Kara5Kamilia Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 What dyou think? #PRAYFORJAPANKAMILIAS <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gyuriFTW Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Right now Japan has much more important things to worry about than idol groups. I'm sure Japanese Kamilias are very appreciative of the messages of support as well as the donation KARA is going to make with Jet Coaster Love profits. In the short term, obviously sales will be down not just for KARA but all of Japan's music industry since the Japanese will be spending their money on necessities. This is clearly evident with BEAST getting #2 on the Oricon daily yet only selling around 10k, which is usually barely enough to get in the top 10. When Japan eventually recovers, whether it be a month or a year from now, there's no reason why KARA wouldn't continue being popular once again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L.Lawliet Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I don't think there'll be too much effect but I think Japan will remember what KARA did to help (a pretty huge sacrifice actually) and they'll still love KARA all the more. Maybe they'll even forget about the contract dispute stuff since it seems so petty compared to the current situation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grainy Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) Oh I just saw a KARA youtube video uploaded by a Japanese living near the Fukushima plant. She is listening to KARA everyday to help cheer her up and she uploaded the video (which is from SY's latest episode on URAKARA when they sang "Ima, Okuritai Arigatou") so that others could view it and be cheered on. This shows that music and the inspiration from idols are useful during such trying times to give hope to people, and if anything I think KARA's popularity is going to go up after Japan recovers from this disaster. --- Sorry I forgot the link Edited March 18, 2011 by grainy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamiliasones48 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 i think, NO, it wont affect their popularity in japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawtiisays Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 (edited) I don't think so. If anything, I think their popularity will increase after their decision to donate all the JCL proceeds. Music sales will probably go down for everybody, but I'm sure once Japan recovers from this Kara will dominate again. Edited March 18, 2011 by shawtiisays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goddess.Gyuri Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I don't think it will affect their popularity there. For all we know those messages from the girls to J-Kamilias or just normal citizens would garner them hope. Plus, the girls' JCL proceeds would go to the Japanese people who survived this calamity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nek Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I think their popularity will rise after they donate their new single proceeds. But let's just worry for the victims now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red4summer Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 it'll be unfortunate but seriously popular or not, it should be the last thing we need to worry when compared to those who have lost families and friends to the tragedy. i'm not concerned with kara popularity right now but how unforeseen natural disasters can bring to mankind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomppa Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Well the popularity aside and wishes to people in japan. Seriously I hope the people there get a lot of help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BayAreaS2000 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Right now Japan has much more important things to worry about than idol groups. I'm sure Japanese Kamilias are very appreciative of the messages of support as well as the donation KARA is going to make with Jet Coaster Love profits. In the short term, obviously sales will be down not just for KARA but all of Japan's music industry since the Japanese will be spending their money on necessities. This is clearly evident with BEAST getting #2 on the Oricon daily yet only selling around 10k, which is usually barely enough to get in the top 10. When Japan eventually recovers, whether it be a month or a year from now, there's no reason why KARA wouldn't continue being popular once again. You're definitely right. Japan has bigger things to worry about. #PrayForNippon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mshinata Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Definitely. In a positive way. (: Because when I get sad or something bad happens to me, I just listen to KARA and I feel encouraged to move on. I think a lot of the affected Japanese people will feel the same way as they listen to KARA or even see a picture of them smiling. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tna Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 I don't think anyone really cares about KARA or AKB48 or even Michael Jackson. And for those who think Japan will be grateful of KARA's donations, I think you live on a different planet. KARA is very insignificant right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinaomina Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 @tna don't put it in such an extreme way. All donation counts. KARA's popularity and the earthquake are two entirely separate matters. People will pay less attention to all entertainment media now, not just KARA, because right in front of them is a problem that affects their physical lives. Please don't be too extreme, either way. I feel this topic should not exist at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamer123 Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Sales will go down obviously but of course all japanese Kamillas will be greaful as the proceeds from the new single will be going to the relif effort. Well done KARA! @tna don't put it in such an extreme way. All donation counts. KARA's popularity and the earthquake are two entirely separate matters. People will pay less attention to all entertainment media now, not just KARA, because right in front of them is a problem that affects their physical lives. Please don't be too extreme, either way. I feel this topic should not exist at all. I agree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hydrarafa Posted March 23, 2011 Report Share Posted March 23, 2011 of course it won't, kara has lot of fans in japan, no way those fans could forget them hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liih carvalho Posted March 25, 2011 Report Share Posted March 25, 2011 Negative. I think whatever forces of nature, the fans are always fans, and Kamilia is very strong, so I do not think an earthquake could do that! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biscuit Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Sales may go down, but I don't think that has much to do with popularity entirely. Although people will be spending less, they could still enjoy listening to Kara on the radio or watching them on tv. Anyways, I think this question could apply to all artists because everyone is being affected by this. But life has to go on and singers will keep singing, variety shows won't shut down, and idols will continue to be idols. No one is going to go downhill tomorrow; I doubt Kara will become unknown again so quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hamgirl Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 I think not. No relation about KARA's popularity and the earthquake.. Maybe after the disaster, many people not really thinking about entertainment world. But after it recovered, everythings will back normal.. And KARA will continue their activities in Japan as usual.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amandalgh Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 Of Course Not! BTW I saw this article about Hara personally donating to Japan http://www.allkpop.com/2011/03/karas-goo-hara-donates-100-million-won-for-japans-earthquake-survivors Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara5Kamilia Posted March 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 28, 2011 All Of them are supporting JAPAN <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katherine11 Posted March 30, 2011 Report Share Posted March 30, 2011 I think it will not... 'cause KARA continues to be famous in the country... KARA fighting! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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