130810 KARA's Nicole poses with Woohyun at Infinite's concert

KARA's Nicole shared a photo taken with Woohyun at the backstage of Infinite's 'One Great Step' World Tour in Seoul on August 9.

Nicole wrote on her instagram account, 'INFINITE One Great Step** Pretty Nam Woohyun. Smart smart hehe~~ World Tour Fighting! ^-^"

In the picture, Nicole is showing her concert pass next to Woohyun and smiling brightly together. Glad to know that Nicole cheered for INFINITE on their first World Tour concert.

Source: Nicole's instagram

130804 ‘Entertainment Relay’ KARA Kang Jiyoung, “I Want To Act With Gong Yoo”

Girl group KARA’s member Kang Jiyoung chose actor Gong Yoo as the actor she wants to work with.

In KBS2 “Entertainment Relay” aired today, actor Lee Min Ki and KARA’s Han Seungyeon and Kang Jiyoung filming for a photo shoot were interviewed.

The three seemed to have been a lot less awkward from the beginning, as they had gotten closer through working together for the photo shoot.

As an actor she wants to work with, Kang Jiyoung chose Gong Yoo and said, “I’m studying hard,” not being able to hold in her smiles as she talked about Gong Yoo.

Photo Credit: KBS2

130731 KARA To Release New Japanese Album!

KARA will be releasing new Japanese album in August.

Girl group KARA is confirmed to have their comeback in Japan as they will be releasing new album titled “Fantastic Girls” on the 28th of August. The album is said to have a total of 10 tracks including “Bye Bye Happy Days!” and “Thank You Summer Love”.
The album will have 3 different versions and will be coming out with posters.

Written by: angelclowie18@dkpopnews.net

130730 DSP Media and Sidus HQ deny dating speculations between Hara and Lee Soohyuk

KARA’s Hara has denied allegations that she is dating model-actor Lee Soohyuk. For the past few days, Hara and Soohyuk were a hot topic on various online portals after fans spotted them together in Harajuku, Japan.

DSP Media immediately issued a statement clarifying that the two are just good friends. Hara is currently in Japan to join KARA as they promote their new single, while Soohyuk only visited for a vacation. The agency further added that the two got closer through Soohyuk’s friend Kim Youngkwang, whom Hara met while filming the cinedrama “Secret Love.”

Sidus HQ, the management agency Lee Soohyuk is signed with, also clarified that the model-actor visited Japan for vacation after filming for the drama, “Shark.” It was also stated that Lee Soohyuk is currently not in a relationship.

Source: Tenasia

130731 KARA-Quincy Jones to Perform at World Peace Concert, ‘Hiroshima 2013′

Girl group KARA and conductor Jung Myung Hoon along with the ‘King of Pop’ Quincy Jones will be performing at the Japan ‘Hiroshima 2013′ concert to spread the word of peace.

This concert started on July 27 and will continue on to August 5. This is the ‘Peace Arch Hiroshima Project’ that is part of the ‘World Peace Concert Hiroshima 2013′.

Many other artists from various genres will also be performing at the concert as well.

An official commented, “We are excited to have popular group KARA perform at the concert. We hope that this will also be another stepping stone between Korea and Japan as well.”

This concert will also show traditional Japan dance and other performances to further spread the culture and peace of Japan.

130727 KARA releases Jiyoung & Nicole versions “Thank You Summer Love” MVs

KARA releases the solo version MVs of members Nicole and Jiyoung, check out the MVs below

130728 KARA releases Hara’s ‘Thank You Summer Love’ solo version MV!

After revealing the solo versions of Nicole and Jiyoung’s ‘Thank You Summer Love’ MV yesterday, here comes Hara’s solo MV. Check below:

130728 KARA Park Kyuri, Picture With Sunflower

Girl group KARA’s member Park Kyuri revealed a self-camera photo.

Today, Park Kyuri posted on her Twitter, “Sunflower” along with a picture.

In the picture, Park Kyuri is holding a sunflower, showing off her beauty. She is wearing a pink jacket and has her hair tied naturally into a ponytail.

Park Kyuri recently revealed her acting skills through MBC queen drama “Nail Shop Paris.”

Photo Credit: Park Kyuri Twitter

130728 IU, Leaving the MC Position of ‘Inkigayo’ After 2 Years ‘My Experience With Nicole and Goo Hara Were Most Memorable

IU will be leaving her MC position of ‘Inkigayo.’

After 2 years and 4 months of being the MC, IU will be leaving SBS “Inkigayo.” In today’s episode, IU announced that she’ll be leaving, bringing sadness to her fans.

IU said, “I remember the first time when I started with B2ST’s Gikwang. I once said ‘MCkayo’ instead of ‘Inkigayo’ by mistake.”

As the MCs that fit best with her, she chose KARA’s Nicole and Goo Hara and as the one she had the most difficult time, she said, “Hwang…,” teasing her current partner, ZE:A’s Hwang Kwanghee.

Internet users who saw this commented, “I’m so sad~ She was such a great MC,” “Wow, it’s been 2 years already,” and “IU, we’ll miss you!”

Photo Credit: SBS

130726 KARA Kang Jiyoung-Nicole Turn Into Cartoon Characters

Girl group KARA’s member Kang Jiyoung turned into the cartoon character Pippi Longstocking.

Yesterday, KARA’s Nicole posted on her Instagram, “Pigtails JY” along with a picture.

In the picture, Kang Jiyoung’s hair is tied to her sides with a yellow tie, turning into the animation character Pippi. Nicole was also in a pink dress with a pink ribbon in her hair, looking like a cartoon character as well.

Internet users who saw this commented, “You look like cartoon characters,” “So cute,” etc.

Photo Credit: Nicole Instagram