♥ 카라 KARA Official Thread ♥

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Making of KARASIA Japan (En)
Well, here are my subs for the Making of KARASIA Japan ...
May not be 100% accurate (it's been translated from Korean->Japanese->Chinese->English, something might be lost along the way), but pl watch it if you like.
I had to break the video into 3 parts because YT detected Winter Magic and muted the audio... wae only Winter Magic, lol.

I notice at around 16:15 KARA's Do it Do it was brought in abruptly to drown out the original music in Nicole's solo (Game of Love?). I guess they couldn't get the rights to show the cover versions in the DVD, including Nicole's Beat It. Which also means we're unlikely to see the other covers from Tokyo Dome: Hara's I Love Rock n Roll, and Nicole's Humpin' Around, in the DVD release. Jing and Hammie's solos might have a better chance.

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3/27 japan new single?? 

cr: DearKamilia

@TJKCPUI : ok noted. 

DSP ARTIST COME BACK 2013:

1. RAINBOW KR 
2. KARA JP
3. AJAX KR
4. PURETY KR
5. RAINBOW PIXIE KR
6. AJAX JP
7. PURETTY JP
8. RAINBOW JP
9. PRINCESSIS KR DEBUT
10. KARA KR
11. PRINCESSIS JP DEBUT
12. KARA JP

cr: @lhyan93 http://www.twitlonger.com/show/ktfle0

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저 괜찮아용 카밀리아♡ 걱정해주셔서 감사합니다ㅜㅜ 통통부었ㄷㅏ내손ㅠㅠ..
[hara] I'm okayy Kamilia♡ Thanks for the worries ㅜㅜ My hands are all swollen ㅠㅠ.


More videos of 1000 song challenge

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http://seoulbeats.com/2013/01/side-b-a-sweet-melody-in-kara/
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Debuting back in 2007 along with fellow contemporariesWonder Girls and SNSD, it’s pretty jarring to think that Kara – with members Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Hara, andJiyoung – is one of of K-pop’s oldest girl groups active in the industry. In terms of seniority, Kara is only beaten by the Brown Eyed Girls, CSJH The Grace, and Jewelry, and even then, among these senior acts, only the Brown Eyed Girls have truly remained stable and consistently active, with the latter two being crippled by unbearably long hiatuses or unrecognizable member changes.

Throughout their almost six year long career, it seems like the group has experienced only minimal changes especially in comparison to their more dynamic rivals. After their initial image change following their debut album The First Blooming, Kara took on a more innocent and cuter girls-next-door image, an association that has stuck with the girls for the rest of their trajectory. With the group’s sound, it has also stayed relatively the same; their lead singles have been highly addictive, 80′s inspired tracks courtesy of their trademark producer Sweetune, and their B-sides have been laden with girly and unbearably cute bubblegum pop. While Kara is definitely best known for their insanely catchy and likable title tracks, today I’d like to highlight the more notable B-sides in Kara’s discography, tracks often overlooked and unnoticed that offer a whole other side to the very familiar group.

Kara originally debuted as a four member group in 2007, made up of members Sunghee, Nicole, Gyuri, and Seungyeon. Needless to be said, the Kara of debut and the Kara we know today are wildly different from each other. First of all, contrary to what their recent discography may reveal, Kara originally debuted with a more masculine, R&B inspired image, complete with the more boyish clothing and a heavier, sassier sound. Second of all, there was the presence of ex-member Sunghee, who would eventually quit following the group’s first album, for educational purposes, and only to be replaced by the more famous Hara and Jiyoung. The presence of Sunghee brought an entirely different dynamic to Kara, allowing the group to carry a more mature air and an exceptional and diversifying line of vocals. Sunghee was a complete vocal powerhouse, and her huskier vocal tones added some much needed contrast from the more delicate vocal complexions of the rest of the girls. Following Sunghee’s departure and the addition of Jiyoung and Hara, there was a complete change of dynamics to the group, a change some argue Kara has never really recovered from.

