Hara Amuro Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) If Hara continues to improve her vocals, does anyone think she may have the best shot at performing in Japan either with the group or by herself? She looks very doll-like and Japan love artists who looks cute and unique. I actually thought she was Japanese when I first saw her perform and I know I wasn't the only one who thought so too. Edited August 6, 2009 by anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tetsutora Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I agree that she has all of the qualifications to make her a successful idol in Japan, except that she is not Japanese. She would have to be able to speak & sing in Japanese first I think. Also it is a very competitive market, but I would like to believe you are right. Still as much as I Love her, I do not think she is yet ready to be solo in any way. (maybe just for a single performance? a special appearance or something) In many respects she reminds me of Tomomi Itano from AKB48, especially with brown hair. both in looks & in personality, although Tomomi is a bit more self appreciating. But even though Tomochin is a front girl in AKB, she still has to work very hard to do well in the Japanese market. Judging it using Tomochin as a comparison, I think for now Hara is best off winning the Korean market. Hara is my favorite idol, So I want to see her Loved everywhere, but I think Japan is a hard market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyJ Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 she's got a chance^^ i think even kara can 'fight' in the japan industry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chupachups Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 nah, Hara just joined Kara. Even if her vocals improve dramatically, i doubt she will ever ditch the group for a solo career. She got to where she is today because of Kara. DSP is the only company that gave her the chance to debut as an entertainer. Hara is a wise girl, i doubt she will forget her roots and just leave for Japan one day just because she might be well-accepted there. if talking about Kara as A GROUP, yep, they might have a chance at being successful in Japan. They seemed to like their music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweetppucciono Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 (edited) I hope not only Hara will be success in Japan but also KARA... Edited March 24, 2009 by Sweetppucciono Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkee Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 she would have a chance along with KARA. i love her improvements no doubt about that. i think together as a group would be better to debut. don't you think? i agree, she has the JAPANESE idol vibe. but i would like for her to stick with KARA that's her family.[the members&fans] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dana Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think she could ... She's very 'kawaii' :3 KARA could become popular as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihaebutt Posted March 24, 2009 Report Share Posted March 24, 2009 I think she could make it. If she went, though, I think she should just like, sing a song for an OST or something or do a collab with another artist, not release a solo single. But not now, maybe not even for another year or two. KARA is just starting to taste fame, and they need a lot more of it before they start branching out into other countries. Maybe after more hits and more wins, maybe after they're more well-known in asia. But if she/KARA goes into Japan now, they're going to have one heck of a hard time adjusting. And (disregarding the language barrier if she goes), if she already looks like a famous Japanese star, then she's going to have something really special to set her apart. Because people aren't really interested in look-alikes. you know? (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hara Amuro Posted April 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 4, 2009 (edited) I just realized that it takes a very long time to improve on singing ability and to learn another language. I don't think Hara could become a solo artist anytime soon. I do think she has a future in acting if Kara breaks up for any reason. Edited April 21, 2009 by Hara Amuro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silencer Posted April 5, 2009 Report Share Posted April 5, 2009 Someday, Kara will be promoted and worked in Japan like SS501. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megs306 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 Someday, Kara will be promoted and worked in Japan like SS501. i hope so Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sakuya28 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i think kara will be promoted at japan also.. hara can be really popular in japan if that happens.. she's good at dancing and she's petite.. they just need to study japanese language 8D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris8c8 Posted April 20, 2009 Report Share Posted April 20, 2009 i think it it could totally happen , prob sooner than we think too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solin Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 I also think Hara could be really popular in Japan because she has this face that Japaneses like. If KARA start to promote in Japan It wouldn't surprise me if she become the most popular. