they are transitioning from the image of 'Economic Idol's' to 'National Younger Sisters'. Beside the numerous commercials, the members are busy with their individual activities. Nicole has her 'Mnet Reality Show: Nicole goes to College', Hara is part of G7 of KBS2's 'Inivincible Youth', Gyuri, Seungyeon and Jiyoung are regulars for programs like KBS2's 'Star Golden Bell' and SBS 'Quiz! Sixth Sense' and different radio programs. KARA had earlier announced their plans to comeback this November, however, due to the delay in the preparation for songs, they are postponing the album release, with no exact date confirmed as of yet. source: NATE NEWS LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

mae, i was thinking the same thing too.. i think people tend to blow things out of proportion, and right now, SY is getting the most attention for it, because she was the one who talked about it openly.. for gyul, she's the leader, so she had to keep everyone together, she had to be strong for the rest of the members.. for nicole, the bright and optimistic maknae.. i think she kept the mood light and happy, being the energizer bunny that she is.. i know everyone did their part.. SY's part may be on cam, but gyul and nic was off cam.. Doesn't mean that one thing is better than the other.. i'm just glad the three didn't give up, and with two new faces, KARA was given another chance.. on a totally different note, i wonder how sunghee is feeling about all this.. i miss her. ><

Videos of KARA member Han Seungyeon, VJ-ing for a gaming program suddenly became one of the most watched since the article broke out about Seungyeon talking about their hardships on SBS's Strong Heart. Debuting in 2007, the same year as the debut of Wonder Girls and Girls Generation, KARA initially had a hard time gaining popularity, and till the first half of 2008 the group was considered as failures in comparison to other more successful groups. The reason why the group has earned the name of 'Economic Idols' and even the harsher 'No money, poor idols' is because instead of protecting their idol image, the members, most noticeably Han Seungyeon, went on different cable programs and even outdoor events to stay in the consciousness of people. The hard work shown by Seungyeon earned the group the nickname of 'Economic Idols'. Many were not aware of this period for KARA, and new fans were surprised to see the old clips. Although the videos are about 2 years old, netizens were able to dig up the old files and watched a younger Seungyeon host the cable program all by herself. Many netizens said they teared up while watching the old clips, noticing how far the group has come from their 'failure' days. Others wrote 'Now that KARA has succeeded, Seungyeon must feel proud.', 'If not for Han Seungyeon, there would be no KARA today', 'No matter what other people say, Seungyeon is still the "Face" of KARA'. Han Seungyeon's tearful confession and behind story will be broadcasted on November 3. source: NATE NEWS translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

i've always waited that they acknowledge this on national tv.. i mean they did talk about it in their interviews and stuff, but its easy to forget about the hard times now that they've become famous. i'm glad they still remember where they started.. can't wait to watch this one.. thanks for this tinggg~ and mae~

2AM's youngest, Jinwoon, explained about the love-triangle with KARA's Nicole and Hara. On SBS ETV's "Idol Maknae Rebellion" which first starts airing on November 7, Jinwoon took time to explain the rumors between him and the two KARA members. This all started on SBS's Strong Heart, where Nicole had shared a story where she said "I was supposed to eat out with a male celebrity, but instead he ditched me and ate with Hara instead, telling me that he was with his stylist Nuna." Jinwoon expressed his frustration about the rumors going around that he is the male Nicole was referring to. MC Yoo Saewoon asked him "Isn't it true that you are who is being referred to in those rumors?" where Jinwoon firmly replied "Its not me." He said "Its true that I am close with Nicole, but we're not in that kind of a relationship. And she wasn't referring to me in that story." source: NEWSEN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

