Rainbow is definitely off to a successful start as they begin their careers in Japan! The group’s first event into their Japanese debut has attracted over 2,000 fans. Their debut single, "A," has reached the third spot on the Oricon daily singles chart when it released on September 14. To celebrate the success of its release, Rainbow gathered at the basement of Sunshine City in Ikebukuro, Tokyo for an event originally meant for 1,500 fans.
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Rainbow’s "A" Enters Oricon Daily Singles Chart
Rainbow’s debut Japanese single, "A", has successfully entered the Oricon Daily Singles Chart on September 14, ranking within the top three. According to today’s Oricon chart, a total of 10,141 copies of "A" were sold in the first day alone, placing Rainbow in third place. The girl group finishes behind EXILE and Morning Musume, who occupy the first two spots on the chart.
Chuseok Special: Hanbok Edition 2011
For this weekend, i’m glad to introduce you the Chuseok Special: Hanbok Edition 2011. This year, the Chuseok holiday will be celebrated from September 11 until 13…
Rainbow Featured in Seven Different Japanese Magazines
Rainbow’s already off to a better start than most in Japan thanks to being the sister group to Kara, one of the girl group leaders of the new Hallyu wave. The girls can definitely stand their own ground, though, as they’re getting all the exposure they need without the help of their sister group. Ahead of the release of their debut single album, "A," Rainbow has been receiving the absolute promotional support of K-Pop fans in Japan. Their popularity can be proven in the fact that they’ve been featured in seven major Japanese magazines, garnering exposure in 1.6 million copies sold.
Kara and Rainbow Dress up in Hanbok for Chuseok
Just in time for the Chuseok holidays (Korean Thanksgiving) in Korea this month, DSP Media family Kara and Rainbow have taken brand new photos in gorgeous hanboks (traditional Korean dresses)!
Dressed in beautiful colors of the rainbow, the girls greeted the public by saying, "Soon, we’ll be celebrating our national holiday, the Chuseok. We hope that everyone has a fun and plentiful Chuseok and that everyone is always full of happiness."
Rainbow’s Ji Sook Once Again Proves Her Small Size
Rainbow member Ji Sook, who is famously known for her small stature, has once again proven her small size. In the picture she posted of herself, she’s playing a game with her iPad while sitting in a locker. Netizens have commented saying, "She should have eaten more!" However, this is not the first time she has proven her "compactness."
Rainbow Begins Japanese Promotions with 20 Digital Billboard Displays
Rainbow is just moments away from making their Japanese debut, and in preparation for the milestone in their careers, they’ve put up digital billboard displays in the streets of Shibuya!
The ladies for Tokyo yesterday on September 3 and have officially kicked off preparations for their Japanese debut single, "A." Shibuya and streets all around it are now being shined with elaborate electronic displays alerting Japanese fans of the girls’ impending debut.
Rainbow’s "A" #1 on Recochoku MV Charts
Rainbow’s Japanese debut song “A” reached number one for music videos on the largest Japanese call bell site “Recochoku” on September 1. On this day, “A” beat SNSD’s “Bad Girl” and reached number one, it shows that even before their official debut, Rainbow is receiving a lot of attention from Japanese fans. Also, “A” reached number 7 on the charts for call bells.
Rainbow’s Jae Kyung Appears on 7 Different Shows for the Chuseok Holiday
It appears that Rainbow’s Jae Kyung is trying to become the “Chuseok Queen” because she is appearing on 7 different special programs during the national holiday. (Chuseok is the equivalent of thanksgiving and is a three-day holiday in Korea celebrated on the 15th day of the 8th month of the lunar calendar. It is a celebration of good harvest.) According to Rainbow’s agency on August 23rd, She will be appearing on MBC’s “Idol Track and Field Competition,” “I am a Trot Singer,” and SBS’ “Couple Dance Crash.” Because of this, Jae Kyung is currently spending busy days because of filming and preparing to appear on these shows.
Rainbow’s Go Woori’s Diet Secret: Diet Lunchbox
Rainbow’s Go Woori revealed the secret for her dieting. On August 16th through her twitter she wrote, “I am currently on a potato diet! I just came back from watching a Hanbok fashion show.” (Hanbok is the traditional attire for Koreans, similar to the Kimono for the Japanese) The pictures reveal Go Woori’s secret for dieting which is a diet lunchbox. Inside of the lunchbox contains round pieces of potato, bell tomatoes, and grapes.