Kim Soo Ro shows his support for SECRET and KARA during filming for ‘God of Victory’

Actor Kim Soo Ro recently took to his Twitter to show his support for girl group SECRET by tweeting, “[Our nation's] fortune and asset,” along with a friendly snapshot taken with the group.

Girl groups SECRET and KARA faced off against each other for the recent filming of ‘God of Victory‘, and Kim Soo Ro took the role of SECRET’s team leader.

After filming for the show, SECRET’s Hyosung gave a shout out to Kim Soo Ro, tweeting, “Oppa, this is Hyosung. You worked really hard! I was so happy to have a good captain.” Kim Soo Ro responded, “Hyosung, today I saw your sincerity! Whatever the result is, you were the best!” Although Sunhwa couldn’t film due to conflicting schedules, fans who saw this complimented SECRET’s manners and respect for their seniors.

Kim Soo Ro also tweeted, “Today, it’s been four months since recording for ‘God of Victory’. The battle between KARA and SECRET! I am truly thankful to the two groups who did their best. Why is the Hallyu wave going strong? Why are idol groups so popular? I learned why during this recording. Whatever the result is, they were so awesome,” showing his support and admiration for K-pop idol groups.

In related news, SECRET will be returning with their 3rd mini-album ‘Poison‘ this coming 13th KST.

Source: Kim Soo Ro’s Twitter

KARA’s Seungyeon talks about her insecurities regarding her height

KARA‘s Seungyeon confessed that she often wore 5 inch heels in an attempt to appear taller.

On the September 4th broadcast of SBS TV ‘Strong Heart‘, KARA’s Seungyeon remarked, “I think the one thing you need to have as a girl group member is tall height. When you are taller, you look better, your clothes fit better, and your presence is different.”

She continued, “I’m the shortest in the group, so I look as though I have no presence. Because of this, I have always stubbornly chosen to wear the highest heels and have fallen and slipped a number of times, as a result.”

Wearing high shoes has also had a toll on her physical well being. “I started wearing 5-inch heels, and I started feeling pain in my ankles,” she added. “I went to the hospital, where they told me that the high heels were becoming too much for my ankles to bear.”

She explained that she began to think more about whether or not she needed to continue wearing heels when she read an article about how she and Super Junior‘s Eunhyuk were considered to be average height in Korea. “I’m 160cm (~5’3″), and I am of average height for a Korean female,” Seungyeon added. “My friends are just too tall, it’s not that I am short. I decided to think optimistically.”

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KARA members personally serve Korean cuisine to international students

Girl group KARA became diplomats of Korean cuisine.

The Ministry for Food, Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries appointed the ladies of KARA as ‘K-Food Ambassadors’. They opened a ‘One-Day’ restaurant where they personally served international students and teenage volunteers during the day and also their fans during the evening.

The members invited 11 international students from the US, Canada, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and more to enjoy a variety of Korean food. The girls gathered the students at a restaurant in Seoul to personally serve Korean food that they themselves had cooked and prepared.

The dishes were made from ingredients grown in South Korea, and the KARA members attempted to display the wide range of Korean tastes and flavors.

Carefully explaining the different foods to their guests, the girls did their part as ‘Korean Food Diplomats’ and remembered to ask the students their thoughts on the different dishes.

The girls will continue to do their part as ‘K-Food Ambassadors’ by promoting Korean Food in Japan, China, Southeast Asia, and more through campaigns, video messages, and photo shoots. On this appointment, the members of KARA remarked, “It was only for a brief moment, but we are glad we were able to spread more awareness of Korean Food.”

Meanwhile, KARA has swept the online music charts with their new song, “Pandora“.

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KARA’s Goo Hara talks about the dating style of current boyfriend, B2ST’s Yong Junhyung

KARA member Goo Hara talked about the dating style of her current boyfriend, who happens to be rapper Yong Junhyung of B2ST.

On the September 4th broadcast of SBS ‘Strong Heart‘, Goo Hara became curious as to why Lee Jung Jin had selected her as his ideal type. Lee Jung Jin, however, gave her a disappointing answer as he admitted his ideal type changes frequently, and said, “My dating style is very similar to what they call the ‘bad guy’ type.”

MC Shin Dong Yup then asked Hara about the dating style of B2ST’s Junhyung who she is in a public relationship with.

“He does not plan any surprise events for me,” she said. “Girls like that kind of stuff, but we’re so busy that we don’t even have much time to date.”

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KARA’s Gyuri reveals what the members usually do together on ’1 vs 100′

KARA‘s Gyuri revealed what activity the members usually do together.