“Don’t Be Shy” is a track that perfectly encompasses Kara’s image during their debut era, and the differences in style and execution from their current material are blatant. A mellow R&B inspired track complemented by the classy musings of a piano and the dramatic cliffs of horns; it’s a track that differs greatly from Kara’s more recent projects but is yet a track well worth listening to. The girls’ execution is absolutely compelling and perfectly fierce, a testament of their prowess as a rookie group. From Nicole’s slightly nasal vocal complexion to Seungyeon’s lighter, more delicate timbre, the distinctions in the four girls’ vocals are highlighted and stressed, creating a very intriguing and dynamic listen. Gyuri and Sunghee in particular work perfectly in this environment, their richer and more distinct vocal tones taking full center in the song, with their commendable vocal acrobatics not going unnoticed either.

With the addition of Hara and Jiyoung following Sunghee’s departure, as described, Kara went through a major change in dynamics. While Sunghee’s powerful vocals and the girls’ more empowering image was definitely missed, ultimately the choice of having Kara opt for a more childish and cute image worked to their benefit — it was Kara’s first major step toward becoming the major K-pop force they are today. While Kara’s more saccharine sound is not everyone’s cup of tea, “What’s This,” a track in the group’s Rock Umini album — their first comeback following The First Blooming — shows that despite the loss of their main vocalist, Kara didn’t necessarily face a drastic musical decline.

“What’s This” is a cute and delicate track, establishing the new image for the reformed Kara. The track, despite its cutesy vocals and chipper instrumental, keeps from crossing the line of being annoying through its more grounded sound and its stable vocals courtesy of Gyuri, who had stepped up as one of the group’s main vocals. The track is catchy and fun, showing the brand new Kara in their absolute best, being in an environment they could work naturally in.

Admittedly, Kara isn’t the most vocally skillful group. As a whole, the group is continually critiqued for unstable live performances and weaker vocals, and with their similar vocal tones, the girls’ voices have a tendency to blend with each other rather than complement each other. But while Kara isn’t the most vocally proficient group, that doesn’t mean the group is completely deprived of vocal skills. In fact, Gyuri, Seungyeon, and Nicole are quite skillful vocalists, and when utilized right, even Hara and Jiyoung can sound quite lovely as well. “I’m…ing” is such a track that makes good use of the group’s vocals, and while it was originally found in the girls’ Pretty Girl mini album, I much prefer the acoustic version released along with the girls’ Step album. With nothing but the quiet murmurs of the acoustic guitar behind them, the girls sound wonderful, with each of them having their time in the spotlight in an uplifting song.

In contrast, “Burn,” a track off Kara’s Jumping mini album, had the girls attempt a grittier and sassier song to quite a bit of success. “Burn” impresses with its sultry, electronic-based instrumental and Kara’s more brazen execution, a refreshing change in pace from their chipper repertoire. The verses have a very refreshing brassy feel as the girls glide through their lines with fierce conviction, and the chorus is heavily dynamic yet catchy at the same time. Sudden changes in the pace keep the abundant repetition of the song from becoming grating, making for an intriguing yet amicable listen. Nicole and Gyuri absolutely shine in this song — Nicole’s sass is perfectly delivered and Gyuri’s boldness is expressed clearly.

Similar to the busy sounding “Burn” is “Rider”, from Kara’s Step album. Much like “Burn,” “Rider” has Kara handling pure electronic dance pop, though Rider’s instrumental is considerably more complex. However the instrumental’s convolution is balanced by the song’s smooth progression and flow, making for an unusual yet dynamic piece. The verses are easy to follow and they flow freely into a bridge before settling into a very subdued chorus. The contrast between the vocals’ smooth texturing to the instrumental’s jagged nature also make for riveting components. Once again, the hook is addictive, and the girls’ vocals are tinged with the slightest touch of processing, giving them a mechanic feel that matched well with the song.

Also from the Step album is “Date (My Boy).” Other than their likable personalities, addictive songs, and/or their infamous “butt dance,” Kara is probably best known for their undeniable success in Japan. And as Fannie put in on our Exchange on Kara, even before expanding into Japan, Kara had already embodied a very Japanese-influenced image and sound, thus needing to adjust very little for their wildly successful endeavors. “Date (My Boy)” demonstrates this very style of sound; it retains some classic signatures of J-pop from its hollower, lighter sound to the more chipper and progressive instrumental. These elements work amazingly with Kara, who are able to pull it off so naturally. The track is once again very cutesy and aegyo-laden, yet it stays easy on the ears by ways of its delicate and airy sound. The song is an overall natural and laidback yet impressive listen courtesy of Kara.

