KARA

The name KARA is known to come from the Greek word "chara," which means joy. The group has explained it as meaning "sweet melody," connecting the idea of joy to music. In English the name is usually written in capital letters as KARA.

KARA debuted on March 29, 2007, with "Break It." The group went on to win fans in both Korea and Japan with a string of popular songs, and after a long break the members came back together to continue as a group. Fans often celebrate around the debut anniversary.

KARA is active as five members: Gyuri, Seungyeon, Nicole, Jiyoung and Youngji. After pausing group activities from 2016, the five came back together for the group's 15th anniversary in 2022 and released MOVE AGAIN. The members also pursue individual work alongside the group.

KARA's official fandom is called Kamilia. The name is known to combine KARA with the Latin word "familia," meaning family, to express that the group and its fans are one family. The name has also appeared in the titles of the group's fan meetings over the years.

Widely known KARA songs include "Pretty Girl," "Honey," "Mister," "Lupin" and "Step." Together they range from bright, upbeat tracks to songs with a stronger, more intense mood. If you are new to the group, working through these songs in order is a good place to start.

Yes. KARA was very active in Japan. The group made its Japanese debut in 2010 with a single featuring the Japanese version of "Mister," and went on to release several more Japanese-language songs. Details of the group's Japanese releases can be found in official discography information.

Yes. After pausing in 2016, KARA's five members reunited in 2022 to mark the group's 15th debut anniversary. They released MOVE AGAIN at that time and later followed it with the single "I Do I Do." For any future activities, please check the group's official channel announcements.

KARA's music started with bright, cute dance songs and gradually expanded into more polished and intense concepts. Many of the group's songs feature easy-to-follow choreography and memorable choruses, so they are especially fun to enjoy together with stage performance videos.

If you are new, start with the widely known songs "Pretty Girl," "Honey" and "Mister." Then try "Lupin" and "Step" to feel how the group's mood changed, and finish with the reunion album MOVE AGAIN. Following this order makes it easy to understand the group's journey.

The most accurate way to follow KARA's activities is through the group's official channels and official fan community notices. Rely on official announcements for concert or broadcast schedules as well. Buy tickets only from official sellers, and please avoid scalping, invading the members' privacy and illegal filming.