At 2:30pm, on October 24, in one Kangnam Cafe. A girl in her 20's, with her hair tied up, wearing a white blouse and black apron, was making coffee from an expresso machine. She holds the coffee cup with her eyes bright-eyed and says "Do you want to try coffee made by Seungyeon?" I met KARA's Han Seungyeon (21. Kyung Hee University) that day. KARA made their comeback last July 2008 with <Rock U>, followed by songs like <Pretty Girl>, <Honey> and <Mister>. Because of these continuous hits, they have been receiving a lot of love from fans. Han Seungyeon, part of Samsung's latest campaign Tommorow, transformed into 'Everyday Barrista' as part of the promotions for this campaign. Around 200 fans gathered at the cafe, and when Seungyeon was handing over a cup of coffee to a guy in his 20's, the fans went wild - "Wow.. Suengyeon nuna Jjang! You're so pretty!" "Total goddess!" This kind of popularity was hard to imagine around 2 and a half years ago. DSP Entertainment, the company behind Fink.l, wanted to put out another girl group. They did this confidently with sentiments like 'Lets make a new legend in the industry'. Unfortunately, the girls of KARA were not able to live up all the hype and anticipation. Groups like Wonder Girls and Girl's Generation were two walls on each side that seemed impossible to get over. Seungyeon says "There are a lot of celebrities that fail, fall to the ground and have a hard time. Just like them, we also experienced hardships along the way. People all have different ways of handling problems, but for us, 'Lets work with all out tenacity' - it was like a spell. In the dark practice room, we were already thinking 'We should go run around some more in the living room at home.' Thats how hard we worked." She doesn't have that outstanding beauty that pops right out, but her big bright eyes, and clear smile, helped her earned the title of 'Celebrity without antis'. When KARA was not as popular as they are now, all the cable programs and outdoor events invited Han Seungyeon. She was a VJ for a gaming program, where she was called 'Starcraft's goddess', an MC for KM TV's 'SSGB' and also an MC for MBC's 'Section TV Entertainment'. Aside from her regular programs, she also frequented as a guest whenever the opportunity arrived. Because of this, they were dubbed as the 'Economic Idols' - idols who have to work to be able to sustain their living expenses. Seungyeon explains "We didn't work so hard because we were poor. We were thankful that people recognized us, but its definitely not because we needed the money. I hope they call us 'Spirited Idols' instead. Its because we are spirited that we are able to work hard in everything we do. I think thats a good thing." This idol who is in her twenties grabs every opportunities that she can. In the music industry she names Lee Hyori and Boa as her role models, while in the acting department, she looks up to Lee Mi Yeon. After 11 or 12am, she enters into a different world. She plays around with an 8 year old jazz piano, and also looks over at the sheets of New age music, wondering to herself 'How can I sing this?' "My piano skills are almost zero. But I do know how to read notes. Singing along with the piano is more comfortable for me, and also, it helps me express my feelings." In one month, Seungyeon also reads 2-3 books - she explains 'I'm the type of person that once I start reading, I have to read till the end." She also is a gadget collector. She has MP3s, PMP, Gaming devices, Digital Camera, Notebook 3G.. She says "Most of them, I received as gifts, but I'm into electronic stuff. I want to have them all.." Han Seungyeon recently revealed that she had her first kiss after debuting. When asked if she was still meeting this person, she quickly answered "No! I don't have a boyfriend right now." She went on to describe her ideal type. "Daniel Henney's looks, Kang Dong Won's charms, Lee Junki's sexiness, Hyun Bin's gentleness - I want a guy with these qualities. Oh, and also my dad's caring nature. 10 years from now, I don't want to be a celebrity, but rather a mom." Seungyeon, who dreams of being a caring mom, enjoys instant food better. One of her favorite food is the 3 minute microwavable Curry. She ends by saying "If given a chance, I also want to go into acting. Am I asking for too much? But right now, me and the other members are preparing for our album. Please wait for us!" source: CHOSUN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

KARA's Park Gyuri recently shared on radio that there was a time when she ran away from their dorm, to the surprise of many listeners. When one of the listeners asked for advice, because his younger sister always kept on coming home late, Gyuri shared an incident she had some time before. She said "I wore a boy's wig, and ran away in full disguise." Gyuri continued on by saying "Its not the situation now, but before, KARA's curfew was at 9pm. Since I was young, there was a part of my that didn't want to abide the curfew hours. So what I did was, I wore the boy's wig we had lying around the dorm, and wore really big clothes, and ran away from the dorm.." However, Gyuri's running away didn't last for long. She shared "When I was out, there wasn't much to do. I just walked around for a bit, and returned to the dorm immediately. I think I just didn't like the idea of a curfew, but then, I didn't have anything to do either.." source:ARTS NEWS LINK thanks to anne@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

cr: sweetpack07 KARA member Jung Nicole recently uploaded a video of herself, wearing only one earring, asking fans who the other half belongs to. She asked "I just borrowed an earring from someone.. Can you guess who's it is?" It was later on found out by the netizens that is none other than f(x)'s Amber. The two idol stars showed off their friendship by each wearing just one earring, splitting the pair of earrings into two with Amber wearing it on her right ear, while Nicole wore hers on her left. Netizens commented "Nicole is so cute!" "It just shows how strong her bond is with Amber!", raising the interest of many. source: SPORTS CHOSUN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

