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KARA in 2009: Activity Timeline

Explore 21 sourced records of KARA in 2009, including performances, releases and appearances with photographs and date context.

Music and releasesSouth Korea

“Honey” emerges from a special edition

KARA released Honey, a special edition of Pretty Girl. A newly arranged version of the existing track “Honey” became the title song, leading to their first music-show win the following month.

KARA / Honey (Special Edition) - EP
Release artwork KARA / Honey (Special Edition) - EPCover artwork for this release or concert videoImage source ℗ 2009 DSPmedia
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Honey (Special Edition) reworked the contents of the second mini album, Pretty Girl, into six tracks. Alongside a newly arranged “Honey,” it included the Bani and School Rock versions of “Pretty Girl” and “Goodday” Season 2. A 32-page photo book was also provided.

The release description credits “Honey” to Han Jae-ho and Kim Seung-soo and identifies it as a rearrangement of the original “Hani.” A shared song title does not necessarily mean an identical recording across the editions. This special edition supplied the promoted track that earned their first music-show win the next month.

Record highlights

  • Released February 12, 2009 / 6 tracks
  • Songwriters: Han Jae-ho and Kim Seung-soo
Official material & related visualView the official streaming artwork
Melon release information [20] UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN [21]
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Star King #104: Panel guests for a Boys Over Flowers special

TV appearanceSBS / Star King

SBS lists KARA among the panel guests in the second Boys Over Flowers special, featuring contestants and selection segments.

Period release artwork: Pretty Girl
Release artwork Period release artwork: Pretty GirlCover of Pretty Girl, released in 2008.Image source music.apple.com
놀라운 대회 스타킹 104회／放送・出演資料
Evidence review
Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

놀라운 대회 스타킹 104회／放送・出演資料
Music and releasesSouth Korea

“Honey” earns their first music-show win

“Honey” took first place on Mnet's M Countdown. After working steadily since their 2007 debut, KARA reached the top of a music show for the first time. Contemporary reports also recorded the members' tears of joy.

KARA / Honey (Special Edition) - EP
Release artwork KARA / Honey (Special Edition) - EPCover artwork for this release or concert videoImage source ℗ 2009 DSPmedia
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The first win came on Mnet's M Countdown, broadcast live from Nuritkum Square's production center in Sangam-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul. Contemporary reporting dates the award to March 5 and explicitly identifies it as their first music-show No. 1 since their debut album in 2007.

The report places the win after promotions for “Pretty Girl” and records all members crying after the result. The song belongs to February's special edition, and its audio and music video later appeared on BEST GIRLS. Together, these records trace both the award moment and the song itself.

Record highlights

  • Program: Mnet's M Countdown
  • Award date: March 5, 2009
Official material & related visualView the artwork of the release containing the winning song
The Chosun Ilbo / STARNEWS [23] UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN [19] UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN [21]
Music and releasesSouth Korea

“Love Is Fire” joins Boys Over Flowers

KARA’s “Love Is Fire,” written by Han Jae-ho and Kim Seung-soo, appeared on Boys Over Flowers OST Part 2. The digital catalog dates it March 16; the physical CD followed on March 23, a distinction preserved here.

Digital-release cover of 花より男子 / Boys Over Flowers OST Part 2
Release artwork Digital-release cover of 花より男子 / Boys Over Flowers OST Part 2Digital-release cover of 花より男子 / Boys Over Flowers OST Part 2 displayed on its Bugs album page.Image source music.bugs.co.kr
Bugs／デジタルOST [24] YES24／CD発売日 [25]
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Come to Play: Girls’ Special with Girls’ Generation

TV appearanceMBC / Come to Play

KARA and Girls’ Generation joined Girls’ Special for conversation, talents and stories about stage mishaps. KARA also performed “Honey.”

