Genre Pop
dance-pop Label Universal Sigma | Length 03:20 | |
B-side "Girls Be Ambitious!"
"To Me" Released June 22, 2011 (2011-06-22)
(see release history) Format CD single
digital download | ||
"Go Go Summer!" (GO GO サマー!, Gō Gō Samā!) is the fourth Japanese single of South Korean girl group Kara. The song was released digitally on iTunes Japan on June 22, 2011, while the full single was physically released on June 29, 2011. It is the group's second Japanese single to sell over 100,000 copies during its first week, following their third single, “Jet Coaster Love“, which sold 123,000 copies during its first week. It was certified gold by the RIAJ in June 2011 for physical copies shipped to stores. It was also the group's first single to be nominated for the "Best Song Award" at the Japan Record Awards.
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It was released in four different versions, three limited editions and one regular edition.
A 2012 version of the song was released for Live Dam's karaoke system "Furikara". This version remains its original lyrics but with a different electronic instrumental. It was released digitally in July 25, 2012.
Background
Rumors of a fourth Japanese single first surfaced when the group was spotted leaving the Incheon International Airport and were said to be bound for Thailand to film a music video or a commercial. Despite the rumors, no official announcements or comments were made by DSP Media. On May 25, 2011, DSP Media officially announced that Kara will be releasing their fourth Japanese single in late June and will be leaving for previously-arranged promotions in early June.
On June 1, 2011, it was announced that the girls will be the newest models for the upcoming cellphone brand from LG called "Optimus Bright" (known as Optimus Black in certain markets) and that they will also be releasing a new Japanese single titled "Go Go Summer!", which will be used in the commercial for the brand while being promoted at the same time. The B-side "Girls Be Ambitious" was used for promoting DARIYA’s hair dye product line "Palty".
The bonus track "To Me" (previously titled "2Me") is a Korean song released for promoting the online game "We Online: Secret Expedition". It was already released in Korea on the single "We Online OST Part 2".
A 2012 Version is include in "Kara Collection" and "Girls Forever".
A Korean Version was performed for the "MAMMA MIA" showcase.
Music video
On May 13, 2011, it was reported that Kara was set to film a music video for their upcoming Japanese single due to be released sometime in June. The music video was said to be filmed in Phuket, Thailand and the group was spotted leaving the Incheon International Airport during that day.
A teaser of the music video was released on Universal Music Japan's YouTube channel on June 15, 2011. The full music video premiered the following day at Space Shower TV on June 16, 2011.
Live performances
The group made their first live performance at TV Asahi's Music Station on June 17, 2011 where they performed a special medley with their previous single, "Jet Coaster Love". The group made another appearance on the show the following week on June 24, 2011 where they only performed the single. On June 26, 2011, the group appeared on Music Japan and performed the song. The group made an appearance on Count Down TV on July 3, 2011, where they were placed at #1 for the Recochoku “Chaku Uta ®” Top 10 chart.
Chart performance
The single has sold over 100,000 copies during its first week, following their third single, “Jet Coaster Love“, which sold 123,000 copies during its first week making it the group's second single most successful single. It was certified gold by the RIAJ in June 2011 for physical copies shipped to stores. It currently holds the record for the best selling single by a foreign female artist.
The single has also performed well digitally as it has topped the Recochoku’s monthly chart of July, as well as topping 4 other charts in ‘Ringtone’, ‘Full Version Ringtones’, ‘Video Clip’, and ‘Callback Tone’ earning the group a Recochoku Award. It also took 2nd place on the ‘Waiting Call Tone’. It has also topped Mora, Musico, Music Japan, and other major record charts.