Lastly, there is “Strawberry”, also from the group’s Step album. “Strawberry” offers nothing really new for Kara, however it shows the group in its most crisp state. A sweet and uplifting song, the melody retains almost all of Kara’s signatures played in succession, while retaining a very cohesive and structured progression. From the subtle harmonies in the beginning and end, to Nicole’s whispered raps, and again to the sudden yet effective change in pace, the song clearly has a lot going for it. However, it’s neatly tied together by a ridiculously fast beat that allows the elements to gently breeze through without any notice, giving the song an overall fleeting feel.

While Kara’s title tracks stand out among its discography, it can’t be denied that the group has made some pretty impressive B-sides as well. And while their sound has only experienced minimal changes of the years, their growth, improvements, and group dynamics are becoming exceedingly clear, fully justifying this leading girl group’s top status in Hallyu.

And that’s a wrap! I hope you enjoyed this installment of Side B. Feel free to give us your personal recommendations below!

(DSP Media, MarkXD,xxCharybdiSxx, naegachechalaga, bombsiteentry17, EnenJa999)

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Cute Hammie killing everone with her cute “Alone” dance and soft voice 

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Hammie's solo cut 1080p

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=2a2XzdnzsJo
Full version link if it gets blocked
http://karaboard.com/bbs/board.php?bo_table=community&wr_id=639471&sca=
Jiyoung's solo cut
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God, Jiyoungs face at 12:05 makes me just want to hug her so bad http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=WXvAG3DaCXE


Dome audience.

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Seungyeon revealed that didn’t have to split the profits with her fellow members for her MC gig on ‘Animal Farm‘.

She was a guest on SBS ‘Challenge 1000 Song‘ not as a KARA member, but as an MC for ‘Animal Farm’. She said, “KARA just wrapped up our Japanese Tokyo Dome concert, and now we’re all focusing on our own individual activities. Today, I’m here as an ‘Animal Farm’ MC. I never thought this would happen.”

MC Lee Hwi Jae asked, “Do you split the pay from ‘Animal Farm’ with the other KARA members, or does it go straight to you?“. Seungyeon laughed and said, “I split it, not with the members, but rather with my label.”

It seems with her comments that Seungyeon is hinting that the rest of the members will be active in their own promotions. Currently, we know Seungyeon to be the busiest member, with her recent casting as one of the leading roles in ‘Jang Ok Jung, Living in Love‘.

What type of projects would you like to see for the members individual activities?

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http://forums.allkpop.com/threads/official-kara-%EC%B9%B4%EB%9D%BC-thread.18/page-1448

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Hiroyuki Suzuki with Kara 

Who want to see them play yoyo?? 

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http://news.nate.com/view/20130205n02866

Kara European style!

Sports Donga]
Cobalt Music, proposals aimed at collaborative European market
British pop girl group Kara (Photo) received an offer of collaboration from the music scene. According to Kara agency DSP Media, the music publishing company based in the United Kingdom cobalt Music DSP Media attractive enough in the UK and Europe, Kara Governance "loaded," and music exchange official has suggested.
Cobalt copyright of sources, including Paul McCartney, Pearl Jam, LMFAO, Kelly Clarkson, Adam Lambert, Bjork, Gautier, Harry Connick Jr. Music and at the same time managing to supply these new songs to music service company.
Cobalt was judged to be sufficiently attractive to Governance in the European market by Kara Music Kara song and Kara through their own song released simultaneously in the UK and Europe, a formal service and wants accordingly expressed his willingness to be conveyed. Side for music at the suggestion of cobalt, DSP Media will "thoroughly review" the position.
Me in January, with the group's first solo concert at the Tokyo Dome in Japan In Japan, KARA something as a group that represents Korea are prospering. Inroads into the European market to be able to raise if Kara will be able to join hands and cobalt music seems Kara Fashion Culture in the UK in December last year that the Korean version of 'Days Ann Kern fused' cover decoration was.
In November last year as a solo artist and released a special album containing five members of the solo Kara worked on activities are currently resting.
Gimwongyeom reporter gyummy@donga.com Twitter @ ziodadi
[News]
- Seek - Narsha minnat Torrent ". Meet and then cremated."
Hyosung lingerie pictorial, high water levels than expected, a surprise
Seek after surgery look "I'm good ... was fat. My hand "
- Shin Min Ah, bagels S-line body 'Westerners overwhelmed'
Review_, I Hyosung itna behind? 'Reversal of the youngest Torrent "
Straighten up the house he Durim Torrent "Han Ga-in ever? 'End plate king "innocent bagel
Dissolve gojunhui, cold wave, sexy vacation Lookout 'Gonna Gonna'
Chung, In - Young bobbed hair from Sully head to palsaekjo sangkeum attractive 'eye
- Kara - Juniors El, captivating stage ... '27th Golden Disk Awards'
Under Kara, missing terminating 男 心 tease giddy seduction