F.T Island's leader Choi Joong Hoon offered his apologies for the comments he made to KARA's leader Park Gyuri. Choi Joong Hoon left a message at 5:08 in the afternoon on his minihompi to apologize. He said "First of all, I'm sorry as a celebrity. It was just a concept for that day, but after saying it out loud, I thought to myself 'Was it too harsh?', thats why after the recording, I approached her (Park Gyuri) to say sorry." He continued "For some fans its not a big deal. Its kind of funny that I'm writing about something so small like this. Haha! But I am sorry. I will be more careful in choosing my words next time!" This was in reference to MBC's Changing the World Quiz program where the two idol group leaders were present. When he was being likened to Park Gyuri for having a goddess concept, he replied "She's egoistic, while I'm just frank. If someone asks me if I'm good-looking, I'll say that I am". This comment received a lot of criticisms from KARA's fans. source: DC NEWS LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT THE CREDIT LINE

Hosts of MBC's popular variety program Infinity Challenge finally meets the members of KARA. On the 15th, Yoo Jae Suk, Jung Huyng Don, Jung Joon Ha, Noh Hong Chul, Jun Jin and Gil of Intinity Challenge met the girls of KARA - Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Jung Nicole, Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung. The idol group known as the 'Economic Idols' were there to participate in a meaningful project. In an interview with Newsen on the 16th, MBC confirmed that "We were able to grab a slot in KARA's heavily packed schedule for their participation in the program. Although they were there only for a short amount of time, they were able to join and help out in the project. The project, which was participated by the members of KARA, is the year-long rice harvesting project of Infinity Challenge, which was started almost 4 months ago. This activity is designed to help promote the value of home grown products, and the participants of this project all worked really hard. This rice harvesting episode to be shown on October 17th is already gaining a lot of interest from fans as it is one of the last guestings of 2PM's Jaebum, who left the group and the country due to a remark made in an American social networking site -Myspace. The scenes shot on the 15th with KARA is included in the episode as well. source: NEWSEN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

KARA's Nicole celebrated her 19th* birthday today. Born on October 7, 1991, Nicole, who has been busy with promotions as part of KARA was greeted by her fans through a newspaper ad taken out for her birthday. The fans wrote: "Thank you for coming into this world. We're happy to be breathing the same air as you!" They even included a parody of Nicole's popular <Star Golden Bell> corner on KBS2 - <Level with Me>, the answer to which was: Its our Nicole's birthday! DSP Entertainment said "Nicole was very busy on her birthday because the members' schedules are packed right now. But still, they were able to have a little intimate party in the dorm." *T/N - Nicole's korean age is 19, and her western age is 18. Koreans compute their age differently. source: NEWSEN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT EDIT OR REMOVE CREDIT LINE Don't forget to leave messages for Nicole HERE.

Idol group KARA was everywhere this Chuseok Weekend. With Idol stars being the big thing, the three big networks utilized this by having Idol-oriented Chuseok celebration programs for this holiday weekend. But no other group had the week like KARA did - from freestyle dancing, to showing off their fresh faces, to competing with other idols, the group has been a topic everyday. Group KARA stood out from rest of the surge of girl groups this weekend. With their image as the 'Economic Idols' and 'Inspirational Idols', the members were shown to give it their best in all the programs they have participated in, and once again, they have exploded with popularity with their strong and unique charms. Although KARA has already appeared in many special programs for the New Year, they still managed to give something new and fresh to the viewers this time around. They have been voted number 1, as the most wanted guests for Chuseok specials, as they managed to be at the top of portal search sites each time they appear. On October 2, on MBC's <Sweet Girl>, member Goo Hara proved to be a big hit, as her incredible strength was shown to the viewers, despite her deceptive petite figure. Hara surprised viewers by pulling a 2.5 ton truck for a distance of 2.5 meters. With her strength and competitiveness evident from the start, she was favored to be the winner of the program, but unfortunately lost, when she tripped at the final game of the program, which was a race amongst the remaining 6 girl idols. Despite losing, Hara still proved to be winner in the end, as the netizens were more interested in her surprising strength. After the program aired, the netizens started giving Hara nicknames, to reflect how strong of a girl she is, and how sporty and competitive she gets, despite her barbie-like features. She was already known to be a tough fighter to KARA's fans as she had appeared in a boxing challenge last year, where surprisingly, she won. This is not the only thing. The closeness of Hara and Girl's Generation's Jessica became a hot topic after seeing that the two were very chatty with each other during the filming. KARA came out strong on October 3, on SBS' <Idol Big Show>, where the members showed off their trot talents, with a bit of their own flavor, dancing freely showing off their dorky sides on stage. This is the reason why although they sometimes embarrass themselves by doing silly and dorky things, they manage to have fun, making the viewers feel more comfortable with them. Through this broadcast, the members showed their dorm as well, showing off confidently their bare faces. Because the filming was done early in the morning, the girls did not have any make up on. Although the members seemed surprised and a bit shy at first, being just out of bed, the natural look of the girls pulled in viewers to their charms. The snoring of maknae Jiyoung, Nicole's comment about her hair that 'Its not as bad as a thought..', and Jiyoung going off to school to take her exams were well-received by the viewers, as it was something different from the usual image of girl groups, striving to look perfectly made up every minute of the day. Network staffers all rave about the group. They say 'The appeal of KARA is their friendliness. Its like the girls are really just your younger neighborhood sister - they are very comfy to be around, and they make you feel at ease.' Others add 'Because they know what its like to fail, they are dubbed as the 'Hardworking Idols', which is really a good thing for them.' One staffer added 'The members are just really nice girls that recently, an anti-fan who spread false rumours about the groups on the internet came out with a formal apology. Thats how much viewers are changing from anti's or neutrals to their side.' In the last analysis, it is said that 'They have a very strong and loyal fanbase, and because of this, the future of KARA is very bright.', source:NEWSEN LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAhoic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT EDIT OR REMOVE CREDIT LINE

