131024 KARA’s Kang Jiyoung, Not a Girl, Not Quite a Woman “Innocent Yet Sexy”

Kang Jiyoung, Not a Girl, Not Quite a Woman… ‘Innocent & Sexy’

Girl group KARA member Kang Jiyoung showed off her innocent yet sexy charm, which is attracting attention among fans.

Kang Jiyoung recently had a photo shoot for a fashion magazine, with which she won the admiration of fans by freely crossing the boundary between youth and womanhood.

At the shoot, she exposed a little bit of shoulder and radiated her sex appeal, and also she brought forth her youthful beauty with a girl-like innocence. She was able to switch between concepts with her gaze and poses, and was praised from the staff for the mature attitude she brought to the set.

In the interview following the photo shoot, she revealed, “When I was young, I wanted to hurry up and become 20 years old (Korea’s “legal” age). But once I turned 20, I found that there’s not much to it.” She continued, “Although I still don’t feel much different, I try hard to act like an adult with my actions and in my thoughts. Even when I pose for photo shoots, I try to fully understand the concept and strike poses and make facial expressions that fit best with the concepts.”

She also said, “More than anything, I’m sad there’s only 2 months left of being 20. I still have so many things I want to do, and I don’t know what I should do first.”

Photo credit: SURE

131024 Goo Hara Revealed to Have Fainted During Kara's Japan Concert Tour

On October 24, DSP Media, home to girl group Kara, told local news agencies that member Goo Hara suddenly fainted from exhaustion during a Japan concert. “Fortunately, it was just due to mild dizziness, and after receiving first aid, Goo Hara returned back onto the stage to greet fans.”

This occurred on October 23 at the Osaka leg of Kara’s “Kara 2nd Japan Tour 2013 Karasia” held at the Osaka-cho Hall. DSP Media has assured that “Goo Hara is steadily recovering and will be able to perform during the tour without a hitch. She received continuous treatment in Japan.”

Kara is currently on tour in Japan for their ”Kara 2nd Japan Tour 2013 Karasia,” hitting seven cities including Yokohama, Fukuoka, Osaka, and Nagoya.

131025 KARA’s Hara is Currently Recovering After Receiving Emergency Medical Attention

KARA’s Hara is Currently Recovering After Receiving Emergency Medical Attention

Girl group KARA’s Hara passed out during a performance in Japan, and her agency reveals why.

On October 23rd, Hara fainted during a performance onstage at their Osaka City Hall ‘KARA 2nd Japan Tour 2013 KARASIA’ concert in Japan, and had to be taken offstage by staff.

A rep from KARA’s agency DSP Media stated on October 24th, “Hara fainted suddenly during the Japan concert due to exhaustion. Fortunately, she only complained of mild dizziness. After she received medical attention, she rested and went back onstage to greet her fans.”

The rep continued, “Hara is currently resting and trying to restore her health, and plans to continue with the next performance without a hitch. She is still receiving treatment in Japan.”

KARA has been on their KARASIA tour in Japan, and will visit Yokohama, Fukuoka, Osaka, Nagoya, for a total of 7 cities.

Photo credit: Vogue Girl

131025 KARA’s Goo Hara assures fans she’s okay after collapsing

KARA’s Goo Hara updated her fans about her health after collapsing in the middle of a concert in Japan.

On October 25th, Hara posted on her Twitter, “Kamilia ~ I’m sorry for making you worry. Today we ended the performance without any hitches! I’ll take care of my health better so I won’t get sick again! Good night everyone -!”, assuring her fans she’s okay.

Goo Hara is reported to have fainted on stage due to exhaustion during KARA’s concert at the Osaka’s Osaka-Jo Hall on October 23. After hearing the news, a lot of fans have been worried for Goo Hara’s well-being.

131025 KARA Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Yeon, Ready for the Winter with Republic of Aurora

Girl group KARA’s Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young are ready for winter wonderland posing for a 2013 winter collection alongside actor Lee Min Ki.

The concept that was being showed in the collection”Republic of Aurora”, was the warmth from winter fun. While Lee Min Ki showed his alluring looks, KARA’s maknae Kang Ji Young played as the mood-maker and Han Seung Yeon brought on her aegyo.

