4Minute, SNSD and Kara will be having their Japanese works on sale respectively in Japan next month. Being the most iconic girl groups of the K-Pop industry in the first half of the year, the battle of Hallyu girl groups is carried on to Japan. Although SNSD has been claiming the top spot in Korea, Kara and 4Minute have been preparing themselves for the Japanese market since May. 

SNSD will be holding a showcase in Tokyo on 25th August while Kara will be releasing their new album on the 11th followed by various promotional activities such as handshaking sessions and public showcases starting on the 14th.



4Minute on the other hand will be using I My Me Mine from the group's second mini album as the title track for the Japanese single and attending various events. I My Me Mine is expected to expand the group's Asian market after the first attempt with Muzik. According to Cube Entertainment, "They will enter the Japanese market at the end of the month and attend various shows."

Source: Joins
Translation: 勾@DJ (Chi) || kueensora@4-minute.com (Eng)