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.
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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.
SNSD to Release New Album in Korea This September
SNSD is coming back to Korea with a new full album this September. Local media reported that the girl group has been working on their third regular album lately, and after debating the right timing, they’ve decided to release it this September.
Kara Tops the Ranking of “My Favorite K-Pop Artist” in Japan
Mobile site Recochoku recently conducted a survey on the topic of “Who is your favorite K-Pop artist?” and the result revealed that Kara is the K-Pop star who is currently receiving the most popularity in Japan.
Talk of the Town: “Too Sexually Suggestive” Content
One of the most controversial issues from last week was the Korea Broadcasting and Communications Review Committee (KCC) ruling HyunA’s “Bubble Pop” dance “too sexually suggestive.” Following the ruling, HyunA abruptly ended her “Bubble Pop” promotions, calling it “nonsense” to go on stage with a new dance sequence after nearly a month of promoting the song. The entire controversy has sparked heated debate among netizens over what exactly means “too sexually suggestive” and why more and more girl groups tend to take the “sexy” route even under such heavy scrutiny from the KCC and local broadcasters.