The real Nicole
本当のニコル
Nicole's Japanese debut song will be "Something Special"! Fan club establishment commemorative event will be held on 5/30
Last month on the 22nd, Nicole announced her official debut in Japan on the stage of "KCON 2015 Japan×M COUNTDOWN" held at Saitama Super Arena.
Reservations for her Japanese debut single were also going well immediately after, and the single (all three versions) topped the Tower Records online daily reservation chart the next day (4/23), dominating the top spots.
Proving her unchanging popularity and high interest in Japan, she got off to a good start.
The details of Nicole's solo debut single, which will be released in June, have been decided.
The song to be released this time is "Something Special," which was first performed at "KCON" and was well received for its impressive choreography with her arms swirling around.
It has a pop and danceable R&B sound that makes you feel her training experience in the United States.
The B-side song is "FANTASY," which has a strong beat and a dreamy atmosphere.
The bonus track, which is only included in the regular version, is the Japanese version of the bittersweet ballad "LOVE" from the mini-album "FIRST ROMANCE," released in Korea last November.
She also recently announced the establishment of an official Japanese fan club.
On May 30th, a fan club event, "Nicole's Homecoming," will be held at Toyosu PIT to celebrate the establishment.
This will be Nicole's first event in Japan since going solo. In addition to talk and games, the event will also feature a perfect stage performance.
Nicole made her solo debut in Korea last November with the mini-album "FIRST ROMANCE," completely changing her image and attracting attention with her sexy image.
Her long-awaited Japanese debut is scheduled for June 24th. We look forward to seeing her do great things as a solo artist in Japan.
(From K-POP News)
Nicole (formerly of KARA), who will make her solo debut in Japan in June, is apparently getting off to a good start on the online pre-order charts.
KARA's new single "Summergic" is at number one on the Oricon daily rankings, showing just how strong the KARA brand is in Japan.
After leaving KARA, Nicole may have had some misunderstandings with the agency, but she has come this far without any sense of ill will from the members.
Although she left KARA behind, we have never heard any complaints.
This must be because she still loves her members.
In fact, it was Nicole who was the most passionate about KARA's second wave of activities.
When KARA restarted, it was she who took extra care of the mentally unstable juniors Hara and Jiyeon.
Although Qri was the leader, I have a strong impression that it was Nicole who really put together the coolness of KARA's stage performances.
Nicole had such a big presence in KARA, but strangely enough, she wasn't that popular.
When KARA's popularity exploded and they were appearing frequently on Japanese TV, there was a program where TV staff went out onto the streets to hold a popularity poll for KARA members.
They stopped passersby and asked them if they knew KARA, and had them put a heart mark on a board with posters of the members.
Half of the popularity was for Hara, and the other members competed for the rest, with Nicole getting the least.
I've seen this kind of survey before, but it was usually Nicole and Qri who were fighting over who was the most popular.
I don't know if this kind of information reached her ears, though.
But now, when I see Nicole's performances as a solo artist, I feel relieved that this relaxed style suits her best.
It's probably because she makes music for herself.
Everything just bounces back on her.
There's no need to worry about unnecessary things.
This seems to suit Nicole, a free spirit from America.
KARA's family concept may have been the furthest thing from Nicole's mind.
When she was in KARA, she was dominated by the team's concept and there were many scenes where she tried hard to appear cute.
Maybe this made her feel confined.
Her first solo steps have only just begun, but her success on the pre-order charts could be seen as a sign that Nicole's popularity and abilities, which had been dormant until now, are being unearthed.
It's only the first step, but there's no doubt that the real Nicole is here.
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