Five members, the first Korean girl group to headline Tokyo Dome and a reunion in 2022 after seven and a half years. Here is what a new Kamilia needs to know.
20years on 29 March 2027 · in 160 days
Quick answers
When did KARA debut?
On 29 March 2007, with "Break It", as a four-member group under DSP Media.
How many members does KARA have?
Five: Gyuri (leader), Seungyeon, Nicole, Jiyoung and Youngji.
What is the KARA fandom called?
Kamilia, a mix of KARA and "familia".
Why is KARA so well known in Japan?
Their 2010 Japanese debut single "Mister" was a major hit and helped K-pop break through in Japan. In 2013 they became the first Korean girl group to hold a solo concert at Tokyo Dome.
Is KARA still active?
Yes. After the 2022 reunion they released I Do I Do in 2024, toured Japan in 2024 and 2025 and have fan concerts in Yokohama on 23 and 24 October 2026.
The story so far
Debut with "Break It" as a group of four.
Jiyoung and Hara join for the comeback with "Rock U"; KARA becomes five.
"Honey" earns their first music show wins, on M Countdown and Inkigayo.
"Lupin" brings their first Music Bank trophy and three weeks at No. 1 there.
Japanese debut with the single "Mister".
Karasia 2013 Happy New Year in Tokyo Dome: the first solo concert by a Korean girl group at Tokyo Dome.
The group stops its activities.
Reunion of five members for the 15th anniversary album Move Again.
Single album I Do I Do; the track "Hello" includes vocals of the late Goo Hara.
Japan fan concerts in Yokohama, after the July dates in Tokyo were called off.
Start with these 5 songs
Pretty GirlThe song that made KARA popular in Korea.2008
HoneyTheir first music show wins, in February 2009.2009
LupinTheir first Music Bank trophy, then three weeks at No. 1 there.2010
StepTitle track of the third studio album and one of their best-known hits.2011
When I MoveThe reunion title track, co-written by Jiyoung, went to No. 1 on Bugs.2022
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In the Fan Chart
The Fan Chart on The Crowd adds up every fan's top 10. Here is where KARA stands.
Was on stage in the musical Don't Touch in June 2026.
Seungyeon
한승연
Name
Han Seung-yeon
Born
24 July 1988
Made her film debut with Show Me the Ghost, in cinemas from September 2021.
Nicole
정용주
Name
Jung Yong-joo
Born
7 October 1991
Made her solo debut in November 2014 with First Romance and "Mama".
Jiyoung
강지영
Name
Kang Ji-young
Born
18 January 1994
Co-wrote the music and lyrics of the 2022 reunion title track "When I Move".
Youngji
허영지
Name
Heo Young-ji
Born
30 August 1994
Role
Youngest member
Joined with the 2014 album Day & Night and works in acting and variety.
Studio albums
The First BloomingAlbum · title track "Break It"
RevolutionAlbum · title track "Wanna"
StepAlbum · title track "Step"
Full BloomAlbum · title track "Damaged Lady"
Mini albums
Rock UEP · title track "Rock U"
Pretty GirlEP · title track "Pretty Girl"
LupinEP · title track "Lupin"
JumpingEP · title track "Jumping"
PandoraEP · title track "Pandora"
Day & NightEP · title track "Mamma Mia"
In LoveEP · title track "Cupid"
Since the reunion
Move AgainSpecial album · title track "When I Move"
I Do I DoSingle album · title track "I Do I Do"
"Honey" (2009) belongs to the Pretty Girl era, and "Mister" (2009) is also from Revolution. In Japan KARA debuted in 2010 with "Mister" and released the album Girl's Talk the same year. The members' own songs are on Kara Solo Collection (2012).
Fandom nameKamilia
A mix of KARA and "familia".
Lightstick
Not confirmed in an official source.
Official color
Pearl peach.
Debut anniversary
29 March
Watch first
Show Me the GhostFilmSeungyeon's film debut, released in Korean cinemas on 9 September 2021.
Did you know
KARA debuted as a group of four; Jiyoung and Hara joined in 2008.
"Hello" was first recorded for the 2013 album Full Bloom but left off it until 2024.
For Kara Solo Collection (2012) each member wrote the lyrics of her own song.
In 2012 KARA had dolls made and sold in their image.
First wins"Honey" won on M Countdown and Inkigayo in February 2009.
Music Bank"Lupin" gave them their first Music Bank trophy and three weeks at No. 1, 2010.
Japan"Mister" played a major part in the rise of K-pop in Japan from 2010.
Tokyo DomeFirst Korean girl group with a solo concert there, 6 January 2013, for more than 45,000 fans.
Reunion"When I Move" reached No. 1 on the Bugs real-time chart, November 2022.
All six"Hello" (2024) is the only release with all six members, including Goo Hara.
Tours
Karasia 2013 Happy New Year in Tokyo DomeOne night at Tokyo Dome, 6 January 2013.
KarasiaJapan tour with sold-out shows in Tokyo and Osaka.
KarasiaYokohama, Kobe and Macau.
Hello, Kamilia!Japan fan concerts at Yokohama Buntai, 23 and 24 October.
Know your KARA?Six K-pop questions a day in the Daily, and a collectible card for every finished set.