AOA Named ‘K-Pop Girl Group Of Their Generation’ By Japanese Media Outlets

AOA made their debut in Japan on October 1 with their single "Miniskirt." 

After their debut single and the music video for the track was released, AOA are being called the "K-Pop Girl Group Of Their Generation," according to various Japanese media outlets, including Nitkan Sports and Sankai Sports. 

Japan's Commemoration Day Association announced that the first day of October will be "AOA Day" as a way to celebrate the girl group's debut into the Japanese entertainment industry, according to the Korean publication Osen Entertainment. 

AOA have been living up to the expectations as the Korean pop group of their generation with their debut single ranking in the top 10 on Japan's Oricon Music Chart the day it was released. "Miniskirt" also ranked No. 3 on the Oricon Daily Singles Chart on October 14 as well. 

The seven-member K-pop group is currently signed under Universal Music Japan, one of the largest music corporations in Japan, which has helped in further promoting AOA, according to the website Yahoo Entertainment Singapore. 

"We found AOA to be very distinct among all of the K-pop girl groups, and we saw huge potential in them," stated a representative of Universal Music Japan. 

AOA reportedly grasped the attention of K-pop fans in Japan with their performance during FNC Entertainment's family concert last year. Their performance got them a slot as the only Korean girl group to perform at Japan's summer music festival "A Nation 2014," according to Allkpop. 

Japanese K-pop fans have also contributed to AOA's popularity in the country. 

"Woohoo! Congratulations to my angels! Well deserved. 'Miniskirt' & 'Short Hair' (Japanese versions) are just as good as the Korean version," commented social media user BBFOR5VER. 

Despite their success in Japan, it has only been two years since the girl group made their debut in K-pop. The girls recently celebrated their second year anniversary on their reality show "Angels' Cam."

"We're so thankful for the love you guys have given us for the past two years. We hope we're able to spend the next 20, 30 or 40 years together. We love you," stated member Mina

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