KARA is coming back this summer with a hopeful message.

On July 22, KARA (Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Nicole, Kang Jiyoung, Heo Youngji) shared the tracklist for their new digital single 'I Do I Do.'

The single has two tracks: the title song 'I Do I Do,' which promises a bright summer day for KARA, and 'Hello,' a song featuring all six KARA members, including the late Goo Hara.

The title song 'I Do I Do' brings a message of hope with KARA's unique style. Producer Lee Joo Hyung from Monotree worked on this song.

'Hello,' which was surprisingly pre-released on the 16th, is an unreleased song that was meant for KARA's 4th studio album 'Full Bloom.' The song is special as it was produced by Sweetune (Han Jae Ho and Kim Seung Soo), who made many of KARA's hits.

'I Do I Do' is KARA's first single in about a year and eight months since their 15th-anniversary special album 'MOVE AGAIN,' released in November 2022.

KARA topped music charts with the title song 'WHEN I MOVE' from 'MOVE AGAIN' and won first place on music shows, proving their lasting impact as a 'second-generation legend.' So, the new song is getting a lot of attention.

KARA's new single 'I Do I Do' will be out on July 24 at 6 PM on various music sites. They will also hold a solo concert, '2024 KARASIA,' in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, next month.

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BTS member Jimin made history at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS, becoming the first solo artist ever to win the prestigious Visa Fan’s Choice of the Year award.

On November 22, Jimin was honored with the Fan’s Choice of the Year award at the 2024 MAMA AWARDS JAPAN, held at the Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. This marks a huge milestone in his career, especially considering his ongoing military service.

Jimin made history as the first solo artist to win the Fan’s Choice of the Year award, a category that BTS had dominated for six years since its debut in 2018.

In addition to this achievement, Jimin also took home the Fan’s Choice Grand Prize, making him a two-time winner at this year’s awards.

Although Jimin couldn't attend the ceremony due to his military service, his name was met with loud cheers from fans when announced.

His incredible win continues to prove his global influence as a solo artist. Jimin had also won Best Male Artist at the 2023 MAMA AWARDS, marking back-to-back wins at the event.

The MAMA AWARDS praised Jimin for his groundbreaking achievements, saying, “As the first K-pop solo artist to reach 4 billion streams and set the longest-running #1 record for a Korean artist, Jimin has proven his influence as a world-class artist and global pop star.”

Jimin's win also made him the first solo artist to claim a grand prize at the MAMA AWARDS in 10 years, with his achievement sparking excitement worldwide.

On X (formerly Twitter), the hashtag “CONGRATULATIONS JIMIN” topped the trends, while “우리지민이상받았네” (Our Jimin Got the Award) reached the #1 spot in Korea.

Jimin’s ongoing success continues to shine even during his military service. He was also recently named Best K-pop at the 2024 MTV Europe Music Awards and continues to be recognized for his charitable efforts, including a recent donation of 100 million KRW to the National Defense Soldier and Veteran Love Fund.

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