Kara Project The Beginning
Kara Project : Kara - seven girls - fans - challenge - love - chance - performances
D-Day
Seven girls are called up.
They appear to be nervous.
And so are the others.
What are they here for?
Go, go, go.
What is happening to the girls?
Seven girls on the fabulous stage
Their hidden stories are to be unveiled.
Sojin
Siyun
Yuji
Youngji
Chaewon
Chaekyeong
Somin
Kara Project - The Beginning
The core of Korean Wave
Stars of mega-hit songs
The top idol group, Kara
Kara Project is a new chapter for Kara.
The next stars of the Korean Wave,
will be among the members of Kara Project.
Shining with their talent
these are the seven girls of Baby Kara.
Leader Sojin.
Lovely Siyun.
Sexy Youngji.
Cheerful Chaekyeong.
Chic Somin.
Honey voice Chaewon.
Pretty girl Yuji.
Baby Kara is composed of talented trainees,
through five missions and, lastly, a live stage performance,
the final member of Kara will be selected
in this unprecedented dream project.
The scoring includes expert votes,
popularity votes,
performance rating votes,
and global popularity votes.
The final stage will decide Kara's new member.
Who will be the new member of Kara?
First meeting of Baby Kara
Cameras are installed everywhere.
People love the cameras.
Ajax's HyungGon
There's a hidden camera.
Oh, they're filming a reality show.
The meeting is ready.
Attention is drawn
to what?
What?
ChaeWon, Yuji, Sojin, ChaeKyung...
Are they in trouble?
Somin...
The trainees above must come to 4th floor.
In the past, once...
Do you think we have a chance in this?
Hello.
Baby Kara's ChaeKyung and Somin
My...
What is this?
Everyone is so curious.
It's been up for a few days.
You guys must be in trouble.
All members of Baby Kara have found the notice.
Why were they called in?
I don't know what's going on.
Why were we called in?
I came after school.
I said hello and turned around...
and I found the notice.
We have never had this happen before.
The notice was so big, too.
I'm nervous.
I'm hungry.
I want to eat.
I can't remember last time I ate.
Her words are not as elegant as her look.
Even if we had something, we shouldn't say so.
They are already on a diet to become an idol.
How long do we have to wait?
Hello.
Sojin's 90 degree bow
That was an act.
Sojin is witty.
Seriously.
The recording studio is on 4th floor.
Are they here for... a recording?
Maybe we'll be recording.
At that moment!
Hello.
A real production team member.
I assume you've all seen the notice.
Yes.
We'll interview you one by one.
First, we'll start with Sojin.
Please come.
Yes.
A sudden interview?
Go, Sojin!
They can almost hear their heartbeat.
Nervous
Will Sojin have a successful interview?
Hello.
Why do you think you are here?
I don't know.
Do you think you wouldl fit in as a Kara member?
I expect a lot of criticisms,
but I will know that they are just a type of interest,
and I will practice harder
and...
and give a great performance,
so that any criticism will be proven unnecessary.
I believe I can change it.
You are the eldest.
Right.
Is anything difficult in being the eldest?
W
it's not easy when I have to say what needs to be said.
I try to be direct
but it isn't always easy.
It keep thinking about it.
Even in bed,
Was I too aggressive earlier?
These concerns are the hardest.
Your motto is 'enjoy life'.
Yes.
Are you enjoying your life?
Yes. I am enjoying it.
Kara Project can be very challenging and exhausting, and make you cry.
That's...
Sojin is choked up.
What's wrong with me.
Age limits for late idol debut are age 23.
Having everything at stake can't only be fun.
To enjoy life
is my motto.
When I think back,
when I think back,
very difficult moments that made me want to give up
those moments, in time,
I think back and I think I was happy.
And...
And in time,
eventually,
they all become good memories.
Not a big deal.
I realized that.
Once I realized it.
even if it is hard, I enjoy it.
I've been living with this belief.
It wasn't an easy decision, was it?
It has to be this or nothing.
I immediately thought, I can't miss this.
I said, I'll do my best, even before I knew it.
What's happening In the waiting room?
Guessing bloodtypes
Why is this making me so nervous?
You are right.
I am right? Really?
Type O
Did she get Somin's blood type right?
- You are right. - Oh, really?
If you guess ChaeKyung's right, it must be magic.
I hope she won't guess mine right.
Then of course, it'd be AB.
It was right.
I didn't say anything.
You seem like an AB.
