KARA & SNSD rank high on Japan's "Recochoku" charts

KARA and SNSD both penetrated the Japanese music market this year, and it appears that their hard work has paid off in spades. They've both ranked consistently on numerous categories, with KARA nabbing the #1 spot twice! Check out the list below to see which categories the girls dominated in: -- < Video Clip Ranking > 1. AKB48 - "Heavy Rotation" 2. AKB48 - "Beginner" 3. KARA - "Mister" 4. AKB48 - "Ponytail to Shushu" 5. SNSD - "Genie" -- < Chakushin Movie Ranking > **Chakushin Moving Ranking = video + ring tone 1. KARA - "Mister" 2. AKB48 - "Heavy Rotation" 3. Kimura Kaela - "Butterfly" 4. AKB48 - "Ponytail to Shushu" 5. AKB48 - "Beginner" -- < New Artist Ranking (for Chaku-Uta) > 1. ICONIQ 2. KARA 3. J Soul Brothers 4. KG 5. Weaver -- < New Artist Ranking (for Chaku-Uta Full �) > 1. KARA 2. NAOTO INTI RAYMI 3. KG 4. Shoujo Jidai (SNSD) 5. Weaver -- Seems like 2010 was a great year for the Hallyu wave in Japan, thanks to the power of idol girl groups! Source + Photos: Recochoku official website Tip: jadedyetinspired