Leading KARA, Chasing Girls' Generation
https://blog.goo.ne.jp/hi8392/e/518ae08d21c284d3f25b7736668b9790
Girl group KARA is on the verge of surpassing BoA in Japan.
Among Korean artists who have entered the Japanese market, BoA has the highest music sales.
In their 11 years of activity, they have recorded 3.65 million sales for seven songs.
According to a document released by the Recording Industry Association of Japan on the 1st, KARA has recorded more than 3.2 million paid music certifications.
Since their debut in August last year, they have achieved such sales with just three songs: "Mister," "Jumpin'," and "Jet Coaster Love."
What is even more exciting is the record of their fourth single "GO GO Summer!", which topped four categories of the July monthly chart on Japan's largest music site, "Recochoku."
If their July music sales are certified next month, they are likely to achieve a new record.
(From K-POP News)
Since before the term K-POP was even spoken, BoA has been singing, struggling to forge ahead on an uncharted path.
On the other hand, it is unreasonable and unreasonable to simply compare their numbers with KARA, who have taken advantage of the opportunity to make the K-POP wave reach not only Japan and Asia, but also Europe and the Americas.
Their content is completely different.
Even if KARA surpasses them in terms of numbers, BoA's achievements will not be overshadowed.
It's not that there weren't any other singers who were trying to make it into Japan during the 10 years that BoA has been working hard.
Some singers have had success in enka, but it's safe to say that there were none in pop.
The girl group S.E.S. (which included actress Eugene) launched by SM Entertainment, the flagship of K-POP, debuted near the end of the 1990s and came to Japan to perform.
However, perhaps because K-pop at the time was thought of as carefree country music, it was sent back to Korea without any notable results.
However, today's K-pop has a vibrant musical surge and a fresh feel.
KARA and Girls' Generation are broadcasting a powerful and passionate music scene to the world.
It has now become comparable to Japanese music.
The previous K-pop still left some areas to be desired, and perhaps it was not yet good enough to be accepted in Japan.
However, 10 years have passed since then.
It may be time for K-pop to blossom.
This fall, K-pop has finally become known in Japan through its full-scale activities, and girl groups are now aiming for Japan.
Japan is the second largest market in the world.
KARA, who was the first to gain popularity in Japan, cannot afford to rest on their laurels.
It is expected that in the future, younger groups such as Girls' Generation and T-ARA will catch up with KARA's albums and music sales, leading to a fierce competition.
If that happens, fans will be excited to see it.
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