She does.
Second interviewee is ChaeKyung.
Good Luck.
Will she be able to show her charm?
Hello.
Polite
Would you introduce yourself?
Hello, I am Yun ChaeKyung and I'm 19 years old.
Thank you.
Do you think you lack anything to be a member of Kara.
Lack...
My dancing skills need to be improved.
I don't have as much stage experience as they do.
I'm not good with facial expressions or eye glares.
And if I'm nervous, I often don't do as well as I've prepared.
That's another one.
I know your parents are more ambitious in this
I wouldn't say that.
It's just... I'm not a good student.
Is this going to be on the show?
Yes...
What does Kara mean to you?
It's my biggest goal at the moment.
I was once a guest at Kara's concert.
I have never seen such a large crowd.
I thought how do they perform in front of so many people.
It's amazing that they can attract so many people.
I'd like to be like them.
You'll be participating in Baby Kara.
How do you feel about it?
Since this is a chance,
I will do better and practice harder
to stand out. I'll do my best.
You look a bit like Goo Hara.
Surprised
Has anyone told you that?
Well...
I've heard it a few times.
I'd like to be like Hara,
but I still have a long way to go.
What do you think of Kara's popularity and influence?
The concert arena,
I don't remember seeing an empty spot.
Every one of the seats...
I admired that very much.
I'd really like to do that.
What does Kara mean to you?
I have to figure that out during this opportunity.
Kara members are already completed.
I will learn from them one by one.
I will grow as a performer and break through.
Hello, I am Kim ChaeWon and I'm 18 years old.
What do you think is your character?
I have it.
I eat well.
I heard that your commute is very long.
I live in Sejong City.
I am going to school in Gongju, Chungnam. (The company is in Seoul)
I take the express bus everyday
When I finish school, I take the bus to come here.
The whole commute including both ways is 4 hours.
Even if I have an hour lesson here,
I am very tired.
What does Kara mean to you?
Kara is, to me, at the moment...
my final goal.
It's...
a place I can make a goal-in.
Even if you become a member, some might not accept it.
Can you overcome such pressure?
I was absolutely aware of it, when I signed up.
I will have to work hard to meet the expectation.
I don't want to cause
any damage to the group, and later, I'll be a member
that Kara can't go on without. It's my job to do that.
Mission D-7
Girls are immersed in the practice.
Check the notice, everyone.
Mission notice of Kara Project
What will the notice say?
Kara Mission - Master Kara's famous song, Step,
including dance, song and eye acting in a week.
Kara Project's first mission
Step
Step made the first place in Korean monthly music chart
and 50 million hits on world's greatest video website
and the top place in Japanese mobile music chart on the first day of release,
making Kara more famous than before.
Baby Kara will be taken closer to Kara
as they make this first Step mission.
The evaluation will be in a week.
Will they successfully master the first mission?
A total break down
Sojin encourages the girls.
Let's get to it.
What would it be to have the first mission?
They gave a challenging mission from the very first one.
I was dumbstruck.
Step dance is not easy.
I am extremely nervous.
Can I do this?
I feel pressure and also responsible.
You must be perfect to become Kara.
In a week?
We can do it.
We can do this!
Although the girls were flustered,
once the practice started,
Baby Kara seemed rather thrilled
and ambitious for the first mission
Mission D-6 Recording day
All member stayed up all night practicing.
Youngji seems spirited.
Tiger teacher shows up.
Hello.
Recording Directer Kim RakWon
We will be recording Step today. Have you been practicing hard?
How much did you practice? Did you do it at all?
They just smile.
Step has to be exciting.
Step has been an opening song for many concerts.
It is like opening a stage.
When it comes to raising the excitement,
this should be one of the most exciting songs.
Remember that you have to make it exciting.
I'm sure you've been practicing, so don't be nervous.
Now we focus on bringing out the most.
Don't be nervous, okay?
Hi, Siyun.
Hello.
Did you practice?
Yes.
Really? (Siyun doesn't sound so confident)
Okay, I'll trust you.
We'll go to your part.
Will her practice pay off?
Recording start!
It was alright. We'll go again.
Siyun's voice is pure and clean.
That's right. That's how you do it. I think you did practice a lot.
The youngest is getting into the rhythm.
The second contestant Yuji
Yuji is surprising even to the teacher.
It's great. Yuji, you're on the roll.
Very good
Very nervous
Sojin, we'll practice to check the level.
Will she succeed?
