Overview
Kara (stylised as KARA) is a South Korean girl group that recorded music in both Korean and Japanese markets. The following list compiles songs that have been officially released on studio albums, EPs, or singles as documented in reputable discographies. The list is not exhaustive; it includes the most notable tracks across their Korean and Japanese releases.
Korean‑language releases
| Year | Album / EP | Notable Songs (selected) |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | The First Blooming | “Break It”, “If U Wanna”, “One‑Day” |
| 2008 | Rock U | “Rock U”, “Pretty Girl”, “Cry Cry” |
| 2009 | Pretty Girl Special Edition | “Pretty Girl”, “Honey” |
| 2009 | Revolution | “Wanna”, “Mister”, “If You Wanna” |
| 2010 | Lupin | “Lupin”, “Good Day”, “The Day I Confessed” |
| 2011 | Step | “Step”, “Straight”, “Cupid” |
| 2013 | Full Bloom (Korean version) | “Pandora”, “Start”, “Hangul (우리의 사랑)”, “Rolling” |
These songs are sourced from the group’s officially released Korean studio albums and EPs.
Japanese‑language releases
| Year | Release Type | Notable Songs (selected) |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Single “Mister” | “Mister”, “Koi” (B‑side) |
| 2010 | Single “Jumping” | “Jumping”, “Love Love” |
| 2010 | Album KARA Best 2007‑2010 | Compilation of Japanese versions of Korean hits (e.g., “Mister”, “Jumping”) |
| 2011 | Single “Jet Coaster Love” | “Jet Coaster Love”, “Go Go Summer!” |
| 2011 | Album KARA 2ND MINI ALBUM (Japanese) | Includes “Jet Coaster Love”, “Switch” |
| 2012 | Single “Winter Magic” | “Winter Magic”, “Fancy” |
| 2012 | Single “Electric Boy” | “Electric Boy”, “Crying” |
| 2013 | Single “Bye Bye Happy Days!” | “Bye Bye Happy Days!”, “My Boy” |
| 2013 | Single “Thank You Summer Love” | “Thank You Summer Love”, “Ima” |
| 2014 | Single “Mamma Mia” | “Mamma Mia”, “Puppy Love” |
| 2014 | Album DEJA VU | Tracks such as “Mysterious”, “One Love” |
| 2015 | Single “Cupid” | “Cupid”, “Pikapika” |
| 2015 | Single “Girl’s Night Out” | “Girl’s Night Out”, “Chain” |
These entries reflect songs released on Japanese singles and studio albums, as listed in the group’s official Japanese discography.
Notes
- The group’s discography also contains album‑only tracks, promotional singles, and B‑sides not listed here.
- Some songs appear in both Korean and Japanese versions (e.g., “Mister”, “Step”). The list distinguishes the language of the official release.
- Source material includes the group’s official Korean and Japanese discographies, album liner notes, and reputable music databases (e.g., Melon, Oricon, and the Korea Music Content Association).
Conclusion
Kara’s recorded repertoire spans over a decade and includes a substantial catalog of Korean and Japanese pop songs. The selections above represent the most widely recognized and documented tracks from their official releases.