http://sports.chosun.com/news/ntype.htm?id=201302060100025260001999&servicedate=20130205


Girl group Kara was chosen as the model of the sports brand K-Swiss.

AU serves a variety of hit songs, hanseungyeon, bakgyuri jeongnikol, Seek, announced in 2007, first album 'It brakes (Break it) Review_ consisting of Kara after' Pretty Girl ',' Mr. ',' Jumping 'are being loved by everyone. Recently become the first Korean female singer to hold a solo concert Japan Tokyo Dome K-POP Hallyu star representative.


"K-Swiss" tough girl group to show a powerful dance skills with active K-Swiss distinctive brand image that fits well with the judge Kara has signed a modeling contract, "he said. Sports brand model Kara members through a variety of arts programs to the viewers showed outstanding athleticism viscosity is suitable evaluation of his back door.

Meanwhile, Kara, Korea University, Hwa at the gym K-Swiss 2013 SS photo shoot in progress.
Yijeonghyeok reporter jjangga@sportschosun.com

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FROM AKP
http://www.allkpop.com/2013/02/kara-becomes-the-endorsement-models-for-k-swiss
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KARA has become the new endorsement models for footwear brand ‘K-Swiss‘, fitting in perfectly with the bright and active image of the brand.

The group recently finished shooting their pictorial for the 2013 S/S season at Korea University and showed off their individual style know-hows through the ‘it’s my show time’ concept for the shoot.

K-Swiss stated, “KARA was selected as endorsement models because of their powerful dancing abilities and liveliness shown through variety shows fit well with our dynamic brand image.”

The group will continue to participate in various promotional activities with K-Swiss for the rest of the year, so look forward to more pictorials and CFs from the girls!

 

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KARASIA 2013 HAPPY NEW YEAR in TOKYO DOME ! 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=J4K_9BWcAXE
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Np4boxaxMZYedit: okay nvm this one sorry. After Jumpin the rest is bad quality 
video description:
1.Pandora 2.Speed Up 3.Jumping 4.MENT 1 5.Dreaming Girl 6.Girls Power 7.Kiss Me Tonight 8.Pretty Girl 9.MENT 2 10.Winter Magic 11.Orion 12.Ima, Okuritai 「Arigatou」 13.Lupin 14.STEP 15.Let It Go 16.Eiectric Boy 17.Go Go Summer 18.Jet Coaster Love 19.MENT 3 20.Rock U 21.Girls Be Ambitious! 22.SOS 23.KARA ANIMATION 24.Mr.


2013 Bromide February Magazine Scan



Here our Nicole...

