Kara Receives 11th Gold Status Through “Speed Up / Girl’s Power”

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.

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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.

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.