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On July 19, KARD, a new k-pop group produced by DSP media held its debut showcase in Seoul. You know, KARD is a mixed-sex group which is comprised of 4 members, J.Seph, B.M, Somin and Jiwoo, and the group received great attention from global fans even before its official debut. KARD has already released its song such as "Oh NANA", "Don't Recall" and "Rumor", while the group also held its concerts in various countries including the United States, Canada, Mexico and Brazil. So, check out what the KARD members talked about their official debut. Q. Congratulate on your debut. You received great attention from global fans even before your official debut, by the way. How do you feel? A. We're very thankful for our fans' great interest and love. We'll do our best in return for their love, and we'll try to show our own musical characteristics instead of trying to get good results on music charts. Q. What do you think is the reason ...

You might watch the news that DSP media's trainee Sojin passed away. The 23-year-old trainee had been found dead in a garden at an apartment complex in Daejeon on February 24, 2015. She jumped off the 10th floor of the apartment, and she was rushed to the hospital as soon as she was found, but she did not make it. Sojin had been DSP media's trainee for 5 years, while she appeared on MBC Music's “KARA Project - KARA The Beginning” in 2014 as a “Baby Kara.” However, she couldn't become Kara's new member and returned to her hometown, Daejeon, after terminating her contract with her agency. What do you feel when you see k-pop trainees? I think some of you dream of being k-pop trainees. Do they look happy? You may think so because they are doing what they want and they look so happy when they sing and dance. However, most of the trainees are living a hard life. There is a keen competition among the trainees, while they can be kicked out of their agency if they fal...

DSP media will release its winter album. The Kpop agency's winter album 'White Letter' will be released on December 15, while various artists of the agency including Oh Jong Hyuk, Kara, Rainbow, and A-JAX will take part in the album. The album will includes various winter songs including cover versions of Fin.K.L and Click-B's hits, and KARA's new song. One of the songs is a remake of Fin.K.L's 'White', which gained great popularity in the late 1990's and early 2000's. DSP added an electronic sound to the rhythmical and cheerful song.

Kara made a comeback with its new mini album 'DAY & NIGHT'. On August 18, the girl group held a showcase in Seoul to celebrate its releasing new album, and talked about its member change and new beginning. It was the first time for the group to make its public appearance since its new member Heo Youngji joined the team last July. Since its debut in 2007, Kara has been active as 5-member girl group, but in early 2014, its former members Nicole and Kang Jiyoung left the team. After then, DSP media reorganized the group by choosing a new member Heo Youngji, who is going to maintain Kara's reputation as a top Kpop girl group with the rest 3 members Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon and Goo Hara. However, it's true that Nicole and Kang Jiyoung's absence seemed to be a big blow to Kara, and there has been concern if Heo Youngji can fill the vacancy. To this, Heo Youngji said "As this is my debut stage, I'm so nervous, but I'll try my best. When I wa...