Go Go Summer!
"Go Go Summer!" | ||||
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To Me" | ||||
Released | June 22, 2011 | |||
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Length | 3:20 | |||
Label | Universal Sigma | |||
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Kara Japanese singles chronology | ||||
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"Go Go Summer!" (GO GO サマー!, Gō Gō Samā!) is a song performed by
The single went to sell over 100,000 copies during its first week becoming their second Japanese single to do so after "
Background
Rumors of a fourth Japanese single first surfaced when the group was spotted leaving the Incheon International Airport and were said to be bound for Thailand to film a music video or a commercial. Despite the rumors, no official announcements or comments were made by DSP Media. On May 25, 2011, DSP Media officially announced that Kara will be releasing their fourth Japanese single in late June and will be leaving for previously arranged promotions in early June.[7] On June 1, 2011, it was announced the group was chosen by LG as the endorser for the cellphone brand "Optimus Bright" (a Japanese variant of Optimus Black) and the single was used in the commercial for the brand.[8]
The 2012 Version was used for Live Dam's karaoke system "Furikara". This version remains its original lyrics but with a different electronic instrumental. It was later included in their compilation album Kara Collection (2012) and their third Japanese album Girls Forever (2012). A Korean Version was performed on August 18, 2014, on the Day & Night showcase. It was also performed on May 26, 2015, on the In Love showcase.
Composition
The B-side "Girls Be Ambitious" was used for promoting DARIYA's hair dye product line "Palty".
Commercial performance
The single has sold over 100,000 copies during its first week, following their third single, "
Music video and promotion
On May 13, 2011, it was reported that Kara was set to film a music video for their upcoming Japanese single due to be released sometime in June. The music video was said to be filmed in
The group made their first live performance at
Track listing
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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1. | "Go Go Summer! (GO GO サマー)" | Yu Shimoji | Han Sang-won, Lee Sang-ho, Kimzart | 3:20 |
2. | "Girls Be Ambitious! (ガールズ ビー アンビシャス)" | PA-NON | Hwang Seong-je | 3:35 |
3. | "Go Go Summer!" (Instrumental) | 3:20 | ||
4. | "Girls Be Ambitious!" (Instrumental) | 3:36 | ||
Total length: | 13:47 |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Music | Length |
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5. | " To Me " | Joo Young-hoon | Joo Young-hoon | 3:31 |
Total length: | 17:18 |
No. | Title | Length |
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1. | "Go Go Summer!" ( Music Video ) | |
2. | "Go Go Summer!" (Music Video – Dance Version) | |
3. | "Go Go Summer!" (Music Video – Behind the Scenes) |
No. | Title | Lyrics | Length |
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1. | "Go Go Summer! 2012 (GO GO サマー! 2012)" | Yu Shimoji | 3:19 |
Charts
Weekly charts
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Year-end charts
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Sales and certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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Japan (RIAJ)[24] Physical single |
Gold | 230,813[23] |
Japan (RIAJ)[25] PC download |
2× Platinum | 500,000* |
Japan (RIAJ)[26] Chaku-Uta |
2× Platinum | 500,000* |
Japan (RIAJ)[27] Chaku-Uta Full |
Platinum | 250,000* |
* Sales figures based on certification alone. |
Release history
Version | Country | Date | Format | Label |
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Go Go Summer! | Japan | June 22, 2011 | Digital download | Universal Sigma |
June 29, 2011 | Digital download, CD single | |||
Go Go Summer! 2012 | July 18, 2012 | Ringtone | ||
July 25, 2012 | Digital download |
References
- ^ "Go Go Summer! - EP on iTunes". iTunes. June 28, 2011. Retrieved June 28, 2011.
- ^ "Go Go Summer! - Single on iTunes". iTunes. June 21, 2011. Retrieved June 21, 2011.
- ^ "KARA Universal Music Japan website" (in Japanese). June 2, 2011. Archived from the original on August 28, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ a b "KARA sets another Oricon record with "Go Go Summer"". Nate (in Korean). July 5, 2011. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
- ^ RIAJ(in Japanese). July 10, 2011. Retrieved July 14, 2011.
- ^ "iTunes - ミュージック - KARA「GO GO サマー! 2012 - Single」". iTunes Store (in Japanese). July 25, 2012. Retrieved July 25, 2012.
- ^ '카라 2.0' 가을에 터진다 (in Korean). May 25, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ "KARA becomes the Japanese CF models for 'LG Optimus Bright'". June 1, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ "KARA's adorable CM for DARIYA's "Palty"". April 16, 2011. Retrieved June 8, 2011.
- ^ 카라, 일본서 보아 넘었다 (in Korean). August 3, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- Recochoku. Retrieved August 3, 2011.
- ^ 카라, 뮤비 촬영차 오늘 泰출국..활동재개 스타트 (in Korean). May 13, 2011. Retrieved August 17, 2011.
- ^ "Space Shower TV Music Video Program". Space Shower TV (in Japanese). June 16, 2011. Retrieved June 17, 2011.
- ^ "Recochoku "Chaku Uta ®" Top 10 chart" (in Japanese). TBS. July 2, 2011. Retrieved July 3, 2011.
- ^ "KARA's Media/Live activities in Japan" (in Japanese). TBS. Retrieved August 20, 2011.
- ^ "Kara Japanese Singles Discography on Oricon Style" (in Japanese). Oricon. Retrieved November 30, 2010.
- ^ "RIAJ Digital Track Chart: Chart issue June 28, 2011" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Archived from the original on October 1, 2014. Retrieved July 1, 2011.
- ^ "RIAJ Digital Track Chart: Chart issue July 5, 2011" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Archived from the original on March 26, 2012. Retrieved July 8, 2011.
- ^ "年間ランキング特集『AKB48が5作ミリオン突破の快挙!2011年オリコン年間CD&DVDランキングを大発表!』-ORICON STYLE ミュージック (Oricon Yearly Chart for 2011)". Oricon (in Japanese). December 19, 2011. Retrieved December 19, 2011.
- ^ "Japan Hot 100 Music Chart / Billboard Japan". Billboard. December 9, 2011. Archived from the original on March 1, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "Hot Singles Sales Year End Music Chart / Billboard Japan". Billboard. December 9, 2011. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved December 9, 2011.
- ^ "レコード協会調べ 2010年12月15日~2011年12月13日「着うたフル(R)」 2011年有料音楽配信「年間チャート」(通称:レコ協チャート)" [Record Association Analysis: December 16, 2009—December 14, 2010 Full-length Cellphone Download 2010 paid digital sales "Yearly Chart" (Abbreviated: RIAJ Chart)] (PDF). RIAJ. December 21, 2010. Retrieved January 6, 2012.
- ^ "オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」" [Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree']. Oricon (in Japanese).
- ^ "Japanese single certifications" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2011年06月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese digital single certifications" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2011年09月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese ringtone certifications" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2011年9月 on the drop-down menu
- ^ "Japanese ringtone certifications" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Select 2011年8月 on the drop-down menu