Plagiarism in KARA’s New Song "Step"?

KARA’s new song, “Step”, was released in Korea for the first time in 10 months. Some netizens are suspicious of the originality of the song because “Step” sounds like “One of Us” by Joan Osborne. From 2:27~2:40, they claim, seems to have been from the Osborne’s song. The video that mixed the two songs and music videos are going around the Internet.

Kara Plans to Take over K-Pop with New Butt Dance

On September 6, the music for Kara’s third official album “Step” was released. Also, the music video for “Step” is currently heating up the internet. What is especially eye-catching is the new butt dance. During the chorus where the members all song “Lalala~” everyone moves their hips left and right. Instead of featuring one part of their body, this dance is more “womanly.”

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KARA Releases "Step" Music Video

Kara returns to Korea with their third full-length album, “Step”, ten months since their fourth mini-album, “Jumping”. Produced by Han Che Ho and Kim Seung Soo, the song “Step” features a good mix of rock and electronic beats.

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K-Pop Music Fest Sydney 2011 Presents Promotional Video

Many A-list idols will be gathering in Sydney, Australia on November 12 for the "K-Pop Music Fest Sydney 2011." This will be the first K-Pop music festival in Australia so fans are thrilled for the exciting lineup! Artists performing include DBSK, SNSD, SHINee, SISTAR, miss A, MBLAQ, Kara, Secret, C.N. Blue, BEAST, 4minute, and 2AM.

KARA’s Unique Marketing Strategy for "Step" Catches Attention

For the first time in 10 months, KARA will be making their comeback with their third studio album, "Step," due for release on September 6!

KARA has also launched the "KARA Channel" with YouTube for this promotion cycle in particular, adding anticipation for their impending comeback. Through their official YouTube channel (DSPKara), KARA will be kicking off on September 7 with a live feed of themselves at an opera gallery in Chungdam-dong.

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KARA’s Nicole Makes Waves in the Advertising Industry With Her Pilates Picture

When KARA’s Nicole first uploaded a picture of her training for the group’s "Step" comeback late last month, she and fans alike probably had no idea that such a simple picture would be creating such big waves in the advertisement industry.

The picture had with it a simple caption that read, "A picture taken by my Pilates teacher. I’m going to get prettier!"

DBSK and Kara Dominate Japanese Charts

DBSK and Kara have been taking over the music charts in Japan. DBSK’s upcoming album “TONE,” is set for release on September 28 and the excitement for it is evident in the charts. “TONE” has already ranked in first and second in the HMV Japan overall charts. Last August 28, the album was already on the fifth spot in Tower Record’s online reservation rankings and in tenth place on the mu-mo charts last August 30. The album will include two previous tracks, “Why” and “Superstar.” The album will have 13 songs in total, one of the new songs included is “Back to Tomorrow.”