KARA BEST 2007-2010 Album Sells 100k Copies

[kyurein.livejournal.com]

KARA stands out amongst all the other Korean artists advancing into Japan due to their all-Korean album's ability to break the 100k barrier in sales.

On November 3rd, KARA's Japanese agency, Universal Music Japan's associated officials revealed that KARA's Korean greatest hits album, released at the end of September, has surpassed 100,000 copies in sales. The album sale from Oricon totals to 90k copies, but the Oricon Chart does not reflect the total sale of the album. The Recording Industry Association of Japan (RIAJ for short) has certified this album as having surpassed 100k in sales, making KARA the first Korean group since the '90 to release an all-Korean album that is able break the 100k copies barrier.

Because this album consists of 100% Korean songs, it is surprising that it is able to garner such high sales, showing KARA's high popularity in Japan.

Because of the great performance of this album, expectations for KARA's second Japanese single, "Jumping," and first original album, "Girls Talk," to be released on November 11 and November 24, respectively, are high.


Translated from Chinese by: xichigo
Chinese article taken from: KARAChina
Original article from: Nate
Credits to: Karaholic


Congratulations to the girls!

Comments

[bgurl1210.livejournal.com]

Congrats to the girls.

[tsunagatte.livejournal.com]

Nicole should keep her hair like it is in this picture ._.

[ms-rancha.livejournal.com]

of course.. they're the best fuckin' five gdi.

[gyuri.livejournal.com]

It's about the same. They are on eachother's level in Japan, but I think KARA is slowly becoming a bit more popular with them being regulars on a music show and releasing a Japanese album.

[ms-rancha.livejournal.com]

kara is more popular.. not sure with the sales though..

[diamondbox.livejournal.com]

i tend to forget they debuted in 07.
but when im reminded i also remember bumping Break it along with Irony by Wondergirls.

then i realize ive been into Kpop for years and feel like a hipster because it seems like kpop is just now becoming mainstream popular...or something.

[aleexnews.livejournal.com]

congrats best fuckin' five!

[xcherryblossomx.livejournal.com]

They should focus their activities on Japan. Girls shine there and are really really appreciated.

[gyuri.livejournal.com]

They are, on Tuesday I think, they're filming for another show, and then they have that spot hosting the music show or w/e.

But Jumping teaser, kr version comes out on Tuesday *o*

[taecish.livejournal.com]

grats!!!!!!

[lydzi.livejournal.com]

Well deserved. They worked hard for the Japanese market. Happy for them XD.

[lovejae23.livejournal.com]

you go kara coco!

[kiku-cha8-8.livejournal.com]

Good job girls \O/

I love how pretty they look on that cover--gorgeous

And I covet Gyuri's shoes fff

[hellodee16.livejournal.com]

kara in japan = perfection ♥

[blackwhite-life.livejournal.com]

When Kara released Honey and Pretty Girl, I used to talk with my friend about which girl group will shine if they debuted at Japan. Both of us agreed it's will be Kara. They are having their shine late than SNSD and WG, but I'm glad they are successful now at Japan even though I'm not a fan of them.

[gazeeet.livejournal.com]

I bought 50,000 copies of them so that's why

[toomanysides.livejournal.com]

lol tbh i thought this album would sell poorly... haha boy was i wrong

i am glad my bbs are doing well in japan. they deserve all the success.

[adorableyuu.livejournal.com]

bb jing ur way too cute<3

[all4twilight.livejournal.com]

I always thought that SNDS is more popular in Japan than Kara coz I always see articles of them having great sales.. and then I realized that having great sales doesnt reflect popularity coz with SNSD's huge international fanbase, other fans from other countries might be buying their Japan album as well.

Its really good that Kara is finally getting their shining moment. And besides I think they fit better with Jpop. :)

Congrats girls! You have worked your butts off. (literally haha!)

[notyourgeisha.livejournal.com]

Yay proud :D
honestly, it doesn't get much better than this for a rehash korean album that I might or might not have purchased...>.>

[jaejunggim.livejournal.com]

congrats <3

[hautestuff.livejournal.com]

can't wait to see the sales for girls talk \o/

[spandachi.livejournal.com]

I can tell Shoujoujidai won't
Mind elaborating why you think they won't?

[kerplunk.livejournal.com]

[jaghatar.livejournal.com]

Congrats

[orangeslave.livejournal.com]

congrats girls! Such a proud stan rn :D