Something is bothering her.
It's a bit flat and ease off in the beginning.
Try to control it.
Don't be nervous.
This part has more shouting. We'll go again.
Another try?
What does the smile mean?
Your tune is right on.
4th contendant ChaeKyung
ChaeKyung's singing is guaranteed.
Settle in.
Fifth contender ChaeWon
She brought out 100% of her skill.
ChaeWon is in a great condition.
Sixth contestant Somin
Powerful voice fills the recording room.
Great.
You practiced a lot.
Thank you.
The last contestant Youngji
But?
Sudden halt!
What is Step like?
Exciting...
It's not exciting at all. If this is it, we can't give you a part.
Youngji received the worst evaluation.
Will Youngji make up this time?
Why aren't you singing?
I'm sorry.
Youngji stops singing.
Is it over?
Are you desperate in wanting to be Kara?
Yes.
Because...
Youngji chocks up.
To my mom and dad,
I made a promise.
That this will be my last challenge.
Since I changed company,
the process was difficult for my parents as well.
But they never showed because they knew I was having a hard time.
This time, they didn't hide it.
I don't even want to think
that I am going to have to quit.
I don't want to think about it.
When Youngji becomes the member,
some might not accept it.
I think it'll hurt. I cry alot.
But I was aware of the possibility
when I signed up.
I will overcome it.
What does Kara mean to you?
My last dream that I must catch.
What would you like to change about yourself?
As far as my face, I'm not so happy with asymmetry.
In terms of my personality,
I am slightly timid. I'd like to change it the most.
I am a good actress.
She starts to get into the emotion.
I'm not getting any tears.
Some people might be against the idea
of accepting a new member.
Time
will solve it.
I haven't had any malicious postings, so I wouldn't know for sure.
I'll overcome it when the time comes, right?
What does Kara mean to you?
Like a star.
Kara members
I want to be like them.
Yunji, you seem familiar.
I am Son Yuji and I was on K-Pop Star 2.
What are you most confident about?
I've been a dancer since childhood.
I am a good dancer.
Dance without music
My hair... it's hard to shake.
What does Kara mean to you?
Dictionary? I have a lot to learn from them.
I think I am trying to emulate them.
Girls are fiercely practicing.
Stiff wrist.
Learning Stem dance from the basic
ChaeWon, your pelvis turn is not so smooth.
Let's try again.
Pelvis dance is not easy for her.
Siyun is struggling as well.
You look like a puppet when you do this.
You are moving only your legs.
Some were challenged.
Siyun and Chaewon.
Siyun doesn't seem to grasp the sense.
She is stiff, I'd say.
Step dance is harder than one might expect.
ChaeWon is young.
She can't interpret the song yet.
She can't follow up.
Members are trained with years of practice.
But Baby Kara still has a far way to become Kara.
But such hard practice is enjoyable!
The real challenge to be Kara is from now on.
For the first mission,
Baby Kara members are determined and ambitious
in each of their step regardless of time and place.
Their passion for the first mission is brightening up.
A week later, the evaluation day.
Baby Kara is excited as they prepare with make-up and stage costume.
Who looks the best with make-up?
We're all pretty.
Is Yuji having her eyes open or closed?
I'm not so confident yet.
You wouldn't know... whether they're open or closed.
They are open now.
Members are in the make-over.
Special costume for the mission
My today's concept is... mummy?
Satisfied with her costume
It looks like I'm wrapped.
Members don't know that it was a special make-up for Step.
Who changes the most with make-up?
Somin and Sojin.
Somin has dark skin.
Are you judging people by their skin color?
Baby Kara is very excited with the expertise.
How does it feel to have changed?
I feel like someone else. The make-up is quite heavy.
Members are happier than ever.
But?
We don't see Youngji.
Youngji is hospitalized, now.
What happened to Youngji?
Baby Kara is excited without knowing that it is a part of the mission.
We don't see Youngji.
Youngji got leg injury.
She is hospitalized now.
I've had it for a while.
I practiced a lot.
I think it got worse.
Sudden leg injury
Learning even in hospital
I prepared so much. I am so sad that this happened.
The program has just begun,
so I'm worried that I have to be seen like this.
Anticipating for the next mission...
All members are fully prepared.
Where are we going?
The bus has arrived for the girls.
Where are we being taken to?
Where is Baby Kara going?
Make-up is very heavy today.
I'm so nervous. Where are we going?
Okay.
