Go Go Summer!

"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, 2012[1] but was earlier released digitally on iTunes Japan on June 22, 2011.[2] It was released in four different versions, three limited editions and one regular edition.[3]

"Go Go Summer!"
Type C and Regular edition cover
Single by Kara
from the album Super Girl
B-side
  • "Girls Be Ambitious!"
  • "To Me"
ReleasedJune 22, 2011 (2011-06-22)
Genre
Length3:20
LabelUniversal Sigma
Songwriter(s)
  • Han Sang Won
  • Lee Sang Ho
  • Kimzart
  • Hwang Seong Je
Kara singles chronology
"Jet Coaster Love"
(2011)		 "Go Go Summer!"
(2011)		 "Step"
(2011)

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.[4] It was certified Gold by the RIAJ in June 2011 for selling over 100,000 physical copies.[5] 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 in July 25, 2012.[6]

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".[9] "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.”

Music video

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.[10]

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.[11]

Live performances

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.[12][13]

Track listing
Japanese single:
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
1."Go Go Summer! (GO GO サマー)"Yu ShimojiHan Sang Won, Lee Sang Ho, Kimzart3:20
2."Girls Be Ambitious! (ガールズ ビー アンビシャス)"PA-NONHwang Seong Je3:35
3."Go Go Summer!" (Instrumental)  3:20
4."Girls Be Ambitious!" (Instrumental)  3:36
Total length:13:47
Bonus Track (Limited Edition Version C)
No.TitleLyricsMusicLength
5."To Me"Joo Young-HoonJoo Young-Hoon3:31
Total length:17:18
DVD (Limited Edition Version A)
No.TitleLength
1."Go Go Summer!" (Music Video) 
2."Go Go Summer!" (Music Video - Dance Version) 
3."Go Go Summer!" (Music Video - Behind the Scenes) 
2012 version:
No.TitleLyricsLength
1."Go Go Summer! 2012 (GO GO サマー！ 2012)"Yu Shimoji3:19

Chart 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.[4][5] 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.[14][15]

Oricon Chart
Oricon Chart Peak Debut sales Sales total Chart run
Daily Singles Chart 2 45,590 230,813+ 19 weeks
Weekly Singles Chart 2 113,873
Monthly Singles Chart 4 189,064
Yearly Singles Chart 25 230,082

Sales and certifications
Chart Amount
RIAJ physical single[23] Gold (100,000+)
RIAJ ringtone downloads 2× Platinum (500,000+)
RIAJ full-length cellphone downloads[24] Platinum (250,000+)
RIAJ PC downloads[24] Platinum (250,000+)

Release history
VersionCountryDateFormatLabel
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
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