coffeebeanie Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 (edited) Pretty Girl: Kara's version of So Hot? The Princess Illness. Girl group Kara is enjoying sensational popularity with the fans in their 10's through their newest single Pretty Girl. The title song of their 2nd mini-album Pretty Girl, is all about the princess illness. The song is a cute and lively anthem for young girls to help them realize their value and for them to be able to walk confidently anywhere they may go. The song is enjoying high popularity in various music charts. This is quite a big success as the song has been just released last week. And its not only Kara. Girl groups singing about the princess illness, saying "I'm really pretty" seems to be the trend. This is specially true among the younger generation, from 10-20 years old, who are in that stage where they are most conscious about their outer appearances. Another song of this kind is So Hot by the Wonder Girls. With lines such as "Why did mom give birth to me this way" and "I'm too pretty" sung by 5 young girls captured the heart of many fan boys. This may seem stuck up to some, but others fell in love with the song. But of course, Kara's Pretty Girl and Wonder Girl's So Hot's contents are different. So Hot talks about being a princess from the day they were born, whereas Pretty Girl encourages girls to work hard and be determined to become a princess. One on hand, the major factor is the sexiness, while on the other hand, it is cuteness. And because of this, the song's feeling seems to be completely different from each other. But what is common in these 2 songs is the yearning of young girls everywhere to become pretty princesses. DSP Entertainment explains that "The song is really not a copy of So Hot, and although some fans compare Pretty Girl to it, the genre and the feel of the two songs are really different." "We just tried to convey the thoughts of the young girls nowadays and that is why it is enjoying much popularity. The same goes for So Hot - the songs are just reflections of the thoughts of young generation", they explained. source: NEWS LINK thanks to mae! translated by coffeebeanie@karaholic IF TAKING OUT, GIVE FULL CREDITS. DO NOT ADD IN OR REMOVE -- Just had to emphasize the part I liked best. As a fan of both groups, I'm really happy that they are enjoying whatever popularity they have now. Each girl really deserves it. And I hope all the bashing stops sometime soon. Edited December 11, 2008 by coffeebeanie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
louise Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 ooo another article translated.. aww ehehe you are very fast Tin i really like the tone of the article, Kara are really making a name for themselves with Pretty Girl, YAY hopefully more positive feedback and promo will continue. hmm, i kind of think DSP does not really have to explain anything, but oh well i guess if it helps stop the comparisons. again, thank you so much for the prompt translation Tin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chupachups Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 haha! Kara is having lots of young fans eh? but its good, i guess. lol. pretty nice article, not a bad comparison. the writer weighs the differences and similarities well enough. i always feel that Pretty Girl is a song made for Gyuri. haha! since she's always saying that she's pretty and all. which of course, is the truth. lol. its good that both groups are targeting to fans their age. thanks again tin! and mae! woots! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanda Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Os many articles today! I'm happy, more more attention to the girls. DSP didn't explain right, anyway... I like more Pretty Girl than So Hot. Because, I think the lyrics in So Hot are so shallow and Pretty Girl is about confidence. The girls need confidence and "Pretty Girl" is a charming song that estimulates this feeling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godric29 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 Indeed so many articles about Kara these days...lol Pretty girl is not only teling you that you are pretty but also tells us that we should have confidence in ourselves...XD Believe in our own capabilities and keep working hard... Just like our Kara...Wohooo I hope they stop comparing because they are different from one another...lol Thank you very much for the translations Tin onni ^^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovable Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 i totally agree that the two songs are totally different. but i like pretty girl better. lol. and i'm happy that they are finally rising to the top! ahaha.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mae Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 at first glance, the title seems like our girls are copying wg lol but yup, both songs send different messages .. it's interesting though how it says that the songs are just a reflection of today's youth.. hmm something to think about but yea we are all self conscious especially around the teen years haha i think KARA's idea of a "princess" is different also.. more like work hard, go to school, be happy thanks tin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