You
are going to have a performance for the first mission.
My goodness.
Six girls are shocked.
The mission evaluation will happen on stage.
-Where are we going? -It's a secret.
Really!...
The first mission has finally been revealed.
Performing Kara's Step in front of the audience
Baby Kara must carry out the mission on a concert stage.
Baby Kara hasn't found out everything.
Judges are hiding among the audience to evaluate their performance.
Will they successfully carry out the first mission and performance?
Everyone is flustered.
I'm nervous.
Where will Baby Kara's first performance be at?
Myungdong!
Maybe DDM.
There won't be any vote, will there?
Sticker board?
No...
Will their imagination come true?
Who is your rival?
Sojin.
She is talented in many ways.
I think it's Sojin.
When I dance,
the sexy charm is just incomparable.
Sojin is the eldest, too.
Somin, I think would be my rival.
Somin. She is a great singer.
My friend, Somin...
The rivalry will help us both. I anticipate for it.
Gyunghyang Art Hall
Musical Fantastic is owning the stage.
The performance is heated.
This is Baby Kara's stage.
The girls arrived without knowing anything.
It feels more real as they get off the car.
Why?!
What are we going to do?
We can do it!
Baby Kara is encouraging each other.
Heading to the backstage
The performance is in 10 minutes.
The tension is at the peak.
The main show is near the end.
First stage, first mission and first step
Members would be more nervous than anyone.
All their hard work will now be evaluated.
Sojin checks the member position.
Can we do this?
At the moment
The stage is showing a film of Kara's performance.
The audience is buzzing.
Now it begins!
Go, go, go.
Baby Kara's first stage
Show time
I won't fall ♬
Good-bye, sadness ♬
I won't be near you ♬
Good-bye, tears ♬
I believe myself ♬
No more sighs ♬
The worries ♬
I smile and bye bye ♬
I learned again ♬
I will never forget about you ♬
I am stronger ♬
I am higher ♬
Step it up ♬
It's another beginning ♬
Raise the tempo ♬
I will initiate ♬
Just step it up step it up ♬
For all to see ♬
Raise the volume ♬
Baby my baby ♬
Tomorrow will be new ♬
I expect high
That's how I enjoy life ♬
I don't worry ♬
It's same for anyone ♬
I don't get timid ♬
small worries ♬
I smile and bye bye ♬
I am stronger ♬
I am higher ♬
Step it up step it up ♬
It's another beginning ♬
Raise the tempo ♬
I will initiate ♬
Just step it up step it up ♬
for all to see ♬
raise the volume ♬
Baby my baby ♬
I don't rush get louder ♬
I wasn't for me ♬
One two step
Everyone in the beat ♬
Don't be scared ♬
No need to cry ♬
Everyone come along ♬
Why bother ♬
It only gets confusing ♬
Come on everyone ♬
Step it up now ♬
I never ♬
look back ♬
I am busy looking forward ♬
Step it up step it up
It's another beginning ♬
raise the tempo ♬
I'll initiate ♬
Just step it up step it up ♬
for all to see ♬
raise the volume ♬
Baby my baby ♬
Step it up step it up ♬
Why rush get louder ♬
raise the tempo ♬
It wasn't for nothing ♬
Just step it up step it up ♬
for all to see ♬
raise the volume ♬
Baby my baby ♬
Baby Kara finishes their first performance.
Thank you.
Baby Kara is relieved now.
The production team greets them in the waiting room.
How was it?
It's done.
-It was crazy. -Right.
Amazing. This is what stage is like.
I think I was nervous.
I thought of it as one of our practice sessions.
I enjoyed it.
It was the best stage. I wish I enjoyed it more.
But I think it was more exciting than we expected.
But.
The audience is not very moved.
Shadow on the face of the judges
What is left is the evaluation.
Baby Kara will celebrate their successful performance.
How will their evaluation be?
In general,
Lee NaGyum, Vocal Trainer and Professor
It's very disappointing.
This team is not newly formed.
You are trying to be a part of a very popular group, Kara.
Yes.
I don't think you realize the responsibility.
Bad evaluation draws dark shadow on the face of the members.
We found everything that we kept pointing out.
You appeared to be trainees that I've known for long.
Whether you will be able to be a part of Kara,
I'm not so sure.
I believe you will be better in your next mission.
I will be anticipating for the next time.
Thank you.
Jun HongBok, Choreographer
You weren't dancing. You were only delivering what has already been made.
