Another Kara single has reached gold status in Japan! Their single “Speed Up / Girl’s Power” that was released on March 21 received gold status from the Japanese Recording Industry Association. Gold status means that it has sold over 100,000 copies. (Also, gold status gives official recognition) This single went up to #2 on the Oricon weekly chart and has sold over 120,000 copies.
Category: Music
SBS "K-Pop Star" Contestants Finally Get Free Time After 2 Months
“SBS K-Pop Star” allowed their contestants to have some free time after nearly 2 months. All of the contestants are currently living in their provided dormitories and are not allowed outside. On April 10 Park Jimin was allowed her personal time and went to her school in Daejun to meet her friends. It had been nearly two months since having her personal time since February 6.
A Pink to Release New Song for Their One Year Anniversary Next Week
With A Pink having their one year anneversary next week on April 19, they will celebrate by releasing a new song.
Girl’s Day Releases Teaser for "Oh! My God"
Girl’s Day will be making their comeback next week with their new song "Oh! My God" and have released a teaser on YouTube today.
T-ara Wants You to Name Core Contents Media’s New Girl Group
T-ara members, Hyomin and Jiyeon, asked through Twitter to come up with the name for Core Contents Media’s new girl group. On April 12, both members revealed close up shots of the new group taken in Milano and asked the same question.
Mnet M! Countdown – April 12, 2012
Buske Busker snags Song of the week with "Cherry Blossom Ending". Hot comebacks from 4Minute, Sistar an Seo In Guk. EXO-K debut stage and much more on tonight’s recap of M! Countdown!
SISTAR’s Hyorin Sent to Hospital for Emergency Treatment
On April 12, SISTAR’s Hyorin was sent to the hospital for treatment due to high fever. The decision came shortly after SISTAR’s comeback album showcase, as Hyorin showed serious symptoms of high fever and sickness.
Super Junior Releases Teaser Video for “Opera”
On April 11, Super Junior revealed the teaser video for their third Japanese single, “Opera.” The one-minute video gives a glimpse into the group’s upcoming Japanese MV, which has the Super Junior members appear as masqueraders. “Opera” is scheduled for release on May 9.
Kang In to Rejoin Super Junior This Year
Super Junior’s Kang In will complete his 21-month military service on April 16, officially becoming available to rejoin his old group. With his discharge from the military, fans are wondering if the original Super Junior member will attempt a comeback through his old group. After being involved in a number of controversial incidents in 2009, Kang In received a lot of negative press and many fans turned away from him, which led him to enlist in the army in July, 2010.
Seo In Gook Releases Comeback Music Video "Tease Me"
Along with the release of the music video today, April 12 in Korea, his mini album "Vol. 2 – Perfect Fit," was also released.