KARA named most popular Korean artist in Japan

KARA (DSP media)

KARA, one of the most popular Korean pop groups in Japan, was ranked 6th in the “2012 First Half Talent Power Ranking” according to Nikkei Entertainment, a Japanese entertainment magazine. 

South Korean girl group Kara performs at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia, in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, July 14, 2012. (AP-Yonhap News)

The five-member girl group proved its popularity, ranking the highest out of hallyu stars in Japan. The result was a pleasant surprise for the group as it ranked after the five members of Arashi, a Japanese boy group, who took the top five spots.

The survey of teenage girls in Japan placed KARA as the only foreign group in the top ten, beating out popular Japanese girl group AKB48 as well. 

MTV World Stage Live (AP-Yonhap News)

In addition, the girl group set the record of having sold 1,000,000 copies of its album in 23 months, the shortest time for a Korean artist. 

MTV World Stage Live (AP-Yonhap News)

By Lee Hyun-jae, Intern reporter
(lhj137@heraldcorp.com)

Source & Image : The Korea Herald

KARA named most popular Korean artist in Japan

KARA (DSP media)

KARA, one of the most popular Korean pop groups in Japan, was ranked 6th in the “2012 First Half Talent Power Ranking” according to Nikkei Entertainment, a Japanese entertainment magazine. 

South Korean girl group Kara performs at the MTV World Stage Live in Malaysia, in Petaling Jaya, near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, July 14, 2012. (AP-Yonhap News)

The five-member girl group proved its popularity, ranking the highest out of hallyu stars in Japan. The result was a pleasant surprise for the group as it ranked after the five members of Arashi, a Japanese boy group, who took the top five spots.

The survey of teenage girls in Japan placed KARA as the only foreign group in the top ten, beating out popular Japanese girl group AKB48 as well. 

MTV World Stage Live (AP-Yonhap News)

In addition, the girl group set the record of having sold 1,000,000 copies of its album in 23 months, the shortest time for a Korean artist. 

MTV World Stage Live (AP-Yonhap News)

By Lee Hyun-jae, Intern reporter
(lhj137@heraldm.com)

Source & Image : The Korea Herald

Hello Venus’s Ara shares photo from After School’s MV set

Hello Venus‘s Ara has posted up a behind-the-scenes photo taken from the set of After School‘s new music video filming!

On May 30th, Ara wrote on her Me2day, “Right now, we are at our role model! After School unnis’ new track! Music video filming set~.”

She continued, “Their new track is honestly daebak!! Even though I am a girl, I feel that I could fall~ in~ love! @_@ I can’t show you everything yet so here’s a shot of our members’ backsides as they stare at the filming scene… I hope you understand…. Kyaah!! So cool, so cool~!!”

Fans were warmed to see the Pledis Entertainment juniors show such support for their seniors and commented, “Looking forward to it!”, “Even their backsides are pretty”, “I hope Hello Venus does as well as After School!” and “Hello Venus will do just as well!”

Source + Photos: Ara’s Official Me2day

Tip: nikkie lee

Hello Venus earns the praise of R&B legend Kim Jo Han

Rookie girl group Hello Venus has received praise from R&B artist Kim Jo Han.

Upon hearing the girls sing, “R&B Daddy” Kim Jo Han was reportedly unable to hide his surprise and joy over the girls’ talents.

Kim Jo Han praised, “Main vocalist Yoo Ara‘s clear, deep voice and Alice‘s distinctive vocal color left a lasting impression on me.”

Even since before their debut, Hello Venus was known for the amount of support they received from handsome actors like Ha Jung Woo, Kim Sung Soo, and Joo Sang Wook. Kim Jo Han himself has been named the vocal teacher of many of the top idols today, so his praise goes a long way in terms of credit.

Hello Venus responded, “We’re so grateful to receive the support of Kim Jo Han, a senior we really respect. We’ll work hard to promote and show an even better image of ourselves.”

Source + Photos: Asia Today via Nate