It had no drive that can lead the audience.
It was like mannequins doing what they were told to do.
In my personal opinion, Sojin is
Sojin was put on the spot.
Sojin is too much with your facial expression.
Was it the confidence? Her expression worked backwards.
You have to control it.
You were too strong even when it wasn't your part.
The eyes are scattered rather than being focused to the main.
This is a team.
He points out the meaning of team-work.
Siyun is...
keeps looking at the ground.
Her eyes stayed on the ground throughout the show.
I hope you'd pay attention to that.
Looking at the ground means you are not confident.
That should be fixed.
ChaeKyung.
You are pretty and a good dancer.
You are not drawing attention.
ChaeKyung is shocked.
You have to appeal with your own charm.
I think Somin gave the best performance today.
Somin stood out on stage.
You stand out and draw attention.
Thank you.
For today, Somin was good.
ChaeWon and Siyun should practice harder.
Thank you.
The evaluation is not over.
The darkest face
Jo YongHwa, Kara's Chief Manager and Director
I thought you'd do great.
But it didn't meet my expectation.
I said this often during your practice.
We clearly have our own strength and drawbacks.
We have to show so much in such short time.
If you think only about drawbacks,
you can miss showing your strength.
Today, you were so focused on your drawback.
I was disappointed that you didn't get to show what you hav
In my personal opinion, ChaeWon gave the best performance.
Though she joined the last, but she followed up this much.
I am proud that she made a lot of effort in a short period.
That's good.
I was most disappointed with Yuji.
Yuji had most of my compliments during practice.
Today, your performance was not as good as usual.
I'm sure the first stage must've been scary.
But I hope I'd see you better in the next evaluation.
Returning with a heavy heart
Many thoughts come across to their mind.
I wasn't just glad.
I feel pressure of having to keep it up.
It wasn't all great.
I was finally going to stand on the first stage.
I was both thrilled and worried.
Vocal teacher told me that I didn't have much presence.
I totally understood what she meant by that.
That I'm only pretty.
I suddenly chocked up when I heard that.
Are you upset? You worked hard.
Growing pain for the future
I think I was disappointed with myself.
I was too blinded for the evaluation.
I was nervous and kept looking at the ground.
I felt it, too. I thought, why am I doing this?
I know it isn't the only one I need to change.
Performing on stage was harder than I thought.
I should be setting a example as the eldest member.
It was too excessive and led to such evaluation.
It's a shame.
It wasn't a perfect stage,
but Baby Kara made another step toward growing stronger.
Their first step has only begun.
That night
The members gathered inside a tent
You worked hard, everyone.
It doesn't feel real.
I could've done better and shown more.
I feel relieved but my head is stuffed up.
I was more nervous with the live audience.
Also the evaluation.
I felt like my body suddenly froze.
It was hard.
What gets me upset is that we didn't get to show what we had during practice.
I felt so much stress at the same time.
By the way, I have a surprise new for you all.
Tada!
Yellow paper... I've seen this.
Wait a second.
This is real.
I wasn't noticed.
Screams in the tent
We guessed right.
Rock U?
Baby Kara's second mission - Rock U
in a week...
We have a week, again.
We have to be better this time.
We have to be better.
We have to let Youngji know.
Youngji is in the hospital from leg injury.
I miss Youngji so much!
I want her come back.
Calling Youngji...
Hello.
Hello, Youngji!
Are you alright? How are you?
I'm getting better. I miss you.
I miss you.
Youngji, don't cry. We performed on stage, did you know?
Right. We did.
I cheered you guys so much.
We really needed you.
I will come back soon.
Yes, come back soon.
We'll do Rock U together.
Next song is Rock U?
We forgot to tell you.
Rock you!
Rock you body say!
Come soon.
You worked so hard. Get a good rest.
Yes.
I'm sure you were great today. I'm anticipating for it.
ChaeKyung shows tears at Youngji's cheer.
We'll talk later.
Good-night!
Pop
It's so good to hear her voice.
I feel like I'm going to cry.
After the call with Youngji,
girls talk about what they had in mind.
All these women are crying.
We will practice harder.
-It was a nonsense. -It was a night-mare.
Shall we shout fighting to camera?
One, two, three, fighting!
Seven girls
with one dream
The next mission is here.
Continued challenges
And
Harsh reality that they must face
Crisis should be seen as a chance. It's okay.
You have to stay strong.
I will hang in.
What made her suffer?