During the said photo shoot, Han Seung Yeon and Lee Min Ki did a couple’s pose andtheir photographer asked for more romantic expressions from them, the singer suddenly gave a back-hug to Lee Min Ki, surprising everyone.

KARA is on their Japanese arena tour which started last October 8 at Yokohama and will continue to perform next month.

131022 KARA Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young Poses with Lee Min Ki

KARA members Han Seung Yeon and Kang Ji Young posed for a winter concept photo shoot with Lee Min Ki.

October 22, photos from a “winter vacation” themed photo shoot with Hang Seung Yeon, Kang Ji Young and Lee Min Ki have been released.

A staff member at the photo shoot revealed that photographer suddenly requested Kang Ji Young to give Lee Min Ki a back hug. Kang Ji Young followed directions and created a warm couple look in the photos.

131023 KARA Goo Hara Displays Unchanging Doll-Like Beauty "Have a Good Day"

KARA's member Goo Hara revealed a self-camera photo.

Today, Goo Hara posted on her Twitter, "Have a great day today," along with a picture.

In the picture, Goo Hara is wearing her blonde hair down while showing off her beauty.

Internet users who saw this commented, "Crazy 'V' line," "She's so pretty," and etc...

Photo Credit: Goo Hara Twitter

131020 It’s KARA’s ‘Show Time’ in new K-SWISS CFs

K-SWISS reveals new F/W CFs featuring their pretty endorsers from KARA. KARA are having fun wearing their colorful KARA jackets while dancing playfully.

Watch their new CFs below:

131021 KARA Goo Hara, Mirror Self-Camera

Group KARA’s member Goo Hara revealed a self-camera photo.

Today, Goo Hara posted on her Twitter, “The pretty pink camera that Yoon Jung gave me. It takes such great pictures and self-camera thank you” along with a picture.

In the picture, Goo Hara has her long brown hair down and is holding the camera in her hand. She wore white skinny jeans and a black shirt that revealed her shoulders.

Photo Credit: Goo Hara Twitter

131007 KARA’s Nicole Explains Her Departure From The Group In Heartfelt Message To Fans

With the news that KARA member Nicole is not up for a contract renewal under her agency DSP Media, many fans are worried about what this means for the future of the group.

On Sunday, October 6, Nicole left a lengthy and heartfelt message for her fans explaining the situation and hopefully putting everyone at ease over the sensitive matter.

Below is the entirety of what she wrote:

To my dear Kamilia,

I’m sorry for making you worry with rumors of our re-contracting and breaking apart … and for hurting you. But I was also surprised and disbelieving at the fact that my departure and contract issues were publicized, just before our Japanese tour. But I wanted to speak my mind about the matter so I’m going to post it here.

The most important thing … I started as a KARA member and I want to see the end as a KARA member. But after reading the articles and interviews saying that I would be switched out from KARA since I wasn’t up for a contract renewal … it was very frustrating and confusing.

I think that my renewal debate with DSP Media is not a renewal as a KARA member, but as an artist. Although I may not be an artist under the company, I hope to find a solution where I can continue with the group I’ve been with since the beginning.

I’m just one person. I don’t think that KARA should change, or be broken apart, because of me. So I thought about splitting up my contracts between me as a KARA member and me in relation to the company, split between my private and public life.

I still have a lot of goals. That’s why I want to re-make myself, while doing my best within KARA. To do that, I feel that I need time and effort … that’s why I decided to not renew my personal contract with DSP, since I wanted to put that effort into my future.

As KARA, we received much love from Kamilia and want to show a better side of us to you, but as this happening escalates and hurts you … it hurts me too. I was hurt by the stories about renewals and member changes. I don’t think that a single person owns KARA. Since I’m a member of KARA and am responsible for the name, I had the same thoughts as above.

But if everyone and representatives of KARA disagree with me and consider this impossible, I will return to a private person by the name of Jung Nicole.

Regardless of my renewal status with the company, I promise to continue promoting as a KARA member. I do, and always will, love KARA and am happy working as a KARA member … and the group is such a big part of my life.

Thank you so much to everyone who loves and supports us …

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The emotional message from the singer means that now fans can expect to play the waiting game to see just how the group will move on after Nicole’s contract is officially up in early 2014.