I'm a kamilia from the U.S (more specifically, Pennsylvania). I've been a fan of KARA for four years now and I've been listening to kpop in general since '08...so like five years now? KARA wasn't the first girl group that I encountered when I first got into kpop and when I did watch their earlier music videos, which included "Pretty Girl" and "Rock U", I have to admit that I wasn't really impressed with them at all. I just remember thinking to myself like what the heck did I watch? lol. But then, "Honey" came out and I was pretty hesitant to watch/listen to it...however, I decided to give it a shot! I was so glad that I not only gave them a chance, but in a way that fate also gave me a chance with them too. I liked how simplistic the "Honey" video was and the song was/still is catchy to this very day.
Even after "Honey" though, I still didn't consider myself a true fan yet. I felt like KARA was a mystery since they weren't on many variety shows yet. Like most other kamilias, I became a fan in '09 when "Mr." came out. I believe this was when KARA's popularity sky-rocketed for sure, so even more variety shows and appearances! That time period was when I learned a lot about these five beautiful girls and their individual charms. Unfortunately, a year later was when everything turned for the worst. The lawsuit between KARA and DSP just shattered my heart and spirit. I remember watching KARA in Japan reading the supportive messages on a television screen and crying. That image has stayed with me ever since then and every time I think about it, I ever so ugly cry too. I've never cried over any group, not even my many bias boy groups (specifically DBSK, who split up the year before) so I kinda surprised myself when it happened. To be honest, even if I could, I wouldn't have changed anything about that lawsuit. Although others might have thought it was bad, it taught me two important things: 1.) KARA is a strong group (for sticking with each other through thick and thin) 2.) kamilia really is a family (we all supported each other and KARA not only through the tough times, but always)
To Kamilias, thank you so much for befriending me and others as well! The love and support we have for KARA is just amazing. I'm proud to call myself a kamilia because we never cause any troubles for our girls or to any other fandom (even if they don't do the same for us lol). We're not the biggest fandom out there, but we're probably one of the most united fandoms for sure. Thank you for cheering our girls on at events when I or other kamilas couldn't. Oh yeah, thank you for all loving the girls equally and not alienating any of the members! I love you all~
Finally, I want to thank my five (six) angels Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Nicole Jung, Goo Hara, Kang Jiyoung, and Kim Sunghee for allowing me to give girl groups a fair chance and for being exceptional role models. I honestly can't find anything wrong with any of the girls (like seriously, how do some of you guys pick out only one bias?!). Although KARA isn't the greatest singers/dancers in kpop, they have something that other groups don't have and that is heart. I haven't seen a more humble girl group than KARA (even if they are already popular) and that's another thing (out of the million reasons) I love about them, they haven't changed since debut. Congrats on the anniversary girls! Six years down, a whole bunch more to come!!
p.s. thank you karaholic for having this giveaway, even if I don't win (sadly)...it was just nice to let out my feelings for KARA and Kamilias. Sorry this was so long lol.