is the tenth Japanese single by South Korean girl group Kara. It was released on November 27, 2013 with seven editions. It serves as the lead single for their compilation album Best Girls, which was released on the same day. It was the last single to feature members Nicole Jung and Kang Jiyoung, after their departure from the group's Korean agency, DSP Media, on 2014, before their return for the group reunion in 2022.
The title track showcases KARA's vibrant vocals and energetic choreography, creating a lively and entertaining music experience.
Background The initial rumors about the single's release started in October, when a South Korean digital store put the single and the album Best Girls for pre-order, with the release day stated for November 27. They were later confirmed by the group's Korean label, DSP Media, and by their Japanese label, Universal Sigma, on October 31. With the confirmation, they revealed track lists, jacket covers and prices for both single and album.
Editions Limited CD+DVD (UMCK-9641): The limited CD+DVD edition includes the CD single and a DVD including music video of "French Kiss", a close-up version and making of it. Regular CD only (UMCK-5450): The regular CD only edition includes only the CD single itself. Limited Solo CD+DVD (PDCS-5907 - 5911): The limited solo CD+DVD editions includes the standard CD single track list and a DVD featuring solo shots and making of from the music video of "French Kiss", one edition per member. These editions of the single were only sold at Universal Music Japan's digital store.
Composition "French Kiss" was written by Shirose, who also composed the song with Heroism and Hikki. "Girlfriend", b-side of the single, was written by Glory Face, who also composed and arranged the song, and Jam-9. This is the first time that a Japanese single of Kara does not include a bonus track.
Music video A short version of the music video of "French Kiss" was released in November 12, on Kara's Japan YouTube account. The full version aired in November 15, on the music TV channel M-On!. It was directed by Hong Won-ki.
Track listing
Chart performance
Oricon chart Oricon ChartPeakDebut salesSales totalDaily Singles Chart4 32,677 (weekly)35,505+Weekly Singles Chart7 Monthly Singles Chart19Yearly Singles Chart206
Billboard charts ChartPeakpositionBillboard Japan Hot 100 24Billboard Japan Hot Singles Sales 9Billboard Japan Hot Top Airplay 83Billboard Japan Adult Contemporary Airplay 100
Release history Country Date Format Label Japan November 20, 2013 Ringtone Universal Sigma November 27, 2013 Digital download, CD single
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