Jumping (EP)

Jumping
EP by Kara
Released November 10, 2010
(see release history)
Recorded 2010
Genre Dance-pop
Length 18:12
Language Korean
Label DSP Entertainment,
M.Net Media
Producer Kim Seung-Soo (Sweetune)
Kara chronology
Kara Best 2007–2010
(2010)
Jumping
(2010)
Girl's Talk
(2010)
Singles from Jumping
  1. "Jumping"
    Released: November 10, 2010 (2010-11-10)

Jumping (Hangul: 점핑) is the fourth mini-album by South Korean girl group, Kara. It consists of five tracks including the lead single "Jumping", which is also a Korean version of the group's second Japanese single. It was released on November 10, 2010[1] by DSP Entertainment.

Contents

History

A teaser photo of Jumping's album cover was released on November 3, 2010 and according to a company official, “Kara’s new album utilizes the optical art concept of black and white geometric patterns, which differs depending on each member’s physical characteristics and image.” He added, “You will see a new and upgraded Kara with these modern, yet chic images.”[2]

Following the release of the group's second Japanese single, DSP Entertainment announced that Kara will also be making a comeback again in South Korea during the same month of the Japanese single's release with a brand-new mini album to be released by November 10, 2010. The album's lead single will be the Korean version of their second Japanese single, "Jumpin'", allowing the group to promote the same song in both South Korea and Japan at the same time. Despite being promoted at the same time, Kara would be showing 2 different concepts for the song in Korea and Japan. [3]

Promotion

Kara began their Korean promotions on mid-November, starting on MBC's Music Core on November 21, 2010. The choreography for Jumping was slightly altered to differ from their Japanese promotions. The group also performed 'Burn' as a part of their special comeback stage.

Tracklisting

All lyrics written by Song Soo-Yun. 

No. Title Music Length
1. "Love Is"   Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Soo 3:25
2. "Jumping" (점핑) Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Soo 2:58
3. "Burn"   Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Soo 3:30
4. "Blink"   Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Soo 3:13
5. "With"   Hwang-Hyun 3:28
6. "Jumping (Instrumental)"   Han Jae-Ho, Kim Seung-Soo 2:58
Total length:
18:12

Charts

Album chart

Chart Peak
position
South Korea Gaon Weekly albums chart[4] 1
South Korea Gaon Monthly albums chart[4] 4
South Korea Gaon Yearly albums chart[5] 37
Japan Oricon Weekly Chart[6] 52

Single chart

Song Peak chart position
Gaon Chart[4]
"Jumping" 3

Other songs charted

Song Peak chart position
Gaon Chart[4]
"Love Is" 77
"Burn" 98
"Binks" 102
"With" 104

Sales and certifications

Chart Amount
Gaon physical sales 56,440

Release history

Country Date Format Label
South Korea November 10, 2010 Digital download DSP Media
November 17, 2010 CD
Japan February 23, 2011 Digital download, CD

References