Kara (South Korean group)

Kara

History

A new k-pop girl group produced by Daesung Entertainment who debuted last March 2007. They are known as the 2nd Fin.K.L. The members are Park Gyulee, Han Seungyeon, and Jung Nicole. They have won the Rookie Award for May 2007, and a Cyworld Award the following month.

Name Origin

Kara, came from the greek word chara which means "Sweet Melody", so they agreed to it as suggested by the Leader Park Gyuri. "We will bring happiness and hope with our sweet melody," said their leader.

Member Profiles

Gyuri

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• Position: Leader, Vocal
• Birth Name: Park Gyulee (Park Gyuri)/박규리
• Nicknames: Gyuri umma, Gyul umma, LeGyulas, Gyul, snake princess, mirror princess, Gyura.
• Date of Birth: May 21, 1988
• Blood Type: AB
• Favorite Color: Purple
• Training: 1 year together with the other 3 members.
• Academic Background:
  • Currently attending Dongduk Women's University/ Majoring in Entertainment Broadcasting
• Fin.K.L Comparison: Ock Ju-Hyun
• Work History: Acted on drama's as a child in Ladies of the Palace and Oneul eun Cho-eun Nal as Sonagi, Podogi’s girlfriend. She also appeared as an extra in Lee Jun Ki's Pomegranate Juice Commercial.
• Miscellaneous Information:
  • It hasn't been stated yet if she is full Korean or not, as response to questions about this because of her appearance.
  • Can do a very good impersonation of Jadu.
  • High School classmates and Good friends with Wonder Girls' Yoobin.

Seungyeon

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• Position: 2nd unni, Vocal
• Birth Name: Han Seungyeon/한승연
• Date of Birth: July 24, 1988
• Blood Type: A
• Height: around 158 - 160cm (according to her MSL Break profile.)
• Favorite Color: Yellow
• Training: 1 year together with the other 3 members.
• Academic Background:
  • Graduated from Tenafly High School
  • Currently attending Kyunghee University/ Majoring in Film and Theater.
• Work History: Currently has a hosting job on the Computer Game related TV show MSL Break.
• Fin.K.L Comparison: Sung Yuri
• Miscellaneous Information:
  • She is often called a choding which means elementary student, because of her appearance; the looks of an elementary student.
  • Born and raised mostly in Korea but during her teen days, lived in New Jersey USA. She speaks very good English.
  • She is Nicole's teacher when it comes to translating Korean words into English.
  • Impersonates Gollum of Lord of the Rings.

Nicole

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• Position: Maknae, Vocal, rapper
• Birth Name: Jung Nicole/정니콜
• Korean Name: Jung Youngjoo
• Date of Birth: October 7, 1991
• Blood Type: A
• Favorite Color: Orange
• Training: 1 year together with the other 3 members.
• Academic Background: Currently attending Global Christian School.
• Work History: She's featured on Sunha's First Album 'Fahrenheit' in the song "끈" (String)
• Fin.K.L Comparison: Lee Jin
• Miscellaneous Information:
  • She was born in Korea, and raised in South California, USA. She is very fluent in English.
  • At times made fun by their leader, because of her lack of knowledge in the Korean Language.

Former Member

Sunghee

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• Position: Vitamin/Atmosphere Maker, Lead Vocal
• Birth Name: Kim Seong Hui (Sunghee)/김성희
• Nicknames: Sungja, Sungbok.
• Date of Birth: May 17, 1989
• Blood Type: B
• Favorite Color: Green
• Training: 3 years, then 1 year together with the other 3 members.
• Academic Background:
  • Graduated from Goojung High School (Super Junior's Choi Siwon attended there as well).
• Work History: Sung the Official OST of the drama Three-leaf Clover in 2005.
• Fin.K.L Comparison: Lee Hyori
• Miscellaneous Information:
  • Impersonates Jeon Ji-hyun, singing to Korean Classical Music while impersonating Gummy.
  • is also called the infamous player by the fans.
  • is known for bad in recalling lyrics.
  • The gold ring that she wears on her right hand ring finger is a memento of her Mother who passed away (not recently).

Discography

Kara discography

Tracklisting

1. "못 지킨 말 (Words I Couldn't Keep)"
2. "맘에 들면 (If U Wanna)"
3. "Break It"
4. "Secret World"
5. "Don't be Shy"
6. "우리 둘 (Us Two/Two of Us)"
7. "I'll be there" (Composed/Lyrics/Arranged by Big Bang)
8. "눈물 지우개 (Tear Remover/Eraser)"
9. "Break it Instrumental"
10. "못 지킨 말 (Words I Couldn't Keep) Instrumental"

Kara discography

Tracklisting

1. Let's Go There! (Drama Title) - 신지아
2. 일기예보 박상민
3. 가질 수 있어 - 자두(Jadu)
4. 나의 노래(TV Ver.) 달빛요정역전만루홈런
5. 거이기 양이체 (Inst.)
6. 기억속에 숨쉬는 그대 권오경
7. 다시 꿈을 꾸네 한동준
8. 괜찮아 아닐거야 - 영지(YoungJi)
9. 잘자라 그대(Inst.)
10. 더는 슬프지 않게 노영채
11. Fighting - 카라(Kara)
12. 다시 꿈을 꾸네 (Inst.)
13. Let`s Go There! (Acappella Ver.)

About Kim Sunghee's leave

This is yet, the saddest news of them all. She left the group because of the promise with her father. She promised to balance her music career and her studies, but due to her failed Entrance College Exam, her father's wish was followed and she left the group.

According to DSP, "The unfinished 2nd Album which they prepared for 6 months will not be released, however they will release a mini-album in April," An audition for the two new members who will fill Kim Sunghee's empty seat will start around mid-March.

References and Notes

1. http://kara.dspenter.com/
2. http://cafe.daum.net/dejuanholic
3. http://karabloom.net/
4. http://kara-online.org/
5. http://newsen.com/
6. http://naver.com/