▲ Cover image for Kara's new song, 'Hello'

Legendary K-pop girl group Kara has released a new song titled "Hello" on Tuesday. This track is a B-side from their upcoming digital single album, "I Do I Do," which is set to be released on July 24.

"Hello" is a ballad that explores the joy of meeting new people and the sadness of farewells. According to Kara’s agency, RBW, the song was originally intended to be included in the group’s fourth LP, "Full Bloom," which was released in September 2013. However, it is now being released with Goo Hara's voice, recorded in Korean before her passing.

Goo Hara tragically took her own life in 2019 following severe online harassment and blackmail involving revenge porn by her ex-boyfriend. She had previously released a Japanese version of "Hello" in her Japanese single "Midnight Queen" in November 2019.

Kara debuted in March 2007 under DSP Media, now a subsidiary of RBW, with their iconic first LP "Bloooooming." In 2013, they made history as the first female K-pop group to perform at the Tokyo Dome.

The group effectively disbanded in January 2016 but made a remarkable comeback with the remaining five members in October 2022, releasing "Move Again," a special album to celebrate their 15th anniversary.

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