Performances from MBC’s Lunar New Year’s special, “Star Dance Battle”

On February 3rd, MBC aired their annual Lunar New Year special, “Star Dance Battle“!

It’s a show that’s always guaranteed laughter and delight, as famous comedians tackled their impersonations of the hottest music performances rocking the Korean music industry. K-pop’s top idols were also present for the show, as they brought their ‘A-game’ to win out over their competitors.

This year, “Star Dance Battle” hosted rounds between two teams led by Park Hwisoon (‘Blue’) andKim Shinyoung (‘White’). Which team made it out on top?

Check out the videos below to find out!

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Park Hwisoon & Nam Changhee (“High High”) VS. Hwang Je Sung, Park Jae Min & Lee Sung Bae (“Shut Up” + “Single Ladies“)

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T-ara (“Love Battery”) VS. After School (London Boys)

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+ Round 2 Results +

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Hong Jinyoung (“Sonata of Seduction“) VS. Yoo Chaeyoung (“Good Day“)

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+ Round 3 Results +

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U-KISS’ Soohyun & Jang Young Ran (“I Need a Girl“) VS. Kim Kyung Jin (“Yayaya“)

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Jewelry (“Funny” + ‘Whacking’ **a type of dance**) VS. TEEN TOP (trot medley)

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+ Round 5 Results +

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Dal Shabet (“U-Go Girl” + “Brand New”) VS. Han Groo (‘Diva medley’)

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+ Round 6 Results +

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ZE:A (‘Performance’ + “Mackerel” **by Kwanghee) VS. INFINITE (“Baby” + “Like a G6″)

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+ Round 7 Results +

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SISTAR (“Tell Me“) VS. Rainbow (“Buttons” + “Wait a Minute“)

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+ Round 8 Results +

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MBLAQ (“Smooth Criminal” + “Hip Song“) VS. Park Jung Min (“We No Speak Americano“)

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+ Round 9 Results +

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4minute (“Now” + ‘Step Up OST’) VS. miss A (“Honey”)

KARA arrives in Japan showing unity with locked arms

The five ladies of KARA left for Japan through the Gimpo International Airport on February 3rd to fulfill their schedules there. The girls didn’t participate in any interviews and simply bowed deeply before their fans and reporters before hurriedly heading for their plane.

Japanese news Super J from TV Asahi was stationed at Haneda Airport to capture their arrival. The girls were seen sporting a few smiles and with their arms locked together holding hands, showing their unity.

They will be in Japan to finish filming for TV Tokyo’s drama, “URAKARA.“ The three members of KARA had came to an agreement with DSP Media on January 27th to fulfill the Japanese activities that were already scheduled prior to the controversy.