The digital single “I Do I Do”will be released by the girl group Kara on July 24th at 6 p.m. and will be available on multiple music platforms. The single features two songs, “I Do I Do”and “Hello”, which marks Kara’s first release as a full group of six members, including the late member Goo Ha-ra’s vocals.
During an interview before the release of their single, Kara discussed multiple stories about their preparations for their comeback.
When asked about their thoughts on returning after a year and 8 months, the members expressed, “It still feels surreal to us, and we are grateful to be able to show Kara’s charming side through a summer song.”They also mentioned that this single holds special significance as it includes personal messages from each member to their fans.
During the introduction of their title song, “I Do I Do”, Park Gyu-ri expressed that it is a lively summer track with a refreshing sound that complements the cool vocals of the members. The lyrics convey our strong belief that as long as we have the support of our members and fans, anything is possible. Han Seung-yeon further elaborated that the song is a testament to the strong bond between the members and serves as a promise to their fans. When asked about the contrast between “I Do I Do”and other summer-themed songs by Kara, Park Gyu-ri explained that they opted for a more easy-listening tune this time around.
The song “Hello”on the b-side is of great significance to Kara, and the group members have shared their reasons for choosing to release this track. According to Park Gyu-ri, “We wanted to give our fans, who have patiently waited for our comeback, a gift. With the addition of Ha-ra’s voice, we were able to create a song that truly reflects the voices of all six members. This song holds a special place in our hearts, not only for our fans but also for Ha-ra, who had expressed her desire for Kara to come back while she was still with us.”
Han Seung-yeon also revealed that their decision to release this song was not made lightly. They had been considering it for a long time and it was always at the forefront of their minds. However, it wasn’t until now that they finally decided to release it. They had various thoughts such as “We can do it”, “Is it the right time?”, “We want to share this song with our fans”, and “We have such fond memories of this song”. After much contemplation, they ultimately took the leap and believe that this song is the most significant one in their lives.
Nicole revealed that “Hello”was a previously unreleased song that was recorded as a full team in 2013 with the intention of making a comeback as a complete group. Despite the difficulties, they wanted to give this song as a special present to their fans. Kang Ji-young expressed her amazement at having all six voices come together in one song, calling it a miracle. Heo Young-ji shared that singing and preparing for the song brought back memories of her time with Goo Ha-ra.
Finally, the members conveyed their genuine appreciation for fans and encouraged everyone to anticipate Kara’s return.
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