KARA's, the iconic 2nd generation K-pop legends, have dropped stunning concept photos for their new song that look straight out of a magazine.

On the 18th, KARAmembers Park Gyuri, Han Seungyeon, Nicole, Kang Jiyoung, and Heo Youngji shared individual concept photos for the 'By My Side' version of their digital single 'I Do I Do' on their official social media.

In the photos, KARA sported casual summer looks with crop tops and dresses. They effortlessly switched between pure and chic vibes, showcasing their versatility.

Fans were particularly drawn to Park Gyuri's photos, especially since she recently suffered an orbital fracture.

KARA has been building anticipation for their comeback by releasing three different concept photo versions: the bright and floral 'A Flower,' the mysterious 'Blue Wave,' and the latest 'By My Side.'

'I Do I Do' marksKARA's first new song in about 1 year and 8 months since their 15th-anniversary special album 'MOVE AGAIN' in November 2022. Their comeback has already made waves, topping domestic music charts and winning first place on music shows.

KARA will release 'I Do I Do' on various music sites at 6 PM on the 24th. They are also set to hold solo concerts, '2024 KARASIA,' in Tokyo and Osaka, Japan, next month, continuing their reign as 'Hallyu Queens.'

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Hwanhee's agency, BT Entertainment, is firing back after serious fairness allegations were raised regarding the popular show ‘King of Singers Season 2’. They’ve denied all accusations and promised strong legal action for defamation.

On February 5th, the agency issued a statement through their official fan cafe, saying, “We want to correct the false claims.”

They explained that Hwanhee was initially approached to join the show in August 2024 by the production team. However, after checking with the event planning company, Dion Communication, they confirmed Hwanhee had no connection to the show or any related performances.

Despite this, the agency pointed out that certain media outlets published unverified articles, wrongly suggesting that Hwanhee’s involvement could compromise the fairness of the program.

BT Entertainment was quick to defend their artist, stressing the damage done to both Hwanhee's reputation and the agency itself due to these false claims. They added, "This has caused great harm to Hwanhee, who joined the program after careful consideration."

The statement didn’t stop there. BT Entertainment made it clear that they won’t stand for any further defamation. They said, “We are taking legal action against these baseless reports” and emphasized their commitment to protecting Hwanhee from any further harm.

They also reassured their fans, stating, “We will take swift action against any future misinformation to avoid any further harm to Hwanhee and his supporters.”

This controversy started after a media outlet raised concerns on January 23rd about Hwanhee’s participation in the show. The report claimed that BT Entertainment’s CEO, who is also a director at Dion Communication, had invested 1.1 billion KRW in the ‘King of Singers Season 2’ concert, leading to suspicions of favoritism towards certain contestants.

In the meantime, ‘King of Singers Season 2’ continues its intense competition, with Hwanhee making it to the semifinals. Fans are watching closely as he currently holds 1st place in the first round of the semifinals, cementing his position as a strong contender to represent Korea in the Korea-Japan King of Kings battle.

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