하늘~ Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 ah great news !! ~ hehehe this makes me so happy . im so happy for KARA they deserve be more popular im totally a fan of them in this moment i really like their songs and yay ! but with SO HOT !? no way xD ~ totally different I really hope Pretty girl can win some mutizens the song has a very nice lyrics and cute dance xP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ayuki27 Posted December 11, 2008 Report Share Posted December 11, 2008 I am not at all as to resemble two songs on the contrary they are completely different ^ ^ thank you *__* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiLaZnXoGrL Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 The only two things that are remotely similar in those two songs is the words Pretty and Hot. Pretty Girl and So Hot is two totally different song in tone and theme. But I'm glad the article pointed out that those are two different songs, some people can't tell the difference. So Hot's lyrics is more of the princess syndrome than Pretty Girl, cause Pretty Girl is about all about building confidence. Ask Gyuri, she would know. lol <3 Thanks for the article! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kara_Hyori Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I like both of the songs and the groups but I agree with DSP... the songs just give the girls to have more confidence with themselves... and I'm pretty much sure that teenagers love Kara's song... anyways, thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SushiRiceChopstix Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 omg i really dont like when people comapre but yeah..the songs share the same popularity omg kara is doing so great! mutizen..?! whoo! lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
selah Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 i like both songs hehe but i think that so hot is more of a sexier kind of song while pretty girl is a cutesy refreshing song. thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyssy Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 yay! so much kara news... i like that this article is acknowledging the girls for sending a positive message through Pretty Girl and i also like that the article cleared up the differences between So Hot and Pretty Girl i like both Kara and WG... so if fans have to compare Pretty Girl and So Hot... they should talk about the success of both songs and how addictive both of the songs are other than that... the songs are completely different to me... they both have different images as well... thanks for translating tin =] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherylveenc Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 the pretty fever continues in korea thx to kara! alot of ppl sure got encouraged now (; sexy and cute is really two different things i like this article thanks Tin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solin Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 I like both song but preffer Pretty Girl not because of KARA but because this song learn us to have faith in what we are : be confidence and workd hard ! And really I don't see any comon points between the two songs except that it is a song sing by 5 girls and the words Pretty/Hot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlegenie Posted December 12, 2008 Report Share Posted December 12, 2008 yeah of course pretty girl n so hot is diff. but i love pretty girl mor type cause im more to cute type than hot type. kekeke~~ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sungmin's Wife Posted December 13, 2008 Report Share Posted December 13, 2008 Both songs are really different. I like both songs but I don't hink anyone should be comparing and judging these 2 groups if ever. Pretty Girl is an awesome song really giving people confidence to those who are struggling with their outer appearance. Especially with the eating disorders happening people need to listen to Pretty Girl and be able to walk tall and proud that they were born. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jihaebutt Posted December 14, 2008 Report Share Posted December 14, 2008 pretty girl is girl power! (: idk. i feel like it's a totally different genre than So Hot. XD it's like comparing Haru Haru and Happiness. or something. i wish i could dance to pretty girl. that'd be so cool. haha. (: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kas4u Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Thanks for the translation. I never really put together So Hot and Pretty Girl. I guess similar concept, but totally different in message and beat. Anyways, like both songs. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hana Posted December 15, 2008 Report Share Posted December 15, 2008 Dudddeeee Pretty Girl and So Hot are completely different. I hate how they're always comparing Kara to Wondergirls because then it makes the Wondergirls fans mad because they think Kara's copying them...which they aren't. Kara is unique >=( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GearsOfDeath Posted December 26, 2008 Report Share Posted December 26, 2008 "Hot" and "Pretty" is different lol.. And their lyric is different.. The dance too Lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chanikarn Posted February 12, 2010 Report Share Posted February 12, 2010 ah great news !! ~ hehehe this makes me so happy . im so happy for KARA they deserve be more popular im totally a fan of them in this moment i really like their songs and yay ! but with SO HOT !? no way xD ~ totally different I really hope Pretty girl can win some mutizens the song has a very nice lyrics and cute dance xP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celeztine Posted February 24, 2010 Report Share Posted February 24, 2010 Thanks for the news & Sharing for us Kara Hwaiting!!!~<3 Karaholic Jjang!!!~<3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akira jung solon Posted March 8, 2010 Report Share Posted March 8, 2010 I love both songs!!!!! I hope they'll stop comparing pretty girl and so hot. :3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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