140912 KARA”s Youngji to sing theme song for upcoming animated movie “Tasty 2: Happy Together”

KARA”s Youngji is already making a name for herself as she has been chosen to sing for upcoming animated movie “Tasty 2: Happy Together” only within a month into her debut!

Youngji will work with the movie”s music supervisor Kim Jun Sung to sing the Korean and Japanese versions of the theme song.

The movie”s producers stated, “We worked with many celebrities including artists for our animations up until now so we were looking for a fresh face. Considering her beauty and talent as well as the fact that it will premiere in Korea and Japan simultaneously, we chose Youngji.”

Youngji shared, “It is such an honor for me to sing the theme song for an animation that is being produced in Korea. I normally like animations so after reading the original “Tasty 2: Happy Together”, I see that it is an animation with a message. I want to sing a sincere song to express those emotions.”

“Tasty 2: Happy Together” is set to premiere in Spring 2015!

140824 Gyuri reveals she gets stressed out by being compared to Hara and Seungyeon”s body

Gyuri revealed that she got stressed out by being in the same group as thinner girls like Hara or Seungyeon.
On the 23rd”s episode of “Quiz to Change the World – Doctor vs Idol“, she revealed, “Out of the members, Hara and Seungyeon have such thin body types that just being with them is stressful. I tried various dieting methods.”

She added, “Since dieting is so difficult, after an important filming, I look for good food because of stress. I eat a lot, and then I feel guilty and work out immediately. If I do that, I get nauseous, and I end up vomiting before I sleep. Because of that, I got reflux esophagitis. I did these kinds of dieting methods before, but not anymore. I diet more wisely now.“

140825 KARA has made a comeback as a four-member group

K-pop girl group KARA returned with mini album “DAY&NIGHT” and its title song “Mamma Mia.” The album”s title is comprised of three words; “DAY” means morning time, “&” means sunset, and “NIGHT” means glamorous night. The album”s concept is Let the party begin when the night comes. The title song “Mamma Mia” is a powerful dance track with additive beat and melody showing off KARA”s charm. Particularly, each member participated in writing the lyrics. The sixth track “The Story” is an acoustic medium ballad track and members wrote and sang the song in their own ways. Meanwhile, KARA held a showcase last week introducing their new songs for the first time to the public. The fan showcase attracted about 400 fans from South Korea, Japan, China and more.

140824 KARA’s Heo Youngji reveals which member was the most difficult to approach on KBS 2TV “Entertainment Weekly”

KARA recently appeared on the Guerilla Date segment of KBS 2TV “Entertainment Weekly” on August 23, where new member Heo Youngji was asked which member was the most difficult to approach.

Heo Youngji replied that Han Seungyeon was the most difficult member for her to approach due to Seungyeon’s drama filming at the time, making her the last one for Youngji to meet officially.

“I had a lot of time to think on how to approach her. I’m shy around new people, so we were awkward around each other,” she continues.

Meanwhile, KARA has recently made their comeback with Heo Youngji as their new member, promoting the song “MAMMA MIA” produced by Duble Sidekick. The choreography has gotten attention due to its powerful moves and colorful hand gestures nicknamed the “waking dance.”

Source: Star News, TV Report

140821 KARA to hold a mini fan meeting on the 24th

KARA will get up close with Kamilia during their upcoming mini fan meeting which has been set for the 24th!

According to their agency DSP Media on the 22nd, KARA is set to hold a mini fan meeting at Guam Park near SBS Deungchondong Open Hall following the broadcast of SBS' 'Inkigayo' on the 24th.

DSP Media stated, "Although [KARA] announced their comeback to fans through their showcase on the 18th, we have planned a mini fan meeting for fans to meet [KARA] more up close... This fan meeting will be arranged as a meaningful event for [KARA] and fans to communicate with each other closely."

KARA will also continue their comeback stages for "Mamma Mia" on music shows this week and weekend!

140820 KARA reveal the type of men they like + talk about new member Youngji

On the August 19 edition of SBS radio program “Cultwo Show“, KARA talked about the type of men they like as well as their new member, Youngji.

Hara said her ideal type was someone who takes care of himself well, saying, “I like someone who is good at his work and has a plan. He needs to be on time. I don”t like tardiness.”

Seungyeon talked about the traits she didn”t like in a man: “I don”t like men who get too fired up. There are people who are prepared to fight when you hit them. I think people who have fire in their eyes are tiring. I like someone who can embrace things with an open mind. I like people who have composure in their eyes.”

Gyuri said, “I like someone who takes care of himself well, has manners, and does not waste anything,” while Youngji said, “I like someone who does not use his strength on weak people but on strong people. The same goes for his authority or attention.”

In addition, they talked about their new member, Youngji! Hara said, “She is doing a good job at adapting, and she does not even tremble when we go out on variety shows. If anything, it feels like she is reading us.”

Youngji said, “It has sunk in that I”m going around and promoting with the other members after only seeing them on TV. I had my debut stage yesterday, and it was so emotional that I felt tears coming up. I didn”t cry and held it in.”

140821 Jiyoung signs with Japanese agency Sweet Power to start her acting career

Various Japanese media outlets including Oricon reported on the 21st, “Jiyoung has signed with Japanese entertainment agency Sweet Power and plans to promote using her name, Jiyoung.”

A Sweet Power rep apparently stated, “Jiyoung will show more mature charms than previously shown. We anticipate her activities as a global actress with her proficiency in Japanese and English.”

According to her agency, Jiyoung has been taking acting and English lessons in England after leaving KARA and signed her contract this month.

Jiyoung is scheduled to attend the “19th Tokyo Girls Collection” fashion show in Saitama Super Arena on September 6, and has recently completed a 2015 calendar photoshoot to be released early October.

140821 Ex-KARA Star Kang Ji Young Signs for Japanese Agency

Former KARA star Kang Ji Young has signed a deal with a Japanese talent agency as she looks to pursue an acting career. According to Japanese media outlet Oricon News, the ex-KARA member has put pen to paper on a deal with an agency called Sweet Power.

The agency stated that Kang Ji Young had been studying English in the United Kingdom for some time after leaving the girl group in January this year, but has now turned her attention to Japan, and signed a contract with the company earlier this month.

The agency also hinted that it might also seek to promote Kang Ji Young outside Japan, saying, “She has a mature charm, and she speaks good English and Japanese. We think she might have the potential to become a global actress.”

The ex-KARA star remains popular in Japan, and news of her return has been well received in the country. News reports about Kang Ji Young are currently trending on Japanese search engines.

140819 KARA”s Youngji and Gyuri throw the first pitch at a baseball game

With Gyuri on the mound (well, in front of it) and Youngji staring her down at home plate, Gyuri unleashed a throw that didn”t quite reach Youngji”s position, but she managed a swing just the same!

Check out the video above.

140820 KARA Han Seungyeon’s Father Was Appointed as Master Craftsman of the Swords of the President’s Generals

Han Seungyeon mentioned her father, saying, “My dad was the one who made swords for the Generals that served the President. He makes the Rose of Sharon and the Phoenix on the swords. His company is also the first in his line of work; however, in our house we don’t really think it’s that much of a big deal.”

“Cultwo Show” guest Lee Hoon and MC Jung Chan Woo praised Han Seungyeon’s father, however, saying that he is an asset in the Korean culture.

Meanwhile, KARA just released their music video entitled “MAMMA MIA” for their new album “DAY & NIGHT” which was officially released on August 18.