121129 KARA to receive a Best Dresser Award in Japan

Hallyu group KARA is being recognized for its style and fashion in Japan.

The secretariat of International Jewellery Tokyo(IJT), the organizer of IJT 2013, the largest jewelry exhibition in Japan, announced on November 27 that Korean girl group KARA had been selected as the recipients of the 24th Japanese Best Jewellery Wearer Awards female category.

The awards ceremony will be held on the second day of the 24th IJT, which will be held for three days from January 23 next year at Big Sight in Tokyo Odaiba.

This year’s prize winner in the male category is Japanese gymnast Kohei Uchimura, a London Olympics gold medalist.

KARA joins the list of other Korean stars who have been the recipient of the award in the past including Lee Byung Hun, Won Bin and Girls’ Generation.

121130 KARA’s Gyuri, Jiyoung and Seungyeon release solo MVs for Korean ‘KARA Solo Collection’

Following the first set of music videos featuring Nicole and Goo Hara’s solo tracks, KARA has now unveiled the music videos for Gyuri and Jiyoung’s tracks from their ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album.

Gyuri’s solo track “Daydream” features a tango-like rhythm and plays out much like a musical number. The music video also stars Jung Seok Won, who plays the lead male character.

Jiyoung’s “Wanna Do” is described as a rock ballad and features Supernova’s Park Geon Il on the music video’s storyline. Seungyeon, on the other hand, will transform into a rockstar for her solo track “Guilty”, the song which will further showcase her individual colors apart from KARA.

121129 KARA's Gyuri receives praises with her cameo appearance in "What Is Mom"

KARA's goddess Park Gyu Ri has just made a cameo apperance in sitcom What is Mom.

Although she only appeared for a few seconds, her appearance garnered much attention

Gyu Ri took the role of a gorgeous, stylish lady, who's the new renter of Moon Hee's grandma. With her beautiful look and fashionable style, she attracted every men around.

Gyuri's cameo received so many possitive comments. One of the staff shared, "Although her appearance was short, Gyuri still checked everything carefully, from her outfits, hair style and sentences".

Currently, 'What is mom' is broadcasted every monday and tuesday.

121129 KARA releases jacket photos for Korean ‘KARA Solo Collection’

 

 As reported earlier, KARA will be releasing its ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album in Korea. After pre-releasing the first set of music videos featuring Nicole and Goo Hara’s solo tracks, they have now unveiled unseen jacket photos from their upcoming album.

‘KARA Solo Collection’ was previously released in September in Japan, and will be released in Korea on December 4th. The album was produced by the Sweetune team, including Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo, as well as composer Lee Joo Hyung and G-High.

Check out the photos below!

 

 

 

121128 Kara′s Goo Hara and Nicole to Battle as Couples with New Solo Singles

 

Kara′s Goo Hara and Nicole are on for a new couple battle with their good-looking music video partners.

On November 28, Goo Hara and Nicole will be releasing through Kara′s official YouTube channel and online music sites the music videos for their solo songs from Kara′s first Solo Collection.

Nicole and Goo Hara are up to bat for the first round of releases. Nicole will be unveiling her solo Lost, and Goo Hara will reveal her own single Secret Love.






















The music videos, which were previously released with their corresponding Japanese singles, feature rising male stars who volunteered to help the members out.

Nicole′s music video features Lee Jong Seok, who Nicole worked with as a music show host in the past. Lost is a traditional R&B piece that sings of longing for a lost love.



Goo Hara′s music video stars the idol-turned-actor Im Si Wan. Through her medium-tempo urban dance single Secret Love, Goo Hara aims to emphasize her cute and bouncy charms once again. She appears as a cute stalker who has a crush on Im Si Wan, and the two will get together in a proposal scene as well as a couple dance.

Park Gyuri, Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young′s solos will be released on November 30.

Photo credit: DSP Media

121128 KARA’s Hara and Nicole release solo MVs for Korean version of ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album

As reported earlier, KARA will be releasing their new album, ‘KARA Solo Collection‘, in Korea after having previously revealed the Japanese version earlier this year.

The album features the members’ solo songs and music videos, and will come in three different versions.

DSP Media has unveiled the MVs of the Korean version, which seem to be pretty much the same as their previous Japanese PVs, for the solo songs of Hara and Nicole, so check them out link below.

Preview at : Secret Love, Lost

121127 KARA to receive award at the ‘Jewelry Best Dresser Awards’ in Japan

KARA will receive a Special Award at Japan’s ‘24th Jewelry Best Dresser Awards‘.

The largest Japanese jewelry exhibition, IJT (International Jewelry Tokyo) 2013 will begin on January 23rd at the Tokyo International Exhibition Center in Odaiba, Tokyo Bay. On the second day of the event, KARA will receive the ‘Jewelry Best Dresser Award’. This award celebrates great fashion sense and achievement. This award also draws much interest from the media and people in Japan.

In 2010, actor Lee Byung Hun had received the same award, and other Koreans who received the award include Girls’ Generation and Won Bin.

Congratulations to KARA!

121127 NHK clarifies why no Korean artists are included in the ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’ lineup

Japan’s NHK clarified why there were no Korean artists included in this year’s ‘Kouhaku Uta Gassen‘ lineup.

Even though artists such as TVXQ, Girls’ Generation, and KARA had attended last year, this year no Korean artists received an invitation. Many people assumed that the Dokdo Island controversy had played a part in the lack of K-pop stars.

However, NHK clarified this sentiment stating, “The Dokdo controversy had nothing to do with it. ‘Kohaku Uta Gassen’ artists are chosen based on the artist activities and the support they receive from the general public. This year, the Korean artists’ scores had fallen compared to last year. There was no political reason.”

Some Japanese fans welcomed the lack of Korean artists at the biggest musical event of the year, but others protested the lack of representation, commenting, “There’s no doubt that political problems were a factor“.

121126 KARA shows individual charms for ‘Dazed & Confused’

In addition to Goo Hara’s pictorial, other KARA members graced the cover of ‘Dazed & Confused’ magazine, displaying each member’s individual charms.

Park Gyuri showed her own distinctive charisma and transformed into goddess queen. Nicole portrayed a fierce yet lovely devil girl and Han Seungyeon is a bold femme fatale. The maknae Kang Jiyoung transformed into mature, sophisticated woman and Goo Hara is a beautiful winter princess.

Staff on set commented that despite their busy schedules, the members successfully and accurately portrayed their pictorial’s concept.

 

 

 

In addition to Goo Hara’s pictorial, other KARA members graced the cover of ‘Dazed & Confused’ magazine, displaying each member’s individual charms.

Park Gyuri showed her own distinctive charisma and transformed into goddess queen. Nicole portrayed a fierce yet lovely devil girl and Han Seungyeon is a bold femme fatale. The maknae Kang Jiyoung transformed into mature, sophisticated woman and Goo Hara is a beautiful winter princess.

Staff on set commented that despite their busy schedules, the members successfully and accurately portrayed their pictorial’s concept.

121127 KARA to release solo collection album in Korea

KARA will be releasing its solo collection album in Korea!

According to DSP Media, KARA’s ‘KARA Solo Collection’ album, which was released in Japan on September 5th, will be released in Korea. The group plans to release their solo tracks along with each corresponding music video starting with Nicole and Hara’s tracks on November 28th, followed by Gyuri, Seungyeon and Jiyoung’s tracks on the 30th.

DSP Media also revealed that KARA members participated in the creation of their tracks. The members took part in writing the lyrics for their individual songs as well as directing its music videos to further display their own colors onto the tracks.

The regular and limited edition of the ‘KARA Solo Collection’ will be available on December 4th.