Girl group Kara to debut in Japan

Girl group Kara is making their debut in Japan this August.

According to the band's agency DSP Media, the five-member group will meet their Japanese fans this fall and hopefully captivate them with their funky music and distinctive styles.

``I never even dreamed of making a debut in Japan. I would like to appear on music shows with Japanese artists I admire, such as Arashi and Koda Kumi. We will all do our best to continue out activities through the end of the year,'' Park Gyu-lee, the leader of the band, said during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan, Saturday.

The group held a showcase in Japan early this year, wowing both fans and music experts with their songs and easy-going characters.

``We will do our best to impress you all, so please give us your support,'' Nicole said.

All of the members spoke in flawless Japanese, surprising the more than 2,000 fans who came to welcome the group.

The Web site Kara Kamilia Japan, the official fan club in Japan, was opened Sunday and to celebrate the group's debut, the fan club will hold the ``Kara Japan Kick Off Meeting'' in Yokohama.

Making their debut here in 2007, Kara have survived in the music industry infatuated with other girl groups, including Girls' Generation and the Wonder Girls, and has created a firm fan base thanks to their unique and distinctive color and music over the years. Some of the members, including Nicole and Park, have also branched out into different areas such as acting and hosting television and radio shows.