:Go Go Summer!
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{{Infobox song
| name = Go Go Summer!
| cover = Kara - Go Go Summer!.jpg
| alt =
| border = yes
| caption = Type C and Regular edition cover
| type = single
| artist = Kara
| album = Super Girl
| B-side = {{ubl|"Girls Be Ambitious!"|"To Me"}}
| released = {{Start date|2011|06|22}}
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = {{flatlist|
| length = {{Duration|m=03|s=20}}
| label = Universal Sigma
| writer = {{flatlist|
- Han Sang-won
- Lee Sang-ho
- Kimzart
- Hwang Seong-je}}
| producer =
| chronology = Kara Japanese
| prev_title = Jet Coaster Love
| prev_year = 2011
| next_title = Winter Magic
| next_year = 2011
}}
{{nihongo|"Go Go Summer!"|GO GO サマー!|Gō Gō Samā!}} is a song performed by South Korean girl group Kara. It was released as the fourth Japanese single on June 29, 2011{{cite web |url=https://music.apple.com/jp/album/go-go-summer-ep/1445025882 |title=Go Go Summer! - EP on iTunes |website=iTunes |format= |date=June 28, 2011 |access-date=June 28, 2011}} but was earlier released digitally on iTunes Japan on June 22, 2011.{{cite web |url=https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/go-go-summer-single/id444097378 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121112180559/https://itunes.apple.com/jp/album/go-go-summer-single/id444097378 |url-status=dead |archive-date=November 12, 2012 |title=Go Go Summer! - Single on iTunes |website=iTunes |format= |date=June 21, 2011 |accessdate=June 21, 2011}}
It was released in four different versions, three limited editions and one regular edition.{{cite web |url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/kara/index.html |title=KARA Universal Music Japan website |date=June 2, 2011 |accessdate=August 17, 2011 |language=ja |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110828165201/http://www.universal-music.co.jp/kara/index.html |archive-date=August 28, 2011 |url-status=dead }}
The single went to sell over 100,000 copies during its first week becoming their second Japanese single to do so after "Jet Coaster Love", which sold 123,000 copies during its first week.{{cite web |url = http://news.nate.com/view/20110705n03140| title=KARA sets another Oricon record with "Go Go Summer"|format= |work=Nate|language=Korean |date=July 5, 2011|accessdate=July 5, 2011}} It was certified Gold by the RIAJ in June 2011 for selling over 100,000 physical copies.{{cite web | script-title=ja:ゴールド等認定作品一覧 2011年06月 |trans-title=Works Receiving Certifications List (Gold, etc) (June 2011) | url=http://www.riaj.or.jp/data/others/gold/201106.html | work=RIAJ |language=Japanese | date=July 10, 2011 | accessdate=July 14, 2011}} The song earned their first nomination for "Best Song Award" at the Japan Record Awards. A 2012 version of the song was released as a digital single on July 25, 2012.{{cite web |url = https://music.apple.com/jp/album/go-go-summer-2012-single/1444872638| title=iTunes - ミュージック - KARA「GO GO サマー! 2012 - Single」|format= |work=iTunes Store|language=Japanese |date=July 25, 2012|access-date=July 25, 2012}}
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.{{cite web |url=http://sports.donga.com/3/all/20110524/37499982/3#ixzz1NKDkAMwQ |script-title=ko:'카라 2.0' 가을에 터진다 |format= |date=May 25, 2011 |accessdate=August 17, 2011|language=ko}} 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.{{cite web |url=http://www.allkpop.com/2011/06/kara-becomes-the-japanese-cf-models-for-lg-optimus-bright |title=KARA becomes the Japanese CF models for 'LG Optimus Bright' |format= |date=June 1, 2011 |accessdate=June 8, 2011}}
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".{{cite web |url=http://www.tokyohive.com/2011/04/karas-adorable-cm-for-dariyas-palty/ |title=KARA's adorable CM for DARIYA's "Palty" |format= |date=April 16, 2011 |accessdate=June 8, 2011}} "To Me" (originally titled "2Me") was included as a bonus track for the Regular CD Only First Press Edition. It is a Korean song previously released on the single "We Online OST Part 2" in South Korea and used for promoting the online game "We Online: Secret Expedition."