Come to Play: image from this episode
Related photograph Come to Play: image from this episodeA broadcaster thumbnail or contemporary report image corresponding to the episode broadcast or published on 2009-03-23, showing KARA’s appearance.Image source m.imbc.com

Songs performed

  • Honey

Song sources

m.imbc.com・既存場面写真の出典
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Reviewed: 30 October 2026

m.imbc.com・既存場面写真の出典
Video & mediaSouth Korea

The five members host Idol Show

TV appearanceMBC every1 / Idol Show

The five members took the hosting role on MBC every1’s Idol Show. The opening episode tested their reactions and humor through games, giving the group a sustained variety-show setting beyond music performances.

Idol Show: image from this episode
Related photograph Idol Show: image from this episodeA broadcaster thumbnail or contemporary report image corresponding to the episode broadcast or published on 2009-04-02, showing KARA’s appearance.Image source tv.apple.com
tv.apple.com・既存場面写真の出典
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Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

tv.apple.com・既存場面写真の出典
Video & mediaSouth Korea

MTV launches KARA’s Meta Friends

TV appearanceMTV Korea / KARA’s Meta Friends

ソウル · MTVスタジオ

MTV’s group program centered on finding friends. A mini-concert was recorded at its Seoul studio on May 30, combining group performances with solo singing and piano segments that revealed other sides of the members.

KARA at the Meta Friends mini-concert
Related photograph KARA at the Meta Friends mini-concertPhotographs of the same programme’s mini-concert recorded at the MTV studio on May 30, 2009; not scenes from its May 26 premiere.Image source m.news.nate.com
The Fact／2009年5月30日収録取材
Evidence review
Appearance and content documented in post-broadcast reporting

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

The Fact／2009年5月30日収録取材
Campaign announcementVideo & mediaSouth Korea

KARA models for rhythm game iMusician

Com2uS announced KARA as advertising models for mobile rhythm game iMusician. In-game photographs, advertising and promotion connected the group’s music activities with gaming.

iMusician model-announcement photograph
Related photograph iMusician model-announcement photographKARA photograph supplied with the game company’s announcement.Image source newswire.co.kr
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The official release describes modelling inside and outside the game and planned musical links. The yellow-costume photograph belongs to the appointment announcement, rather than gameplay or a TV commercial scene.

The model announcement was May 26; the game release was scheduled for May 27. This is not a first-TV-airing date.

Record highlights

  • Com2uS iMusician / Game advertising / collaboration
  • Featured members: Gyuri / Seungyeon / Nicole / Hara / Jiyoung
Official material & related visualRead event information and related sources
Com2uS公式／ニュースワイヤー配信 [29]
Music and releasesSouth Korea

“Same Heart” connects music and mobile games

“Same Heart” became the theme of Com2uS rhythm game iMusician. Released as a digital single, the song also reached players inside the game, linking KARA’s recording activity with the mobile entertainment market.

Digital-release cover of iMusician
Release artwork Digital-release cover of iMusicianDigital-release cover of iMusician displayed on its Bugs album page.Image source music.bugs.co.kr
Bugs／iMusician [30] Inven／コンツス提供資料 [31]
Music and releasesSouth Korea

Revolution is released

KARA released the Korean album Revolution, featuring “Wanna” and the Korean version of “Mister”; both later appeared on best-of compilations. It is also an important introduction to KARA before they expanded into Japan with “Mister.”

KARA / Revolution
Release artwork KARA / RevolutionCover artwork for this release or concert videoImage source ℗ 2009 DSPmedia
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The second Korean album opens with “Mr.” followed by “Wanna.” Other tracks include “Magic,” “Let It Go,” “Take A Bow,” “AHA,” and “Same Heart,” with instrumentals of “Wanna” and “Magic” closing the ten-track sequence. Streaming listings give a running time of about 32 minutes.

The Korean release date was July 30. The Japanese edition followed on February 23, 2011 with translated lyrics and the Korean audio. Mister appeared on this Korean album before KARA’s Japanese debut.

Record highlights

  • Second Korean album / 10 tracks
  • Opening tracks: “Mr.” and “Wanna”
Official material & related visualView the official streaming artwork
Apple Music [32] RBW JAPAN [3] UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN [33]
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Star King #128: All five members join the panel

TV appearanceSBS / Star King

The official cast list names Gyuri, Nicole, Seungyeon, Hara and Jiyoung. The episode featured aerial straps, strength acts and sibling performers.

