joel. Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Girl Group Kara has exceeded expectations in Japan. It was announced that Kara are holding their Japanese showcase fanmeeting in Akasaka, Tokyo at a venue which seats 1400 people. Consequently the reactions of Japanese fans have been explosive. With tickets on sale for less than a week, for the 1400 seats available more than 3000 people (and counting) have registered. With the number of registrants steadily increasing to this day, Kara should be very pleased with themselves. A PR stated "This is beyond all of our expectations, even we are astonished. We are currently in discussions over how to move forward." This could possibly be a sign of Kara skyrocketing to fame in Japan. After well-known Japanese gagman Gegitan Hitori's continuous talks about Kara, the girl group has become quite a topic of conversation in the country. They even appeared through video on Japan's great idol group show, Arashi's homework. Meanwhile Kara have said "Around January in the new year we will announce our new album and, initially, focus on Korean activities; our Japanese activities will need to be evaluated a little more closely before any are made definite." Journalist: Kim Hyung-woo source: Newsen translated by joel.@KARAholic. CREDIT FULLY WHEN REDISTRIBUTING. DO NOT REMOVE OR EDIT CREDIT LINE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chupachups Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hoho! that's nice. maybe they can do it in a bigger place. They should totally invite Gegitan Hitori as a special guest or something. Afterall, he did helped promoting them on tv! Even before their actual debut in Japan. Excited to hear of their album in January! Thanks Joel for translating! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaraNice Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) "Around January in the new year we will announce our new album and, initially, focus on Korean activities; our Japanese activities will need to be evaluated a little more closely before any are made definite." It's great that they're not rushing! Think about it first, focus and take over Korea then Japan. GO KARA!!! Fighting! thanks for translating!!! Edited December 14, 2009 by KaraNice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyJ Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Woot woot thanks joel for translating kara is getting known in japan through the comedian=)) happy to see kara establishing in japan cant wait for jan though lol..COMEBACK!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magnifigue Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 This is good news, I'm glad the girls are well-received there. Hopefully more people will take notice of them later onwards. Hahaha, I'm quite grateful to the Japanese Comedian, he's such a cute fanboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopsuey Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 oh my god ! i thought it wouldn't even sell out cause of the price before... but wow... with that many people wanting to go... they could seriously get a better venue, or even have mutiple meet dates!! ahhh so excited, thank you for the translations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firewater07 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I'm happy that they well received in Japan, I hope they become successful when they eventually venture in Japanese market, but I'm just so happy that they will be focusing in Korean activities more and a new album by January - a great news indeed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielisk Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 not only in japan, its already international fame. K-pop is famous worldwide Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KunNueng Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 It's a good news! Hope that they're gonna make a big hit in japan! I have to say Thanksssss to that comedian,a sweet big fanboy of Kara.He did a great job in promoting .teehee Here you go girls,,fighting!!XD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GSNHJ94 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 WOW! They sure are getting famous worldwide! GOGO KARA! KARA JJANG! And many thanks to Mr Hitori for promoting them before their debut in Korea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zhinini Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Wow thats fantastic! the girls are gonna take Asia by storm! I hope they come to my country soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuNiOrx3 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I wonder when will they come sg? If the come during school holidays, I will go there one day before for the signing event! LOL!!! JuNiOrx3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joyfulkara Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 WOW!!!! I'm really happy for them KARA JJANG!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkara Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Kara For Ever <3 I Love them Wow 3000 and only 1400 was expected ? Kara is totally LOVED ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suzanis Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 omo! omo! thanks joel for this wonderful news! at the moment, i have a big smile plastered on my face i'm so proud of our girls.. i knew that they'd do great in japan... but was quite surprised that the tickets to their fan meet received such hot response!! yeayyy! they might hv to organise multiple dates or bigger avenue for the event. AND they must invite Hitori-san who hv done a marvelous job of promoting them in japan. i do hope they record the moment KARA actually meet him in person coz i hv a feeling that he's going to get all misty-eyed and all LOL KARA hwaitingggg!! and yeahhh .. will look forward to their new album in january... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemini Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Although Kara isn't the most successful girl group in korea but they sure are receiving lots of love from the Japanese fans. I feel glad for them. Edited December 14, 2009 by Gemini Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mae Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 I was hoping they could get a full house but to have so many people gain interest looks really good.. DSP better work hard with this.. and yay KARA's album.. around the new year.. thanks joel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebuddybud Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hellll yeaahh~~!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkee Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hoho! that's nice. maybe they can do it in a bigger place. They should totally invite Gegitan Hitori as a special guest or something. Afterall, he did helped promoting them on tv! Even before their actual debut in Japan. ^^agreed! He should be invited as a special guest (: Anyways, wow. our girls...even though we are almost about the same age..gosh, im so proud of them. Their hard work has paid off. Im still happy that they are still themselves and not divas-like. (: KARA JJANG!~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanda Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) I'm so happy for the girls. This is really a great news. I'm glad that they're working hard in their next album in Korea. Without rushing, but I kinda of wanted to see soon a Japan debut. Thanks for sharing this wonderful news. Edited December 14, 2009 by Nanda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YoonRa Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 hoho! that's nice. maybe they can do it in a bigger place. They should totally invite Gegitan Hitori as a special guest or something. Afterall, he did helped promoting them on tv! Even before their actual debut in Japan. Excited to hear of their album in January! Thanks Joel for translating! Gegitan Hitori? Totally agree with u Anne! I was thinking when he met with KARA..Maybe he will shocked then fainted..xD lol Ahh..I can't wait for their new album.. curious about the title song.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KARAA<33 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Awesome, this was unexpected! I'm very happy for them. I'm glad they're not going to Japan next year. They should wait a little longer, maybe towards the end of 2010. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baka_Ona Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 They totally rock it!! I'm so proud of them, thanks to this guy ^^ And also Arashi's show I feel they'll do well in Japan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric29 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Its nice to know that the response of Japanese for Kara is nice ^^ And Gekidan Hitori showing his great love for Kara...XD I wish all the luck for Kara and can't wait for their new album next year ^^ Thank you very much for the translations Joel ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PremiumCoffee Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Wow, 1400 fans already in Japan. The Japanese market is the second largest in the world, so hopefully they will be successful. New album in January? Can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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