Fantastic Girls cover

Fantastic Girls

Kara · 2013

45 min · 11 tracks · K-pop

An effervescent blend of upbeat melodies and vibrant K-pop production that radiates youthful exuberance.

Why this album works

'Fantastic Girls' achieved significant commercial success, debuting at number one on the Gaon Album Chart. The album's title track, 'サンキュー サマーラブ', contributed to Kara's ongoing influence in the K-pop scene, showcasing their signature sound and attracting a dedicated fanbase, further solidifying their legacy during the Hallyu wave.
Career context
Released on August 28, 2013, 'Fantastic Girls' marked Kara's fifth studio album and followed their successful 'Pandora' EP. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their status as one of the leading girl groups in K-pop, following a series of hits that had established them as household names in South Korea and beyond.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 サンキュー サマーラブ Standout 3:47
  • 2 バーン!バーン!ハートビート 4:06
  • 3 バイバイ ハッピーデイズ! 4:35
  • 4 レスキューミー Standout 3:19
  • 5 POP STAR 3:18
  • 6 プロミス 4:47
  • 7 エンドレスナイト 3:58
  • 8 一番にわたしを抱きしめて 5:48
  • 9 HANABI 5:06
  • 10 マイボーイ 3:27
  • 11 ハッピー ハッピー ラブ Standout 2:57

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