Period release artwork: Revolution
Release artwork Period release artwork: RevolutionCover of Revolution, released in 2009.Image source music.apple.com
놀라운 대회 스타킹 128회／放送・出演資料
Evidence review
Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

놀라운 대회 스타킹 128회／放送・出演資料
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Show! Music Core #180: “Mister” performance

TV appearanceMBC / Show! Music Core

KARA performed “Mister” on MBC's Show! Music Core. A Korean weekend music-show performance of “Mister” during the Revolution era.

The five members of KARA performing Mister on the MBC stage
Contributed image Show! Music Core: Mister stageThe five members performing together (contributed image)Official video MBC

Songs performed

  • Mister

Song sources

쇼! 음악중심 180회／放送・出演資料
Evidence review
Verified in an official broadcaster clip

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

쇼! 음악중심 180회／放送・出演資料
Live performancesThailand

Thai–Korea friendship concert in Bangkok

バンコク · Parc Paragon

KARA joined SHINee, Ryan and Thai artists at a friendship concert at Parc Paragon in Bangkok. They also appeared at the Thailand Entertainment Expo opening gala the previous day.

Related photograph: Thai–Korea friendship concert in Bangkok
Related photograph Related photograph: Thai–Korea friendship concert in BangkokPhotograph of the 17 September press conference during the same Thailand visit, not the concert performance.Image source pingbook.com
The Korea Times（2009-09-17） [36] PINGBOOK 現地取材 [37]
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Strong Heart #2: Hara and Nicole in the talk battle

TV appearanceSBS / Strong Heart

Hara and Nicole appeared as guests in the programme’s early talk-battle format, under the theme of hiding or revealing stories.

Strong Heart: image from this episode
Related photograph Strong Heart: image from this episodeA broadcaster thumbnail or contemporary report image corresponding to the episode broadcast or published on 2009-10-13, showing KARA’s appearance.Image source programs.sbs.co.kr
강심장 2회／放送・出演資料programs.sbs.co.kr・既存場面写真の出典
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Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

강심장 2회／放送・出演資料programs.sbs.co.kr・既存場面写真の出典
Video & mediaSouth Korea

A live collaboration on Music Travel LaLaLa

TV appearanceMBC / Music Travel Lalala

On MBC’s autumn special pairing girl groups with indie bands, KARA performed Nami’s “Round and Round” with No Brain and sang g.o.d’s “Road.” The set highlighted their vocal harmonies in a live-studio format.

Music Travel Lalala: image from this episode
Related photograph Music Travel Lalala: image from this episodeA broadcaster thumbnail or contemporary report image corresponding to the episode broadcast or published on 2009-10-21, showing KARA’s appearance.Image source playvod.imbc.com

Songs performed

  • 빙글빙글
  • 길（道）

Song sources

MBC／第43回・選曲一覧
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Reviewed: 30 October 2026

MBC／第43回・選曲一覧
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Star King #137: Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Jiyoung appear

TV appearanceSBS / Star King

Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Jiyoung joined the panel in an episode featuring Bob Sapp and young dance performers.

Star King: image from this episode
Related photograph Star King: image from this episodeA broadcaster thumbnail or contemporary report image corresponding to the episode broadcast or published on 2009-10-24, showing KARA’s appearance.Image source programs.sbs.co.kr
programs.sbs.co.kr・既存場面写真の出典
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Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

programs.sbs.co.kr・既存場面写真の出典
Video & mediaSouth Korea

Star King #138: Four members join the autumn special

TV appearanceSBS / Star King

SBS names Gyuri, Seungyeon, Hara and Jiyoung in the panel for an autumn special featuring cooking and contestant performances.

Period release artwork: Revolution
Release artwork Period release artwork: RevolutionCover of Revolution, released in 2009.Image source music.apple.com
놀라운 대회 스타킹 138회／放送・出演資料
Evidence review
Verified against broadcaster episode records or same-day posts

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

놀라운 대회 스타킹 138회／放送・出演資料
Video & mediaSouth Korea

KARA Bakery: appearance or broadcast announcement

Appearance / broadcast announcementMnet / KARA Bakery

Official information lists an appearance or broadcast for 2009-11-25. Independent evidence of the actual broadcast has not been found; this entry documents the announcement.