On the September 4th broadcast of KBS 2TV‘s quiz show ‘1 vs 100‘, host Han Suk Joon asked the idol star: “What do the KARA members usually do when they’re all together?”

Gyuri answered, “We usually eat, and we’re really compatible when it comes to food. Don’t girls usually chat and eat delicious food?” The host replied, “I tend to buy delicious food for others.”

The KARA leader hilariously avoided his comment, stating, “Next question.”

In related news, Gyuri went head-to-head with the director of KOSIS (Korean Statistical Information Service) Woo Ki Jong on the quiz show.

Source: Newsen via Nate

KARA’s Hara and Seungyeon spotted shopping in Japan

Despite their busy schedule, KARA‘s Hara and Seungyeon found time to take a stroll in the city.

A photo of the two idol singers browsing through a shoe store made its way onto online community boards, capturing the attention of fans and netizens. In the revealed photo, both are seen dressed in their casual outfits, enjoying their time off.

Upon seeing the paparazzi-style photo, netizens commented, “They’re captured wherever they go in Japan“, “They’re shopping at a shoe outlet“, “Seungyeon is overflowing with a chic pose“, and more.

Meanwhile, KARA is scheduled to release their 5th mini-album, titled ‘Pandora‘, on the 22nd and will be performing the song for the very first time at their showcase.

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KARA’s Jiyoung gets slapped in the face

Kang Jiyoung of KARA was recently slapped in the face with a broom, shocking fans.

On the the most recent broadcast of KBS2‘s ‘Invincible Youth 2‘, MCs Lee Young Ja, Boom, and all members of G5 took time to clean for guests who were coming to visit.

The two youngest members of G5, Jiyoung and Suzy were assigned to clean the interior of the house. While the two were sweeping away cheerfully, Suzy accidently slapped Jiyoung in the face.

Taken aback by the situation, Suzy immediately embraced Jiyoung and apologized for her mistake. In response, Jiyoung brightly smiled back as if to comfort her guilt-ridden friend, confirming the two idols’ true friendship.

 

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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)

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KARA’s Goo Hara shows off her new eco-friendly bag

On July 23rd, KARA‘s Goo Hara shared the above photo of a new eco-friendly (eco) bag that she received as a gift on Twitter. The singer wrote, “I got this as a present. V (like the peace sign).”

What’s special about the canvas eco bag is that it not only works as a fashion statement, but it also helps save the environment by reducing the use of plastic and paper bags.

The eco bag was recently spotted on the arm of actress Kim Nam Joo in the hit KBS drama ‘You Who Rolled In Unexpectedly‘, as well as on model and actress Go Joon Hee, who also put up a picture of a similar bag on her own me2day account. It looks like the eco bag will soon become a new must-have among netizens!

Netizens responded to Hara’s picture, stating “It’s the same bag as Kim Nam Joo’s“, “That bag is going to sell out soon“, and “Did her boyfriend buy that for her? Yong Junhyung and Goo Hara, stay together for a long time!”

Keep your eyes open for this new trend!

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KARA’s Nicole confesses she has a phobia of appearing on variety shows

KARA‘s Nicole made a surprising confession by revealing that she prefers to avoid appearing on variety programs.

Nicole participated as a guest on the July 21st broadcast of KBS‘s ‘Talk Show Do Dream‘, where she revealed, “I have a phobia of variety programs.”

“I still lack fluency in my Korean, so I have this phobia of appearing on variety shows. I also have a phobia of appearing on Japanese programs ever since we began promotions in Japan two years ago.”

She continued, “I worry whether I’ll make a speech error and am also concerned that people may not understand what I’m saying, so I always end up not talking.”

Upon hearing her confession, fellow guest member Koo Ja Cheol, who is a professional South Korean soccer player, consoled the singer saying, “There’s no need to worry over such a thing. There’s a Japanese player in my team and I asked him about KARA. He told me, ‘They speak Japanese pretty well. It’s also cute when they make a mistake.”

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Ladies of KARA enjoy some Singapore fun at an outdoor swimming pool

Girl group KARA showed off the fun they had playing and swimming at an outdoor swimming pool.

KARA’s maknae Jiyoung uploaded a photo of the group members on her personal twitter on July 14th showing the ladies enjoying a fun time at an outdoor pool in Singapore.

In the photo we can see members Jiyoung, Hara, and Nicole waving happily to the camera while in the pool with a nice exotic background.

KARA was in Singapore promoting their own perfume ‘K5J (Kara 5 Jewel)‘ and returned home on the 11th.

Source & Image: Jiyoung’s Personal Twitter