2009 yielded many surprises for the entertainment industry - some good, some bad. While there was an unfortunate series of events that plagued Korea throughout the year, a few chosen ones experienced an explosive popularity that prompted the big question, 'Where have あなた been hiding?'

The IS Entertainment team created a shortlist of Korean セレブ who could be classified as an unexpected sensation this year. Here are their biggest surprise celebs of 2009.

Kara's Goo Hara was selected によって the IS Entertainment team as the celebrity that took them によって surprise the most. Although the ISE team predicted the success of Kara in 2009, they originally predicted that Han Seungyeon would become the group's mascot. Although Han Seungyeon's popularity hasn't been too shabby, Goo Hara's doll-like appearance and clumsiness appealed to the male population more. As a current regular of KBS 2TV 'Invincible Youth,' Goo Hara continues to reveal her adorable antics to the public.
Beside Hara, there are several artist listed such as 2PM, UEE, Yoo Sang Hyun, Kim Bum and Kim Joon.

Would あなた agree with the results made によって IS Entertainment team または is there a celeb that あなた believe they may have excluded?