Overview
Kara(Korean:카라;Japanese:カラ; often stylized inall caps)/ˈkɑːrə/is a South Koreangirl groupformed byDSP Mediain 2007. The group's current lineup isGyuri,Seungyeon,Nicole,Jiyoung, andYoungji. Kara made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album,The First Bloooooming,and its title track, "Break It." Originally a quartet composed ofPark Gyuri,Han Seungyeon,Nicole Jung, and Kim Sunghee, Kara showcased a strong female image and a matureR&Bsound. Expectations for the group were high because they were considered the successors to their senior labelmates,Fin.K.L; however, their debut was a commercial failure. The following year, Sunghee left the group due to parental pressure, and membersGoo HaraandKang Jiyoungwere added.
After the addition of the new members, Kara's image and musical style changed to a "pretty but natural" concept with the release of their first mini-album,Rock U,in July 2008.
Following the change in concept, Kara saw an increase in recognition. In 2009, they achieved their first music show win with "Honey",
and after performing their single "Mister," the popularity of its "butt dance" choreography further increased Kara's popularity.
Follow-up singles "Lupin" (2010), "Jumping" (2010), "Step" (2011), and "Pandora" (2012), also sold and charted well. After establishing success in Korea, Kara began to promote their music in Japan by signing toUniversal Music Japan's subsidiary label, Universal Sigma, in 2010. Following their commercially successful debut, Kara achieved their first number one single in Japan with "Jet Coaster Love" in June 2011, marking the first time a foreign female group topped the singles chart in 30 years.
Within their first two years of promoting in Japan, Kara sold over one million physical singles, making them one of the fastest-selling South Korean acts in Japan.
In 2014, Nicole and Jiyoung decided not to renew their contracts with DSP Media and left the group. Following their departures, a reality TV show titledKara Projectaired to select a new member to join the group. Seven trainees from DSP Media took part in the program, and the winner,Heo Youngji, became the last member to join Kara. With this four-member lineup, Kara released two more singles in South Korea: "Mamma Mia" (2014) and "Cupid" (2015), receiving one music show win for each.
On January 15, 2016, DSP Media announced Kara's disbandment after Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Hara's contracts expired. For Kara's 15th anniversary in 2022, members Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Jiyoung, and Youngji reunited
to release an EP titledMove Again.Its single, "When I Move," earned Kara their first music show win in seven years.
On April 3, 2024, Kara announced "The 5th Japan Tour 2024 Karasia" would begin in August, 9 years after their last Karasia tour.
On June 18, 2024, Kara announced a comeback on July 24 with the special digital single "I Do I Do".
[unreliable source?]"Hello," a pre-release single featuring vocals from late member Hara was later released on July 16.
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Discography (COMING SOON)
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