Commercial performance
The single has sold over 100,000 copies during its first week, following their third single, "Jet Coaster Love", which sold 123,000 copies during its first week making it the group's second single most successful single. It was certified gold by the RIAJ in June 2011 for physical copies shipped to stores. It currently holds the record for the best selling single by a foreign female artist. The single has also performed well digitally as it has topped the Recochoku's monthly chart of July, as well as topping 4 other charts in 'Ringtone', 'Full Version Ringtones', 'Video Clip', and 'Callback Tone' earning the group a Recochoku Award. It also took 2nd place on the 'Waiting Call Tone'. It has also topped Mora, Musico, Music Japan, and other major record charts.{{cite web |date=August 3, 2011 |script-title=ko:카라, 일본서 보아 넘었다 |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110803n02337 |accessdate=August 17, 2011 |language=ko |format=}}{{cite web |date= |title=Month Award for Best Music Award Chok Records Announced for July 2011 |url=http://recochoku.jp/recochoku_ranking/award.html |accessdate=August 3, 2011 |publisher=Recochoku |language=Japanese |archive-date=August 9, 2011 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110809105826/http://recochoku.jp/recochoku_ranking/award.html |url-status=dead }}
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 Phuket, Thailand and the group was spotted leaving the Incheon International Airport during that day.{{cite web |url=http://news.nate.com/view/20110513n24426 |script-title=ko:카라, 뮤비 촬영차 오늘 泰출국..활동재개 스타트 |format= |date=May 13, 2011 |accessdate=August 17, 2011|language=ko}} A teaser of the music video was released on Universal Music Japan's YouTube channel on June 15, 2011. The full music video premiered the following day at Space Shower TV on June 16, 2011.{{cite web | title= Space Shower TV Music Video Program | url=http://www.spaceshowertv.com/program/musicvideo/new_cuts.html |work = Space Shower TV| language=Japanese | date=June 16, 2011 | accessdate=June 17, 2011}}
The group made their first live performance at TV Asahi's Music Station on June 17, 2011, where they performed a special medley with their previous single, "Jet Coaster Love". The group made another appearance on the show the following week on June 24, 2011, where they only performed the single. On June 26, 2011, the group appeared on Music Japan and performed the song. The group made an appearance on Count Down TV on July 3, 2011, where they were placed at #1 for the Recochoku "Chaku Uta ®" Top 10 chart.{{cite web|url=http://www.tbs.co.jp/cdtv/|title=Recochoku "Chaku Uta ®" Top 10 chart| date=July 2, 2011|publisher=TBS|accessdate=July 3, 2011|language=Japanese}}{{cite web|url=http://www.universal-music.co.jp/kara/media.html|title=KARA's Media/Live activities in Japan|publisher=TBS|accessdate=August 20, 2011|language=Japanese}}
Track listing
{{track listing
| headline = Japanese CD single
| extra_column =
| total_length = 13:47
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title1 = Go Go Summer! (GO GO サマー)
| note1 =
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 = Yu Shimoji
| music1 = Han Sang-won, Lee Sang-ho, Kimzart
| extra1 =
| length1 = 3:20
| title2 = Girls Be Ambitious! (ガールズ ビー アンビシャス)
| note2 =
| writer2 =
| lyrics2 = PA-NON
| music2 = Hwang Seong-je
| extra2 =
| length2 = 3:35
| title3 = Go Go Summer!
| note3 = Instrumental
| length3 = 3:20
| title4 = Girls Be Ambitious!
| note4 = Instrumental
| length4 = 3:36
}}
{{Track listing
| headline = Bonus Track – Limited Edition Version C
| total_length = 17:18
| title5 = To Me
| note5 =
| writer5 =
| lyrics5 = Joo Young-hoon
| music5 = Joo Young-hoon
| extra5 =
| length5 = 3:31
}}
{{track listing
| headline = DVD – Limited Edition Version A
| title1 = Go Go Summer!
| note1 = Music Video
| title2 = Go Go Summer!
| note2 = Music Video – Dance Version
| title3 = Go Go Summer!
| note3 = Music Video – Behind the Scenes
}}
{{track listing
| headline = 2012 version
| extra_column =
| total_length =
| all_writing =
| all_lyrics =
| all_music =
| title1 = Go Go Summer! 2012 (GO GO サマー！ 2012)
| note1 =
| writer1 =
| lyrics1 = Yu Shimoji
| music1 =
| extra1 =
| length1 = 3:19
}}
Charts
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Sales and certifications
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry |region=Japan |type=single |award=Gold|domestic=true|relyear=2011|certyear=2011|certmonth=06|refname="oricon physical"|salesamount=230,813|salesref={{cite web | title=オリコンランキング情報サービス「you大樹」 |trans-title=Oricon Ranking Information Service 'You Big Tree' | url=http://ranking.oricon.co.jp |language=Japanese | work=Oricon}}|note=Physical single}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|note=PC download|award=Platinum|number=2|type=single|relyear=2011|certyear=2011|certmonth=09|digital=true}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|note=Chaku-Uta |award=Platinum|number=2|type=ringtone|relyear=2011|certyear=2011|certmonth=9}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Japan|note=Chaku-Uta Full |award=Platinum|type=ringtone|relyear=2011|certyear=2011|certmonth=8|refname="Chaku-uta Full"}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|noshipments=true}}
Release history
| class="wikitable plainrowheaders" | ||||
| scope="col"| Version | Country | Date | Format | Label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Go Go Summer!
! scope="row" rowspan="4"| Japan | June 22, 2011 | rowspan="4"| Universal Sigma | ||||
| June 29, 2011
| Digital download, CD single | ||||
| scope="row" rowspan="2"| Go Go Summer! 2012
| July 18, 2012 | Ringtone | ||||
| July 25, 2012
| Digital download |
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{YouTube|W4tyN-EFw7Q%20|Official Music Video teaser on Universal Music Japan's Channel}}
{{Kara singles}}