"Super Girl" was released on November 23 and has been breaking records and setting new bars with every new achievement it unlocked. In just its first week alone, it sold 275,206 units, the highest record set by any Korean girl group in Japan. Not only that, but the album also topped the rankings on daily, weekly, and monthly charts.
As of December 10, the Japanese Record Association has declared that the album has officially gone Platinum.
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DBSK, SNSD, Kara and Super Junior Enter HMV Japan’s Year-End Rankings
Along with the creation of a special year-end chart exclusively for K-Pop releases, HMV Japan has recently released the best-selling albums and singles in 2011, which includes DBSK, SNSD, Kara and Super Junior.
DBSK, Kara and SNSD to perform on "MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE 2011"
The 30 artists set to appear on TV Asahi’s special year-end music show "MUSIC STATION SUPER LIVE 2011" in Japan have been revealed, and performances from DBSK, Kara and SNSD have been confirmed. DBSK, Kara and SNSD are the only Korean acts set to appear on the year-end special, which will air on December 23. They will be performing alongside the likes of KAT-TUN, Koda Kumi, SMAP, Arashi and even Lady GaGa.
[Preview] KBS "Invincible Youth Season 2" – Dec. 10 Episode
■It’s the day when the G8 enters their new home
They can finally end their life as nomads, the G8 and the uncles finally have a home! However all they have right now is a completely empty room and at 5PM sharp, they have to hold a house warming party with the village elders!
[Recap] Sydney K-Pop Music Festival: The Concert
Entering the concert a few weeks ago as a K-Pop fan was truly an experience. Hundreds of fans were seated in the gigantic ANZ stadium, covering the entire floor and flooding the stands. As we waited in anticipation for the groups to…
[Preview] KBS "Invincible Youth Season 2" – Dec. 3 Episode
■The girls of the sea, they go out and catch crabs.
G8 finally sets out to conquer the sea. Starting with personally caught fresh crabs to large natural flat fish. Also what is the mysterious animal from the sea that causes the girls to jump up in surprise?
Kara’s Nicole to Make Cameo Appearance in Jang Dong Gun and Odagiri Joe’s New Movie
Kara’s Nicole will make a cameo appearance in the upcoming movie, “My Way.” According to the producer of “My Way,” Nicole plays the clerk at the information desk, and will only make a brief appearance in the movie. However, Nicole will not be involved in any of the movie’s promotional activities.
KARA to Win a Best Dressed Award in Japan
Japan is having a Kara Fever right now!
Five-member girl group KARA is set to win the annual Best Dressed Award at the 2011 Best Dresser Awards in Japan.
The Korean idol group, which is gaining tremendous popularity in Japan, will attend the iconic fashion awards show on Nov. 30 at Cerulean Tower in Tokyo. The show began in 1972 and was founded by the Japan Men’s Fashion Association. Some previous winners include singers Namie Amuro, Ayumi Hamasaki and Ken Hirai, who are some of the top celebrities in Japan. KARA will be the second Korean winner of the award.
KARA’s Goo Hara Reveals Secret to her 22 Inch Waist
KARA’s Goo Hara revealed her secret to her amazingly thin, 22inch waist on November 30’s episode of SBS’s “One Night of TV Entertainment.” Before going to bed, she completes a simple ten-minute workout with her pillow.
Kara’s Hara, Gyuri, & Jiyoung are Goddesses for "Nature Republic"
Kara’s Hara, Gyuri, and Jiyoung have made stunning transformations into goddesses of the forest for a new still cut with "Nature Republic." The girls are currently models for the cosmetics brand and took time off to film a new CF for their multi-perfection cream. The CF aims to capture the natural beauty of the world around us with the tagline, "You are the Nature."