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fc-12 Posted April 23, 2009 Report Share Posted April 23, 2009 i reckon she could but not solo If KARA debuts in japan, it would take a while for them to do individual work in japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xichigo Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 Hm, I'm not too sure about this. It will be a very bad idea for KARA to promote in Japan any time soon. Because KARA's popularity is just starting to hit off, I feel they need to establish a solid foundation in Korea FIRST, maybe stay active for another 2 to 3, heck, maybe even 4 years, before considering expanding to promoting in another Asian country. Or else.. the results will be very dismal indeed. Also, Japanese is very adverse to foreign artists. DBSK, after releasing so many singles, is only beginning to get popular, and we're talking about DBSK here! And look what happened to Tenjochiki.. .__. SS501 isn't doing too well in Japan either, judging from the singles and album sales. I'm very doubtful if KARA can hit it off in Japan, really. But if DSP is really considering it, KARA has to secure a bigger fanbse in Korea first. And, of course, perfect Japanese. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clc_00_ca Posted April 25, 2009 Report Share Posted April 25, 2009 I'll say as a group they have a chance. Nowadays, japanese are more open to other culture music. But DBSK and Boa are the most succesful kpop artist in japan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anjaejoong Posted May 9, 2009 Report Share Posted May 9, 2009 <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeitalways Posted May 29, 2009 Report Share Posted May 29, 2009 Well if we do take this seriously, yes, in terms of looks Hara has more than a 50-50 chance. She resembles the typical Japanese idol like those from Morning Musume etc. [in fact, IMO, she's even prettier than some current members of Momosu ;p] And anyway, with regards to her vocals, while I admit that hers still has a long way to go compared with the other group members, from what I've heard of Japanese girl groups so far, vocals are underrated. When it comes to the Japanese market. Jk! But seriously, I don't think her voice is an issue here, what matters to the average wota is his idol's face and kawaii factor. Second to that is personality. Unfortunately [or fortunately], the finesse of vocals does not matter. Kusumi Koharu, anyone? But as others have pointed, learning a new language is quite difficult. And improving your accent too. Plus despite the seeming similarities in Jpop and Kpop, the Japanese pop market is actually a different ball game altogether. What works for Korea does not mean it might also guarantee success in Japan. Hara has a chance, but there are a lot needed to work on. The language barrier is first and foremost priority. And I agree with one of the users here, Hara needs something 'special' to break her way through the myriads of girl groups already in existence in Japan. p.s. wow, first post here. and a very long one apparently. 8P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
re.loaded Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Someday, Kara will be promoted and worked in Japan like SS501. I think DSP is keeping KARA in Korea b/c they're making a lot of money out of KARA's popularity right now. Also, DSP knows that SS501 is very popular in Japan, so it's the same situation. Hara could probably make it, but it'd be difficult to stand out b/c there are sooo many female artists in Japan, and a lot of them go for either the "cute/lolita/punkrock, sexy, or tomboy" look. As for KARA the group, I think they'd be able to make it. Are there even many girl groups out in Japan? All I can think of is Hello! Project...The rest are all boybands or co-ed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
albeitalways Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 ^ Yup there are. AKB48 for instance. Already 40+ girls in there. There are subunits for them. And there's Idoling!, 9nine, SPEED and many others. H!P has an empire of girl groups under their wing. Eggs, Buono, C-ute etc. But IMHO, Korean girl groups are better [costumes and dance-wise] than Japanese ones. So I think Kara as a group can make it. I'm just not sure if Hara goes solo. Hmm...they just need a new style, like idk sexy chic or preppy freestyle uh..that kind of thing. But definitely not the image they used in Honey and Pretty Girl bc that's just like most Jpop girl groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
susiboom Posted May 30, 2009 Report Share Posted May 30, 2009 Someday, Kara will be promoted and worked in Japan like SS501. agree !!! i hope kara will be successful in Japan like SS501 !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 i'm sure it's been mentioned before, but she looks a bit like namie amuro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
So-eunly Posted June 7, 2009 Report Share Posted June 7, 2009 I agree she looks like a doll.. Especially when her hair is curled... I really love Hara and I think if Kara will debut in Japan.. Hara will be famous because of her doll -like appearance... ::LoveKARA:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llindvior Posted July 14, 2009 Report Share Posted July 14, 2009 I think the language problem should be a barrier, the Japanese will like Hara sure, but to be successful is much more harder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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