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When there are cherry blossoms and magnolias, I think of my high school senior Magnolia, my good friend… Magnolia, how are you? I want to meet you…
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I only went to Japan for a mere few days, but when I returned, forsythias and azaleas are in full bloom… Pure bliss ㅠㅠ It’s spring ㅠㅠ Before I leave the country tomorrow, by that time… Today, I too will spend the day fully enjoying this weather >_<
Marigolds, marigolds!!!
Cherry blossoms, cherry blossoms!!!
The weather in Korea is fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
[News]Kara's Goo Hara Explains Why She Cried During the February Concert
Kara's Goo Hara Explains Why She Cried During the February Concert
In February, Kara’s Goo Hara shed tears during their first exclusive concert at the Olympic Park Gymnastics Stadium. During a press conference before Kara’s concert at the Yokohama Arena on April 14 Goo Hara explained the reason for her tears. She stated, “After debuting I didn’t have a lot of chances to meet my family. Once I saw them I just began to cry.”
Goo Hara said, “My home is Gwangju and after debuting I was so busy that I’ve only been home once during a whole 5 years. I thought about all the time preparing for our concert. After showing my family ‘I am living my life’ in such a big concert hall, my heart was swept with emotions.”
Goo Hara continued, “Although it has only been a short time since I have been a member of Kara, it felt like a long time. I feel like a have a lot of responsibility now that the first digit of my age has changed. (From 1 to 2) Although I felt like there were areas I could improve, I feel satisfaction at having come this far. Although I do feel embarrassment and regret because I haven’t become perfect, during what time I have left I will try to improve more and try my best.”
Kara had their Japanese concert at the Yokohama Arena from April 14-15.
Sunday, 15 April 2012
[News] Fans Help Kara Stand Tall in Its First Japan Tour Concert
Kara held an exclusive concert with 20,000 fans from April 14-15 in Japan’s Yokohama Arena. The concert revved up the tour that would continue through seven Japanese cities with 12 concerts and 130,000 people, and proved Kara’s status as a representative hallyu girl group.
Despite the rain that poured down all day, Japanese fans in the arena didn′t seem to be bothered, as they applaused and cheered, helping the group take its first successful step in its Japan tour.
The concert was definitely different from that of the first generation hallyu singers. The first generation had mostly brought in middle-aged Japanese mothers, but Kara’s concert was filled with various age groups from those in their teens to those in their 40s and 50s. Families with parents holding their daughters’ hands could be spotted here and there, proving that the future of the Korean wave was bright. This day, Kara showed it was the girl group leading the Korean wave and that it was loved by people of all ages.
Physical disabilities didn’t get in the way for those determined to get to Kara’s concert. Many fans who had unique stories to tell made Kara’s concert all the more special, from a fan in a wheelchair with a respirator to another who had come with his visually impaired wife. Their presence was all the more special because the rain made it harder for them.
The safety agents scattered throughout the venue also suffered. They had to stay crouched in front of the audience for the three full hours the concert took place in case they would obscure the audience’s view, but their noble safety cause didn’t help them with their legs that were falling asleep. They could be seen massaging their legs and moving around carefully.
Thanks to these agents’ help the fans could enjoy the concert, but some could be found in despair during one part of the show. When Nicole brought a fan onstage to sing a song just for him, another fan in the audience didn’t hide his deep despair. He expressed his emotions with loud shouts that would’ve blown the roof off of the arena along with a set of big gestures, and continued to shout “Nicole!” sadly at the top of his lungs to the amusement of other parts of the audience.
All in all, it was an enjoyable concert with many sights to see, but the fans were the ones that definitely contributed more to the fun.
Photo credit: DSP Media
Taken from enewsworld
[News] Kara Members Have Come a Long Way Since Their Debut
Kara - who made its debut five years ago in March 2007 - has experienced more twists and turns than most people would have guessed. At one point, there were even discussions about disbanding the group and it was a true test of character for the Kara members to overcome those difficult times.
In April 2012, however, Kara finds itself as hallyu’s representative girl group in Japan. Their first solo concert in Seoul was a smashing success and the group made its way to Tokyo to perform in front of 20,000 fans at the Yokohama Arena on April 14-15. After the performance, Kara will continue its Japan tour with 12 performances in seven different cities, including stops at Nagoya, Osaka, Fukuoka, and Tokyo.
As many as 130,000 spectators are expected to see Kara’s Japan tour just one year removed from its disbandment crisis. And it’s astonishing to see how much things have changed for Kara. We met with Kara, who started its Japan tour at the Yokohama Arena on April 14, and found out what kind of meaning the last five years held for each of the members.
We listened to the thoughts and regrets of the Kara members, who overcame many obstacles earlier in their music career to become hallyu’s representative girl group.
Han Seung Yeon
“Five years have gone by since our debut. Although our team has continued to improve, I have faced many conflicts and there were times when I hid due to my exhaustion. I feel really good about enduring the [difficult times] and coming this far. I’ve committed many slip of the tongues and heard many negative things in the past, yet the fact that I can still smile brightly and talk with people makes me think that I′m doing something right. In the future, I will continue to work hard without exhausting myself.”
Goo Hara
“Kara made its debut as a three member group and it took the group four years to find itself in its current position. Although it was only [four years], it also felt like a long time. I debuted when I was 18 years old, and now I am already 22 years old. I changed as a woman and gained more responsibility as a member of Kara with the change in the first digit of my age. Although I am proud of how far we have come as a group, we experienced many shortcomings. And while I gave my best effort, I still feel I was not able to fully show my potential. As a result, I felt discouraged and embarrassed. With time and the Kara members by our side, we will continue to improve and polish our skills in order to put our very best foot forward in the future.”
Park Gyuri
“Although Kara experienced a member change and dealt with many other issues after its debut, I feel we were fortunate to not have been successful from the get go. As we continue to become more popular these days, we know how to be thankful and even though we sometimes grumble when our schedule becomes hectic, we are still thankful [to be in our current position]. I’m happy because we still have a long way to go as a group. It’s better to gain popularity slowly and still have goals to look forward to instead of rising quickly and going away just as quickly. Our members will continue to work hard and we are grateful in our activities.”
Nicole
“I came to Korea when I was 16 and there have been a lot of changes with the change in the first digit of my age. I was able to see many things in a different light due to my recent injury. As I am usually restless, I was very grateful to be able to stand on stage even through my injury. And although I have practiced hard for the past five years, there were many times when I was filled with regret. In the future, I′ll value each and every one of our performances and do my best to show our very best to our fans.”
Kang Ji Young
“I don’t know what to say. Although I′m still young, I made my debut when I was 15 years old. I have learned many things and even graduated twice since my debut. It’s amazing to think that the first digit of my age will change next year, just like my older group members. I have also learned many things about social life since my debut. I learned how to give myself to others, how to become closer to one another, and how to live with other people. Although there are still many things I don’t know about, life is fun at the moment. In the future, I plan to live my life to the fullest.”
Meanwhile, Kara captivated the 20,000 fans who were present at the Yokohama Arena on April 14-15. Kara’s KARASIA tour will feature its Japanese album songs and domestic hit songs, as well as include the solo performances of its members. Afterwards, Kara plans to visit Taiwan and Thailand.
Yokohama (Japan) Kim Ji Yeon
Photo credit: DSP Media
Taken from enewsworld
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