Kara
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Kara is a South Korean girl band that debuted in 2007 and became one of the major K-pop groups of the 2010s. The group is notable for helping to establish Korean pop music as a global phenomenon during the early era of the Korean Wave's international expansion.
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Kara (Korean: 카라; Japanese: カラ; often stylized in all caps) /ˈkɑːrə/ is a South Korean girl group formed by DSP Media in 2007. The group's current lineup is Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Jiyoung, and Youngji. Kara made their debut in March 2007 with their first studio album, The First Bloooooming. Originally a quartet composed of Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, and Kim Sunghee, Kara showcased a strong female image and a mature R&B sound. However, their debut was a commercial failure. The following year, Sunghee left the group due to educational issues, and members Goo Hara and Kang Ji-young were added.
Kara's image changed to a "pretty but natural" concept with the release of their first mini-album, Rock U, in July 2008. They saw an increase in recognition in 2009, where they received significant attention for the "butt dance" choreography in "Mister". In 2010, Kara began to promote their music in Japan by signing to Universal Music Japan's subsidiary label, Universal Sigma. Their Japanese debut was a commercial success, where they became the first foreign female group to top the Oricon Singles Chart in 30 years.
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