June 2011 ~ Korean-Show

Kara (카라, often stylized as KARA) is a popular girl group from South Korea signed with Daesung Entertainment (DSP). The band name Kara comes from the Greek Word “chara” (χαρά, lit. “joy”), which the group interpreted to mean “sweet melody”.
Kara started as a four-member group and debuted with their first album The First Blooming in 2007. In 2008, Kim Sunghee departed the group due to parental pressure, and two members were brought in; as such, the group consists of five members: Park Gyuri, Han Seung-yeon, Goo Hara, Nicole and Kang Jiyoung. The five-member band achieved their first number one song with “Honey”. Other successful singles include “Pretty Girl”, “Wanna”, “Mister”, and “Lupin.”

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Wonder Girls (Korean: 원더걸스) is a South Korean girl band with five members. They are signed to South Korean label JYP Entertainment. They debuted in the beginning of 2007 on M! Countdown, singing Irony, the title song of their debut album, "The Wonder Begins". After that the Wonder really has began for this girls as their hits songs came one after the other there was Tell Me, So Hot, Nobody that got the whole world singing and their latest hit as of 2010 2 Different Tears

Sun Ye

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Stage name: Sun Ye (선예)
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Full name: Min Seon Yeh (민선예) 
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Nickname: Leader, Min Jookie, SsoNye, Sun

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Birthdate: August 12th, 1989
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Height: 162cm
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Weight: 45kg
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Blood type: A
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Religion: Christianity
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Duration of Training: 5 years 6 months
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Debut: 2001 SBS&#8217;s 99% Challange!
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Specialty: Vocal, Choreography, Poppin&#8217;, Street, Chinese language

Hobbies: Movies, music appreciation, sports, health

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Favorite Artist: Beyonce, Yiruma
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Favorite Stars: Johnny Depp, Jessica Alba

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Favorite Color: Blue
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Favorite Food: Ddeokbokgi (spicy rice cakes), Ice Cream

Favorite Quote: If you do it, it&#8217;s done

School: Korea Art High School, Dongguk University (acting)

Ideal Type: Attends church, strong sense of responsibility and honesty

 Ye Eun

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Stage name: Ye Eun (예은)
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Full name: Park Yeh Eun (박예은) 
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Nickname: Park Oppa, Yenny 
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Birthdate: May 26th, 1989 
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School: Jung Bal High School, Kyunghee University (post-modern music)

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Height: 165cm 
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Weight: 47kg 
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Blood type: AB 
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Religion: Christianity 
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Duration of Training: 3 months 
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Hobby: Music appreciation, reading, bible reading

Favourite Food: Chobap (Japanese vinegared rice delicacies), egg tart

Favorite Artist: Lauryn hill, Aretha Franklin, So Hyang

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Favorite Color: Green 
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Ideal type: Family-orientated person 
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Yoo Bin

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Stage Name: Yoo Bin (유빈)
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Name: Kim Yoo Bin (김유빈) 
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Nickname: BoNoBoNo (Korean cartoon)
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Birthdate: October 4th, 1988
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School: Myongji University (movie musical)

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Height: 163cm
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Weight: 45kg
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Blood Type: O
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Religion: Christianity
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Duration of Training: 2 years
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Speciality: Scuba, swimming
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Hobbies: Listening to music, collecting CD

Favourite Food: Salad, raw fish, fresh apples

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Favorite Artist: Eve, Lauryn Hill
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Ideal type: Person who is passionate about everything

So Hee

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Stage name: So Hee (소희)
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Full name: Ahn So Hee (안소희)
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Nickname: Mandu (Dumpling)
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Birthdate: June 27th, 1992
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Height: 166cm
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Weight: 43kg
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Blood type: AB
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Religion: Buddhism
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Duration of training: 2 years
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School: Chang Dam Middle School, Changmun Girls&#8217; High School

Specialty: Taekwando, Vocal, Choreography, Poppin',

Street, Acting, Chinese

Favorite Artist: Beyonce, Alicia Keys, Rain, Im Jeong Hee

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Favorite Color: Pink, Blank
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Ideal Type: Guy who has pretty hands

Hye Lim

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Stage Name: Hye Lim
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Name: Ye Wei Lin / Woo Hye Rim
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Korean name: 우혜림
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Birthdate: September 1, 1992
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Height: 166cm
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Weight: 49kg
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On Haitus:

According to JYP, Sunmi is welcome to comeback with the Wonder Girls

and form a 6 member group if she wishes to. Sunmi is currently

pursuing her studies in Korea.

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Stage name: Sun Mi (선미)
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Full name: Seon Mi (선미)
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Nickname: 4-Dimensional, SunMa, Mimi
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Birthdate: May 2nd, 1992
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School: Chung Dam Middle School, Chung Dam High School

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Height: 167cm
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Weight: 43kg
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Blood type: AB
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Religion: Christianity
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Duration of Training: 1 year 6 months
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Specialty: Vocal, Choreography, Poppin&#8217;, Street, Acting, Chinese

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Favorite Food: Udon
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Favorite Artist: Beyonce, Rain
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Favorite Actor: Song Kang Ho
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Favorite Color: Purple
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Ideal Type: Person who is masculine
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Former Member:

Wayback in 2007 HyunA left the Wonder Girls because of her health problems,

after 2 years she is now back with a new group called 4Minute.

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Stage name: Hyun A (현아)
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Full name: Kim Hyeon Ah (김현아)
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Nickname: Sexy Ya Seng Mah
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Birthdate: June 6th, 1992
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School: Choong Chun Middle School
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Height: 163cm
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Weight: 45kg
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Blood type: O
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Duration of Training: 3 years 2 months
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Specialty: Vocal, Choreography, Poppin', Street dancing

Favorite Artist: Beyonce, The Pussycat Dolls, Rain, UN

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Favorite Color: Yellow
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Wonder Girls Achievements and Awards

2007
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Rookie of the Month (February)(Irony)
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (October)("Tell Me")
2007 Mnet KM Music Festival: Best New Female Group
2007 National Assembly of South Korea Pop Culture & Media Awards: Pop Music Award
Korean Music Arts Festival: Female Photogenic Award
2007 Golden Disk Awards: Digital Music Bonsang
22nd Golden Disk Awards: Popularity Award

2008
17th Seoul Music Awards: Rookie of the Year
2008 Nick Korea Kids Choice Awards: Best Female Singer
20th Korean Producers & Directors Awards: Best Singer Award
5th Korean Music Awards: Best Dance & Electronic Song Award
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (June)("So Hot")
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (September)("Nobody")
Cyworld Digital Music Awards: Song of the Month (October)("Nobody")
2008 Mnet KM Music Festival: Best Female Group Award
2008 Mnet KM Music Festival: Best Music Video Award ("Nobody")
2008 Mnet KM Music Festival: Song of the Year ("Nobody")
25th Korea Best Dresser Awards: Best Dresser Award for Singer Category
23rd Golden Disk Awards: Digital Bonsang ("Nobody")
2008 Korea Fashion & Design Awards: Style Icon of the Year

2009
18th Seoul Music Awards: Daesang Award ("Nobody")
18th Seoul Music Awards: Bonsang Award ("Nobody")
18th Seoul Music Awards: Digital Music Award ("Nobody")
6th Korean Music Awards: Group Musician of the Year Netizen Vote
2009 MTV Style Gala: Most stylish Asian artist of the year
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism: Artist of the Year

2010
2010 Metro Radio Mandarin Hit Music Awards: Asia’s Most Hit Group
2010 Yahoo! Asia Buzz Awards: Asia's Most Appealing Korean Female Artist

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