i love the apple hair on her.. its cute without trying so hard to look cute.. ah.. rock u days.. the good ol' times. lol

NS Yoon Ji (Kim Yoon Ji) has been gathering a lot of attention even before her debut, for being the elder cousin of KARA's Kang Ji Young. On the broadcast of SBS' Inkgayo last September 26, the two cousins even shared a waiting room, where Jiyoung held her cousins hand tight to relieve her of her anxiety before taking her stage. NS Yoon Ji said "Jiyoung was with me the whole day, just making sure I was alright. Even till the very end, where all the artists get together for the winner's result, Jiyoung was just holding my hand as we went up the stage. She worried about my clothes, hair and stage manners, and it was really touching to see her so concerned.", Yoon Ji ended with a smile. She continues "Jiyoung was really pretty ever since she was young that she was the talk of the town in our neighborhood. Since I'm the eldest and she's the youngest, she followed me pretty well. Since Jiyoung has a lot of aegyo, she's really loved by everyone in the family for her cuteness. We weren't able to see each other that much when I went to the states to study, but once or twice a year, she would always sleep over at our place and we would catch up until late at night. Even after debuting as a member of KARA, she would come over our house whenever they have breaks." Yoon Ji also expressed her concern for her younger cousin. She says "Since Jiyoung left home at such a young age to live in the dorm together with the other members of KARA, sometimes, I do feel bad. But seeing how much Jiyoung likes her work, and how KARA is gaining success everywhere, it sends a warm feeling in my heart." She adds "Whenever I see Jiyoung, I feel inspired. After my first broadcast, I sent her a message stating 'I promise I would be an Unnie that would never embarrass you.' and in return Jiyoung replied "I also won't be a dongsaeng that Unnie would be embarrassed of." After graduating at UCLA, NS Yoon Ji is back in Korea to promote her debut single 'Headache'. source: NEWSEN LINK translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE.

happy birthday to KH!! here's to more birthdays to come~

Amber, a member of the new girl group f(x), has been gathering a lot of attention for her androgynous looks. With her resemblance to her labelmates Donghae of Super Junior and Jonghyun of Shinee, she is one hot topic amongst Netizens. Amber, who has been in Korea for almost year and a half says "I'm really close to KARA's Nicole. Since we can converse in English, it is more comfortable for the both of us." Even though she is known for her boyish looks, in real life, she has very cute features and is known to be very respectful, bowing 90 degrees to others in music programs. source: NEWSEN LINK translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

The first Thai-Korea concert will happen this September 17 with groups Shinee, KARA, and Ryan, who is currently promoting his solo track. This concert is the culminating activitity of TEE - Thailand Entertainment Expo, which will happen in Bangkok's Parc Paragon. To commemorate this event, popular singers of both countries will be performing in this concert. Among them will be Shinee, who is becoming popular all over Asia, KARA, who will be in Thailand for the first time, and Ryan from the group Paran. From Thailand, the duo Golf and Mike, Namcha and Ice. The concert will be broadcast in Thailand's True Vision. source: NAVER NEWS LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

