'Geoje Yahoo!' Stars tripleS to Release KARA's 'Pretty Girl' Remake
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- K-pop girl group tripleS is set to release a remake of KARA's hit song 'Pretty Girl' on August 8.
- The group gained significant public recognition after their 'gyaru' concept and the phrase 'Geoje Yahoo!' went viral online.
- tripleS has been expanding their activities, serving as ambassadors for various cities and appearing in advertisements.
K-pop girl group tripleS is continuing their upward trajectory by releasing a remake of KARA's iconic hit song, 'Pretty Girl,' scheduled for August 8.
The group, managed by The Muse Entertainment, has been gaining momentum following the unexpected chart success of their previous release, 'Love Attack.' The song has been performing well, with tripleS recently achieving significant public recognition.
Their popularity surged after a 'gyaru' concept showcased in a YouTube video in March, accompanied by the catchy phrase 'Geoje Yahoo!', became an internet meme. This viral moment significantly boosted their public profile, propelling 'Love Attack' to reach fifth place on the Melon daily chart.
Building on this success, tripleS has been actively broadening their reach. They have been appointed as honorary ambassadors for several cities across South Korea, including Geoje, Suwon, Gyeongju, and Goyang. Additionally, they have ventured into advertising, appearing as models for brands like CU convenience stores, demonstrating their growing influence and versatility.
Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.