 

 

 

 


http://joynews.inews24.com/php/news_view.php?g_serial=722576&g_menu=700200
Of a group of reporters, Yang] Kara hanseungyeon, ZE imsiwan, Infinite seonggyu Secret songjieun, and M. Black Geo slightest KBS new sitcom 'genuine' special appearances.
"Hanseungyeon imsiwan seonggyu songjieun, Geo 'slightest genuine infantile appearances," said his six days' genuine' directing the slightest Kwon Jai - Young PD cameo feel will emerge about three weeks, "he said . Finished filming last month, five people known

The DP, Taehoon Kim, Hoon Lee,, dojiwon, Lee Jae infantile and imsiwan hanseungyeon, seonggyu, songjieun, each of the geo-drama minute.
Seon - Mi Station high school language teacher, The DP Taehoon Kim Jung Woo Sung widowed after his wife and live with her daughter, Daddy, horny singles played the role.
Unlike the rough appearance, Lee Jae mind soft genuine macho ', choeminsu Station dojiwon evolve into marriage after one hundred million choeminsu meet with carefully station changed Aunt gangsuji.
Kwon Jai - Young PD of KBS 'Old Miss Diary' Choi Soo - Young writers and tailored to breathe the slightest genuine 'sitcom. School performance and peer relationships, unrequited love, struggling to live with that thing is going to deal with the body, grew and it looks like the love story of teenagers than adults 40 adults love story.
120 genuine 'trilogy' slightest 'Family' comes as a follow-up on Feb. 18, the first broadcast is scheduled.

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2013 YANGYANG K-POP CONCERT

K-POP concert will be held in YANG YANG, a city where is famous for beautiful sunrise, pine mushroom and salmon.
SBS MTV invite you to the concert with big K-POP stars.


Date: Feb. 23(Sat). 2013 @ 8pm
Venue: Naksan Beach, Yangyang, Gangwon-do
Host: Gyu-Ri (KARA)
Performer: BEAST, HYUN-A, INFINITE H, B1A4, Girl's Day, Rainbow, Lee Soo Young, Park Hyun Bin, Glam, Hellovenus etc.

http://www.mtv.co.kr/events/yangyang-kpop-concert/#.URJcdK8Cpqw.twitter

Korean Music Wave in Bangkok 13 March 2013 Poster

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Gyuri pouting attack~~~ 

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Rumor !

KARA's 8th Japanese Single is called - どきどきロマンス (Doki Doki Romance)
seungyeon drama ,sitcom A Bit of Love (Remaining Love) preview

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I dnt know What the Host talking about but i enjoy it heheh....and Jiyoung is the Winner as GREAT MAKNAE hehe

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I frequently mention the great idol wars of the 1990’s when the first generation of idol stars were part of fan fueled rivalries pitting groups against each other. While there were many different players, at the center of the frenzy stood the two most important companies of that era: SM Entertainment and DSP Media. These two companies have had an interesting relationship over the years as SM has always been viewed almost as a big brother to DSP’s little brother in the way they have developed and debuted groups. However, there is no doubt that each has helped shaped the landscape of K-pop. On today’s Way Back Wednesday, we’ll look at how the rivalry between the two companies began and how it’s still continuing to this day with their contributions to the world of K-pop both past and present.

H.O.T. vs. Sechskies – Rise of the Boy Bands

H.O.T and Sechskies defined the SM/DSP rivalry of the late 1990’s. Lee Soo Man of SM Entertainment changed K-pop forever with how he created and marketed the first boy group in H.O.T. The strategy of DSP Media (Daesung Enterprise at the time) CEO Lee Ho Young was to respond by creating what was initially viewed as a copycat group but Sechskies had their own distinct style and personality. Rival fans have always been a part of Korean music but it was the rise of the boy bands that led to a new generation of fandom with specific colored balloons (white vs. yellow) and synchronized chants (I had a friend who used have them ALL memorized). Much of this activity is still part of the fan experience today. I think the rivalry existed more in the minds of fans than between the actual groups but the popularity of the two groups probably opened the eyes for the entire music industry about how powerful the (then) new generation of music fan could be. From H.O.T and Sechskies came the basic outline of how to market an idol group: showcasing individual personalities but always as part of the larger group. It’s still exactly how most companies operate today.

