[NEWS] KARA Opens Japan Mobile Fanclub Site - "KARA MOBILE"

3 carriers, Docomo, Softbank and au, will open KARA’s official mobile fanclub site called “KARA MOBILE”.

“KARA MOBILE” will naturally have their biography, discography and latest news. It will also have original content like off-shots and video messages. It will also be fully loaded with news that you can only see on “KARA MOBILE”. In commemoration of the site opening preparations for a lottery are underway, where an autographed Polaroid will be raffled as well as an invitation to a screening event of a documentary film following the girls’ footsteps in Japan.

Furthermore, their best album “KARA BEST 2007-2010” will be released and is furnished with songs they have released in Korea. Also, the ringtone of original version of “Mr.” will now be distributed.

“KARA BEST 2007-2010” Song List
1. Mr.
2. LUPIN
3. Honey
4. Pretty Girl
5. Wanna
6. Rock U
7. Umbrella
8. Watashi wa…(ing)/I am…(ing)
9. Tasty Love
10. AHA
11. Break It
12. Good Day

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[NEWS] 4Minute unleashe new version of Thai CF

It has already been announced that 4Minute had just paid a visit to Thailand to make some promotional activities as well as to receive some recognitions from their good standing on music charts/sales from the said country. On one of the events that they have attended, another version of their Commercial for Scotch Puree has been revealed.

Here's a fancam of the CF from the event :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1dSpry2gog&feature=player_embedded

and the Official Preview of the CF :

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_LN2DuQKOY&feature=player_embedded

Source : FaresBook022 YT Channel

Reporting : ashleylovesasia@4-minute.com

[NEWS] Gayoon crushes MBLAQ's G.O. in a battle of words

4mintue's Gayoon's use of cutting words has become a hot topic.

On the next episode of MBC's hit show, Flower Bouquet (9/26 at 4:10pm) Gayoon had a verbal quarrel with MBLAQ's G.O. and Secret's Sunhwa and her sharp tongue and lead to a victory that drew much attention.

During the argument she asked, "Do you have a girlfriend?" causing him to be speechless. She also caught him off guard when she directly asked "Isn't it true MBLAQ and T-ara have a co-ed party?" referring to a close relationship that the two groups have.

Continuing the verbal showdown, Gayoon poked fun at his use of falsetto, causing Sunhwa to forget what she was going to say in surprise.

Source : Joins
Translation : its_matteo @ 4-minute.com

[NEWS] Who is the Most Popular Korean Girl Group in Japan?

Korean girl groups have landed with a bang in Japan. So who is the most popular group and girl group member?

We looked for the member with the biggest fan club on Mixi, Japan’s largest social networking site. Of course, the numbers could be different from reality since we are just looking at limited numbers from one website. However, it is notable that Mixi is the most used social networking site for the young generation in Japan and it is the biggest social networking site with over two million users.

According to the fan club member count on September 24^th, Koo Hara had the biggest fan club with about 6,500 members. This was somewhat expected since Koo Hara was famous before debuting for looking like popular Japanese singer, Amuro Namie.

The girl with the second highest fan club membership was Girls’ Generation’s Yoona, with about 5,500 members. Yoona has claimed the number one spot before in a survey for “the most popular Girls’ Generation member in Japan”.

Kara’s Nicole (4,500 members), Girls’ Generation’s Tae Yeon (3,300 members), and Kara’s Kang Ji Young (3,200 members) claimed the 3^rd, 4^th, and 5^th spots. Girls’ Generation’s Soo Young and Kara’s Han Seung Yeon both had over 3,000 members in their fan clubs. Other girls also seemed to be very popular with between 2,000 and 3,000 members in their fan clubs.

In terms of groups, Girls’ Generation was the most popular with 24,700 members. They were slightly ahead of Kara (23,800 members), even though they debuted about a month later. Both groups, however, are ranked in the top five girl groups in Japan, including Japanese girl groups. 4minute also has lots of passionate fans. 4minute’s Hyun Ah put up a good fight with about 1,000 fan club members on Mixi.

Korean girl groups really have made their mark in Japan. What do you think about these numbers?

*Translated in viewpoint of Newsen

Source : Newsen via Daum

Credits : soompi

[NEWS] T-ara, Davichi and 2AM to be at Co-ed's 3D MV premiere

T-ara, Davichi and 2AM will all be present at CCM's new hybrid rookie group Co-ed MV premiere.

The music video is set to be released on the 27th of this month, with a press release. According to officials, when they heard that Co-ed will be releasing their music video, the three groups immediately agreed to support.

Credits : TVDAILY + NEWSEN + CORECLIQUE(pic) + *YANiPOPO* @tiaradiadem.com(translation)

[NEWS] T-ara's Jiyeon and Co.ed's Hyoyoung reveal pictures from 'Jungle Fish 2' set

T-ara's Jiyeon and upcoming mixed group, Co.ed's Hyoyoung, who both will be appearing on KBS1TV 8-episode drama, "Jungle Fish 2" revealed images taken on set.

Although they are the same age, it would make most people think they are rivals to each other, but they are not. After Hyoyoung joined Core Contents Media, Jiyeon and Hyoyoung have already become close friends.

Hyoyoung said, "I frequently meet with Jiyeon when we both have days off. We like to eat, hang out and listen to music.. and share our personal stories. We have a lot of fun. It's good we are the same age and I think that Jiyeon is brilliant and a very hard working, I want to strive to be like her in the future."

Both Jiyeon and Hyoyoung play characters who are in the top 3% honors in Korea. Jiyeon hides her stress and twisted family while she is at school, but when she comes home it becomes dramatic. Hyoyoung's character may seem like a good student, but she is always in a rivalry and arguing with someone.

Meanwhile, Co.ed's debut title track music video will be premiering on the 27th at the Samsung Megabox in 3D. They're currently practicing dance very hard. In addition, T-ara's 2nd album is being prepared and all the members are busy with personal activities.

Source : Nate
Translated by : Nathaniel @ Core Clique/Diadem

[NEWS] ASK together with KARA effect - UP

Girl Group KARA’s effect has started to be seen on Real Company’s casual ASK line.

Items that KARA wear have become popular and these are the items that have been re-order. The baseball Jumper that GOO HARA and NICOLE wear within just a week have become Best Product and got into reorder. And it is similar case with “Hara’s atZine” special denim.

Especially atZine’s special three dimensional pattern and metal points, within the first 3 weeks of shipment, sales was as much as 30%. There are also plans for another special special denim line. In addition, one of this season’s Mega-trends is military mode, we (company) also prepare a wilder-look jumper to keep up with the trend and scheduled to be released together with that special denim. ASK said, “Comparing to the pre-existing items, new items in which were advertised through Star icon KARA is believed to received a lot of popularity.” He added, “Currently there are a lot of reorders commitments, KARA’s effect is expected to continue if we can quickly respond to customers needs and trends.

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Translated by aank1 @karaholic.com