Group KARA has become the newest faces of 4 different industries as they have been selected as models and advertisers for food, clothing, shoes and chicken. Not only this, but they have several advertising contracts with electronic products and main stream food products. 2 - 3 commercials are already filmed, while the others are in the process of being filmed or edited. Because of this sudden rise in the number of commercials that the members have done, they are rapidly being considered as the blue chip in the commercial industry. Within just one month from their comeback with their second full-length album - Revolution, KARA has already made 1 Billion Won worth from their advertisements. If their cosmetics contracts are to be included, together with their commercials lined up, their are to get around 2 Billion Won worth from their ad contracts. KARA's management company DSP said "There are many love calls from different companies for KARA to endorse their products. Recently, we have signed with 4 different companies. Because of the many offers that we get, we are just trying to get those which match the image of KARA well." KARA has been performing their song <Wanna> which has already reached number one. They have succeeded in getting 3 hits in a row, together with <Pretty Girl> and <Honey>. They had been pushed aside by Wonder Girls and Girls Generation during their debut, but KARA proved to be a success story, leaving the impression that they are the last among girl groups. With number 1 songs to their name, and the various products they endorse, they are now being considered as blue chips. An insider says "The charms of KARA is different from other girl groups. They are not intimidating. Their advantage is that they feel very sincere and honest. People see how hard they work. People appreciate that they went through sufferings to achieve something significant. And their success with their albums and songs just adds to this advantage, which for advertisers, is a great perspective. source: HANKOOKI NEWS LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

KARA's mascot Han Seungyeon was the object of a secret camera filmed last August 30, which brought the idol star to tears. Filmed on the same day as when KARA won the Mutizen for Wanna at Inkigayo, everyone was in a festive mood, celebrating their number one win. However, the mood quickly changed as the members and staff proceeded in fooling Seungyeon for the secret camera. The pranks included making Seungyeon take the lie detector test, and producing a different answer even though she answered honestly, the members and interviewers not minding her during the interview, and for the last prank, a policeman stopped their vehicle for alleged drunk driving. It is at this police station that Seungyeon gets to meet her old professor, and where she sheds tears of relief. Catch the episode today, Sept. 7 at MBC Everyone's "The Teacher is Coming"! source: ARTNEWS MEDIA LINK translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT PROPERLY IF TAKING OUR. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE *T/N did not include spoilers for those who want to see the show first

KARA came out victorious last Sunday, on SBS's Inkigayo. All the members were emotional and crying when they accepted their Mutizen Award. In their tears, there is happiness and joy, but one can see that they contain more than that. It contains the hardships and trials they had to overcome to be in that position. With netizens calling them "The common people's Idol", the members had a lot to deal with in coming this far. Debuting in 2007, at around the same time with JYP's Wonder Girls and SME's Girls Generation, DSP's KARA spent their first year quietly in their sorrows (?). With the uncertainty of disbanding and complications due to one member leaving the group, the future did not look so bright for them. In order for them not to be forgotten, member Han Seungyeon went on cable programs doing MC jobs, and accepted any kind of guesting to keep the name "KARA" moving, leaving any kind of mysteriousness behind. With their dorms being compared to other luxurious quarters enjoyed by other groups, they were named as the 'Economic Idol'. However, they finally found a chance to prove themselves. 2008 was a fruitful year for KARA, with the song "Pretty Girl" helping the members (Park Gyuri, Hans Seungyeon, Jung Nicole, Goo Hara, Kang Jiyoung) become household names. The talents of the individual members was finally brought out of the hiding, showing a cute and cheerful image to the delight of many. They quickly followed this with "Honey", a sweet and melodious song that brought them their first number one hit. With "Pretty Girl" and "Honey", all members were able to participate in the weekly music programs. But this did not end just there. They did not miss the chance for individual activities in the area of variety programs, where they could further show their faces to the familiarity of the viewers. With each program, the members became more comfortable and confident. With their participation in so much TV programs, it seems like they can no longer be called the 'Economic Idols' as their popularity continues to rise. In the middle of all these TV shows, the member released their second full length album Revolution, joining Girls Generation, Brown Eyed Girls, 2NE1 and T-ara in the girl group war. With songs like "Mister" which showed off their cute and boyish charms, and the butt dance becoming a hot topic, they solidified their stand on the girl groups with their successful comeback. With their win last August 30, KARA's "Wanna" beat the likes of BEG's "Abracadabra" and T-ara's "Lies". Their first win which came one month after their comeback proved to be an emotional one for the girls, as the tears did not stop to run from the moment they received the trophy until the program ended. From 'Economic Idols', they are transitioning to the uncle-fan's romance, with a more confident and stylish charm. Now, the future looks bright for the group, as everyone is anticipating their next move in the industry. source: TVDAILY LINK thanks to mae@KARAholic translated by coffeebeanie@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT ADD REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE

i noticed how this was the opposite of their first win for honey. for that, gyuri and seungyeon, (and jiyoung) were the emotional ones.. but for this one, nicole and hara were more emotional, and yeah, it even got hara crying.. am so happy for the girls.. i think i'm happier because this was totally unexpected.. in a nice way of course.