SES vs. Fin.K.L – Rise of the Girl Groups

Even with all of the very talented young women in K-pop today, SES and Fin.K.L are still my two favorite girl groups of all time. SES debuted in 1997 with the single “I’m Your Girl” and it was an instant hit making them stars overnight. Their cute, wholesome image worked with fans as they became the first idol girl group in K-pop. Fin.K.L debuted just a few months later but didn’t have the initial success they had hoped for but that all changed with their second single “To My Boyfriend” which propelled them to become one of the most popular groups in K-pop history. Like the boys, the rivalry between the group mostly existed among fans but those fans were fiercely loyal. Both SES and Fin.K.L grew beyond their role of just idol musicians into almost iconic figures with fans copying their fashion, hairstyles, and more. They became major product endorsers and were sought after guests on TV shows. The girls were basically marketed as all-around talents rather than just singers and encouraged to show multiple sides of their personalities to forge that personal bond that fans latch onto. Sound familiar? SM and DSP still do that today.

TVXQ vs. SS501 – Going Global

SM and DSP took everything they had learned from H.O.T and Sechskies and took it to the next level by going global with the next iteration of boy groups, TVXQ and SS501. Both groups had success in Korea (TVXQ more so than SS501) but the rivalry really kicked off when the companies made the jump into the Japanese market. Traditionally, the Japanese market was not easy for Korean artists to crack but through constant effort from previous artists such as BoA and Korean cultural exports (think ‘Winter Sonata’), the doors slowly began to open. By the time the two groups came along, they were able to kick the door down and paved the road to the Japanese market that many of the current idol groups enjoy today. I think it’s fair to point out that while SS501 had great success, TVXQ just did it bigger and better. During their heyday, the group boasted the largest fan club in the world, were the most photographed celebrities in the world and had much broader success over a longer amount of time in both Japan and Korea. It’s unfortunate how that story ended but there’s no denying their impact on the world of K-pop.

Girl’s Generation vs. Rainbow – The Mega Girl Group

When Girls’ Generation first debuted back in 2007, the majority of the talk surrounded the fact that there were nine members and that SM was on some weird big-huge-group kick as Super Junior and their thirteen members debuted just two years before. There were questions about if that same concept could work with a girl group and if fans would be able to identify with each member which is so important in K-pop. The answer was a resounding yes. GG was the benefactor of the full marketing prowess of SM but it wasn’t until their 2009 monster hit “Gee” that they became international stars. That same year, DSP introduced their seven member Rainbow which followed the trend of huge girl groups performing intricate choreography taking advantage of their sheer numbers. While individual members of the group have become popular, the group itself hasn’t reached the same level of success as their rivals. This was more of a clear example of DSP following in the footsteps of SM, but it’s not just DSP. Other companies like Core Contents Media and Pledis Entertainment have followed suit with groups like T-ara andAfter School growing to eight members each. All of that was from the success stemming from SM as they showed it was possible for these large line-ups to become popular.

EXO vs. A-JAX – The Next Evolution

In 2012, K-Pop was all about new boy bands and their powerful concepts. EXO‘s highly anticipated debut was the blueprint for many, incorporating apocalyptic themes in their music and big powerhouse vocals. As far as concept is concerned, A-JAX followed this formula the closest. Currently, it seems A-JAX moved on to doing their own thing with their singles “2MYX” and “Hot Game”. But until EXO makes their comeback, we’ll just have to wait and see how this rivalry will turn out.

This article might seem like I’m painting all SM groups as revolutionary and all DSP groups as meager followers. Not so. It is true that SM Entertainment has been on the cutting edge of the K-pop idol industry and could be called innovators. It’s also true that DSP Media has been in a following position debuting groups after a similar group comes out from SM but so has the rest of the industry. What DSP was able to do though was create groups that were able to stand up to the SM groups and that challenge forced each company to produce cooler music, choreograph more creative dances, envision forward fashion, and overall, made each company, each group, and even maybe each member better. And that’s why rivalries are a good thing.

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Where can I buy Jigoo bicycles?

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Front of the building, wonder how much the rent is..

Edit: screenshot clearly had my name in so i took it down. You almost found out who i was...

2nd edit: safe screenshot
they are not moving/renting a new place. They renovated the old one . Well rather than renovated it, i think its more like they demolished the old house and build a brand new building .
Looking at the window,it's probably 5-floor building

pic of old house, gonna miss it

KARA DSP rolling in money 

hmmm but im not familiar with the front logo

CREDIT:naruseFrom KARA Official Threads

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