KARA will be releasing their third official album followed by domestic promotions and activities. Last year, the girls released their 4th mini album entitled, “Jumping” and since then they have been promoting overseas in Japan. The new album called “Step” will mark KARA’s long awaited comeback to Korea, which fans are greatly curious and anticipating their upcoming release.
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Japanese Anti-Hallyu Protests Continue
MBC’s “Current Events Magazine 2580” had a press release about the anti-hallyu (Anti-Korean Wave) protests that appear to be increasing. On the episode that featured the anti-hallyu protests that was broadcast on August 21st, K-Pop’s popularity and also its anti-movement were shown. The episode showed many protestors saying extremely critical things about Korean celebrities. One protestor was shown with a microphone saying, “Don’t force anti-hallyu on us Fuji TV, I don’t want to watch Korean dramas.” Other protestors were shown screaming “Hurrah to the Japanese Emperor,” also people were saying “Amongst the people passing by we can even see the face of some Josen-jin.” (Josen-jin is a derogatory word that the Japanese use to describe Koreans.)
"K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata" Meets the Press
Twelve of K-Pop’s biggest and brightest groups headed over to Japan on August 20th to perform at MBC’s “K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata.” The event, hosted by SNSD’s Sooyoung, Tiffany and Yuri, featured performances by 2AM, 2PM, 4Minute, BEAST, CN Blue, Infinite, Kara, Norazo, Secret, Sistar, SNSD and Teen Top.
"K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata" a Resounding Success [Performances Included]
45,000 Japanese fans gathered at Niigata Big Swan Stadium on August 20 to watch many of the hottest groups in K-Pop perform. The artist lineup, which featured groups who are established in the Japanese market, consisted of CN Blue, BEAST, SNSD, Kara, 4minute, SECRET, 2PM, 2AM, Infinite, SISTAR, and Norazo. There were also special collaboration stages, including a performance from once-couple on "We Got Married,” CN Blue’s Jung Yong Hwa and SNSD’s Seohyun.
Kara’s Goo Hara and Kang Ji Young in a V-line Showdown for Cosmopolitan
Goo Hara and Kang Jiyoung of girl-group Kara come together for a V-line showdown in the September issue of Cosmopolitan. The two ladies demonstrate their Korean beauty in the photo-shoot. They wear make-up ranging from the ornate to a more ‘barely there’ look that only showcases their natural Korean beauty.
Kara Travels to Japan with Eye-Catching Airport Fashion
Kara passed through Gimpo Airport on August 19 en route to Japan. No word on why they’re headed there, but the girl group had held a fan meeting on August 6 at Yokohama Arena to celebrate their Japanese comeback this year. It was attended by some 12,000 fans.
Kara, ZE:A, Rainbow, Jewelry, and Mason Moon Wear Hanbok for Fashion Show
Park Sool Nyeo, the designer of historical hanbok as featured in dramas such as "Chuno," held a fashion show and environmental campaign at the Hyatt Hotel in Seoul on August 16. The runway models included Kara, ZE:A, Rainbow, Jewelry, Eru, Jung Bo Suk, Park Ji Yoon, Kim Soo Mi, Park Jung Soo, Park Joon Geum, Park Hae Mi, Geum Bo Ra, Sunwoo Yong Nyeo, Bang Eun Hee, Maya, Joo Young Hoon, and Lee Yoon Mi, Mason Moon, and Park Gwang Hyun. ZE:A and Insooni performed at the event. The campaign encouraged people to protect the environment by abstaining from using disposable products. To this end, all participants were given a handkerchief to use instead of Kleenex.
Special Performances Prepared for K-Pop All Star Concert in Japan
After holding a concert for 40,000 fans to boost tourism at Incheon on August 13th, K-Pop’s idols are headed to Niigata County in Japan for MBC’s “K-Pop All Star Live in Niigata” on Saturday, August 20th.
Incheon Korean Music Wave Concert Performances
Performances by Super Junior, 2PM, SNSD, KARA, SHINee, 2NE1, BEAST, miss A, FT Island, Secret, f(x), T-ara, 2AM, Infinite, 4minute, ZE:A, Teen Top, SISTAR, MBLAQ
Incheon Korean Music Wave Concert Held for 40,000 Fans
Basically, almost every single K-Pop idol in existence performed last night at the Incheon Korean Music Wave 2011 Concert! This large-scale concert, which was attended by some 40,000 fans, was held on August 13 at the Incheon Munhak Olympic Stadium. The epic lineup included Super Junior, 2PM, SNSD, 2NE1, BEAST, Kara, SHINee, 2AM, f(x), miss A, T-ara, MBLAQ, CN Blue, FT Island, SG Wannabe, Secret, 4minute, SISTAR and Son Dambi. The concert is geared toward promoting the city of Incheon to international tourists.