Released September 6, 2011 Length 32:01 Step
(2011) Super Girl
(2011) Release date 6 September 2011 | Recorded 2011 Language Korean Artist KARA Label DSP Media | |
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Genres Pop music, Dance-pop, Electronic dance music Awards Golden Disc Award Album Division Similar KARA albums, Pop music albums | ||
Kara step m v
Step is the third full-length album by South Korean K-pop girl group Kara. It was released on September 6, 2011. A special limited edition was available for pre-order starting August 25, 2011.
Contents
- Kara step m v
- Kara step m v 1st trailer
- Background and recording
- Concept and artwork
- Composition
- Release and promotion
- Track listing
- Songs
- References
Kara step m v 1st trailer
Background and recording
On August 4, 2011, the group confirmed that they will be releasing their third official album on mid-September and will resume their activities in South Korea for the first time in over six months. It was also reported by industry representatives that the group has been recording songs for the album during their spare time while they were busy promoting their fourth Japanese single, "Go Go Summer!". DSP Media stated that the group are in the process of reviewing which songs to be used as the lead song from the album.
Concept and artwork
Regarding the concept of the album, the group was also faced with a choice between maintaining their usual bright, cute and youthful concept or transforming into something new.
Composition
The limited edition of the album contains a bonus track called "With My Heart (Dear Kamilia)" which is the Korean version of "Ima, Okuritai 「Arigatou」" from their third Japanese single.
The album's title track was released as the lead single.
Release and promotion
A special edition of the album was available for pre-order on August 25, 2011, 10 days ahead of the official release. The special edition includes a 32-page booklet, a digipack and a bonus track. According to DSP Media, the first 100 people who purchased them will be chosen to attend a special showcase by KARA on September 14, 2011. DSP Media also teamed up with YouTube to deliver a special online series of three episodes titled “KARA Channel” which covers the group's preparations for the release of the album. The series began airing at Kara's official YouTube channel on September 7, 2011 and ended on September 21, 2011.
Due to the group's commitments with their schedule in Japan they will only promote the album for three weeks.
Track listing
Songs
1Ey! Oh! (Intro)1:04
2STEP3:24
3Rider3:06