KARA Bakery launch publicity photograph
Related photograph KARA Bakery launch publicity photographMnet’s publicity photograph published in the November 24, 2009 programme announcement. It shows the five members in bakery uniforms and is not a frame from the premiere.Image source starnewskorea.com
Dailian／番組発表bnt／初回放送後の紹介
Evidence review
Appearance or broadcast announcement located; independent broadcast evidence has not been found

Reviewed: 30 October 2026

This records an official appearance or broadcast announcement. Independent evidence of the actual segment has not been located, so it is not treated as a confirmed completed appearance.

Dailian／番組発表bnt／初回放送後の紹介
In-game release dateVideo & mediaSouth Korea

KARA characters arrive in FreeStyle

KARA characters joined online basketball game FreeStyle. The first release on November 27 featured Hara, Gyuri and Seungyeon, alongside black-cat-themed “KARA CAT” promotion.

Hara in FreeStyle’s KARA CAT promotion
Related photograph Hara in FreeStyle’s KARA CAT promotionBlack-cat-themed game promotional photograph, not gameplay.Image source gamemeca.com
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The previous day’s announcement was checked against release-day coverage; the entry does not imply that all five characters launched together. This documents a game collaboration and modelling campaign, not a TV-airing history.

November 26 was the announcement; November 27 released the first three characters. The image is Hara’s KARA CAT promotional portrait.

Record highlights

  • JCE FreeStyle / Game advertising / collaboration
  • Featured members: Hara / Gyuri / Seungyeon
Official material & related visualRead event information and related sources
ゲームメカ／JCE発表内容 [44] ゲームメカ／公開日・プロモーション [45]
Campaign announcementVideo & mediaSouth Korea

Pizza Etang: music and deadpan dancing

Pizza Etang’s five-member commercial combined a short ordering jingle with deliberately deadpan dancing. Repeated movement across changing outfits and locations made the film distinctive.

Pizza Etang commercial scene montage
Related photograph Pizza Etang commercial scene montageMontage of KARA commercial scenes published with the production-team interview.Image source adic.or.kr
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A Daehong production-team interview identifies the location as Tomorrow City in Songdo, Incheon. The choreography was reworked into the early hours of the shooting day, aiming for simple, distinctive repetition while retaining individual personalities.

The advertiser announced the campaign on December 3, with TV broadcasts scheduled from December 5. A production-team interview followed on February 25 of the next year.

Record highlights

  • ピザエタン（Pizza Etang） / TV commercial
  • Featured members: Gyuri / Seungyeon / Nicole / Hara / Jiyoung
Official material & related visualRead event information and related sources
韓国広告総連合会／大弘企画・制作陣インタビュー [46] アジア経済／広告主発表・放映予定 [47] iMBC／当時の広告紹介 [48]
Appearance / KAMILIA event

Free signing at GS Square Guri

GS Square Guri, ninth-floor outdoor stage

KARA held a free signing beside Guri Station. Admission was first come, first served, with each attendee receiving one randomly assigned member’s autograph.

Read the event records and sources

DSP’s contemporary notice scheduled about one hour from 19:00 on March 21. A same-day account locates it on the ninth-floor rooftop stage. The notice required no album purchase; this was a free signing.

Watch fan footage from the event

March 21, 2009 / Hara at the Guri GS Square signing

Footage shows the members arriving in pale outfits and Hara and Seungyeon signing for fans at a table. Hara fansite MIRACLE published the video, which retains its on-screen credit.

Watch on YouTube

Fan footage: MIRACLE (miraclehara) / 6 min 37 sec
DSP無料サイン会告知の当時転載（2009年3月16日） 参加者の当日記録（2009年3月21日） MIRACLE／九里GS Squareサイン会のハラ映像（撮影日2009年3月21日）

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